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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

JuneE DorGLts-The St Louis Union makes
tie following notice Of Judge Douglas .pccch IN
that city on the evening preceding The elect on
Every body knows that the eloquent and match
less Douglas made an appointment. to talk to
the Democracy Of 81. Louis las! night bot our
readers at distance may not lie aware that the
night was one II the most stormy of the season
However, The little giant was On hand. and for
more than two hours h-ld the vast auditory spell
bound, while IN Discourse Of extraordinary
power, he explained and ably defended the prin.
ciples OF that party which has contributed 50 uia.
terlally to make u what We are As n nation and
which to-day will loudly call Oh Franklin Pierce
to occupy the highest station that can be filed
by mortal man-ihe Chief Magi.tracy 0. this
ocean bound Republic.
1t has never been our privilege to listen To a
more eloquent and forcible address on the Sci
erce Of Government, or more truthful and can.
did discussion Of the great measures shat now
agitate the public mind We have neither tie
time nor space, TO rresen. even synopsis Of tie
powerful effort, bu, We must be permitted 10
say, that among the thousands who heard Judge
Douglas, not one went away without saving 10
himself, douglas is decidedly the man for the
times in tits age Of progress During the deIiy.
cry Of the speech the rain descended in torrents.
vet, Notwithstanding this uupropitious state Of
sffiirs, the lion hearted Democracy stood their
ground like men. and did not leave until the
Judge had finished.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

Tue TEIrF.-Thc protection,t, are the most
unfortunate set fmen on record. They are for.
ever at work, trying 10 get their hands a little
deeper into the pockets Of tie people, bu, at the
moment when they seem to be most sure Of tie
prize, some "untowald event disarpo.nts their
hopes. The latest m,hap. Just on the eve Of an
atemptto increase the Tariff, and when Com.
mI'tec OF lnquryis already in the discharge #
't- duties preparatory to n report carly IN the
next Session OF Congress, is large iNcrea@ in
Me pice IF iron; even beyond what was asked
by our iron men year ago, in the shape Of pro.
lection This event, too occurring Just before
the Presidential election, will be very likely to
dlsappoint the hores Of tho Pfo,ectonis,, in re-.
gard ia the vote Of Pennsylvania As long as
everything il prosperous, i, ia difficult to con.
vince mcn that both they and the country are 20.
ing 20 ruin The only change which is likely to
be made in the Tariff at the next Session is the
d'm'n"tion or rtpeoi Of the duties on certain at.
licles of raw material, dye Stuff, &c This. so
far rs il can be done without affecting our agri.
cultural interest, is a Legitimate movement. aud
we hope will BE- successful-N Y. Commerce
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20
4 pTOClaulaiiou,

For the varied blessings so freely bestowed
aud enjoyed by the people of the state during
the year that il gone bS, We are called upon to
offer sgrttful tribute Of thanksgiving and praise
to the Dispenser Of all good. a harvest which
nchly rewards the toll and hard.lips Of labor
filling eur hud wi'h comfort and plenty the
maintenance tf peace aud amity with all nations
the preservation of order and social quiet in our
midst: the continual diffusion Of knowledge and
religion over the world generally; the general
health which has marked the past season and
the modified rlgor OF ,hnt sad sconrge which in
past years has spread so much misery and death
over portions Of our beloved country AMI the
numberless other muniiitsnt blessings conferred
upon us, admonsh us Of tn. Weldon aud good
ness Of the supreme Governor ,of the world l
therefore recommend In The people of this state
the observance Of THURSDAY the elth day OF
November next, as day Of thanksgiving and
prayer.
In testimony whereof hereunto set my hand
aud cause the great seal Of the State to
be affixed. Done at the city ct String
L." field, this g3i day Of October, y, d.
1882, AUG, c FRENCH.
u. the Governor,
D. /. GErCG, Sec'ry ofStatc,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

A uASD'oME IarRoyEMESr.--O One Of the finest
Improvements that have gone up in this place
during the !ast summer is the large brick Foundry
and Rcapng machine shop Of Mr.. Geo. Ruyg,
near Messrs Cushmsn & Co.'S extensive foundry
and machine shop This splendid improvement;
in our town is a good evidence Of the popularity,
and efficiency OF Mr.. Rs reapers; as he com.
menced bis business here but few years ago.
without capital, and against competition which
swallowed up every former effort of the kind, yet
his machines gradually gained reputation for
superiority which even the world renowned ma.
shine Of Mccormick may envy, and he gradually
extended his business until now, when he can defy
the competition which short time ago threatened
10 oyerwhelm hin.
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Railway Items.

Cars will run in few DAYS from, the Mad Riv-
er and Lake Erie road to Toledo. and thence to
Chicago.
>, la few days also the iron will te down to
ere on %he Lake shore road, opening eontnu-
20 railway Conveyance TO New York and tho
eastern cities.
, 'hs Central Pennsy lvania read will be run
through next week FROM Philadelphia to Pitts.
-. me Baltimore and Ohio road will Se run to
Wheeling by the Is, If January.
W " "1.''e the ist al January cars will be
run from Dayton 10 Troy, On the DAYTON and
Michigan road
"" hundred shares Of stock in the Cleveland
and Columbus road were sold at auction in New
ca, 7fitoms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

FEEL BAD,-lhe wings every where seem to
feel very badly over the overwhelming defeat
which they experienced at the late Presidential
election. tits natural that they should We felt
just so, four years ago, when Old Zaek whipped
rs out. Its no laughing matter, to spend
money, to invent all sorts Of elecio6eering
schemes, circulate documents, and particularly
to abuse the ranking privilege to an almost
villainous extent, and then get most thorough
and eifecual thrashing in the bargain. Nogcntle.
men wings, We feel Cor you and we hope by the
4th Of March next We will have bestowed upon
you all the sympathy you so justly deserve.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

TIL public are cautioned against another 3onn.
isrrii, which has lately madcits appearance, called
W. Il. Fau,lrs ARABIAN liuimeut, the mos; dan
gcrnus of nj, the coun,crclis, because hi havrgthc
name at Farrell, Will buy It IN good faith, without
the knowledge ihnl counterfeit exists, aud they
will perhaps only discover their error when the
spurious mixture has wrought ts evil effects.
The genuine article Is Manufactured only hy u.
g. Farrell, sole inventor andppprietoT, AMI whole
sale druggist, No. II ain street. Feorln, Illinois,
to whom all applications for agencies must be adj
dressed Hc SURE you get II with th. ,c,trrs II G..
before Farrrfs, thus II. q. FARRELLS-and
hs signature on the wIappcr--alI others are coun-
ttTirlis.
Sold by w. w Cavalry, G.. l.. Thompson,
and Walkrr & licklng, druggists Ottawa. and
by regularly authorized agents throughout the Uni
ted Sintcs.
NJ Price - aud 30 cents, and 81 per bottle.
AGENTS lFiNTED in every town, village
aud hamlet in the United States IN which one Is
not already established. Address II. G Farrell, as
above, accompanied ruith good reference to charnc-
ter, responsibility &c. Nov. l3-l3-iw.
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Chicngo. Nov II 1855

~, NNIthsV, NOV, II, IS52.
The grain market to-day Is unsettled. Wheat
hnsrrccded fraction, but corn aud oats continue
very hrm, The lumber manufacturers are still
,l"r; ct their winters supplies ard il is doubtful
whrlhrr lllry VIII beOb.e 10 I'LL their orders.
f!oHr-ism demand al previous rites We hear
OF st'es 30 bhs inferior country wiutrrats3 81; IL
10: extra family at u Jbbls Ottawa al 81; city
mills best brands. si25.
Hhcat-Ihr outside figures today are 67@sOc
tor winter, 'ps.ng So 100. new aud old chocs
tOTH-Ne hear ct no street lnn ,actions- are
none to actu upon. Snlrs 3 hus ear from ware.
hou'r at SOC tot lob and 200 bus ON board at Coo
OltS--Arr tirm n 3lG32
FotaiDes--l0ltl5 Buiter-l q l9T20c. Eggs
Continue scarce ~ 2lc
Hogs -ptcssrd sos 3is inferior light, 81 so
q very lew choice sold Tor - 50. Lset-SieG
I j).-D Dem. Pass
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The mail il through from New OsIcnu-. The
papers contain .ull particulars at ,Lr Mexican out.
break At M,,amoEas Gen ConcAl assumed the
goyrmor-bip OF rlm11ipis, anI established mi.
ltary police against the eyuEtgHSHt0. ,Trca'y
oounciil Gen. Cayailas undertook to uphold Gen.
Carieuss 'utwas his. ed out Of the room. ale then
presented hmseiili,he doors Of he town hall sur
rounded by military guard, aud niolnri Oh,
members q the counc.. that they were all under
arrest and would be cent 10 Victoria. Thew.I..ng
tools o. Carjeuas .,re then substituted Tor the d.
posed members Aijrr this the National Guard
crossed to the American side otthe river almost
en- mass aud ai;,r receiving AIMS aud arluuilion
marched towards Victoria with The intention Of
driving ou, Cardengs Who had rsiat.i,hed himseIi
there. They were pursued by Cana.es aud AyO-
las, AMI a 5aitle en.ucd IN which the National
Guard were yioiorooys, driving Caua'e, and Avo.
lbs of the field and obtained possession other
arms and munition.cl war.
Tie Washington ETnji.e .ays hat tire Lohos
Island d.ili.al,y hl. been settled sa'.i,ctor,ly
the American government having unrc.crye,.
ly Acknowledged the sovereignty Of Peru over he
Island, and Peru in return STIMULATES TO supply
American vessels chartered f,r Guaro. on highly
advantageous terms 1hi- latter stipulation Wa.
voluntary on the part u the P,ruymn govern
nent, the administration having in the fr.t
place Internationally Acknowledged the soy.
creign'y Of Peru.
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Later from California.
NC NWFIT TVTV
u. /. GErCG, Sre'ry ofStatc,
New loRK, Nov. .

New loRK Nov =.
The steamer Illinois, with the California mails
and nearly 100000 usgece, arriycl about 5
o'clock this afternoon. with four days later news,
Her time from San Francisco ia about % days.
The steamer California had arrived at Panama
after fire run Of ) days
\ severe shock Of an earthquake was eN
perienced at Valparaiso on the ~ ut, which wa,
also felt on board the L. 5 irigats Rattan lying
in the hartor.
The news from California j, not important
Tho overland emigration continued to arrive
freely.
It is estimated that there are between $50 and
goo Wagons On their way to Car.on's VALLEY.
Aiyces from Liberia 10 the 27,h I'll, have been
received.
The colony was in tlouriehin, condition The
independence Of he republic was celebrated on
the 96;h Of July last
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

We arc frequently much nstonished at the con.
duct Of our brethren Of the press One Of them
recently made The following Unprecedented an
Rouncement: ave respectfully decline "A Young
MaIden's Kiss" The fellow was crazy wi,hou,
doubt. Another is positively iphuman bear him
"My Dying Mather' cannot he admitted We
suppress his name gu, Of regard to the profc,
sion. A thmd makes the following startling an
nouncement; "The Golden Bible is rejected
We would like 10 shake hands with that brother.
A fourth ends this strange ealalogne he says
"Mrs, Mulloncys Christmas Pudding shall go in
next weekl' We admire his taste. May good
digestion wait on his appetite.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

Another batci. Of counterfeits on the Farmers
Bank of Kentucky WI soon be in circulation here
abouts, as il has been detected in the river towns.
The plate IL nicely executed job, and can only
DO distinguished by noticing an imperfscson in
Crittesdcn's head on tho right end, aad by OBJ
serving that the general appearance ia little too
dark. II is dated January, 1851, and Of the de-
nomination Of IS, branch at Covington
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20
Observation-Disclosures,

JAMES MARSTON especially informs the eli
q items OF Ottawa and vicinity that he has per-
manently located himself in this place, and fitted
up rooms over l.. ID. Smiths store, opposite the
Mansion house, where be is prepared TO take min
toindc. Prices 50 and upwards
Mr.. j Ms experience in the business is ct ma
ny years standing He will guarantee every like.
ness taken IN his gallery TO hc equal IN finish and
truthiulness to any taken in the world.
or Time for children between the hours OF 10 A..
NJ and . r. 10
Inyalids waited upon n, their residences. Also,
likcnesscs OF deceased persons taken.
Secure the shadow ere the substance fade,
Let Nature copy tina, which Nature made,
Ottawa, Oct. lG, lS52.-ly
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

NH"''VsNeN, N'N. IL,
The steamer Isabel has just arrived. She saw
the Crescent City near the entrance Of .he har.
Dor Of Havana aud Spanish steamer bearing
towards her 1t IS supposed from information
previously received that he m gh, enter without
further trouble, as considerable unoh,iness va.
felt At Havana in Consequence Of her non arri.
val when due. aud although she wa ordered
not to touch there, it il said he Captain General
would not interfere further with her.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

The Wing leaders at Pi,tsburg have got in n
bad scrape by frauds at the presidential election
The trial of several Of them is now going on. On
the 10th inst ten witnesses were examined and
their testimony implicated two more, against
whom wrts have been Issuej and il is though,
further examination will impleatc others who
have hetetoforcs,ood well in society Among
those arrested are coroner Dovry and Joseph
Randolph, the mail agen, Simms, and tho watch.
man of one of the city banks ColKent, thc'dcm.
ocra,ic candidate for sheriff. intends to contest the
right Of Magl to hold office.
IL Is rather severe on these gentlemen 10 be
routed so deploraby in the presidential race, and
then he sent 10 the peni,entiary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

SINGULAR DTcovERy.--It is stated in an Eng.
lish paper that the work of draining the lake of
Harlem has led to the discovery OF an immense
mass Of human remains deeply imbedded in the
mud, and PLACID precisely on the spot where
according to typographical chart laid down in
1911, and whi,h has always been considered per
fectly accurate the unfortunate village of Mere
wenkirk was situated, and which in 1889. was
swallowed upby one Of those irrup,ions Of the
North Sea which formed the immense Lake of
Harlaem.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

MoSrsENr TO Cot JouvsoS We lean from
an Exchange, that the Brig Burlington lately
landed at the port Of Cleveland fourteen boxes Of
marble, and four boIe, Of granite. intended to be-
erected as monument over the remains Of the
late Col. Richard NJ johnson in Kentucky. One
Of the boxes contains four cannon, and another an
eagle, sculptured IN marble The monument
when erected will foim lasting tribute to the
memory Of brave man We learn from Nr. j.
W. Hav,r that the whole thing weighs ?O,152
lbs
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AnecdOtc...A Fact.

4 young man war seen to enter q church in
time of service lie paused at the entrance, tue
congregation started, he advanced q few steps
and deliberately surveying the whole assembly,
commenced slow march up the broad aisle-not
a pew was opened--the audience were too hlsy
fer civty-he wheeled, and in the same manner
performed march, stepping as il to Roslyn
Castle, in the dead march OF Saul and disappear.
ed. A few minutes after he re entered with a
largo block upon his shoulder, as much as he
could we'll stagger under his coun,enance was
iin;novable. Again the good people started, and
half rose from their seats with their books in
their hands. At length he placed the block in
M. very. centre Of the principal passage, and
seatsd himself upon it. Then for the first time
the reproach was felt. Every pew door in the
house was instantly flung open. But no. the
stranger was n genllsman-he came not there for
disturbance--he moved not smiled not but pre-.
served the utmost decorum until the service was
concluded, when he deliberately shouldsred hi,
block, and TO tie same slow step, bore 1t off and
replaced II where no had found 1t. The congrc.
CATION Is now the most attentive aud polite to
strangers 0! any in Ame. ca-- Bait. Paper
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

The following important statistics are taken
from the census returns Of 1850: Acres Of i'm.
proved land in The United States and territories
lls,4Ss,l7s Number Of horscs 4.s25 ,65?; asses
and mules SSS,o7o; mileh cows e.3ol $40; work
oxen l,6os?6l other cattle lo,267,l7o sheep
2l,seo4s9; hogs 3o,3l57i9; bushels wheat
looi47sl6o; rye l4,lss,is7; corn 59.,l4l,e3o.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

TglrCrAru LINEs-1hc Pittsburgh Gazette
says; ANGST extensive system Of ,clegrphIc
communication i 10 be constructed wet Of the
Mississippi IN n short time II is tn corr.et
all the principal cities sud towns uf Louisiana.
Arsan'a-, Missouri, aud Iowa, and will co operate
with the eastern lines in transmission VI iutelli.
grnce,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

Private letters received at New Orleans from
Brownsville, on It'll inst report tina, tho Nation
al Guards at Ma'amoras had rcvol,ed and passed
over to the American side Of the Rio Grandc,
where they organized and returned 1900 men
went out to meet them and q battle ensued
which resulted In the defca. Of AVOIDS, who re-.
turned to Ma,amoras
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

Lessor THE CoNYEcrrctr Tile fine steamer
Connecticut, which formerly pl,yd os the lllinoi.
river, under com niaud Of Capt Pratt, was sunk
some day since on the Mississippi, below Mem.
rhls. Tie boatwas owned by Capt. Pratt aud
he Hon. Joei A. MAtteson. The iormcr owned
one, aud the latter three fourths. Capt. Pratt i.
insured in the Floating Dock Insurance Company
of St Louis, for $4,000 Nr Mauesou /, al,u
inssred TO the amour, Of 81 900, but in vLs. II
flee We have not lelmci-Ch D,A
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

Probably tho able>t Cabinet ever formed at
Washington was that Of James X Polk 1t EN-.
braced brlliancy Of talent " h.ch viii shine
brighter aud brighter through all ages 10 come.
Foremost in this galaxy OF trgh stars, stood
Robert j. Walker, Secretary Of the Treasury
His reports we've the ablest productions that ever
emsnated from that department, and they gam.
ell fame for their author which was never at
famed 10y eny Of his predecessors, or successors.
FRANKLIS FuRcE, il lNirg, will be exaggerated
president of this great Republic, On the i,h
day Of March. next. a new cabinet will be
formed and no doubt the first talent If the nation
will be selected. And we would suggest thai,
the ilrests Of tue country demand The re appoint
ment Of Robert j. Walker as Secretary If the
Treasury. A better man caUnont be found in all
he world and it is doubtful whether Lis equal
exists He is fully verseI with the duties Of the
Office. and would not only be an ornament to tie
min.,rstion, but bis able reports will be vi ines
Unable value to the people
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

PArENr OFrcE-Silas Hodges Of Vernon /,
has been appointed Commissioner of Patents /;
Prof George z Schatfcr, Of Danvile, Ky, has
been appointed Chief Examiner, in place of Mr..
Cooper; and +, S. Smith, late Assistast Examn.
err ha, been made First Examiner, in place OF
Mr.. Fitzgerald.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

TnE NorE ~ CoNcoRn. " IA ,c'egraphic
despatch from Concord, y. H., the residence Of
Gen Pierce, SAYS that lis vote in that city was
'ic '.,lrad Of 6l2 as previously reported. 1t Is
majority Of 800 over Gen. Scott, aud ,nia OF
.91 since last Mar,h, and the largest vote ever
glysn 10 any man in that town.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

The price asked for rooms ond seats on tho
route Of the Wellington procession in London are
as follows. near Tempt, Bar Ludgate Hill, DC,
east Of Tempo Bar, first floors from 90 to 10
guineas; seeosd floors, from 30 to 10 guinea. ;
shop s,tings varying from to s guincas. West
Of Temple Bat, first aoors, e5 to 40 guincas;
second floor. % to SIS guincas. The Church ward
sns Of st. Mary'sle Strand have erected covered
seats on their vacant ground for which thay ask
one guinea cath, go"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-11-20

It is said that Gen. Scott has discovered in
this city an echo identical in character with
that known in Ireland, as Paddy Blakes echo
which when you said to it: How are you r
wo.ld reply with fine Irish brosue, go to the
diyil,'-N T. Epeainy Post
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nlliimnre. NnY. Is

No mail south Of Charleston.
The Noifo,s Beacon eontrad,ts the reported
death Of Capt up-her at Spetria. At last nc
counts he was still alive, 'hough very III.
The Ci,y Council held an extra session to-day.
icndrrit. the Lo.pj,ai,.e. q the city to Gen
Pierce, and sppoiuieda committee to u.ake al.
engagements ar hls reception.
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Dissolution Of Partnership.

TN partnership heretofore existing between the
lundersigned in the Gunsm,hing business has
this day been dissolved by mutual consent Tho
business Of the late firm will be settled by H. P.
Brnnker, ut the old stand. H. =. BRusxLR,
Ottawa. Nov. 20, 1859. G.. Z. Buscncx.
The business will be carried OH as heretofore by
the subscriber at the old stand, where he hopes to
see all his old friends and plenty of new ones.
Nov oO-ll-3t III p BRuNKgE
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TNAKEN from the hall, in tn. second story Of
Rrddck's Block some time this iall,a me-
Il dun size cannon stove. The person nav,
ing it will please return it 10 this office, or lega!
steps will be taken for its recovery. Nov. 2O-3t.
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OtlawnLilcInly .,oclaiton.

Meeting aud Exhibition. Tuesday Esd, at I O..
clock +, NJ
Cards Ior admission may he obtained Of the
members. c. A. +. NAseuE