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Elections Abroad.

So far as scattering returns come in from
different counties in this state, the democrats
are generally large gamers, wherever party
lines were strictly drawn. The election be-
ing only for a few county officers, this was
not done except in the larger counties.
In Cook county, the ticket supported by
the national democracy was elected by a
handsome majority, even Chicago giving it
some 800 majority. This is fair index of
the change of public sentiment in that city,
so famous as an abolition hole year ago.
In Peoria COUNTY, largely fusion year
ago, the democratic ticket is elected by a
handsome majority; so in 10 Davies county /;
and so, what is most remarkable, in Bureau
county.
From New York, Massachusetts,, and Wis.
cousin, safes which also held elections on
Monday, the returns are still mcagrc, bun
enough to indicate the general result.
New NoGK.--In this state there were four
state tckets-the Republican, Know Moth
ing, and Hard and Soft democratic. The
returns indicate that the Know Nothings-
the Barker and Ullmantes national Know
nothings, have carried the state; the SoIts
being about ID best, the Republicans third
and the llards coming out hindmost in the
race.
MASSACHUSETTS, as last year, has gone
largely for the Know Nothings, the national
wings and the national democracy coming
ont about equally behind.
WISCONSIN greCts US with another gloriou,
democratic victory! Last year this STATE
run wild after fusionism; but one years re
Election has placed the national democracy
once more in power. BarStow, the demo
cratic candidate, is undoubtedly elected 10y
amaority ranging from two to seven thou
sand. All hail, Wisconsin!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10
The Monetary Crisis In England and
France.

We give, in succeeding colun.s, very full
particulars Of the financial news brought by
the Baltic, and it will I've seen that It's i'm.
portancc warrants the space which it oc.
cupies.
Upon the Bank Of England rests the whole
burden Of the Government, as well as the
business Of the country, and its condition is
n matter of universal interest. The fact that
it has suddenly advanced the rates Of inter.
est from . to aud per cent, shows that
it is hard pressed, but is is to be observed
that no panic exists in business circles, and
no trouble seems to be apprehcnded beyond
perhaps, some contraction in the extent Of
commercial transactions.
I'VE still possess, says the London Gloje
Of the 18th ult., "the same ample but not
excessive supplies of our manufactured
commodities, we have reason to expect
commodities in exchange from all the great
countries with which we are in trading com.
municatiOn; and whatever may be the price
in money, the relative value Of all these
commodities remains the same, though their
value IN money is for the time affected"
The London Er0nOmN is Of opinion that
the pressure upon the Bank of England for
gold has been caused more 10y the demand
for home use than for expectation. II scar.
city is apprchcnded and prices are rising,
every merchant and banker throughout the
country strengthens his reserve, and is less
disposed to part with what he has. An un.
usual pressure from this ca Use is created for
discounts in anticipation Of the time when
the money will lac wanted
The Band of France is in more prccarious
condition than that of England, on account
of tie scarcity of brcadstuils and the greater
extension Of its credit. To add to the dill
Guilty, the SJcjcio du CroiH .VobHicr has the
whole of the Austrian railways under con.
tract, which takes away from France to
Austria large amount of specie, the pay
mynts for construction having all to be made
in gold. Here is a complication of Difficult
ties which creates much anxiety. and conse.
quont caution and contraction in England, as
well as in France. Hoard ng, also, is going
on to very large extent among the people.
As we have remarked before, how
ever, whatever may happen in England OF
France, our own country is safe. The scar.
city in Europe, which is one great cause OF
their financial troubles, has the direct clIec
of strengthening our commercial position
| CHI Press
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10
Provisions generally unchanged.

AGpICiLruRAL DIVISION or THE PATENT
OTrCE-JArAS SEED. John Rodgers, Esq,
commander OF the surveying division of the
expedition to Japan, in letter to the com
missioner Of the Patents, enclosed n small
quantity Of choice Japan seeds, collected by
Mr.. Wright, the botanist of that expedition
4 gentleman, writing from Willow Creek,
WauShard county, Wisconsin, encloses to
the Commissioner OF Patents specimen OF
the ddciyhs giomerdta, or r.und paniced
locks foot grass, n native OF the British
Isles, from which place it was procured by
the correspondent, He says; 81 have sown
this seed in spots, (having very little seed
on aycy soil. sandy clay, sandy loan, and
black muck On the latter it grows most
rapidly giving a great proiusion OF broad,
luXnrent leaves. So soon as | can raise
enough of seed, intend to SOW it plentilully
mixed with some Europeon grasses and our
own native timothy for pasture" Oxen,
horses, and sheep are said to eat it readily,
prerrrring it to ray grass. The agricultural
world are indebted to the Earl of Leicester
for this valuable grass, as he was the first
who preserved in its cultivation, and the
seed was first brought into market by Mess
rs. Gibbs, of Piccadiy, London.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

The news from Central America grows
Somewhat exciting, The passengers brought
down by the last California steamer, and
which were brought to New York on the 81
inst. bp the Star of the West were delayed
nine days on the Isthmus on account Of pol.
itical troubles Capt. Walker, the famous
California tilbuster, is still in the full tide
of success in his war on the government
Of Nicaragua, and is nearly master Of the
country. On the 18th Oct. he attaclited
Grenada, the capital, which having been
previously deserted, lie took without havoc,
and, on the 22d, Gen Corral, commander
Of the forces of the late Government, surrcn-
dcrcd to Walker, and treaty Of peace was
formally concluded between them.
d. VI. Furtonaraga, late Secretary Of
State having been detected in correspondence
with the enemy outside, was shot at Grenada
on the 22d.
The Transit Co.'S steamer, Carlos, with
the passengers which left y. Y. Oct. >, on
the Star of the West, was fired into 10y the
Government forces from the fort at the
junction of the San Juan River and Lake
Nicaragua. A lady and child were killed,
and the boat damaged, The passengers sub
sequcntly reached the Pacific without fur.
thcl moleSta,on,
On the evening of the 10th, the Govern.
ment forces from Rita made most murder.
Gus attack on the returning Caliornians, at
Virgins Bay, killing four aud severely
wounding eight others.
Both of the above attacks appear to have
been dictated by spirit treycnge occasion:
cd by the success Of alker.
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ThC Elcclinn.

The result of the election in this county
on Tuesday was a signal democratic triumph.
The average democratic majority is not less
than 100 over all the isms, although not
more than half the vote was polled. This is
better than our majority at the last presiden-
tial election. The entire democratic ticket is
elected except Circuit Clerk, and the clerk
was lost under circumstances which, while
they dctract nothing from the merits Of the
victory, leave Us only to regret and censure
the means by which it is rendered apparent
" incomplete The truth was, that although
the union between the isms seemed most
cordial and happy, when the day Of the cleo
ton came the Know Nothing wing in Ottawa
were unable to swallow the abolition part of
their ticket, and commenced trading on an
extensive scale to save their own candidates;
and we are mortified to be compelled to state
that number of democrats were green
enough to be caught in their miserable trap.
Thus Ford for Treasurer, got almost the en-
tire X. n vote in Ottawa, while as many
democrats in consideration Of thatvote, gave
theirs for Nash and Gray. When, where, or
how the bargain was consummated we are un.
able to tell, but as the mongrel ticket was
printed at the RoPujlicdH office, and Mr..
Hampton appears to have made no effort to
defeat the game by which his friend
Lewis was sold, perhaps he can enlighten us.
While however we are willing to let the
friends of Mr.. Lewis settle the hash with
their X. n. confederates we have little re-
spect for devotion to principle OF men calling
themselves Democrats who will thus act in
bad faith to the cause and to their party
friends. If such democrats had cared a iot
for principle and less for men, the entire de.
mocratic ticket would not only be ectcd,
but the party would be in better spirits
stronger, and more compact than it has been
for years. As it is, i'll feeling is engendered
and unless justice is done to Mr.. Belford at
at the next election, much has been done in
paving the way for Il defeat a year hence.
We hope, hereafter, the sms will keep their
quarrels in their own family, and that dem
ocTats will keep out of them.
The following returns are unofficial, but
nearly correct as far they go. The towns
10 hear from will not change the result.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

HoRRlBLE Suicide. Helen Holden, n
young lady about sixteen years of age, and
resident of North Dixon, committed suicide
under the most horrible circumstances. 1t
appears from the evidence before the Coro-
ner's jury that she had been scduccd by her
own stcp.iathcr whose name is Whitney,
about two years ago and that she had for
some time received from him the most brutal
and fendish treatment She rashly ended
her miserable life by swallowing a dose of
Corrosive Sublimate, (By.chloridc of Mercu-
ry) one orthe most virulcnt Of all metallic
poisons. She swallowed the dose on the
9TH, and fingered along without medical aid
or other attention until the god, when her
wretched life ended = Transcript.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION, The
National or United States Agricultural Soci
ETY., composed OF members belonging to all
parts of the Union, held its Annual Fair at
Boston last week, and was the greatest ever
witnessed in our country-G0, 600 persons
being on the ground at one time. There
was cavalcade Of 5l7 cart horses in single
line; and never before was there seen such
a display of live stock. The oxen and cows,
Ayrshrcs, Durhams, Dcyons, &C., were the
admiration Of all the bchoders. 4 New
York horse named "GencsSce' gained the
first prize, $500, for speed. These cxhibi.
tons are in,cnded to excite our farmers to
improve their stock and everything connect.
ell with farming, They deserve to be well
patronizcd, for their objects are good.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

PAsSNoRG WILLIAMSON This individual,
who has become famous as a martyr on ac-
count of having been imprisoned for con-
tempt of court, because he refused to obey
a writ Of hdjeas corpus issued out of the L.
5, District Court in Pennsylvania, requiring
him to deliver up certain slaves he had Sc.
crctcd, belonging to Mr.. Wheeler, has
finally been released, Mr.. Wheeler having
abandoned his haJedS corpus, and commenced
a suit against Williamson for damages As
as offset, Williamson has commenced pre-
sccution against Judge Kane, Of the [. s
court, for false imprisonment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN PERu. Peru,
according to the Panama correspondent of
the New York Times, begins to feel the er
fects Of the abolition of slavery, which took
place last January. The negroes are gene.
rally abandoning the large estates, and
nocking to the cities and towns-adding to
the number of oilers therein, and swelling
the list of crime. An attempt has been
made to introduce Chinese laborcrs, butt is
not likely to be successful.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10
STEAMBOAT BrcK.Eyr STATE, Oct. %,

STEAMBOAT BCCR EYE STATE, Oct %,
After a tedious nights travel on the cars,
We lind ourscli this morning comfortably and
pleasantly situated aboard this tine steamer
which runs in connection with the NJ. {, H.
X. "Ridjng on rail- a, night, and crossing
the lake next day in this manner affords an
excellent opportunity for rest, as we, as OF
comparing the advantages and disadvantages
of the two modes of travel. On the cars you
are crampcd up in dirty Chey "W get so,
YOU can't help ~ ill.vcntilatcd rOom-you
ret hasty, poorly cooked meats, or none at
AL. and comfort is n thing not to be thought
of. but here, on the Buck-Eye State for in
stance, everything is changed. Capt. ). {.
Andrews is every inch gentleman, a''d the
steward and acting clerk, j, Larkln, Is one OF
the most urbanc and attentive persons whom
have ever had the good fortune TO meet
with Both fthcsc gentlemen are ready to
do everything in thcirpower to make you
comfortable and relieve the tCdlou>ness OF
travel. The cabins of the boat ar as nice aud
agreeable as your parlor, furnished, besides
all the rest, with u splendid piano the beds
are clean and inviting, the table is bonnt'luI-
ly supplied with the best OF iare everything
combined is pleasant and makes one ieel
that he rs rather sharing the hospitality OF
some "princc of good fellows" than that he
is hurricdly travelling at the rate OF from 10
To 90 miles per hour This boat has so state
rooms, 900 permanent cabin bcrths, and &C.
Communications in all for about 900 passen-
gers. In case of accident she is well provl-
ded tor, having 4 life boats, z yawls, 800 or
400 life preserycis, 400 floats, containing p
400 square feet, 100 life preserving chairs
and stools, 3 forcing pumps with 800 feet OF
hose. 900 fire buckets, &c. II would not
seem possible on seeing all of these things,
that any person need lose his life in case of
either lire or storm. One thing speaks well
for the faithful management of this boat, and
that is this Mr.. larkin informs me that not
n single article of value has been lost or so-
len from the Buckeye State this season.
Another thing too, is worthy oinoticc and Of
IN, highest commendaton. c. b. Swain,
Esq. of Detroit, the agent for the company,
has cxerted his influence cilectually this sea
son to suppress the sale of intoxicating ii.
onors ON the NJ. c. Il. r. line of boats, and
gambling, profane swearing, &c, is strictly
prohibited. Not only is the comfort and
safety of travellers carefully looked to, but
nothing which could offend good taste or
morals is allowed. When these facts are
known il is no wonder that this route is so
nopular and that persons who can spare n
lew hours time should greatly prefer it to
any other.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

lloRRBLE TRAGEDY N CuicAGo.--In the
Press of Thursday We have the particulars
of a horrible tragedy enacted in that city on
the day previous. +. A. lngersoll, the
tender Of Randolph ST. bridge, having had
some difficulty with his wife, she resolved to
leave him, aud had commenced suit for d.
vorce. lie tried every art of persuasion to
induce her to abandon the suit, but falling,
went to the place where she boarded, shot
her through the breast with a pistol, and
then shot himself She died in few hours,
rlne, a, last accounts, he was still alive.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

Mr.. Jesse Langley, Of Christian county,
was killed in a fight few days ago. \ Dr.
Field, Of the same county, was likewise kill.
ed about ten days since. Alexander Shoup,
Esq, highly esteemed citizen of Sangamon
county, was killed on Friday last, by tn,
lever Of cider mill falling upon his head
and iracturing his skull. \ son Of Mr. \
Wilkinson Of Springfield, on the same day
lost all the fingers Of his left hand, while
playing with straw.cutting machine.
The receipts at the recent Adams County
Agricultural Fair, amounted to nearly 81, =,
600
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AGREEAnrY DisArrorSrEp.--A correspon.
dent of the Newark (N. J) Eagle writes
from Leavenworth city, Kansas, as follows
am a great coward, and came here with
fear and trembling, expecting to have my
throat cut from ear to ear before reached
the hotel in the city of Lcavenworth; but,
so far from being molcstcd, have been
treated with every civelty, and have never
been among people so universally polite as
the "border rullans' of Kansas.
Probably the gentleman minded his own
business,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

The Rockford HcPuJiicaH says On Thurs.
day night last - head Of valuable beef cat
Tie belonging to Horace Miller, Esq, Of New
Milford were stolen from cattle train at
the depot in this city. The cattle had been
placed and locked in the cars little before
shutdown, to be sent to Elgin, and as the
train started early the theft was not discov-
cred until the cars were opened at that place
and found to be empty. On examination it
was ascertaned that tho keys had been ab.
stractcd from the freight Office, and they
have not yet been discovered.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

A VENERABLE CONGREGATION Rev. DR..
Emerson, of Salem, now in the firy.hrst
year OF his pastoratc, recently preached to
the aged, from the text: "Whcn | am old
and grcyheaded, q, God, forsake me not"
The venerable Doctor, who claimed the right
to address his aged friends with proprcty,
stated the remarkable fact, that in his con.
grcgation there were yet living eighty per.
sons rho @cre upoaras Of SERENITY years Q,
age.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

LAKE plsAsrrRs.--Ihe high wind from
the southwest on Monday was accompanied
with more severe disasters on the lakes. Six
or eight vessels are reported in the Chicago
papers as having been lost, among them the
propeller Delaware, near SheAoygan, with
eleven lives, including the captain, first and
second mate, steward, &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

"lnur AS PnrAnciNc."-A man, famous
for hunting up cnigmas, philosophers thus
"What strange creatures girls are: oiier
one of them good wages to work Tor you,
and ten chances to one If the old woman can
spare any of her girls-but just propose
matrimony, and see If they don't jump at
tho chance Of working lifetime just for
their victuals and clothes
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

The New York Tribune says that veal
thy property holder in that city recently had
two frame dwelling houses stolen from oil
his premises, Nos. lO2 and l0i Thompson
street, Not stick nor remnant has been
left upon the lots and no clue TO the thieves
has yet been discovered In view of the in
eilicience Of the police, the Tribune suggests
tina. such property should not be left out Of
doors.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

Good humor is bright color IN the web
of life, but scli.dcnial only makes it Il fast
color. A person who is the slave Of selfish.
ness has 50 many wants Of his own to DO
supplied, so many interests Of his own to
support and defend, that he has no time TO
study the wants and interests of others It
is impossible that no should DO happy him.
self or make others around him NO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10
Drugs and Medicines.

hhNf Just Received addition 70 my llrg. stock OF
' "kI "S aud PREPARATIONS. and am now prepared
70 I,'tt any case With the proper remedy.
Ny object has hrrd, and always shall be- TO procure
aHigles That are unadylteTated and therefore have
bought oi none but men NJ honor aud Of Judgment
Inc attention 81 PlrsclSS are particularly called to
my stock OF Idcu Co., Extracts and Powders. Also
ihe INV preparations containing the active principles In
small bulk
IN lact can oher rs complete variety of choice
Drugs and Medcin,s, Patent Medicines &c, as eau b.
io-nd In any Drug Store EEAr OR WEST
D. Y. GRIGGs,
Nov 10 AT rHy sIGy ~ r,E Coon s,v.,r,.
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A distinguished New York City lawyer, in
recent learned and eloquent argument be.
fore the Board Of Claims now sitting in
Washington, referred to tho parable q
"whcrcin certain blind man was made to
SCI, :"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

Missouri LEGISLATURE. This body will
convene on Monday next. The principal
questions which will come before It for con.
sideration are, the election of U. S. Sena.
tor, the rechartcr OF the Bank of Missouri,
and the railroad system of The State.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

SrFc OF WAR.-ltis announced by tcle-
graph fiom Washington, under date of Nov.
9TH, that Mr.. Appleton, our Charge d'Afa,rs
at London, has transmitted dispatches to the
State Department, announcing the ordering
OF large British fleet to our coast. This,
togc,herwith the augmentation ofthe French
West India fleet, has excited some sensa.
ton at Washington. What does il meanY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

We are pleased to be able to announce the
arrival in town of a splendid Fire Engine,
the property Of the city, The name of the
"mashccn' is the "Scbas,opol." We under.
stand there are three more Of the "same
sort on their way hithcr from the East
ROckt1yd Dem,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

During the week that has passed, hume
rous fires have occurred on the Prairics sur.
rounding us, and much damage has been
done. Several of our farmers have lost all
their hay, and in some instances whole fields
of corn have been swept away by the devaS-
tating flames.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

Il duy one should AIS rs what it our oynlor
arrived Ut by an impartial test. was the best aud
most honest compounded remedy ~ preserving
ard brautyIug the hair and restoring gray HAIR,
20 IT. original color, and the ccks to the bald.
headed, We should without hesitation s.y Pro
o. " GODS Ilalf Rrs,orariyr-St L0uis Dem.
~ See aHvrru.emr N another column
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

Miss Swissheim says the best time to
choose wife is in the morning. If young
lady is inclined to su,k, and sattcruc,s, it is
at breakfast. On the other hand # you see
one Oh the STIR, make up your mind shell
make smart Wifi,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

"Do you keep matches - asked wag Of
a retailer "O yes, all kinds" was the re
ply. well then Ill take atrotting match "
The retailer Immediately handed him a box
Of DR.. BTandrcths pills.
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NOTICE, (:

nOCT0R MCNAMARA, homeopathic, ard
~ elecuzrr, Is now prepared to receive pa
uents IN MS office, over Phelps store. south side
ol the square.
GS-Ladles are requested 10 remember that all
eases OF a private nature will be attended to on
tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
y. u. All letters will receive prompt atten.
ton. MAYS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

IN Saturday afternoon s7th inst. while crossing the
~ Illinois River Bridge, u BAG, marked J. W. con.
tanning new eaters a bundle Of ticking paper OF
nails horse brush, aud small cansters. The person
who found them will confer favor, and be suitably re-
warded by leaving them AZ this office
Nov lvs T. ". siMONS, Ncrmilionvile, III.