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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14
se5 Cases .Asts ,e.a,eg Cans.

WE have now open large assortment, embra-
w cling all the new styles, Panama, Leghorn,
Palm Leaf, Rough and Ready, Eur and Mole Skin
Hats and Simmer Caps, for sale at unusually low
prices WHITE. & co.
Staunton, April l6, 1s49
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22
By Telegraph.
REPORTED FOX THE FREE TR.pE5
W AsIIISGToN, Dec. 10.

WASHINGTON. Dec 10.
Inc Senate was engaged to-day in appointing,
standing committees. Having got through, il ad
lourned
H'"''-Fathcr Matthew appeared gu the floor
" ''e mouse when resolution was passed invit.
ing nm To take II seat within the bar. He also
VISITED the Senate, and was introduced to the vice
president, the members, DC
Quite asnnmber oi different propositions and re.
solutions were introduced relative 10 facilitating
the election ofspeaker, and laid on the table.
An attempt was then make to rcscnd the reso.
luton adopted last week, precluding debate until
a speaker should be elected but failed
Mr. Julian appeared tn his seat this morning
and voted in the three ballots.
House then proceeded to the 56th ballot for
speaker. Winthrop had ST votes. McClernand 80.
Boyd 81, Strong Il, Cobb Is, Julian 4, scatt. 80.
57th ballot-Winthrop S. McClcrnanl 40,
Boyd %, Strong II, Julian 1, Cobb IA, scat 3s.
5Sth bllL-Wi nthrop So, McClernanl &c, Bo,d
o., Strong Il, Julian 5, scat IS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

our postage Is the double price ten cents charged
on all single letters carried over three hundred
miles The reduction Of the ten cent postage and
changing all single letters five cents each, would
simplify the manner of accounting AMI render the
same more iacle and perlcct-would remove the
Dissatisfaction arising from the great difference in
the postage IN different offices, even ~ the same
vicinity, hut separated hv this arbitrary line and
would promote and encourage the correspondence
and Intercourse by mail. between the most distant
parts Of the country, which most need and de-
mand II, IN precise proportion rs their other means
OF mterc"umuulcaton are slow ana unrequeut
The next inquiry is what would be the effect Of
tn, reunc',on On the receipts from postage, and
hoN wo..li 1t affect the treasury
Ii a, not possible trom am returns 90 data ia
the Department 10 ascertain with much precision
the number OF letters passing annually in the malt
nndcr this change Of ten cents. Even ii the mum
Der often cent letters were actually known it
would still be impossible To determine how many
# them were ten cent letters from being double
lhcu'c arises the difference in the estimate OF loss
of revenue from such reduction - was present
ed IN the report OF the postmaster general H..
wear 10 Wit sIlj,lSI and that Of tic f..rt A..
s.taut S5O6.7$S
From careful examination raw r.ulc Of the
data m the Department, it IS estimated that the
whole number ct char Il letters sent through the
mails the last var, vas 81 100000 and Of th-
number, 100000 We're subject to the ten cent
p'.''n' on account Of the distance, Ii then the
rIucnyn were to bring no more letters iuto the
NAL the lminItion Of revenue hereirom the first
wear would be $4,000
Ii s already shown that the surplus on the first
day OF July last WAS S6Ql 6S2,IO. and that on the
first day Of July next will be sS5S,Il 81, which
will undoubtedly increase in future wears by nat,
urI accumulation, and br increase Of the number
OF letters arisn; from this reduction, will in the
first year, occasion no change in the treasury aud
it i extremely uncertain whether it, operation
can ever produce that effect \ brief trial Of this
experiment will show it. effect and tit shonll not
produce any important draught on the treasury,
then further reduction OF postage should be made
and i CORE .p,niins provision from the treasury
addicted until after this has been tested BY cxpor.
iment, i respectfully submitted.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22
From the Valley Farmer

Seeds which retain their vegetable powers for
ole year-Peas, Beans Carrots, Parsnips Rhu.
barb:
Two years-Balm, Basil, Pepper Hops, Lesk
Onions, Radish, Lalsify, Thyme, Tomato;
Three years--Artichrye, Lettuce, Potatoes;
-Four years-Asparngas, Broccoli, Cabbagcs
Caulifiower, Endiye, Horse radsh, Majoram, Mint
Mustard Spinach, Turnip;
Five years-Fennel;
Six years-Hysop, Parsley;
For a greater number of years Beets. CELERY
Pumpkins, Melons, Cucunbers. The two last
named seeds are said to have vegetated after be
ing kept forty years, Much Of the quality land
hence the keeping properties Of seeds depends
on their having been fully ripcncd before gather.
ing, and being kept air tight and free from damp
ness, New seeds, however, should have the pref
crcnce without any exception, for although it has
been long recommended and longer practiced tc
keep certain seeds ior several years, from an idea
of their being improved, we believe there are
now few persons who do not treat such doctrine
with deserved ridculc. J. Tn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

kcsHrus OrNioN or GEoRGEr-The ya,edic
tory address OF kosslth to his countrymsn and
written at Orsoon, has been published 1t is writ
ten in his most enthusiastic and poetical style
He allules to the traitor, Arthur Georgcy, as fol
lows:--
The Migrate whom thou hast fattened with thy
abundance, has rose against thee--thrtifor to his
mother-and destroyed thee utterly Thou has,
been betrayed. Thou hast been sod-my coun.
try. Thy death sentence hath been written. be
loved Of my heart, by him whose virtues, who's,
love, never dared 10 doubt Yes, in the fel vo!r
of my boldest thoughts, should almost ~ soon
have doubted the existence of the Omnipotence, as
TO have believed that he should ever be a traitor
to his country. Tho hast been BETRAYED by him
in whose hands had but little space before been
deposited the power of our great country, which
he swore TO defend, even to the last drop of hi.
hearts blood He hath done treason to his heart.
blood; he hath done treason to his mother and the
glitter of gold hath been for him more seductive
than that of the blood shed to save his country
Base gain hath more value in his ewes than hi.
country, and God has abandoned him as he has
bandoned his God fer his allies in He'll NIagyars
beloved companions blame me not for having cas
mine eyes on this man. and for having given {,
him my place. II was necessary for the peop
had bestowed on him their confidence. The army
loved him. and he obtained a power Of which
myself would have been proud and nevcrthcle.
this man hclied the confidence Of the nation. an,
has repaid the love of the army with hatred
Curse him, people Of Maygars curse the breas
that did not dry up before it gave him milk
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

FRoN Mo,Q,1rM-Capt Draper, whose name is
used IN the account given on our first page Of the
burning Of Qnamwata has arrived in Boston and
gives the following different versus of the matter :
NEWPORT, Dec 1859.
llayin. seen m article in your poper headed
" Interesting intelligence from Nicaragua" feel
it my duty to contradict it in some particulars re-
gardiny the burning Of the village Of Quamwatla
never scnt any communication to the natives to
the effect a, stated neither did authorize the bur
ming If the village. 1t was done without my
knowledge or consent, neither was any Of the
crew Of the brig VI c. Draper concerned in the
affair The act was committed by passengers and
srttlcr' on the coast Yours respectfully
A. DRAPER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22
From Washington.


WASHINGTON, Dec. Is.
Tie debate was continued in the House last eve
ming. MIR Holmes OF South Carolina was cues
toned ~ to has objection to vote for MIR. Wmthrop
Mr. Houston moved that until the House be orra
nI1ed no member should speak more than fifteen
minutes which, on motion of Mr. Nenabe. wa,
I Lid on the table.
Mr.. Strong moved that the House proceed t.
vote Tor Speaker viva vocc, and that no debate be
allowed until Speaker is elected
The House then proceeded to ballot lor Speak.
e. which resulted As follows;
Winthrop SO, Stanley 80, Cobb Is, Bcyd 81
remainder scattering.
MIR, Mclanc offered resolution rrupo,in, that
the plurality vote should elect. The resolution
filled
iEe House then voteda second time ms follows
Winthrop So, Stanley 40, Boyd Os, Potter u,
and she remainder scattering
The Free Soiler-, in caucus have again resolved
To maintain their independent position until their
demands are complied with,
The difficulty which occurred ON Thursday, the
18th, between Mcssrs Meade and Ducr, has been
ami,ably settled
ScHdte.-Nr Berricn offered n resolution for the
appointment Of a committee to inform the Prcsi.
dent that the Senate was organized, and ready to
receive executive communications
Mr. Clay spoke in favor Of the resolution and
said that he had only refraincd from offering to the
same effect from unwingncss 10 intrude himself
upon the Senate. The commencement Of \ new
administration was always attended with a press
OF business 1t was important that the Senate
sho"ld act upon such matters legitimatcy per.
tainins to it as were OF ancient custom Whilst all
regretted the state of things in the House, there
was imposed upon the Senate executive functions
which in no wise interfereI with or dcpanihd on
Other departments
He hoped tho resolution would pass forthwith.
The resolution was adop,hel AMI a committee ap.
pointed to wait upon the President who informed
them that he would send communication to the
Senate on Monday
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

SINGING ScuooI---Mr. Hopkins School ia g,ing
OF swimmingly. We are glad to see our youth
take such an interest in the tuning Of their voices
fetually captivate and subiue the stubborn heart
than the round, full melting tones of the human
voice, when properly trained. NJ. H. is also
teaching, gratuitously, a juvenile school, and by
way of compensation for his labor, he intends q
wing a concert at the close Of the term. We an
ticipate something little ahead Of anythn, thai
has lately visited orr town.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

To TRRyELERs.-Mr. T. b, Newton is running a
comfortable, covered carriage between this place
and Peoria, scmi'weckIy, on the south side of the
Illinois river via Vcrnion,ille, Lowell Point
Republic, Mount Paa;ine, Magnolia, Metalora, DC
He leaves Ottawa every Wednesday and Satur
day mornings and returns Friday aud Tuesday
evenings Mr.. N Will attend to amy bushes,
entrusted to his care, along his Inc, on reasonable
terms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

Col. BrNToS.-lhe Democratic Banner print
ed at Bowling Green, and paper opposed to
Col Benton, reports the following scene at NEE
ting in Ralie county:
As soon as h. concluded lis spec h. Senator
Priest rose and calling him hy name said that
he had a question to ask rlm-CuL Benton seem
ed not To hear him, when Senator Priest repeated
little louder. Col Benton, before you leave the
tInd have 4 question to submit to YOU Col.
Benton turned with fire in bis eve. and a scowl
upon bis brow. cried AZ the top OF his voice We'll
-ir, what Is i! = Col. Priest then remarked that
he might not understand him. and would like 20
know whether he was tor or against the " .lmot
Proyi-o Col Beutons fury rising sti!l higher, he
rOlred ont in ! suecrIn, tone The WuMoT Pho
vi.o. WuNor PnoyIso, dead and rotten. dead
and rotten YOU had rs well bring the carcas. OF
a dead dog from of the commons INTO this house
Have You heard the newsi Have Won heard
from California They are all for tie jefferson
Proyisol7
But saws Col Priest, it matters not what the
people OF California are for; We want to know
whether you are for the Wlimot Proyifo.
Benton-'Ihc Wilmot Pr9yi-o, again tell you
sir it Is the Jefferson Provisc, none but a nufcr
would call it the Wilmot Proyiso.
i yoicc from the crowd calls ont, Wilmot PRO.
visn
Benton with scowl upon his f,cc looks round
the room and says stlnl ont here, sir, where we
can all see YOU good
/ The man deliberately steps out on to q bench
AMI repeats in full voice. Nlmot Proyiso.
/ Benton sneering and soothing repeats-braye
fellow, YOU are u brave fellow
/ Then turning to Col Priest. he roared ont. 81
have been asked that question with six barrell-
ed revolver pointed at me, when diln1t answer
it, and shall not answer you sir +.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

Tdz MESSAGE BIRD n very neat and well con
Quoted periodical, published semi.monthly, by "
I. BrocAclbank / Co, No. ?, i ,tor House. y. Y.
at 81 % per annuin, in advance containing q
large quario pages, printed On very neat and leyi
Die type 1t Is devoted to literature AMI music,
and Is nodoubt one Of the best periodicals Of it,
kind published in the United States Each nun,
Der contains nunlbsr of choice pieces Of music
arranged for vocal and instrumental performance
We would recommend tie Message Bird to such
Of our fricnls who wish TO take good AMI cheap
easter literary pepper
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22
The raIkman Murder.

The Boston -'LI3 give in connection vi,h til,
this tragedy the following improbable Incident
An li-hman by the name Of Patrick NcGinnis.
who lives IN what Is called tie black hole in CIV.
press street, haranguyd the multitude, stating in
his speech that he saw DR.. Parkman 20 into the
College on Friday morning; he came oSt at half.
past one oc.Otk, and returned a, six in the eve.
ming. This man has been employed To take away
the otial or the relics Of the dead carclsses. and
empty them into the different recep:acles Of all
alJh
He was EMPLOYED te 90 an GRAND. and III pas.
sing up the stairs heard what il supposed H. be
m alteration IN the Professors study; the voice
Of DR.. Parkman he distinctly heard. and could
swear to, and the subject in dispute was the pay.
ment Of sum Vt money which the Doctor sail
had been due for some time, and that he was tired
OF further ps2k. ises. lie stopped at the door Tor
a few moni, and heard a reply made either
that he OF you would not have much more trou-
Die about the matter-it had ANNOYED him to
death, and he Wa, heartily sick of it,
There were many angry words used bv both
parties, but he (AlcGnnisJ not tl.inkin. anythin,
of the matter lief; the door AMI proceeded to per
form the erand that he had been instructed to do.
he saw DR. =. no more
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

PRorriirns Va PAppls&--It appears by the
following, from m English paper, that the screw
Is at least fully equal to the paddles in propelling
steam vessels md possess the great additional nd
vantage for a war vessel Of being submurgod
and therefore free from acciden, in time Of nc
ton
The Basileh and Niger steamers lately return.
cd to Hamoazo, after weeks trial Of the compa.
rative merits Of the paddles and tho screw Ms ma.
chimes for propelling ships, and it has been found
that these vessels (which are as near rs possible
alike IN form, horse power and sals) the screw Is
elaal 70, or superior to paddles, whenever the re-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

THE KILsnsTE FAMlLy--lf not actually aston,
ished, we were very considerably surprised, on
looking in at the Court House on Thursday eve
ming to hear such fine singing, and to see such
still finer acting, on the part ofmere children In
deed the Kilmistcs arc vastly above the common
run of onecrt or actor folks The give such al
exhibition of the amazing height to which mere
babes can be taught the hi,rionic art rs one see.
but once in number of years
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

Steamers to Chagros are now multiplying So
rapidly, that the fare on thus side the Isthmus will
soon be reduced In addition to the lines compos
ed of the Empire City and the Crescent City, and
the Ohio, Talon ind Georgia, n new line is adyer
tiscd to leave Philadelphia for Charleston, llavan
ma ann Chagres the first vessel leaves on the
18th of December The Sarah Sands and the
steamship Tennessee are both up for San Francis
co. via Cape Horn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22
Sr Lows, Dec. 2O,-7n N.

Forr-Stcaly at %.
lIheat-Nothing doing Of consequence Small
sales at 7O9lo3c.
Cora-i0c sacks returned
Sa't-Turks Island slo5.
Freights 10 -Ncr OrisdnS-llgh Flour 62ic..
Pork s7l, Bacon 80 Corn II, Wheat Ice.
River clear Of ice. but the weather has again
turned cold, which will prevent the arrival of any
boats from above
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

NEw YonK CAsAL ToLts--The amour, Of toll.
received on all the n. Y. state canals, during the
first week in November, was Sl53,Si7 OF; same
period in 1913, sli5,9O3 81, increase in Is 81
9i3 H. The aggregate tolls, from commence
ment Of navigation to It'll inst amount to S2,se7
III ae same period in As, ss,9i6,e1S 65, de
crease IN 40, Si2,.ol 70.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

The Mormons at the Salt Lake have common.
ced the business Of OBTAINING and trying criminal.
ly emigrants going that way who may be sispec.
ted ofhaving participated in ekpellng them from
Illinois and Missouri. These facts were recently
communicated TO the Western (AIo) Reporter up.
on the authority Of Mr. Pomeroy, Of Lexington
Ky, Cen Wilson's U. S. agent, whom the Nor.
mons had arrested and tried, and n number of %.
theirs, and then'only released them upon the pro.
dnction Of satisfactory proof Of their innocence
They also levied duty Of 80 per cent upon such
articles Of merchandise as were taken into their
city.
United States troops are fortunately stationed
near the Salt Lake who will not fail to put M
end to these highhanded, insolent, and utterly
lawless proceedings State Register
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

" NsHINUIVNI VUN 7 IT 7 VI
IotL-RJuSe-Nlo Of the session
spent IN dl,cu,sln proposition relating to organ.
zltion, The ISth ballot WAS then taken as fJl.
lows.
Winthrop 20 Stevens Is Boyd So; Potter l I
scattering 80.
49,h lAlot--Wmhrop - Stevens II Boyd
81 Potter Is; scattering 35
5Jth-Wintrop IS; Steven, . +; Boyd 81, Potter
II scattering 35
5l,t--Win:hrup 81 Boyd 81 Potter y White
10 Morchead II; balance scattering, House
aIounci.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

The Valley FARMER, printed at s., Louis; L.
Abbott, editor-We have on several occasions
'pa5en Of lis periodical as invaluable for its az
nc Gltaral information, to the farmer of the west
BY the last December number we see that extern
-iye Improvements will be made in it, appearance
for the coming year, and liberal offers are ma lie
TO such as wish to become subscribers Hice : !
per annuIn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

Az ELopxNtSr IN CoSrgMrLArioS.--Th Roch.
ester American is responsible for the following:
Cowting Scsac--Miss Canada--please sir, will
you marry me
uuclc SAM cannot Disguise my affection for
so amiable and beautiful n young lady but your
papa must be consulted and must procure his
consent =.
Mi- CO, never mind I'll ask him myself
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

Mr.. lockwood has added fill stock Of .-roce
RES to his splendid new supply OF dry g.'I- anI
offers unusual attractions for the winter
Mr. Burr has opened a new sto,k--also la,
lumber wiz store grain, and offers boat and part
Of warehouse FOX sale
Mr. La kell offers lo;-wants Il cur y nd
money.
Sloan AM Farrell oGcr al i ional cN. Lace in f.
yor Of the c!R-.cy Of lAeir reu,elie, ur ma and
beast
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22
Markets..
CINCINNATI, Dec, 10, 5 p, IN.

NINVTNNAII, DC, TT, p, m.
Rain all day. River stationary.
Fiow-io00 bbls were sold at s45o.
Whskey 92Ic
Pror''ioas-5oo kegs prime lard brought 5 lc,
100000 bulk shoulders "a Hogs-the unplea
SAINT wcatherhl checked sales; the decline in N.
York also had its effect Sales of lc0O to 1900
head were effected at s24Ods295.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

IHE Posi- MASTER GENERALS RIruRr Tile IN.
expected publication Of this report in the Bait,
more sun i causing some newspaper remark and
Inquiry a to how il 20; out The P NJ Gen SAYS
l. was Obtained sump,iously, but either is unable
or unwil,n. to give the name If the often, sg
through whom tie copy 90; out It seems to le
generally understood ,hat moody is very inds
mnt about it, and The: nobc Jy i. particularly dam
aged rs not only ;.,is report, but al,o The Pres
"ea's Message aal the reports from the other de
N'' dn5nts are more intended for and actually ad.
dressed to tie people than to Congress. We can see
no good sense IN keeping any of them back until
tie di,reputable vrmgle III vl.lL tie House Is
Involved shall be ended.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22
The AURORA Beacon in speaking about the mo,

The AURORA Beacon in speaking about the move
against the Wisconsin money says:
One thing is certain-he notes of the above in.
stiution constitute the greater portion Of our cur.
reucy, and their sudden withdrawal from circula
ton will prove ser ious datrment To the bushes.
OF the west
VIII the Beacon figure up how much the farm
era would loose If this money was all redeemed
and dollar for dollar replaced in specie.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22
W ASnINGrlN, Dee. ~.

FgIpNs PROCEEDINGS.
S'iats.-The Senate met in executive session.
and after some time spent therein adjourned.
Ho"'e--Several resolutions and propositions
were presented but of no particular interest; fol
lowed by some confusion fun and folly Finally
the House adjourned without ballotting.
The whig and democratic caucuses meet to
night to hear the report of the committee appon.
ted by both parties on Wednesday night 1t is
supposed that some scheme will be agreed upon
to organize the House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

TRAGEDY At New BufrA1o.--A lad ut New
Buffalo, having been punished by his mother, a few
days since, committed suicide by cutting his throat
We are at loss which is the more deserving of
commi.eration the fate of the boy or the illiudged
correction employed by the mother for we cannot
believe, that sefdes'ructon is among the legi,i.
mate results OF proper parental punishment,