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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20
Balm of G!lpat!

GJ-We this week changed Sonn's advertise
meut, his request, which according To c6utruct.
some Of our readers may think il strange that We
should pcscut turiu weekly w.Ih paper contain
ing this advertisements when II Is well known there
Is nor an article settouh 10 1t tina. can be obtained
IN al this section ot country
Wei! It Is not our fault, aud we don't want 10 be
held responsible. Mr.. Sloan certainly cannot he
aware OF the demand existing in this part OF the
State tor his medicine. We received two ,ter-
yesterday, one more than -iIly miles distant, M
curing where they could De- procured.
Nj. Sloan, send on your Ointment. CONDITION
Powders, &c. There Is a. much call Tor them as
there was OF old Tor the Balm ct GI!cad VI. car
mel Register, III. June -, 1850
See Sloan's advertisement in another column
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

AoRIcvLTrEAL EpJoArIoS Inn. N.-TLe Tsus
tees ofthe University at Albany have determined
to establish complete, scientific, agricultural
department to that Institution, rrof NORTON,
well known for bis devotion 10 scientific Agricul-
;ure, and for having had charge Of that depart
ment in Yale College, fer some years past has
consented to deliver a course Of lectures upon
the subject, this winter, to commence tie first Of
January, AMI continue three months. The Buff
flIo Commercial Advertiser SAYS:
The course is intended co. the practical man.
and the subjects are designed % be presented iu
such manner Is to be perfectly intrllie iblc to
those who have never before attended 10 such
studies The trustees propose to offer free tickets
to the courses on Scientific and Practical Ag1icul.
ture, on Geology and Nmeralogy, on Ea,omol-
ogy, and probably on Engineering Anatomy aud
Physiology toyoung men IN each senatorial dist
riltof the State the tickets 70 he az lie disposal Of
the several Senators. The same privilege vii.
be extended to each ofthe Colleges IN the State.
the students to be selected by the faculty Of each
College from the graduating class Of the previous
year
The Commercial Advertiser thus winds up its
article upon this subject
at is only within few years that the imror-
lance of thorough acquance with chemistry
aud geology to the most successful pur-ui. ni
agriculture. has co.hc tn be understood Al our
farmers can raise decent crops OF those produc.
iions adapted 10 the sail, but it is only by an
accurate knowledge Of the peculiar properties Of
that soil, to be obtained by the application OF
science alone that the utmost fertility the land
can be ascerIaineG. The prejudice against book,
farming, formerly prevalent, has given way To
more intelligent views and the consequence has
been the Introduction Of q more lucrative system
Of agriculture
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

HESRr CLAY,--Mr Greedy writes TO the Til
bare from Washington, under date of Dec. lth
rs follows
Henry Clay did not attend the sitting Of yes.
tcrday, and | did not see him in the capitol to-
day, But seeing him az his own room, l was
panied by his general appearance. His mind is
clear, vigorous and active as ever, but his phis-
cal powers have been greatly impaired since
las, saw him But he is much thinner, looks old
ed, and is less able to bear fatigue and exposure
than he was even last March--lie suffers con,in.
ually from dry hacking caugh, which has chung
to aud grown upon him for the last eighteen
months, and sometimes causes linn much distress.
| do greatly fear tina, this ID the last session of
congress wherein his voice will be heard and his
potent influence felt in the councils Of the nation
mi. Cay'e determination is fixed aud unalter.
tcrablc, that no persuasion nor ontreaties shall
again induce him to be n candidate for the presi
dcncy. llo feels that his earthly career is near
It's close, ard that whatever he has had power te
! do for the country is nearly accomplished
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

Dr. Storms CELEBRATED Suor,u Corcu ANDY
An eminent Medical Practitioner Of Chicago
stated Inst Winter that he was using Dr. storms
Celebrated Scotch Cough Candy for Bronchitis
with which be had been afflicted several months
and that he had derived more bercft from it than
any other medicine he had found. and in view Of
this fact he cheerfully united with the Druggist.
OF st. Louis and Chicacoin commenting it to the
Public as an invaluable remedy in diseases Of the
Breast and Lungs.
This gentleman Is connected with n Wholesale
Drug Store at Chicago, from which several thou
sand packages Of DR. storms Cough Candy have
been sold the past ear.
Price One Dime per Roll, Rolls for IS Cents
or ) per Dozen.
None Genuine without the Scottish Cont Of
Arms, and the written signature Of Hamilton
Wade.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20
The Central KailrOad En.Ineers.

The Engineers Of the Central Railroad have
finally made there appearance here, and no mis-
take for we have seen and converseG with them.
On Tuesday last they commenced survey from
the level Of the Rock Island and Chicago Rail.
road, at the west end of Ottawa, and running
southwark, crossing the Illinois River at the head
of the island Immediately below town. We TN.
derstand their intention is to survey route from
Bloomington through 10 Freeport via this place.
If the Company have any idea Of adopting this
route they will probably try to make this the ter
minus and not go to La Sale at all, in which
event further legislation, both by congress aud
our state legislature would be necessary,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

Egmeoos comPlfed ni,h the rest. Doubtless a
liiaisi supply % ihe labor trsy be met, 10 very
great extent. b. t',- many new inventions for e.
''aomi<ing 1t; 10, it Is scarcely credible that
country which has enjoyed so long superabun-
dance ofiebor should be able ut once, without in
convenience, to a,aptitselft to totally different
s'ateof things. Man has not had his proper val
ne in;hese Islands for tho last half century 1t
maybe for the ensuing half century to correct per-
hlps very eniptIticaDy, the error of the past
Loaasa 3f,.es.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

AURORA Branch RAIL RoAD.-The attempt
to sell this road to the Chicago & Galena Com
pany, with view Of having that Company IN
dcrtakc its extension west to junction with
the Central Rail Road, has completely failed,
the C. & G. Company having determined to fin
ish their own road, before entering into spec.
uation with branches. The Chicago papers
aver that the sale was defeated by the inlu'
cncc Of the Rock Island Rail Road, which has
so deep an interest in defeating the Aurora Elk
tension. However that may be, the extension
seems to be considered upon the shelf for the
present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

The STATE SvEyTioN-lhc State Register
thinks there should be In expression given by
the democratic papers throughout the state MS to
the time for holding the democratic State Con-
vention for the nomination of State Officers and
delegates to the National Convention, 30 that the
State Central Committee can act adviscdly in is.
suing their call As far rs the democracy in this
region are concerned, We arc safe in saying that,
they will heartily aequicsce in any time the com
mittee may fix upon; but wo can sec no obee'
ton to holding il about tho same time it was
held in 'is-some time in April
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

a SMAsH-A four horse stage team, while
coming into town this evening took fright on the
east side of Fox river and came across the bridge
into town on full run; just as they came 10 from.
of tho court house they came in collision with a
wagon damaging it slightly, but smashing the
coach all to pieces There were two passengers
aboard, but fortusatcly they were not hurt. The
driver hung to the rcigns and stopped the team
though he was dragged some distance.
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500 Book Agents Wanted.

IN every County in the States Of Indiana, Hi
l nols, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan aud
ONO to canvass Tor the following important, and
valuable works which are sold hv subscriptions
Nchave agents now IN the field who ar. clearing
from two to five dollars per day II will be seen
that our books are OF very du.ab,c kind and cal
cUacd oplra,e every taste.
G,il Book, tor young men; by Dr. VIM. \. A.
cot, ~ l6mo up with plates, 81.
I'lit Boob for young ladies, by Dr.. VIM. a. Al
colt, 2l2 l6np ppw.lh plates, al
The silver cap of Sparkling Drops from many
fountains tor the friends ct temperance, by Miss
Porter, 3l2 lGmo PIP 81.
Oregon. it, history, CONDITION, prospects, PeOg-
rnphy, climate and productions, with personal adj
yrntur. among Indians during n residence on the
fans bordering the Pacific, by Rev. Gustays lines.
81 IS.
FIemont's Exploring Expedition through the
Rocky Mountains Oregon and California with adj
dluonaI "El Dorado Matter, 81 25.
Gonng's Scicucc ofGoyernment, new and inpro.
we'd edition. 81 25.
Lives ct Madison and Monroe fourth and fifth
Presidents ct the United States, by John Quincy
Adams, 81 2j
Life Of Gen. Andrew Jackson, New edition, re-
yIsed and enlarged, with BancrUil's Eulogy, by
John X. jenkins, 81 25.
Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea, Edited
by J. o. BEayman Esq, 500 Emo PIP Illustrated
Noble Deeds Of American Women, or Examples
OF Female Courage and Virtue. Edited by j. Gle
mcnt Eg4., with an introduction by Mrs. l.. II.
Sigoumey, : 80
Daring Deeds OF American Heroes with Riogrn-
phical Sketches, Edited by ]. q. Bnynan, 81 30.
Schoo,cmi.'s American Indians, illustrated 500
Svo PIP - 80.
Library Of Natural History royal octave 400 en-
Cravings 50 80
Cyclop-da ot Useful knowledge By VIM r.
Murray embel,l-hcd with $50 engrayngs ! vol.
royal $40 cloth - So
a full list vi our books with Wholesale and Re-
tail Prlcesettached forwarded POSTAGE paid on APP
phcauon.
NEWSPAPERS in the above State and Csuntirs,
copying this advertisement entire SAY the fourteen
books tncluIing their notice and giving II tonr m
sertions aud an editorial notice shall reccIue : 40
worth OF books Subject TO their order to be deliver
ed az oar store IN ChiCago)
The above otter TO be operative say for six months
from January 1852 All letters shonld be addressed,
post paid to llEWSON i DENlSON
Wholesale booksellers Chicago, H.
December 2O-iw.
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See Protection Insurance Co. advertisement

A LycrrM.-A correspondent urges the es-
Enlistment Of Lyceum as an interesting and
beneficial means Of spending at least one evening
in a week. We fully coincide with bis views,
and hope our young men will go into the matter
without delay Many Of our greatest statesmen
have planted the germ Of their future fame in
the obscure lyceum.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20
Deputy SURVEYORS,

Mr.. Wagner our newly elected County Sur
veyor, has appointed the following Deputies
CIR, Potter General Deputy for the county
G.. W. Gilsdh, Deputy for the towns Of Eden,
Salisbury, LaSalle, Dimick, Troy Grove aud Me
,iden.
John Gray, for the towns Of La Sale, Walt
ham, Utica. Ophir. and Meridcn.
Daniel L. Hit, for the towns OF Deer Park
Fam Ridge, Bruce, DrookGclj, Grand Rapids
Rn 1 sJulh Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

Ottawa, Dec 90
No material change in our market during the
past week
We still quote wheat, sales Of small lots, at 30
a5jc for prime winter, aud 3OaS5c fol- do. spring
tor milling purposes
Corn ranges from 2Qa9lc.
Oats lial5c.
harley 25aS0c.
Pork comes in in small lots and i, taken at
IS SUaS.75 for heavy hogs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

ToI1s on THE CANAL-The whole amount Of
tolls collected at the various offices Of the Illinois
and Michigan Canal during the present year
is Sl7330O 81
Whole amount in 1850 l25,50i IS
Increase, 1896 o.
Tho increase the present year over lslo, is
s56,72i So.
These results cannot be otherwise than crafty
ing to the citizens of Illinois, and especially to
those of Chicago While they indicate an ultimate
freedom fromindebtednes onthe part of the State,
they show with equal plainness the rapid increase
of the business Of our city, A still more liberal
policy on the part Of the Trustees, relative to tolls
we feel assured, could not fail to increase the an.
nual revenues Of the canal yet more rapidly.
Every instance in which they have heretofore
made n reduction, has been followed by cores
ponding increased shipment of the articles.-Ni'
cago 7,ibnnc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

Col. BENTo>-lt is said that, since the va
cation Of the scat in Congress of Mr.. Darbcy,
Of the ST. Louis district, on account Of indis-
position, Col Benton has signifed his purpose
to be u candidate for the lower House Of Con.
srrS. W. observe, which NAV 40 Tor sHght
confirmation Of this rumor, that Col. Il. has re.
Gently returned to st. Louis from the East,
and apparently taken up his residence there.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

The PRAIRIE FARMER.--This excellent Agri.
cultural Journal is out with u new Prospectus
and new arrangement for 1852, by which we
observe that very extensive improvements are
contemplated. Extensive inducements arc al!
so Offered for clubbing, so that by sending a
certain number of subscribers the paper can be
obtained for 80 cents year. Truly at such
a price, no farmer can excuse himself for moi
taking it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20
Ccntrnl Rnni Pond Commenced.

Our II sale ncishboys had quite jubilee
yesterday in consequence Of tho breaking ground
at that place, on the Central Railroad We ob
serve by the Chicago NaHo,ra, which seems to
be authority on the subject that work was
simultaneously commenced at Cairo, and that it
is to I've prosecuted from both points as fast as
the season VIII permit
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

Hanaway, one Of the persons concerned in the
murder of Gorsuth near Christana, Pa, and who
for resisting the fugitive slave law was placed on
TRIAL Tor treason has been acquitted on the ground
that his crime whatever it maNh have been, WAS
not treason A aolls proscqaiha has also been or.
dered in the case OF the other prisoners Concerned
~ tho sau,a pu.rarva
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

OYSTERS OYSTERS We have had such 4
feast as no King would despisc, on a couple Of
dozen of Morse & Connelly's very superior
shell oysters, of which they have just received
some 20 or 80 barrels. We almost imagined
ourselves again on en- oyster boat in the Del
aware, they tasted so fresh and natural. They
afford such treat as our people have not often
an opportunity Of enjoying.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

Norlcy 10 OyEEsl'Es o. rur HooE,-The Over.
srcrs OF the Poor in the different towns OF this
county are requested 70 forward Their poor forth
with To the Poor House in South Ottawa, which
is now ready for their reception. Application
may be made to either Of the following gentlemen;
Mr. :. Crook, South Ottawa; Mt. Wells Wait
DAY ton; and Mr.. G. ". jackson, ManlIus.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20
Lake Disasters
lTecl Of lie 81 Gamer Nag9orer-Nidgard fro.
zen W--Othsr Disasters.

Wreck Of he Steamer Na4lorer-N'dgara fro.
zen u-Oibsr Disasters
Drraorr, Dec 18th P VI
We are greatly panied to learn OF the Bleaching
Of the splendid steamer Maytlower, the pride and
boast Of the City OF the Straits, on the Pcuusyl.
vania shore, near Girard, some miles east OF
Conuoaut. \ despatch from Mr., Farrar, Chief
Engineer, thus briefly communicates the unpleas-
ant intelligence
GIRNrp, Dec II.
The Mavflower went ashore at pas, | Q o'clock
last night below Conneaut, and filed in Is min
utes. From all accounts she will be total wreck,
and no insurance.
DrrRor, Dec IS
The Mayhpwer last night was working oil into
pc ep water, which, if she continues TO DO, mus
drove q total loss.
y despatch from T, W. Backus, Esq, Of this
city Is As follows:
The Mayfower is ashore miles below Come
ant. Saw no land from Monday evening ill last
night, when she went ashore. We drified about
the lake. in the worst awful storm, with rudder
and smoke pipes carried away. Nothing but the
skill and GOODNESS of Captain Van Allen and the
officers saved US from fearful death. Capt.
Van \ and others with myself, got ashore with
a life line The capt will remain here till all is
taken care Of.
A despatch from Cleveland of the 10th, gives
full history, by the passengers, Of the wreck Of
the Mayilower. It must have been one Of the
most terrific storms ever witnessed.
The Detroit papers of Friday give accounts Of
other disasters in consequence of the storm and
sudden change in tho weather The fine steam.
or Niagara, lured by the pleasan! weather, start
ell from Detroit on Monday for the north She
had not proceeded, however, more than hours
steaming from Detroit, when she found herself so
clogged by the ice tina, she was obliged to stop
her engine She then foated aground on the
north shoal Of the ST. Clair fats
The Steamer Keystone tempted by the same
fair prospects, had started for Dunkirk, but only
got to Maiden, where she was frozen in
The briggs Navigator and Niagara were also
frozen in on the 9th, in Lake St. Clair, and after
working 2 hours at the pumps, theircrew aban-
dlred them to walk over the precarou' ice Of
Lake ST. Clair to Algonac, some 10 miles. Sc
veral other vessels were in sight at the same
time, suffering from the same storm
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

DsrRucrvE FmE-Milwaukec, Dec. IA
fire was discovered this evening in the wooden
block, corner of Spring and West Water streets,
which, together with the warehouse adjoining on
the river was nearly consumed, The block was
occupied, mostly, rs grocery stores Loss esti'
mated at S3500-insurcd s290e.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20
Ladies I'uir.

A Fair will be held at the Court House on the
evening OF the Gath December and the day follow
ing the proceeds of which are To be applied to
the payment Of the debts of the Episcop Church
in this place. The ladies' have provided Christ.
mastoys and various other guns foI the season.
besides every variety of Refreshments aud hope
to see all their friends on this occasion.
Ottawa, Dec 18th ls5l
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Since The above was set VI. later Chicago p,

Since the above was set up later Chicago pa
pers state that Mr. 4. Hyatt Smith, President Of
the Rock River Railroad Co, who has just re
turned from Earopc, states that the loan had
been taken by the Rothschilds, but subject to the
approval Of one Of the FIVE members OF the firm
who was absent on the Continent The Chicago
Democrat however, states that no such nforma-
ton had been communicated by Nj. Walker to
the Company in New York.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

LAND WARRANTS MADE AssIGSAyLE-We no.
tice by the proceedings Of congress that joint
resolution has passed both houses, land doubtless
by this time has received the signature and
sanction of the presdent,) making Land War
rants assignAblc This is an important measure,
and will soon create demand for land warrants
all over the country. and those boiling them will
be able to turn them into good account.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

In consequence ct unavoidable delays and HIM
ORANGES m getting out pamphlet we wcre not Il
bic to set our paper 10 press on saturday. We
have not often need 10 claim indulgence on this
score, bu, even one delay IN six months until Mon
day is too many. We shall be out with another
papc.in good time on Saturday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

NEW Com DIscovERms-The Santa Fe cores
pendent o. the ST. Louis Republican, under date
Of the eth October ult, states shat there IS
great excitement all through the lower part of the
country about some rich gold discoveries on the
ella. There are now out, near the celebrated
copper mines, which is on The head waters OF the
ella, and about one hundred and fifty miles from
Socoro, though not at some points more than sew.
enty miles from the Rio del Nortc, number of
mining parties, Of Socorro aud its neighborhood,
who are actively engaged in digging the earth
and washing the ore The reports from there
show that the business is very promising. One
party of three men have succeeded in working an
ounce Of gold day, or over five dollars to each
hand.
"Thc excitement is spreading, and parties are
now making up to start out from the Rio Abalo
country one hundred miles below this 1t Is
highly probable from all can learn now, that the
gold deposits ON the Gila not hr from our settle.
mcnts are quite rich aud extensive.
I "The Indians in this Territory with the cxccp.
ton of the Nayooes are professedly, friendly and
do not seem at this time to be doing any mischie
to tho whites"
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Special Notices.

ELDER Howard will continue his discourses in
Court House the first Sabbath IN January 1852 ut 10
and at3 O'Clock and evening" NJ halt pant slN, from
hrtt. 10 chap. IL verse "On Tins rock will build
my church" &c. The difference between calho.-
clsm and professionalism will he hirly aud honanhy
presented Ottawa, Dec 20 ls5l-3N.
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Nllie IrcAsnrnr.

We copy the following from the Peru Demo
crat Of the 10Th inst
"The last pekin Reveile corrects statement
made in previous number of our paper, tia.
Coz !. Moore the present State Treasure, would
not be a candidate tor that Office, and announces
upon authority. that lie will be a candidate for
reelection, subject to the nomination Of the state
convention. We willingly make the correction
Col. Moore is a good democrat, has proved him
self both efficient and faithful during the term he
has held the office and as q popular man will be
hard 10 beat Ia the convention, although, We be-.
licye he !; at the present tine one Of the trustees
Of the Central 4. K. In mentioning Judge AMes'
name in connection with the Office Of treasurer,
we alluded to itas matter Of publicity, without
giving il endorsement, not having personally as
certaiHed Judge Ames position upon the subject
We can say, upon uuquestioga6le authority,
that Judge Ames is candidate for the ncmiua.
tim, and should lie get il, could not be beat.
Col. Moore i sell known all over the state, and
is esteemed by all parties. 1t will, therefore re-
quire man of unqualified popularity to beat
him in the convention where the contest, in fact
will come of; Judge Ames, doubtless, possesses
this qualification as near as any man in the state
ran
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Ill. Contra Railroad Loan.

Tie Chicago Democrat has a report, but from
what source we atc not informed, that the Roth
sChds have taken the entire Central Railroad
Loan, desiring even the $4,000 coo subscribed
in this country. They, however, require alli-
tonal action by the Board OF Directors before
the matter is to be closed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-20

The London corrospondendent Of the Boston
Post states that the London Times has been pad
10000 by Rothchds and the Barings for inc
purpose Of destroying the popularity OF kos'uth
in England. Wonder how much money has been
sent over here for the same purposei Look to
the public press