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SAFE.-The Arabia, which arrived at New
York from Liverpool on Monday, brings the

SAFE.-The Arabia, which arrived at New
York from Liverpool on Monday, brings the
gratifying intelligence Of the safety Of the
steamer Indian Empire, which it was feared
had been lost. She arrived at Galway On
the 9th Nov, having been cut ever a
month. 4 despatch from Galway says:
The Indian Empire arrived at Broad Ua-
ven at a. u, Friday. The passengers Ian
ded in excellent health, expressing them
/ selves highly satisfied with the ship, the
captain, and crew. During the whole pas
sage they experienced heavy southern gales.
The ship having only 80 hours coal, and
being $40 miles from Galway, Capt. Court
neg, in consequence of continuance of the
fearful state OF the weather deemed i: advis-
able to lay to, which he did seven days,
during which it was necessary TO consume
a small portion OF the cargo, consisting of
cotton, slaves, &c.
Tie ship left Halifax on the 31s., having
on board sixteen days fuel.
The machinery worked well, and the ship
proved to be a first rate sea boat, and well
adapted to Atlantic navigation. She ship
ped only one sea during the entire voyage
The captain stated that the weather was
unprecedented, and that many casualties oc-
Cured as they foil in with great quantities
Of floating wreck.
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Illinois LEGISLATURE.

The session of the legislature ofthis S ate
WI! commence en- the first Monday in jan
uary, and all persons interested in the pro-
seedings will read the following notice from
the editors of TIE State Register, and at t
accordingly:
The proprietors Of the Register have made
arrangements to publish full and reliable re-
ports of the proceedings of the coming ses-
SION Of the legislature. The services of an
efficient corps of reporters have been secur-
ed, and 1t is our intention to lay before the
public the proceedings of the legislature in
in such manner as will give satisfaction to
all parties.
The Daily Session Register will also con-
tain the daily tel graphic reports of con-
gressional doings, the current news Of the
day, and other general intelligence.
The paper will be sent by the morning
trains, SO that they may reach their desti-
nation throughout the State on the day of
publication.
The price Of the Daily Session Ragi.tcr
VII be : 30, invariably in advance
LANPnIER& CONNER.
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Mr.. Giddines replied that the House had

Mr., Giddings replied that the House had
not inaugurated the new system OF pensions.
1t was inaueurated in 1918, and had been
maintained to the present dav.
Mr.. Lovejoy responded that it was a new
system to pension well men. After while
Congress will be called upon to pension
those engaged in the Mexican, Florida, and
every other petty war.
The Military Academy bill was laid aside
to be reported to the House.
A resolution was then offered, referring
the various portions Of the Presidents mes
sage to the appropriate committees, upon
which long debate arose. on "matters and
things in general" Mr.. Comins, Of Mass,
made speech in favor of certain private
claims. Mr.. Taylor, of n. Y, reviewed the
correspondence on the subject of our Cen.
trail American affairs.
Mr.. Morris, Of Illnioav explained his bill
giving the people Of the organized terrific.
ries authority to elect their judges, govern.
ors, and all other officers, aud provide for
the formation of State constitution when
there is sufficient population to elect one
representative to Congress. lie had hoped
the old issue on Lecompton would have
been allowed to stop bu: it had been revived
by the President.
The Democracy OF Illinois had been al
ways brave and faithful. and yet hostile
pal ey had been pursued towards them by
the Administration. The guilotine has
been at work and the places of good men
have been supplied by miserable scoundrels
and sycophants and this he could prove.
Mr.. Washburne Of Illinois, asked Do |
understand that such persons have been ap.
pointed by the present Administration.
Mr. Morris replied, that he did not assert
that the character Of those individuals was
known to the heads of the department, but
it is fact that they were appointed to of.
fee. The passage Of this bill would quiet
the slavery agitation i'll Congress.
Mr.. Richie Of Pennsylvania, characters.
ed the election Of Judges and governors il,
the territories as absurd and referred to
Utnh, to show what would be lis unfavora-
bic operations there.
Mr.. Morris said that Mr. Richie could Of.
fer an amendment excmpting Utah from the
opeation of bill.
The House finally passed tile INVALID pen.
sion and the Yves, Point appropriation bills,
and adjourned
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-12-25

The WAR BETWEEN SPAIN AND MExIco.--
For more than year there have been ru.
mors of extensive preparations in the ports
Of Spain for nadal expedition against Mex
leo; and within month it has been announ-
ced that part of the Spanish Armada had
arrived on the Mexican coast. A telegraph
despatch announces the war at an end. On
the arrival Of the Spanish feet off Tampico,
Gen. Cara refunded all the money obtained
from Spanish Subjects by way of forced
loans, and the present government Of Mexico
have acceeded to all demands made by
Spain. The Spanish flag was saluted by 81
guns from the forts Of Tampico.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-12-25

A Truth PERCEIVED TOO LArE--The South
Car0finten says: Had the South net com
mitted the Democratic party to squat:er
sovereignty, 10y urging the admission of
Kansas under the Lecompton constitution
when it wa known that she had not the re-
quisite population and had received no ena-
bling act, the Republicans would have been
routed in almost every Northern State"
1t would be fortunate for the world, and
for no part of it more than for this our own
good country, il, as the Irish moralist said,
mems ctter-thoughts could be their first
thoughts. How much bitter coptention and
mlschIevous heat in our legislature halls
would have been avoided had the South
Car0tiaiaa, and the papers and politicians
with whom it ardently sided on this L.
compton constitution question, taken the
practical and common sense view Of it wear
ago which is now frankly but uselessly
avowed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-12-25

For the Free Trade.
BRIDGE MEETING IN GRAND RAPIDs.-The
citizens Of Grand Rapids met at their school
house, for taking into consideration the
building Of a bridge across the river at Mar
settles. The meeting was well attended by
the farming community, aud deep inter.
est was universally felt in the matter. They
intend to apply to the legislature for char.
ter this winter which will undoubtedly be
granted; after which books will be snened
for subscription.
Experienced judges have placed the cost
from $2o, 900 to $25, 900. This sum can be
raised without doubt, by citizess in Mar
settles and the farmers living in the vicini-
ty south.
There is no farming land in La Sale coun-
ty better than that south of Marselles, and
the farmers generally are old settlers and
are IN easy circumstances, 1t is therefore
eonfidentially believed that the work will
commence early in the spring.
Those having money to invest in the
bridge will undoubtedly find it safe and
paying stock.
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There are many things about this case
that we do not understand. The Milwaukee
papers, in giving accounts Of the manner OF
bis death, and the legal proceedings before
the police courts of that city on the assump-
ton CT his having been poisoned and robbed,
may be accurate enough; but when they
speak of his business affairs, and previous
history, have a facility of inventins, distort-
ing and misrepresent;ng facts that is perfect
ly amazing. In the first place Lett was not,
in any sense a fur trader. lie traded exclu-
sively in proyisons-butter, lard, &c. There
is nothing whatever to establish the con-
ncction Of any person with him as partner.
And so far as bis previous history goes,
Milwaukee papers on the subject is true
These papers, among hundred similarly
unfounded statements, represent him as hav-
ing been perfect desperate in Canada dur
ing the rebellion in 1915; say his father was
hanged, sister brutally outrag d, a broth
er murdered that he blew up steamer at
Osweso, was sent to penitentiary for it, es-
capped under the most daring circumstances,
in truth. 1t is true that Lett was in Cana
da during part of the Patriot war, and be-
in- young and Of ardent temperament, had
s. ne hand in it; but that he was a ring!ead
e, in any remarkable or desperate exploits,
j. certainly not known to his own relatives.
a. the close Of the Patriot troubles in Cana
q Lett was in Gswego, and while their a
IL, named Defoc carried trunk nlled with
cs-a.rustbles on board British steamer
Il Great Britain-and applied a match to
ii "ausing an explosion. No harm was done
f. the steamer or any human being But
], 'oe being arrested turned states evidence,
stated that Lett advised him to the act,
AL upon such evidence Lett was indicted,
ID, and convicted Of arson in the fourth
d gree and sentenced to the states prison at
Auburn. The evidence of Defoe, who was a
Canadian of bad character, was so clearly
purchased and palpably false, and the jury
tried Lett So manifestly prejudiced, that
o. representation Of the facts of the case
b 'rg made to Gov. Bouck, he at once par
died Lett, and this is ALL there is about
lis having been imprisoned, his desperate
esHrPe, &c.
But where do these stories come from?
Who is there at and about Milwaukee that
Seems to take such deep interest in black
eninS and mai;sning the character Of Let, 2
A month ago friend of Let's in Milwaukee
wrote to his relations in this county that he
was surrounded with desperate and danger
Gus men-a month ago rumors were rife in
this city that Lett had been accidentally
drowned away up in the back woods of
Wisconsin and a month ago certain char
acters in this region were ready to swear
they had seen Lett in Ottawa, &C. Is there
any doubt from these circumstance but
that some men had wish, perhaps deep
interest, to get Lett out Of the way-that
his being poisoned so myster;ouslv was net
An accident, and flat his heinp rot bed was
no mere atterthouSht Of Z. Stewart Wilson's
when he saw Lett was dying?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-12-25

FRACAs AT WAsHiSGToN-On FRIDAY last
two members of Congress-Messrs. English
and Mentgomery-ha fight Oh Pennsyl-
yania Avenue in Washington. 1t seems
there had existed GOODNESS between the
TWO gentleman since the last session.
cn meeting on the Avenue English extend
ed his hand, and said GLOW are you, MR.
montgomery ?" One account says, Mr.. NJ.
made no reply, but passed on another &C.
count SAYS he replied that he "didn't sneak
to puppies" At all events. as MIR, NJ mass.
ed on, Mr.. English stepped after him . few
steps and struck him from behind with bis
cane, a very heavy blow on the sid. If b;s
head. Mr.. NJ. tLereupon ricksd up somo
brick bats, as English was making off, and
hurled them after him, doing, however, no
damage. Montgomery is said to be confined
tn his bed in consequence of the blow
English has been held to bail for his appear
before court to answer for the assault and
battery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-12-25

USELESS MrMMERY.-The legislature of In
diana On Wednesday. BY concurrent resolu
tons, elected Henry S. Lane and VIM. Nc
Carly United States Senators in place of
Bright and Fitch-the former till 1858, the
latter till 1861.
This is useless waste Of powper. The
L. S. Senate has pasaed on the legality of
the election Of Bright and Fitch and settled
the question in their favor There is n re-.
view of OF appeal from that decision provid-
ed for anywhere,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-12-25

Miss PECS.-The Cleveland Plain Dealer
has correspondence between two servant
girls. Mary Jane Peck, in one of their let
tiers, thus describes the latest style of dress
to Martha Ann, who lives in the country:
AS for the 10 necs the loer it is the more
fashunable you are an the les cloze u ware
the mear you are dressed. miss Goo!ra gave
me blue silk ovherz an hi cut Its nee OFF an
suzan simmonz cut orr hers an we attrscxs
great dele of attenshun to our neck prom
enadin in the streets like luther ladys and
heldin up our cloze. Nobudy isn't nothing
now witch dusnt hold up har cloze and the
hier you ho'ze them the moar your air tho,
Off
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SENATOR DOUGLAS, who left New Orleans
ten days ago in the Black Warrior, stopped
at Havana, and the Black Warrior arrived
at New York without him. This was O dis
appointment to the Gethamitcs, as the city
council of New York had passed resolr.
ton granting him the freedom of the city,
and extensive preparations had been made
for brilliant reception.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-12-25

CIVILIZATION N SOUTHERN ArR1cA-The
British Government has placed $40, 900 (or
$780, 00) annually, for three years, at the
disposal OF the present enlightened and able
Governor at the Cape of Good Hope, for the
p-."nose Of ciyilizing the -aborisines of that
rss.y. a hospital has been erected, which
has already ext 3"1 relief to over !2,oco
patients. Good roads i've been co'2m2ac-
ed, and plan Of industrial ,raln.--.n, Tor the
children Of natives has been established
Several of the African Chiefs have sent for
ty of their sons to be educated at the Cape,
and the Episcopal Bishop Of that diocese is
now in England engaged in raising funds to
found a college for persons of this class
He appears to meet with much success
The same liberal measures and means would
probe Of vast service 10 the Liberian Repub.
lie, and would greatly aid that deserving
Government in its: vigorous effort to pro.
mote the cause OF progress, truth, and hu-
man happiness in Western as the British
are doing in Southern Africa, -Philadel-
Phia Ledger.
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Nomination i'm the six,, D,str,,, :.

In the sixth Congressional district Charles
Hodges, esq, Of Green county, was ysster-
day nominated by the Democrats to ill out
the unexPred term of the lamented Harris.
This selection, We doubt not, will prove
satisfactory to the Democratic voters of the
district, and the State has reason for pride
that no inferior citizens is to succeed to the
seat SO ably and 30 glorieusly filled BY Them
~ L. Harris.
M. Hodges is lawyer Of eminent ability
ana nne attainments, and gentleman ofun-
impsaenaols excellence. His politics, in
former tunes. were Wing. but never Of that
sort Of Whiggery that surrrndered to. and
mixed with Black Republicanism, Ofcourse
he will be tIiumphantly elected. The cleo.
ton i appointed by Gsv. Bissell for the
4th Of January next.-M. Times.
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1t is estimated that twenty-fv thousand
persons have been induced to leave Califor.
mia to try their fortunes in the Fraser river
gold diggings. Involving an outlay of $lO,.
900, aad that the sum total of gold ga
thered by the emiCrants will not amount to
$1oO,O 600.
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The States, Dec. 18th, SAYS:


The proposition for slave code for tue
Territories, foreshaaowed some weeks since
in the ni,. .mord Enquirer, seems to meet
with no less dsfave. wiz: ,nromnent public
men here than it has experi.Hced 18th the
Southern press generally. No sucn move
msnt will be made, and if made, it will l.,
put down by Southern men. Sufficient unto
the day, they say, is the evil thereof. When
territorial legislature shall abolish or dis
erlnlnate against slave property, then there
will be time enough for such an issue. But
the proposition to project into the future and
seize upon some hypothetical case that may,
perehance, lay hidden in its womb, and
gravely make al issue on that, which would
probably rend the Democratic party, is a
kind Of folly to which mon of good sense
cannot be gotten to subscribe.
The Nathan Sargent Convention, called to
consider the case of the opposition pres
poets for the election of 1860, THE "Sar-
gent" movement is one to organize the
Peoples Party" by union Of the high
tariff Wings, Know Nothings, and moderate
epublicans, adjourned without coming to
any definite conclusion. The prevailing
opinion seemed to be, that as yet the ele-
nents were tso scattered and disorganzed
TO attempt fusion; that by the end Of Feb
ruary matters would take more fixed and
determnate complexion, until which time it
was agreed to await the Developments of
fortune.
From the same paper:
Senator Douglas has recently written a
private letter, in which he declares he is not
candidate for the Presidency. He states
that the fight just ended has been one for
principle. and of conscience and conviction,
that the result has triumphantly indicated
his position in the eyes Of his own people,
than to represent whom in the confederated
councils OF sovereignties he has at present
no higher ambition. He reiterates his adhe-
renee to the Democratic faith and organiza-
ton, and a vsws his purpose to support the
Charleston nominee. He will take an carly
occasion in the Senate to define his views
which he says have been the subject Of much
unjust miscenstruction.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-12-25

NEW BANK.-A new bank s,rloa ur.
Lake Michigan Bank" located at Harris.
burg, ILL.,, has just gone into operation un.
der the General Banking Law of the State
The security deposited with the Auditor is
$55, 900, in Chic, Tennessee, and Illinois
bonds. VIM. stadden is President, and J.
W. Whip is Cashier.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-12-25

ANOTHER Doc FIGnr.--Tom Hyer publish
Is card in the New York papers Of Dec.
q, accepting the challenge of Heonan to
nsnt Tor the championship of America. He
also engages, in case he is successful in his
COMBAT WIN heenan, to flight any nan in
the world for $4,000.
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A Bargain.

VIE subscriber having sold his MILL offers a, priva,
Il sale:- '' a. P''"''
One pair of matched Horses, linton farm or omni
bus team f f " VI '
One Carriage Horse;
One Set double Harness, silver Hated nearly new
One set double Harness, in good repair;
One single Harness;
one open, two seated, single double democrat
Wagon warranted to carry good Republicans as we'll
One single Lumber Wagon;
One double Lumber Wagon, said to be the best ever
made in this County, heavily roned and good as new
1,100 Grain Sacks;
5000 Flour Barrels
Also one fifteen horse power Steam Engine, and other
property all of which may be seen at the Aqucduct Mill
at the barn of the undersigned
Terms liberal for good paper -
oc3s JAMES EEELER,
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The best commentary upon the utter i'm.
becility of the Mexican people in all that per.
tains to their government, is, that five. sixths
of the people feel no interest in, even if they
have any knowledge of the revolutions that
are constantly taking place.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-12-25

A member Of the Legislature now in sss.
sion at indianapolis, who had been 'coueh-
ed down" on several occasions, offered a
resolution instructing the doorkeeper to buy
$50 worth Of cough candy for the use of tho
members.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-12-25

YTillE new store and Dwelling, the 4 srcad
L pot, OTTAWA The advantages derived from con-
tiguif: to the drpo well being the only ia tina,
rising and prosperous part Of the city, makes il
desirable location for any branch Of business and
rare chance 70 be met with. Eor particulars apply
ceC2,-t p FANSING.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-12-25

ADoctor up town gave the following pre-
scription to sick lady few days since:
I" new bonnet, cashmere shawl, and
apair Of gaiier boets."
The lady recovered immediately.
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Hnil the New Year..

Young Men, Young Ladies' d Larried Folks
7 HAVE a splendid stock Of Guitars, CAbas. Card
Cases. Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Animals, Albums,
Port Foos Poets and thousand things both uice and
appropriate, for gifts Of Love and Friendship.
REMEMBER,
That T. Y. GRIcGs has the incest, hest and cheapest
Books for presents in Ottawa Don't my friend On
pull the "Apothecarys" scales over, your eyes.
Given At my Drug and Book Store, under nv svn
hand and seal. ldeclll Ely. GRIGGc.
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l 100000 FEET of LUMBER
FOR SALE.

HAVE now on hand = large stock OF lumber, OF all
qualities. which going sell az Chcag, price.
with addition for fceighis, only.
have now in my yard over -Four Hunired 7AOu-
sIEd feet Of Eft, II It, and loft
SEASONED FEY CHG,
Light and easy 20 haul over the rough roads.
You farmers who have any fences make in the
Spring vii DO veil TO boy your lumber Ii i. SELL
Ing FOR less than il be manufactured for and
/. certain to advance and that time Is far
future. have recently purcila=ed u Ill in Michisan
and am nos prepared TO to order any sizes or
ien gth-, for building bridges, heavy frame work
sizes not usually kept at country lumber yard.
have nos good assortment q Jtlnters, also lath,
pckets, shingles, ani everything belonging the lum-
Der trade You will please give call befsre max
ing your purchases and am satisfied make
your advantage.
Oace az Iiotchkis- T.rbie'- warehouse, north Of
the canal and west side Of Ia Sale street.
dec -. y. v. RATHBUS.
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GA-LoRIous News FROM THE ATLANTIC Ca
BLE.-Al Gotham and the rest of mankind
have been thrown into extacies by the re.
esipt of despatch from Trinity Bay tina,
'some very good currents" have lately been
received over the Atlantic Cable, and that
IN a voluminous despatch the word Hen
ley " had actually been deciphsred. AT
this rate, how long would it take to work
through an ordinary despatch of ten words ?