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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-24

CIARExDox's ULTIMAruM-Thc reply Of
Lord Clarendon to Mr.. Marcy's despatch
requesting the recall of Mr.. Champion, was
received by the last steamer. Lord C.aren-
don says the British Government will not ac-
cede to the demand. Mr.. Pierce, therefore,
according to diplomatic etiquette, must take
the responsibility Of dismissing the British
Minister, and later dispatches from Wash
ington state that he has made up his mind
to do so.
This is one version. But despatch from
Washington, May 22d, says "there will be
further correspondence here with Mr. Cramp-
ton on the Earl of Clarendon's despatch of
May Sd. 1t will be friendly and apologize
in tone and an amicable arrangement is GER
tain. The administration is not illing to
take decided action at once, Lord C.'s reply
being so mild in its tone and temper. He
does not refuse, as has been stated, to recall
Champion, but discusses the question at con-
siderable length"
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Chicago Times.

BY an announcement in the Chicago Times
ofSaturday We observe that ISAAC Cook, Esq,
has sold out his interest in that paper to
Messrs- SnEAnAS and CAMERON. his late
partners This change of proprietorship
will, OF course, neither impair the vigor nor
usefulness OF the Time as the leading demo-
cratic organ of the northwest, position TO
which, from its ability thus far, it is so Justly
entitled.
We also notice, in connection with this
announcement, that the Weekly Times will
DC issued as campaign paper commencing
with the 9th Of June, and will be furnished
TO subscribers from that date to the 1st of
December. at the following low rates: one
copy, IS cts; 10 copies to one address,
So; % copies, Sl4; 40 copies, $40; 100
copies, $40.
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Democratic County Convention.

THE undersigned, democratic central committee ap-
pointed at the last La Sale county democratic
venon respectfully req that the voters of the
raj towns in the county assemble at the usual place OF
holding elections, Saturday the Nth day OF June next
from to O'Clock T. NJ, for the purpose OF appointing
SATURDAY, the 2lst day Of June merit,
At2 O'Clock p NJ, for the purpose of selecting delegates
10 attend the congressional and senatorial conventions
winch "l meet at Peru, on the 18th day of June next
10 nominate candidate for congress in this congression
district. " $50
number of del: gates:
Adams = Bruce Brookfeld 2, Dayton g. Deer Park 9
D'hiheS = EdGi Eag'e Earl 3, Farm Ridge Freedom
3, Grand Rapids 2, Hope 2 La sale g yan,s p NeridaI
2, Mission 3, NOrtlbille g. Ophir . Ottawa Rutland
Salisbury D. serena south Ottawa 2 Troy Grove g. Uti-
ca 2. NermiliOn 2, Walthan =.
JOHN HlSE, & W. ARMSTRONG,
WM. BARBER. WM. STADDEN,
D. NJ. HULETT, !. HOFFMAN,
WIN. OSyIAN, d. EVANS
my24 tSI,tJut fOHomiffee
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school Lands for Sale.

Office IL hereby gyen that shat! expose TO sale at
~ public auction, the premises, on the I'd day OF
July 4. d. 1856 the hour Of O'Clock p NJ the north
hsf of section lG in township 80 morrill, OF range east
Of the 81 M in tracts of lots the same has been laid
of and plated by the trustees Of schools In said township
Terms Of SdieSaii Lands and Town Lots will be sold
for cash. with the privilege to each purchaser ofborrow
Ing from the School Commissioner the amount OF his bid,
Tor period less than than five years.
upon his paying interest thereon half yearly in advance
at 'e rate OF ten per centun per annum and giving
curuy a follows for all exceeding hundred
irS loaned Tor not more than year. two rcsRonsi-
pie securities must be given; for all hun
urea uors ana for all loans for than year, Sc
curly must DE gwen by mortgage real estate
cuniberei IN value double the amount loaned with
dtio that IN case additional security shall any time be
required the same shall be given the satisfaction the
board OF trustees for the time being.
Said lands and town lots Will be sold for less than
the valuation thereof. ID. p. JOSFs
myol NNDoI
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A Fis,icuf 4 fair at WASHINGTON.

Immediately after the adjournment eff con-
Gress on thursday, Preston H. Brooks, a
member Of the house from 5. C., entered tie
Senate chamber and approaching senator
Sumner, commenced beating him violently
over the head with cane. Senator 5. at
first called for help, but was soon struck
speeches.. He was severely tut not dan
gerously injured. The excuse given for the
outrage was that Mr.. s. had libelled S. c..
and abused Mr.. Brooks aged relative, sena-
tor Butler. Mr.. Il. was arrested and held to
bail in $500 to appear in court.
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A call appears in to days paper Of con-
vention Of the democracy Of this county to
appoint delegates to the Peru congressional
and senatorial conventions. The town dele
gate meetings are thus to be held on the 18th
prox, and the county convention on the
91st. There was some difference Of opinion
among the members Of the committee in re-
ference to including among the objects OF
the proposed county convention also the
nomination Of county ticket, but decided
majority held the view that it was yet too
early, and the time for holding The conven-
ton was, we think judiciously left TO be fixed
by the convention now called. The call was
prepared at late hour so that we have no
time for such remarks as the occasion would
naturally suggest.
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Nas 16.--The senate bill, granting alter
nate sections of land to Florida and Alabama
to build railroads, was passed. y message
was received from the President relative TO
the routes of transit across the isthmus from
the Atlantic to the Pacific, and explaining
the IS, efannes, fiji AitaHig I'D
debate ensued on the reading of the mes
sage, in which Mr.. Crittenden said that in
one weeks time the country would be agi-
tated from one end to the other on this sub
iect, it might result in our being involved in
a war. Mr.. Mason defended the President s
course. Adjourned.
In the house, Mr.. knowlton offered re.
solution that the Judiciary Committee be d-
rected to look into the late homicide case,
and report whether Mr.. Herbert should be
held amenable TO the House, under the pow
er to punish or expcl members for disorderly
behavior. This motion was laid on the table
by vote Of 20 against 20. The Washing
ton City Municipal Elections bill was passed
Adjourned.
May 16-The Senate talked about the Ma
val Board. The House passed one private
bill. Adjourned to Monday.
Nay l9.-In the senate, three messages
were received froU, the President, vetoing
bills making appropriations for the improve
ment on the mouth Of the Mississippi River
and st. Clair Flats, regarding them as part
of general system of internal improve
ment, and refers to his message of 1854 We
toing improvement bills for rivers and har-
bors. The subject was postponed till We'd
nesday next Mr.. Sumner spent the balance
of the day in very violent speech on Kan
sas affairs.
The house adopted a resolution authoriz-
ing the Secretary Of the Navy to despatch
vessel to convey provisions, privately contri-
buted, to the sufferers in the Cape de Verde
An Intellectual attempt was made to
introduce resolution calling on the Pres-
dent for information in reference to the MUIR
der Of Dow and Barber, the lynching of
VIM. Phillips, in Kansas.
Nay 20.-In the senate, Mr.. Sumner re-
sumed his speech on Kansas affairs. At its
close, Mr.. Cass addressed the senate and
characterized the speech as the most I'M
American he had ever heard. Messrs
Douglas and Mason followed, and were also
particularly severe on Sumner. Mr.. S.
made a violent reply, which drew from Mr..
Mason the remark that Mr.. S. was non com
pos mentis. The audience laughed, and the
senate adjourned.
In the house, Mr.. Bennett, of n. Y, in
troduccd a bill donating about 1,S4S,O0
acres of land to Wisconsin to build railroads,
the discussion upon which the house
adjourned.
Nay 21-The Presidents veto messages
were discussed in the senate, pending which
a message was received from the President
correspondence between Mr..
Buchanan and Lord Palmerston in reference
10 question of veracity between these gen.
.lemen on the British enlistment question.
The house passed the Wisconsin land bill, |
lfter which Mr.. Bliss made an anti.slavery
speech. Adjourned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-24

The business of the week was again al
most entirely devoted to criminal business
and Kidding our Jail of its tenants.
In the case of The People VS.. Helm and
johnson, the individuals indicted for stealing
railroad baggage at La Sale, &c, last winter,
johnson demanded trial by jury, which
was granted, and the result was verdict Of
guilty, and one years service at Alton adj
Judged his due. His attorneys, however,
have entered a motion for a new trial with
n slim prospect of success, and in the event
of a failure, an effort is on foot to have him
pardcned.
Helm plead guilty, but has not yet been
sentenced.
Timothy IcNamara of Peru, for riotous-
ly assaulting and battering friend with
whom lie appeared to have been in partner
shin on a rip, was fined s. and sent weeks
to the county Jail.
James Galiaher, indicted for an assault
with deadly weapon, was sert one month
to county jail. James said he was drunk at
the time and knew nothing about it; but as
his friends assured him he had committed
the assault, he plead guilty and threw him
self upon the mercy of the court.
7hos Bell, sen., 7hos. Bell, jr., JOhn
Bell, and James Bell, Indictment FOR riot
These are the gentlemen that so gricvousiy
assaulted and frightened Mr.. Police Magis-
trate Thompson and Constable Foote, in Pc
ru last winter. After patient trial, during
which the proper gravity of Judicial pro-
ceedings was maintained with exceeding DIFF
ficulty, Thos. Bell, SEN, was found to have
committed an offence that merted months
incarceration in the county Jail, John was
set down for 2 months, James for one
month, and Thomas, jr., was discharged on
nolle pros. Wallace for the People, and
Holbrook & Hulett, Stadden, Cavalry, and
p. X Leland for the defence.
THos. Jones, sailor, charged with having
stolen ten dollar bill at a grocery in La
Sale last winter, was triumphantly acqui:-
ted, the evidence showing the theft to have
been committed, if at all, by somebody
else.
Mich Mclaughlin, for killing the man
at the r. r. tank in this city last Christmas,
took continuance to next term.
Orthello SMITH was fined so for contempt
of court. for non attendance as witness,
and not having money enough to foot the
bill, is in DURANGO. Orthcllo meant honestly
to attend, bet somehow got drunk on the
way.
The court is now occupied with the fam
Gus case of Merritt VS.. Werriu,-a family
quarrel among the Merritts that possesses no
merit.
The criminal docket, although unusually
large, has, through the energy of Judge
IIoLLlsrER, been entirely disposed Of within
the first two weeks Of the couIt-by no
means a usual occurrence. NJ of the
credit for this, undoubtedly, is &c to the
industry and promptitude of the grand jury
in the despatch Of their business, having
finished it up within the first week, while
frequently two weeks have been consumed
+ by the jury.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-24

WHERE Is JOE GILLETTE I'VE notice by
the published proceedings of recent X. n.
meeting in Bond county that the Hon. Jos.
Gillespie, of Madison county, attended the
meeting and made two hours speech, ad-
vocating the resolutions, which were unani-
mous!y passed ratifying the nomination Of
Fillmore and Donelson. We also notice
that the recent X. y. state convention placed
Mr.. Gillespie on the Fillmore electoral ticket.
And finally, we observe that the name of
Mr.. Gillespie is signed to the call, issued in
obedience to the mandate of the H. n aboI-
ton editorial convention at Decatur for a
state anti-Nebraska convention at Blooming
ton. Now is this Bloomington convention
intended as a second edition-a mere day
light ratification meeting of the secret Hin
doc council, or, if an Independent movement,
is Joe Gillespie carrying water on both
shoulders?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-24

1t Gov. EGRNER-WHERE Is HE.-While
the fusionists Of the north are publishing
1t Gov k1rner's recent letter with great
glee and hail him as new accession to their
ranks, the Belleville Adrocate states that,
since that letter was written, Judge Under
wood and Gov. Korner were present at the
Randolph county democratic meeting and
though they expressed their continued dis.
appreciation Of the repeal Of the Missou,;
restriction, they both declared themselves
willing to agree to an inaexible adherence Of
the question as proclaimed in the Buchanan
letter, and announced themselves in favor
Of Mr.. Buchanan for President"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-24

A bill is now before the Pennsylvania Sc
nate, entitled "a bill to prevent the inter-
ference of judges in partizan politics" The
hrSt section declares it unlawful for any
Judge oil any court Of this commonwealth to
participate as an officer, speaker, or COM
init'eeman at any political meeting or assem-
blase tor political purposes, under the pc.
nalty OF five hundred dollars for the first If.
fence, and removal from Office for tho socond
or any subsequent offence"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-24

FRIGuIFuL ACCIDENT on TIE PANAMA RAIL
noAD.-N csterday mo-nlng three trains left
this city for Panama with the passengers of
the steamer George Law, in number nearly
nine hundred.
\ baggage train preceded the passengers,
and the engine ran off the track on ODispo
bridge, some ID miles this side of Panama
Passage being impossible after this mis-
hap, it was determined TO send the passcn-
gers back TO Aspinwall. At Matachin, two
miles this side of Obispo, one Of the two en-
gines gave ont, and the other engine had TO
take both trains, consisting of some twenty
cars.
Abou, half a mile the other side Of Gatun
Bridge the second car from the locomotive
ran of the track, from some cause now in
explicable, and eight others followed; some
were piled up on top OF Others across the
track and others Were rolled oil on either
side.
These cars were filed almost entirely with
steerage passengers.
As soon as possible after the crash tidings
were sent to this place, and train was dis
patched for the purpose Of bringing down
the wounded.
Over fifty we're brough, down, two of
whom died here before they could be re-
'""Xta art z 9h fA R%2 sfRd II. careu Tor
possible, the train, with additions, was re-
turned to bring down the uninjured passen-
gers that had been left at the place of The
accident.
This train returned at o'clock this morn
ing, with 4 few more wounded, and the most
OF the passengers.
At the latest adyices from the scene Of
this sad affair, the wreck had not vet been
entirely cleared, bat some thirty bodies had
been taken out.
But yey few ladies and children were
killed
Among the wounded and killed were
number OF the brakemen Of the trains: and
we learn that Mr.. Daihousie. "A Jamaican,
the efficient and courteous clerk OF Messrs
Lansburg Il Brother, was killed We do
not learn. as yet, of any other residents who
were killed or seriously wounded.-Aspin-
ie-ri! Courier, (Ertro,) Nay =
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Great Excitement.
Arrival of the Pacific.
TIIAVRNE A. ZlN N ElYMAN

V7AKE this method of returning their thanks ~ tbes
l. friends and customers for their favors Of the past
year, and are now ready to receive them again, and
show them fine assortment Of Clothing and Furnishing
Goods, consisting of every variety style of Spring
and Sunmber Clothing Mems, Boys, and Chldren's
Clothing, Carpet Bags, Trunks and valises, Hats and
Caps, Hosiery AID Gloves, and a good assortment of
Shirts and Cravats.
This present stock has been selected with great care
and comprises all the latest styles
We invite our friends and the public generally to call
and examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere az
we are confident We can show them the cheapest and
largest assortment in town.
Remember the old stand, No 3 Reddick's Block.
OTTAWA. MAY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-24

"Mr. Springles, you say that Mr.. Jacocks
was your tutor. Does the court understand
from this that you received your education
from him?"
"No, sir. By tutor mean that he learnt
me to play on the French horn. He taught
me to foot; hence call him my tutor"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-24

We frequently receive letters from a dis
lance, containing inquiries as to the popula-
ton of Cairo, and TO answer all at ODce we
state that the present permanent population
of Cairo is between fifteen and sixteen hun
dred. The number of ''souls" in Cairo
including the floating population-will ave.
rage about two thousand.-Delta g.
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" hat is Wanted.

One Of the greatest wants % the people is assort
ment % GsnHig~ Fi50iig -n4dcjH~s combining cheap
and efficacy both and which can be depended on in
most cases without the tJ@lSe Of calling Physician
Medicines which prepared with care, will do what II
claimed FOR them. SUCH are he preparations 81 COM
STOCK BROTHER. OF NEW YORK. \ full supply has
just been received in this place, and all who III need
will do well 10 try them The assortment comprises
TWENTY or more DIFFERENT and SPECIFIC remedies.
They have no "QUACK CCRE-AILS." Also, Y0CATT'S
CARTOONS HORSE dt6 fIftk~ NsdictHes, the very
best used and the only r.Hy scientific and ns.tf
HORSE MEDICINES ever pat mp IL the States.
For sale by iHAsA FlSTEE. mylI-2w
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DIED-On Buck Greek. MAY 18th. $50, ARrHr. W,
Of George VI. and Catherine Duunayan, ageG
years months, and , day.
Sleep Ioved swe-tly sleep beside thy two sweet
brother, that have gone before. and will feel that God
near ruling in lit"-Ii and earth, and tioug, he
has taken those dear it Wa he who gave them birth
Then will strive .or Arthur lives III
one eternal day. and SNOW. c.
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The Terre Haute journal says very seri.
Gus ARRAY occurred at Paris, ILL.,, on Tues.
day evening of last week, in which a SON of
DIR. Ball Of that place, was shot by school,
mate, q son of U. +. Under. Some diff
Guilty at school was tine cause of the unfortu.
nate act.
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LUCID ANSWER Pray, Mr.. Professor,
what is paraphrasis2"
MADAM, it is simply circumlocutory
cycle of oratorical sonosity, circumscribing
an atom of ideality, lost in a verbal pro-
fundity."
"Thank you, sir" said the old lady,
+" that's just what | thought it was.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-24

The following startling paragraph is taken
from the columns of the National IntelH.
gencer:
During trial now progressing in the
United States Circuit Court in this city, the
extraordinary fact came out in evidence that,
when Know Nothing is admitted to his
second degree, he becomes a party to an
oath which binds him to stand by brother
of the same grade, regardless of consequent
ces, even as witness in any Court!''
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-24

We learn that the Executive Committee
of the Kendall County Agricultural Society
have fixed upon Plano as the place for hold.
ing the next annual fair and cattle show:
but as to the time we are not yet informed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-24

GREAT MORTALITY AMONG CATTLE AND
HoRSEs.-lt is said that cattle and horses
are dying by hundreds on the American
Bottom, and in that region of Illinois-sup-
posed to result either from the effects of some
poisonous herb growing there, or some vir-
ulent disease, which has become so epidemic
among them. All those attacked manifest
the same symptoms, and it is therefore prob
able that it is from the same cause.
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Family Provision Store,

Nosc opening one door ,cesf Of the Post Office, In M1
CITY Of Ottdtcd.
II. q. BLACK
n EGS leave ask the attention Of the community to
Ii his establishment. lie engages in the enterprise
with the full determination to keep only the best Goods
and in every variety and to such extent that Il can
be said truly, that families be supplied with every.
thing the line of Groceries, Provisions, Fruits Pick
Jams, Jellies Sweemeats &c. AGO. Feed Of every
kind. All invited to give him a call.
Persons having barter TO offer for exchange or 10 sell
cash, especially invited TO call him. az be feels
he make an nducement for them to trade with him.
Ottawa, May 10, 1855.
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The Rock Island Advertiser says that
"Col. Lane is out in whitening letter in re-
gard to his controversy with Senator Doug
las" Our opinion is that Col. Lane has
been so completely mithered up lately, that
he won't have chance to ''wither'' much
more.-Cdiro Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-24

UrAH.-Late advices from Salt Lake state
that delegates are on their way from Utah
bearing the Constitution of the new Mormon
State. In week or two they will probably
arrive in Washington and present the appli-
cation to Congress for admission into the
Union.
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