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the Hppubiican..M Cook.

The last RcpHJlican takes us to task for
our articles in relation to Mr.. Cooks course
as States Attorney in connection with Mr..
Glover, his law partner; and subsequently
his course as State Senator in regard to the
Fire Thousand dollor fee, &c, &c and by
way Of showing US inconsistent rc-produces
an article from the Free 1rdle1 published
at the time Of Mr.. Cooks nomination for
Senator, being laudatory of Mr.. c.
This is all right as far as it goes, bat our
:" muf-hoad" friend of the HcpuJlicon should
go a little further, and by way OF helping
him on we will take the lead. Cook then
had only been States Attorney, and he and
Glover, it is true, had been engaged in some
pretty sharp practice, and we ignorant Of its
extent, yCnturcd to indorsc him for the Office
of Senator, bat where was our friend of the
HpHblic,nl and his friends Meh: Did they
side with US, or were they against Mr. c.
then: Where have they stood up 10 within
year? Where was the Chicago Ti-ii"ac
and il spicy article Hide and Seek, raking
down Cook, the Governor, the State finances
the five thousand, &c? Who got up these
articles: Who chuckled over them at every
corner Of the Streets
Disguise il as you viii, the truth IS Cool,
was young when the Office OF States Attor-
ney left Lin, and had not been sufficiently
dcre'oyeF to suit these Immaculate brethren
Of tie Republican camp. Il took the Office
Of Senator, and the opportunities it Offered
to tit him for them. In this higher office
there happened TO be ''ainple room and verge
enough for his full DEVELOPMENT, and of
course having largely distinguished himself
III this new field, lie IS fitted 70. Hampton
and his crew. They do not propose to raise
his rank but merely to Jrcset him, 50 that
hereafter instead OF being the r0sc0iiy d,A.o-
critic .ScDGtor he once was, hc VIII OF he
gets enough voters 10 swallow him) be the
iA.m0culdte rfluJiicaH ScHofor. If the re-
publican leaders should succeed in cram
ming him down the threats of the honest
masses, the only thing he vii have 20 regret
in his past career will be his moleratiOn.
II he had only let himself out peg or two,
instead of being GreretteR his rank would
have been raised. LorJoy hcs 0"tgeae-
rated hin,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13
Th. (:roans of the Wounded,

II is amusing to the democracy to witness
the groans of the republicans since their de-
feat in attempting 10 clog the wheels of our
government, by refusing to vote for supplies
to our army. The Boston Bee says of the
passage Of the Army bill:
1t adds another to the danRtng triunpi.s
of the administration, and carries with it an
endorsement of al the governmental out
RACES in Kansas
The Boston itlus howls out:
The friends of freedom and constitutional
liberty in the House OF Representatives are
defeated God only knows how soon Fede-
raj bayouc,s will be piercing Republican bo-
sotns--how soon Federal bullets will bc
driven into Republican be; IT'S:
The Ere. Journal says:
The "Bor,ier Ruflians' rejoice today.
Congress has passed the Army bill! without
the proviso forbitiding United States troops
:, be used to enforce the Missouri code in
/ Kansas.
/ The Boston Duly -Adr. says:
The proyiso was lost through the absence
OF some OF the opponents of the AdmnIs-
t:ation, without pairing oil. Among these
the name of Mr. Durlngame is reported.
His absence on this occasion has done more
to injure the cause of Constitutional liberty,
than his arm or his tongue could repair IN a
! lifetime, even if he fought duel or made
/ 4 great speech every day.
! The Boston papers follow the cry OF the
! y. Y. Heiud, and denounce the cowardiy
/ conniyancc of the Republicans by which the
bill was permitted to pass. The Boston
I Atlas says:
! "Wc want Representatives who cannot
be frightened by the unnecessary discharge
from employment of few operatives, by
: the stale and ridiculous accusation OF block
! ing the wheels of government.
The n. Y. Rcgistc. describes the effects
of the news in that city:
{ "The news from Washington yesterday
was perfectly stunning to people who have
any pluck. 1t was with the deepest regret
I that the news received in this city, that
there had been "A cavins' OF Republican
/ members We do not know where the
blame rests, but it is mean business. The
Republican Ilonorablcs Of that body cannot
he relied on, when matters come to 4 crisis.
There certainly has been as complete back
down as ever We heard OF.
Their own confessions are enough 10 con
denim them. Every outrage committed in
Kansas fills these mushroom patriots full 70
overiIowing, and they boast and swagger
loudly about what they would do if they
were there. Why don't they so and fight?
The smell Of powder there would make
them d,rb quite as bal as did their con!vdc-
rates in treason at Washington.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13
The Great Mass Meeting mt Norris.

We could fill page with enthusiastic ac-
counts of this great democratic jubilee at
Morris on Friday, the 9TH inst. There were
at least ten thousand people there, and a
more heartchcering meeting of good and
tue men never took place anywhere. The
accounts brought by the different persons
pr, sent from the vast territory represented.
is of the most cheering character, and leaves
no doubt to the result next November in
this State. III is life and activity, and
democrats heretofore lukewarm are now
Sled with ardor and enthusiasm. We can
truly say that it was good to be there"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13
FROM KANSAS.

Tecumseh taken by Lanes Men..- Nc Hin.
news Train captured by Browns Par.
ty.-.U. ). Troops sent after Lane &c.
We arc indebted to the officers of the &c
noa for the following interesting items Of
news. The communication was sent from
Jefferson City, by railroad, in advance Of
her arrival:
party of one hundred and fifty of
LANES men, under command of a man by
the name of SrowELL entered Tecumseh, on
THU sday, 4th, and completely sacked the
the town Of all the provisions and clothing,
it contained. When our informant left,
they were still at work plundering the town.
On Tuesday, (2d,) MokINNEY's whole
train was captured by party, headed by
the notorious Brown in person, who was
not killed at Ossawottamie, as before re-
ported.
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..The Work goes DraycIy on,

We hear daily of important acquisitions
to the democratic party from the old line
wings in this county, and of men too that
will be felt at the polls next November
Whatever, heretofore. prevented them from
acting with the democrats no" Is removed,
and they show their manhood and patriotism
by Joining the only national party ROW in
the country We most cordially welcome
them to our ranks, and extend to them the
right hand Of fellowship in The COOL work
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13

The Hos TRAoE.-The Wheeling (Va.J
Ife'igorr, says: The purchase OF stock
hogs for Ettcning purposes has commenced
quite brishly. We have heard Of rurchas-
crs at from 1925 to $ gross, though both
buyer and seller are at 4 loss for prices
Until corn prospects are better settled some
one viii be stuck. The hogs are more r'yn
tful than usual, and, aalcss corn falls, must
rate lower than last season, the price COVER
ned by tie ratio OF demand TO Supply.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13

\ FREMoNTER's SENTINEyT.-We under.
stand that warm supporter of Mr. Fremont,
and well known citizen of this place, and
withal member in good standing in one Of
our churches, made the expression in the
public streets a few days since that the Ere
mont movement was not carried far enough,
"dtat he aranted to see the parfies in Kan-
Sas eut each others threats, and Mathe ran
ted TO sec our 0,on citizens do the same thing"
rather than witness the triumph Of the DEM
ocratic party.
Here you have it, pure and unadulierated
fresh froE. leader, and man that is now
receiving and enlisting recruits for the Kan
sas army!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13

Our bachelor friend Of the Republican in
his last paper comes up TO the work like a
man. and is unsparing in denouncing the
Free 7rader. Now, the question is, if he
can make it pay, by doing the dirty work
of his employers. and get back the cherished
object of his life. We think not, as it is
well settled that "6lack Pete's" estate is now
all sunk, and that he will have to fulfil his
plishted VOWS and take the widow, just as
she IS and as the Lord made her,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13
DEPARTMENT 90. STATE.

~ -A-.s- 40 -i'ff 1917.
SIg: Re.itbIe Information having reached
tie Prcsidcu, that armed AMI organized DO
dies of men, ayowcaiy in rebellion against
tie Territorial Government. have couccn-
trateI >ach numbers a. TO require additional
nj itary forces :or their dispersion, 70" VIII
have ins militia Of IN. Territory completely
enrolled and organized, u the end that they
4av. ou short notice. he brough, into the
service ct the United States. pom the t.
QUESTION Of tie commander of thr Military
Department in which Kansas - embraced,
you viii l4rf..sh By companies or regiments
or bgi.ajcs or divisions. such numbers -
You from time TO time HAY find, on his re-
port to YOU, To DC necessary for tie suppress
sion o.; all coordination TO resist tine laws oi
The United States too pOwcr.u. t. Doe sup
pressed by tie civil authorities, auG for tn
u.aintainarcc ol public order and cly,. GO
ycrum,nt ia tie Territory.
I,.-uc,l "A. l.. MARCY.
To his ExcciIcncy, J. ". GEAHy. Governor
Of Kansas Territory.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13

Mr. OsNAx, the editor of this paper, has
been absent for the pas; tive weeks o Ing to
the recent decease of his aged mother in
Pennsylvania, and We regret to add that his
stay will be prolonged in consequence Of a
serious accident that has bcfallcn him on the
raiI road
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13

Congress has passed Il bill! giving 100
acres OF land to each of the officers and
crews, or their descendants, engaged on
board Of privatccr vessels during any of the
wars Of the Cni,cd States with other coun-
tries
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13
Gen, CasS nj Springfield.

Gen. CAss, the ''oId Chieftain" Of the
democratic party, will address the mass
meeting of TIE democracy, at Springfield, on
7Emsaay, the 18Th 81 SEPTEMBER Senator
Douglas, Col. Richardson, and other pillars
Of the democratic party will also be there.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13

PoLITiCs IL New loEE -indicatiyns from
the State of New York lead us to infer that
the contest there is quite close between the
three different candidates. We would glad
~ see it otherwise, for if lIr. Fillmore should
carry that State the question as 10 the Pres
ilency would probably have to be decided
by lower house Of congress, in case that
Mr. Buchanan shonIII loose Pennsylvania,
Of which however We have 10 fears. Ii
Fremont looscs New Yosl; hc cannot post
bly, be elected even should he carry every
other northern State.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13
News froEi Rev. Capt. YIN. s;rawn.


We have just received the following letter
from a highly respectable gentleman IN Plea
sautvillc, Iowa, which we publish for the
benefit Of those who may feel an interest in
knowing where the Rev. Captain is, and
what he is doing. We presume he IS act
ing upon the old rule that
ale who fights and runs away
May live to fight some other day"
From all accounts, the Rev. Captain was in
Kansas until the fighting commenced, when
it seems he concluded that prudence was
tie better part Of va!or," and he started for
! iowa, on a begging expedition.
PLEAsASTyILLE, Iowa, Sept /, sc.
Dcar SRA man by the name Of Stron
has just passed through our town, who re-
presented himself as n ConGrcgc tional Minis
. ter on his return from Kansas. and took &C
casion, while in this place, to deliver two
discOurscs on Kansas affairs: lie cenSured
tine administration as usual, and argued Ere
mOut's claims.
lie said that there was very wealthy,
intelligent farmer, and trader, near your
place, by the name of Brunson Murray. who
was q strong administration man until the
destruction Of Lawrence; that when The
news arrived he was in a convention, he i'm
mediately sprang to his feet and delivered
short speech. and declared that he would
subscribe $500 for benefit of Free State suf-
fcrerS.
New, sir, we somewhat doubt the state
mcnt, as VIC do not believe that any lIstetLl-
qrHt sound Democrat would change his ma
tional politics because a few houses were de-
L.,
as the democratic party is not responsible
for all the private wrongs that may be per-
pctratcd neither in Kansas nor out Of il.
You viii confer favor on us by inform
ing us whether the above statement is true,
and obiige Yours respectfully,
rs to Mr. Murray we can say that he has
been one of the most raGid fusonists in the
country for the last three years, and we be-
licvc never did favor the present administra
ton. He has never voted straight forward
democratic ticket since he Is in this county.
Always wrangling and quarrclling about no
limitations, and never satisfied until the fl-
sicniSts caught him in the abolition trap.
The convention spoken Of was an abolition
conventional members of which have all
been the bltterest enemies of President
Pierce ever since his installmcrt in office,
this Capt. Congregational minister's state
mcnt 10 the contrary notwithstanding.
It is true Mr.. Murray did subscribe $500
for the support of the Kansas rebellion, and
took an active part in furnishing the rifles
and equipping the forces for blood-shed in
Kansas. lie and his confederates are now
reaping the fruits of their unholy work, and
every mail brings the hcartrending news of
I fathers and brothers butchcred by the very
weapons they so freely furnished. We hope
their midnight s!unibers are not disturbed
by the shricks and groans.
They have sown to the storm and are now
reaping the whirlwind.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13
UELNNO 81 ATCHEEtEEI,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
FANCY & STAPLE GROCERIES,
OFF, w A. ILL.

OF I 4 w n, IIII4.
~ REEN and Black Tea. Coffee Chocolate, West India
NJ Fruits Pickles and Preserves, Candles, Common
and Fancy Soaps, Ca:sup and Cordial, Meat and Fish
Tobacco and Cigars Cider and Fancy Vinegar
Loaf. Clarified Crushed, and Crude Sugar, Willow Work
Baskets, Wooden and Earthen Ware, Grain Bscs
brushes, Brooms, Flour, Corn Meal, Bacon, Fish, Sar-
dimes Oysters and iobsters French Mustard Olive OIL
Figs. Dates, Prunes imported Crons. Currants Green
and Dried Fruits Ground and ungronnd Cloves. Spices,
Ginger, Cinnamon, Coffee, Pepper, &C., &c. Macoaro-
nj, Coopers Baking Powder, Worcestshirc Sauce, Nuts,
Candies Camphor, Cream Tartar, Resin, Chalk, Tar,
Ink, Indigo, Wholesale and retail.
C. DELAN0,
sep6 T. II. ATCHERLEY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13

Fremont FOR SLAvERY.-The New York
Herald, the recognized special organ Of Mr..
Fremont, thus defines the position of that
gentleman, and we commend it to the spe-
cial attention of the old line abolitionists in
this quarter:
We prefer that It QlansaS shall enter the
Union as slave State, in order that the
balance Of power may be maintained, be
leying at the same time that it will be of no
disadvantage whatever to the slave popula-
ton or the free Statcs-no infranction OF the
LEWIS Of God or man. In those sentiments
the friends of Col. Frcmon. as far as we are
connected with them, cheerfullY concur.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13
Democratic Meeting i'll Peru.

Senator DOUGLAS, Mr. CARPENTER of Chi
cago Mr.. J. THOMPSON of Princeton, and Mr..
Ei-EnL of this county, viii address the citi-
zcns Of Peru, at the City Hall, on Monday
next Let there be general turnout to
hear these worthy champions Of the demo
Crlcy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13

iority Although opposed to betting since
the HeyuH spoke SO strongly OF its sinful
ness last week, we will bet any amount the
gentleman please, that he will not carry
Somerset county at all. VIII they make
their brag good, or will they crdb, as they
generally doE'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13
CITY rlEILE.
FLOUR 4 GROCERY STORE.

1of.y ,r Ld >lHe d4l KiY 81. Ia UGiLe,N hDgr
=. IIE subscriber. dly sensible iar the kindness % h~
Old friends and patrons, hi,erto experienced, would
inform nY and t- IaBIy generally tiut Ire has rented
t- above store. where he Wishes To do his RETAIL. Flour
business. at al sy- guaranteeing fs't't. tifsat
IT," lowest market price BY FI,tr, so,, Mat anil
HH Fat always Lad, and Hn,A,-ifaf in it, Season.
Great will De- aSyu t" have everything To HI line Of
superior quality. and al taken t. purchasers within tie
City limits free charge At orders Flour and Feed
taken NJ the Sore. lselIG-5ml q. MANN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13

\ panther was killed at Chesterfield, y
Y, on Monday week, measuring six feet in
length, and with claws an inch long.
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4 Wet Blanket.

The recent outrages in Kansas have
breathcd new life into the expiring embers
of the republican fires. The first reports
announced that Nr. PruLIrs, 4 young man
who resided in this place short time, had
been shot at Leavenworth in the assault
made on that place, and that he had first
shot two of the ASSISTANTS. This news
spread like fire, and it was decided at once
that something must be done. The faithful
were summoned to the court house, and
were addressed by several gentlemen in ap-
rropTiatc remarks. The closing of the case,
however, was assigned to our friend Mr.
Glover, who was truly pathetic, and at one
time indications of warm and generous tears
moistcned his mild and cheerful eyes, and
at the close OF his remarks submitted rcso-
lutions of coincidence to the friends Of the
murdered Mr.. Phillips. At this juncture Of
affairs one Of their number stated that he
had Just seen Mr. S;rawn, the returned Kan
sas captain and hero, and that he was salts
fed that Mr.. Phillips was not dead, and that
be was not at the town of Lcavcnworth dur
ing the affiay. Suffice it TO say-the tears
were dried up-the resolutions modified,
and the meeting adjourned without being
able to make the least political capital out
OF the affair.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13
y EEXY GOODS
g w CHEE\fEP7S

4 FL Ii and general assortment Of Dry Goods. la
"A dies Dress Goods Of every description. and all Of
the latest styles Mems uys Wear all kinds. \
splendid variety Of RcadyAiade Clothing, Boots and
Shoes. Eastern and Home manufacture. warranted
give the best satisfaction. Hats and Gaps in abundance.
The Stock comprises everything aud anything that
number among the wants Of the human family, Huuie
they No person coming to Ottawa need
ask himself any else whore hc will bc likely find
such Suc' article Let him drop i'm at CHFEyERS
and lie has without further trouble, and still the
price i be low il not lower than elsewhere in
the City. Ottawa, September IL, i,o5-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13

We have confidently looked for the de-
mise of the black republican party as soon
as the present election is over, but it seems
that has been too long time for them 10
live, as the following article from the New
York NeraIJ, one Of tlicir own papers. fully
proves:
No REruBIICAN PARTY.-The Republican
party has vanished like free lunch before
q hungry Alderman. Some o! the papers
are 4 kics ering to excuse or apologize for
the cafhs, in OF the Republican members OF
the House OF Representatives,, who skuikcd
and allowed the Army bill to pass without
the Kansas proviso. 1t won't do, gentle
men. Such conduct in party men admits of
neither excuse nor apology. There was Il
majority against the passage OF the bill !;
but three or four who were IN the House,
skulked, ard allowed the bill to pass. That's
not The way to make political party. They
must fight and conquer, or so down with
their drums beating and colors flying. But
the Republicans ran away, and allowed the
minority TO gain the victory. That's the
end of them.
From Speaker Banks down to the latest
converts to Rcpublicanism they all lack
courage and $ llconiilencc. They can talk
and jabbcr and write by the hoar or the day
or the week but when it comes to action,
thcv are weak in the kuecS and very slight
contest wears them out. The least noise or
camor scareS them cut Of their senses, and
they are ready to retreat and wheel about
and beg to be forgiven.
The editor Of the UauLi, and all other
candid men in the eastern states see the
complete failure Of this new tangled party,
and are paving the way for rapid descr,ion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-13

Rev. MR. CoGsHALL on THE STUyP.-We
understand that the Rev Mr.. Cogshail of the
BAPTIST church of this city, addressed the
Fremont club on Saturday evening last.
We are glad that this Rev. gentleman has
adopted this plan to give vent to his bigoted
and fnatical sentiments, and that he has
deserted the house of God, and mounted
the political forum to mingle his voice in
the exciting turmois Of the day. We hope
that the highly respectable flock under his
charge will not suffer by the dcscrtion, and
that ii will still so on in its good and p;ous
work-prosper and prospecting. Time alone
will show. -, .
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For Sale or Exchange.

TIE subscriber wishes TO SELL viii! exchange Tor
good span Of horses and wagon part OF block ~ ~
GIoyer's a,ld on Ia ,be Ottawa. Apply TO JAS
L,xc.sr, nearly opposite l.. r. sangers dwelling
house. Madison St. or b. T. PHELPS, ottawa, sep6
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The ENGLISH FOX FREMpNr.-The Evening

The ENGLISH FOR FREMoNr.-The Evening
Journal, an independent paper of Philadcl-
phia, has the following remarks in All cdito-
rial on the subject of the Interference Of
British statesmen in our political affairs and
the slavery question
$50 detach the south from The north has
long been, we believe, the cherished aspra
ton Of the English politicians ana traders,
and if they can but effect their purpose,
they care, perhaps, very little whether it is
ac ompliShed by a simple severance of the
commercial relations of the sections by
which means Great Britain may be inter
posed between them, or by 4 dissolution Of
their political Union. For the fortunes Of
the negro, British statesmen and merchants
have not one particle Of homes disinterested
sympathy. They have too large stake in
the profits of American slavery to abolish it
tomorrow, If they had the power"