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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23

The Danny and his TirkcG-- Chief Jus.
ticc MARSHALL was IN the habit of going To
market himself, and carrying home his pur-
ohaScS. Frequently he would he seen al
sunrise, with poultry in enc Land and veg
rtablcS IN the other. On one Of these occa-
>iouS fashionable young man FROM the
North, who had removed 20 Richmond. was
swearing viclcu,ly because hr cuHld find no
one 10 carry home his turkey. Marshall
stepped up To him and asked him " here he
lived, aud said on being told:
THAT is on my way, and will take it
for YOU"
When he came to the ousc, the young
man inquired;
"What shall pay you%"
sob, nohing," said the Justice. 81, wa,
on my way. and wh. ne trouble"
"Nho was that polite, old man, that
brought home my turkcyy'' inquired the
youn. man Of a hy>tauder.
"Ihat," replied he, is John Marshall
Chief Justice uf,hc L, s.
"Why did he bring home my turkey 2"
asked he.
$50 give yon n severe rermand. aud
teach you to attend to your own business"
was the reply.
True, genuine greatness nCvcrf feels above
doing ANYTHING that is useful; bat especial.
~ the true great man will never feel above
helping.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23

Fond Of A JOkc.--Wc have seen many
incorriGblr iol>ers who would put them.
selves to almost any trouble to enjoy a Joke.
but the following caps any thing Of the kind
we haveyct seen:
The Philadelphia Dispatch tells a story
connected with the whppinG.post of Del.
aware, where man received tweni,
la>heS swell laid on for some offence OF
which he had been convicted agiaus, the
good people of the commonwealth.
The culprit, instead Of blowing like ren
thousand, when the sturdy constable applied
the lash, laughed all lhc time immoderatcly
in the midst of his groanS and oa,hs. which
made the angry officer lay on still harder.
without. however. leS>cnjug il the lra>, the
extraordinary mIoriy ofthcpri>oncr,
On giving the twentieth blow, withal his
strength, which made the blood spirit and
brake his whir. the constable coulb stand i,
no longer. 'Will. here, mitcr,' said the
offended officer, j, vc done my duty, aud
can't lick ye no more but III Just like 10
know what it is that's so funny .
'Fuuy ha LA y roarrd TIE other.
Funny why it's he best joke over heard
of! lla ha ha Excellent good l-ha
ha Why Oh! ha ha y said ha, rs altcrn.
atc'y his panin aud mrrrimcn, FREEDOM.
mated.
Funny! Well. what is ,?--what is the
jokes
'lhe joke y now ronrrd the other, swhy.
it is excellent. You've got the wrong
Smith ain't the man that was 10 be whip.
ped It's the other oncl Now you will have
10 90 il all over again Really, It's Too GOOD !
You must lick the other inan, IIa la
roored he, as they took him back to prison
TO dress his wounds
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23

To Young Ladies -Ihavc rouohtha' the
men who are really the most fond of the so.
cic'y Of the ladies, who cherish for them a
high respect, arr seldom the most popular
with the sex, Men Of assurance, whose
SUPPLY the place Of IDEAS, aud place comp'i.
mentS ~ the room oT sentiment, are the IA
voriteS.-A due respect for women leads To
respectful action toward, them. aud respect
fhI is usually distant action, aud this great
distance is mistaken hv them for neglect az
want Of interest," id2iSDp.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23

ChdicGuhriGnfS Sketch ofPiH.-Pit, was
tai! aud thin, with gloomy, snperng ex.
preston. His language was cold, his into.
nation mono,onouS, his gestures pas >ionlc,s /;
yet the lucilne>S and 1ucncy Of his ideas,
and his l"giral reasoning, illuminated by
sudden flashes of clnquencr, made his abil.
iii'> something eNttaOrtinary. ] saw Pitt
pretty often rs he walked across 81. James
Park, from his house, on his way to the
king. George H., on his side. hnh per.
hap> Just arrived from Windsor, after drink
ING beer from pewter pots with the farmers
If The ucghborhood; he crossed the ugly
cour,vardS Of hiSuely palace in y dark car.
rage. followed by few horse. guards: this
was the master uf the kings Of Europe. a.
five or six city merchants are the masters
81 India.
Pit in black coat and bra~.hilt,d
sword, with his hal under lis arm, wen, nm
stars, two or three steps nj iimr; on his
way he only saw lew idle rinigrfs. aud
clanrinc disdaiu'ully NJ us, passed On With
n pale face aud head thrown back. This
great tihnncicr maintained 10 order IN hi,
own house: hc had ~ regular hours f., his
meals or HE sleep. plunged in debt, he
paid nothing. aud could no, make M MI.
mind to add up bill A valet managed is
household Affairs. Ildres.td. without plea.
sure, without passions. eager for power
alone, he dr,ri'rd honnrs, ard would be no
ihins but IViNism pHt. Lord Liverpool
took the 10 dine n, his country house IN the
mouth of !unc. 1922; and on hi, wav ,hi.
ther, pointed ont ~ me- the small house
where died IN poverty tho sou nc I.otd Cha.
than, 'he statesman who brought all Enrcnc
into his paw, and distributed with vi, own
hands oil the millions &c the earth. Ne.
n'oirS of Cho'c7Bhdond. Pert Third, in Col.
burns Sa7dni iibrGrt
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THE FREE TRADER.
TERMS:

TERMS
Two DOLLARS per dnHunt, Il pad IN dd
pdnce; Two DOLLARS AND FIrrY CENTS u
paid iritthi sir months; and THREE Dol
LARS II deidycd until The end ofthe gear.
Advertisements inserted al 81 per square
for the first insertion, and p cents for each
subsequent insertion. 4 liberal discount al
iored TO those ,rhO advertise by The pear.
III No paper discontinued until all ar
reGrdJes are paid, unless at The option Of The
publishers.
= Communications, f0inSlire attention,
must dhcr'js be free ofposfnGc, and accom-
panied triih the dtthor's name.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
NEW LUMBER YARD.

"a ne north SIDE Of tie Canal east of the Fridge
" ERWIN has Just openeda new lumber yard
w ut the nbovc location, where he is prepared
to furnish to order every description OF
Lumbcr, Lath, Shingles.
and every other article IN his line on the lowest terms
lie has on hand heavy lot of lceH seasoned lum-
Der, to which he would call particular attention
Ottawa, October 6, 1913. II
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23

Musical SHike-Thc white muSitionS Of
philadelphia held n meeting some time
since. aud resolved not TO turn ont IN She
iifemenS procession unless the culorrL
bands are excluded; whcrcupon the color.
ed musicians alsohcld amec,inc aud AR, ed
not TO turn out unless the white bands ere
excluded. This is what the Ledger rails
CT for tdt.v
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23

Good nature is one Of the sweetest gifts
OF Providence. Like the pure sunshine, ii
gladdens, enliyens, and cheers. In the
midst of hate, revenge. sorrow, aud despair,
how glorious ore its effects
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
TO slliLEIsS.

DRlCES OF boiling clnlnc, reduced. No. 9
4 TO 50 per yard, (lO inches wide. best
brands n gradual reduction on lower numbers
To II - for Not. 1t can he sent wv mail Mt
same rate Of postage as icltcrs. viz 10 ccntspr.
ounce for 300 miles nr less, 20 cents per ounce
tor ali distances beyond, (wel hing about ~.
per yarl.) large supply at Burr Will
stones, Screen and Fam Mill Nnc. Para.
bic Mills, Plaster ETC., etc, on hand. No. 2l7
North Main street. next square above Missouri
Hotel, ST. Louis. [nlll G. C.TODD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23

NiRGIslA GoLD MINrs.--l'hc present
yield Of Ia. Whitehall god mines i, about
$500 per dav. Sixty hand. are cmpl ycd
in working them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
II. w. HOPKINS, NJ. ID.

Physician & Sugeon- OHdlcG, IN.
Oilers his professional services to the cli2cnS
At Ottawa aud vicinity. Odce over Walker ~
ilic>ling's store, where he may be found at all
times except when absent on professional husi-
ness. Aug.6 1916.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23

OTcc. vu&mgm Tr-r, ~, ,n'A ,Ae,
Loui> N'rMor, since III, election n, Ife,i.
drnl of ne Republic. has ,rccivrd one hun.
dr,d aud lurty thousand letters from Paris
Rud l'' departments. Most Of them con.
tain publications for places, or for pecuuia.
ry relief
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
Marble and stone Yard.

~ LYONS would inform the inhabitants of
D.Oua~a and surrounding country that be
has established himself in the above business in
Ottawa, on Columbus st, directly opposite Geo.
VESTS livery stable, where be will be able to fur.
nsh to order tomb stones monuments, tables or
any other article in b., line of business.
Ottawa Sent. H. 1917
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
NEW TAILOR SHOP.
4, Il. SMITH

Has recently established himself in Ottawa
On the north side ci the public square, where be-
Ntll promptly attend toali call. ~ his line of hu.
-lness. Fashions received regularly. All work
executed IN his shop warranted. Cutting done
~ nrIrr NAV 2S lSl1-.IG II
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
DE-. Joseph STOUT,

Physician * Surgeon Otawa, H.
DlsGs hi, professional services t. the culZ'ns
ofOghs, and vicinity Oiice at his residence
IN the ncN public square. June II. lsi7
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
Catholic Books.

Tl,E Mas, and VcSpcr Book approved bv the Il t.
: Key John Hughes, ID u Bishop of Now York
The Christians Guide to Heaven, or n Manual OF
Spiritual Exercises
The Catholic Manual containing Spiritual Excrcs.
es and Dcvo,on' for tho daily use of Christians
The Key of Heaven for sale At BuRIEY'S,
does l22 Lake street Chrnpn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
ROWLAND x GUlLBERT,

Py3itiIaS aaI SHrJ'5Hs.
0FFiCS tn sam a. to.n'dy occupied hy DR.
" iIpNhnl; where on, or tn, other rl IN. fi-n wIl
Away be found, save wA'n absent on professional
business Ottawa, Nov II, 1873
DE- PENrr VIII r,mlin in lh office n. h.rnLmlnrc
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
Fashionable Tailoring.
CONELLY 4 BAILEY

4 EfURN thanks to the public ior The bcrni
4 Z patronage cNeuird TO them, and would stat,
tral tn"v htv. removed ~ the n,r,h side If the
cay lim"', go tho building adjoining the house
lately occuYtcd 10y John NcCarty. They have
procured boz" lstost
FQN and WlHtcr Fashions.
direct from Nc@ York, which will enable them
to make up garments IN the most fashionable
style. Work will be done IN the best manner.
md all garments made it,
OtlWa. Sep IS 1913
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
South Ottawa Cemetery.

V>HE subscriber will sell lotsln the South OF.
i tawa Cemetery until the lst of December
lsl1 Tor 50 each, after which an additional, price
wili DO charged in proportion to the Improvements
made THOS. NJ. MASON.
South Ottawa, nov II, 1917, 3Otf
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23

IN WEBSrEIrS Dictionary-Prce SO 90
Az The unabridged edition, for sale by VIA
losrm KEEN, jr, g. BIO.
Cheap cash beck store, li6 Lake q, Chicago
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
Fashionable TIi:Oriag.
GEORGE SMITH

} ESPECTFULLY return lhanks,o the cit.
u Azens OF Ottawa and vicinity Tor the liberal
patronage he has heretofore received, aud hopes
% merit continuance Of the same. His IaitIr-
tHg Establishment is on the sonlh side Of the
pubhc square. over Ryan and Sanscrs STORE
lie is prepared to do work on The most reasona.
BILE terms, and wnucnt, all garments made by
him to fit. Cutting will re done on short notice
aud warrn,eL to it fpropcrly made mp The
Fail and Winter Fashions.
From New York city, have just been received
assembling hin 10 furnish garments IN the IL.
test and most ar}roQed sty lc.
Fox cutting coat, jOc's
plnls - "
" vests, - "
" b. Lrmbu, rai mosi, hints Of couniry
prpdHcs wH he tGt'r IN p0gmnr for ,rorA.
Ottawa. sept %. lSiS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23

The first Prayer in Congress. When
The Congress met, Mr.. Gushing made mo.
ton that it should be opened with prayer.
1t was opposed Gy Mr.. Jay, Of New York,
aud MIR. Ru,ledse, Of South Carolina, be-
cause we were so divided ia religious sent.
mcnts-some Episcopnlians, some Quakers,
some Anabaptists, some PresbyteIians, and
some OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES we could not
join in the same act Of worship. Mr.. Sam.
nelAdams arose and said, shat he was 10
biGo', aud could hear prayer from any
gentleman Of rieiy aud virtue who vas ut
the same lime friend to his country. lie
was stranger in Philadelph a, but had
heard that Mr.. Duche (Duchay they pro.
nonnced iD deserved that character, and
therefore he moved that Mr.. Duche, an +.
plscoPaIian clergyman, might Le desired 10
read prayers To Congress 10. morrow nom.
ing" The motion was seconded, aud pass.
ed in the affirmative. Mr. Randolph, our
President, waited On Mr.. u. and received
Tor answer, that IT his health would permit
he certainly would. Accordingly next mon
ming he appeared with his clerk, and in his
rontiiicals. and read several prayers IN tie
established form, aud then lead the Psaher
tor the seventh day of September, which
was the Goth Psalm. You must remember
that this waS,he next morning sitter We had
heard OF the horrible cnnnonade Of Boston.
1t seemed rs ii heaven had ordained thst
PSALM Ia be- read on that morning. hos
"Aiicr this, Mr.. Duehe, uueyl cciedly 10
every body, struck on, into sxtemporsry
prayer, which filed the bosom Of every man
present. mn,t confess never heard a
letter prayer, or une - wen pronounced,
Epi,corahan as he il, Dr.. Copper himself
never Way,d with such irr,or. such ardor.
such correctness nud is'hos, ana in lang.
nace 80 elegant anh sublime, Tor America,
for Coue'cS.. ior the Province ii the Mas.
Hcln'ri's Day. especial" The town of
Boston. II had exc, lent, fleet ON .vr,y
body here. ] must beg al YOU Ia read the
Psalm. IL there is any faith in tie sott,s
Nne'!ia' Or or llomrii,T, or especially the
so'ies B'bl',T, it would have been Thought
lruvid, ntlal."
Here vas seene worthy of the p,ir. ~.
art. twas in Carpenters Hall, In ph;is.
d"lphia, building which still s,,r, ,vs.- ,h,,
'h" devoted individuals met taw hom ,his
service was read. VIZ
Washington We kneefny there. md
lienry, ard Rlrdolrh, ana Ru,l,ay, p,a
h''' ana Joy, and lS thrh side there s,c.a
moved tn T. rcrruce. The puri,Au patriots If
New Hnt Mud, Who ~ ihatuoinrut hat rem.
son y h'h"vc that ~ armtl ,ohlry Wn,
Wasting then hHmhlc housshons III IA,
n'Lrrr' 'hs, Boston hal teen bon hsr.iid
ana DESTROYED rhcy prayed r,lven,Iy dor
Awrnta. Tor thr Congress, tor The Province
nl Massachusetts Bay, and espet tally Tor
the tnwn Of Boston = and who can realize
the emotions with which they turned irnplo.
vng'! to heaven for divine in,erposiiIsa s.t
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
GEORGE 5. FISHER.
John VI. CRDrHERs. JgSSE $. PITZER
CROTUERS & PlT/ER,

attorneys at Lac, Osray1, Kegd ~ co. III.
VIII pnclIce law III the counties Of Kendall,
La Sail, Kane, D. K,lh, VIII, aud Duplgt.-
h,nd agency or collecting business entrusted 10
the ia either of the above Cpurtics, viii receive
pro npi attention.. O.wsgD. Ap'pl lSiG.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
DIR. j. PEARSON,

Physician, SmJcon & Dentist Oidpd, H..
Oilers h,, professional services to the inhahl,.
ants Of Ottawa aud vicinity. Ollico at his resi-
dencc on Columbus street.
u. S.-Dt l.. still continues to pcrflrm oper
atoms in all the various branches oi DgNrIsrWr.
Charges 10 cOrre'pond NTH Tie times!
March ~, lSl7.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
1lrriase " Wagon Mandatory.
M Ward & DOggett,

~ Manufacturers Of BOOTS and SHOES
Nidllcboro, Mass, are prepared to furnish country
dealers etc with oil kinds OF Boots and Shoes by
the case or dozen, on the most reasonable terms nj
their store, liz LIkC Street. Chicaso sen ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
DIR. GOODING,

one, North !, NJ The pgjhr syu1rc-- Residence
cJ.H:rof LISi'r NIL .NIi.sJp streets
BENG Away. devoted - his profession, hopes tor a
share OF pablo plironlHr. srpt2s.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
FARM TO LET.

1DO OR $50 of the farm upon which reside
IUU good well n comfortable brick house, and
good harvesting machine will 90 with it to good
tenant jan - Bronson MURRAY.
good chopper wanted for the winter. st.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23

uF you want pure Wines and Liquors
! for medical purposes, call at OHa,cu Drug
STORE. ulb WuIrE & IIuNTpR.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-03-23
MILTON II. SWIFT,

attorney AMI Counsellor at Lac Ottdrd'
OH q nc,r the MIu,IOn House, uu III" east side
VI the public squire. Dec. 10, l-i!.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-02-21

filth, implore you, who knows what hor-
rid contugion we may all catch if you per-
sist in wearing ii ?"
take it off, dear papa,,' observed the
daughter, "bul don't throw it away; ii may
lead to line detection of the wretch who
robbed you :"
The obnoxious garment was removed;
the young lady was about to place it under
the seat, when she heard jingling noise
that attracted her attention, and on exam
ination found secreted in various parts OF
the coat, not only the watch, pocket book,
purse, and silver, Of which her father had
been deprived. but yellow canvass bag,
such as is used by farmers, containing about
thirty guineas.
The surprise and joy of all parties may
be imagined; they reached the inn where
they proposed stopping for the night, and
and as the portmanteaus had escaped the
dangers Of the road, the bishop was speed
lly able to attire himself canonically. Be-
fore the party retired to rest, intelligence
arrived that the highwayman had been la
ken after desperate resistance-the no.
tice of the police being attracted by the sim
gular appearance OF man of his station
sporting a new black dress coat, and
covering his shaggy, carroty locks with
the weil-powdered and orthodox peruke
of the Right Reverend, the Bishop Of
Cashel,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-02-21

P'oensss OF HosrsrnAD Exr"FT'0s'
"A bill for the Exemption OF Home
stead has passed both branches of the Leg
islalure of Illinois. sThe bill exempts 60
acres of land.
A bill has also passed the Legislature Of
Pennsylvania exempting homestead OF
the value of $500 from forced sale.
This measure fast becoming POPULAR
and before many years, we trust, will be
adopted by every State in the Union. Then
will the humble shelter be protected from,
the grasp of shylocks and spectators.
The Legislature of Ohio made glorious
beginning on this subject at its present ses'
sion, and we believe the voice of a large
majority of the people of Ohio is, "Go on,
and finish up the work"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-02-21
lightning Line.

Efforts are making to establish line
of Telegraph from Cleveland to Pittsburgh,
via. Ravenna, Warren, Youngstown and
Beaver. A meeting in reference to the
subject was held in this village on Satur-
day evening last, at which Mr.. Jackson,
the agent of Messrs. Cornell & Speed, who
propose to constructAhe line, was present
and explained the subject to those in attend
ance. He expressed confidence that the
amount of stock required for the const-uc'
ton of the line would be obtained, and il
SO, it will be constructed and in operation
in few months after the frost is out o
the ground. Messrs C. Prentiss, R. E.
Campbell and Fl. Y. Beebe were appoint
ed committee to solicit subscriptions in
this village.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-02-21
More News from California.
New YORK, Feb. Al T

New YORK, Feb. 14-7 2. M.
A despatch in the Union, give the fol-
lowing additional particulars in relation to
California:
The late cold weather has prevented
the operation Of most of the gold seeking
Large quantities of gold are daily being
discovered and collected.
A party of six persons had discovered
and obtained $4,000 of pure gold in ten
days.
The accounts previously received re-
specting the terrible state of society which
was existing are confirmed. The state of
affairs are becoming more and more ex-
citing; murders and robberies were of daily
occurrence. There have been fifteen
murders committed within three weeks.
Persons and property were believed to
be wholly insecure. The perpetrators of
the murders and robberies were generally
emigran:s and soldiers who had deserted
from the United States. Commodore Jones
says that to afford an effectual guard for
the vessels sailing from California with
gold, will require the whole American
Navy.
Lieut.. Livermore, of the U. S. Navy,
reached Washington yesterday, bearing
dispatches from the Pacific Squadron. The
desp patches state that foe hamdred persons,
including Gen. P. F. Smith, were waiting
the steamer at Panama for passage to Cal
ifornia.
The Steamer California arrived at Pa
mama after passage Of fifty seven days
from New York.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-02-21
Late from California.
New York, Feb. l3-61 P, N


A despatch dated Washington Feb. 18th,
says "the Union of this morning has letter
from Capt. L. D. Folsom, Quarter Master
U. S. A. dated San Francisco Dec. 25th,
and addressed to Commodore Jones. 1t
says affairs in California are getting worse
as regards order and governments.
Murders and robberies were of daily and
hourly occurrence. Within a short time
over twenty murders had been perpetrated.
The people were organizing Provisional
Government. Three men were hung bv
lynch law.
The gold washings continue productive
All previous accounts are fully realized by
this intelligence.
The steamer Northerner has been put up
for Chagres-leaves on the 29th inst Capt.
Phelps and Lindsly, and Mr. Nellis left San
Francisco for VALPARAISO in September. They
left with 100000 in dust, and were to GO
to the Atlantic by the Isthmus of Panama
and are expected here daily. The precla-
nation of Gov. Mason to the people of Up
per California, announcing the ratification
ofa treaty of peace between the United
States and Mexico by which .Calfor
mia is conceded to the United States
describing boundaries, notifying Mex
leans that they have liberty to remain
or withdraw, but must make their election
within one year from the 30th of May last
as published. 1t states, as war no longe
exists, and Upper California now belongs
the U. S., they owe strict obedience to tn
American authorities, and any attempt O.
their part to disturb the peace and tran
guilty of the country will subject them t
severe penalties.
He promises them tranquility and pros
perity, and says the Americans and Califo1
mans will now be one and the same people
subject to the same laws, and enjoying th
same rights and privileges. They shoul
therefore become band of brothers.
Grapes are produced in abundance i
California, and one man with one thousan
vines realised $1,000.
Great mortality is recorded, attribute
mainly to imprudence and exposure.