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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04
TIE STATE OF TIE TREASURY.
tCorr. Of the y. Y Courier and Enquirer.l

WASHINGTON, May 90
Two weeks ago the Washington Ua,on,
organ-grinder to the Executive, denied in
half Il column of p)nderous editorial, that n
loan was required ny the Government, and
experienced Observes regarded its stimonv
rs conclusive that the Treasury was on It's
last legs. 1t was, Therefore, perhaps II work
Of surplusage to show, rs | did, that the
probable ticiency for the coming year would
be over twenty millions of dollars, and that
the actual deficiency for the current fiscal
year was in the neignborhood of thirty-seven
millions Of dollars. The Secretary Of the
Treasury has found it necessary to gainsay
the words Of the mOuth-piece, by an official
application for loan OF fifteen millions of
dollars, to supply deficiency likely to oc-
cur before the first Of January next.
When the existing Administration CO.
into Office the surplus in the Treasury was
twcntysix millions Of dollars. BY the end
Of that fiscal year, this balance had been re-
duced to seven millions and fraction. That
sum WAS reduced in December last to zero,
since which sixteen millions of debt has been
created, and four millions more will be in
CURED in June next. The aggregate deGcicn-
cy occurring within sixteen months, then. is
in round numbers $40, 900 O00-foRTY-sIx
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
The estimated deficiency on the six months
following June so, 1858, is $4,000 900,
which appears to indicate an expected perma-
nent deficit, of $50 ,0O0, 900 a year. Borrow
Ing is II natural and easy resource for all
persons whose estates have been wasted, and
whose incomes are but half sufficient for their
support. But when Governments apply for
pecunary accommodations, it is customary
to provide or to indicate the means of
redemption, or at least to meet tho regular
payment of the interest. But our Demo-
cratic Administration dsdains such sordid
considerations Give us the money, says Mr..
Cobb, and trust to the mythical honor of the
Party and the Government for your pay, and
even should you receive no pay, you will
have the patriots satisfaction of serving your
country in critical hour. Beside, should we
fail, there are the rascally Republicans
what are they good for but to nav our debts 1?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25
Mr.. COfiny on the Stump.

Lorejoy Disseeted-His hypocrisy sho,cn up
-Great enthusiasm-Jhe heads er the
.Abolitionists suelling at an alarming rate
La SALE, Sept. 81. 1868
M. EDITOR Mr.. Coffing spoke last night
in Cedy's New Hall, 10 an audience of one
thousand persons. His remarks were lis
tened to with breathless attention for one
hour, and no WAS only interrupted at inter
yals by the most enthusiastic applause.
After defining his position, he directed his
had spoken there a few evenings previous,
and proceeded to shew up the hypocrisy
add hollow heartsdness Of that dslectsble
negro-worshippsr. He showed how, in 1854,
Lovejoy villainoualy abused Henry Clay,
and took the stump against him. and now
had the audacity to claim that he was his
friend. He then read the celebrated Lom-
bard letter and commented thereon, to the
infinite delight of everybody but the woel-
lies.
have seldom listened to an address more
eloquent, high toned and explicit, than this
one. His sarcasm, At times, was whitening
in the extreme; and cut to the quick. Abo-
litionism has surfeited the public mind to
an extent no longer durable, and the people
are determined to rspudiate this ultra ne.
gre-.tealer who publicly fets the laws At de-
finance.
The current is against Lovejoy-he can
net be slected-tks people are aroused. All
the joy and all the lore Of his sable brethren
eannct save him from . Waterloo defeat.
The heads Of the Abelitiosists in this place
and Peru commenced swelling to an alarm
ing sxtsnt this morning, and = physician, a
counterfeit Fred Douglas, rs dark as Ersbus.
has been SAINT for to prescribe for them i'm
medIatsly. Poor fellows! their disease is
mortal. LIMERICK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25
Arrival Of tine Niagara.

The royal mail steamer Niagara, from Ii.
verpool on Saturday the 18th, arrived At x
o'clock this forenoon.
Nothing further in relation to the cable
had been given to the public. The direct
ers of the company were to hold meeting
tho day the Niagara sailed, to discuss fur
Their actions. In the meantime the ship
msnt of the large shore ends from Plymouth
to Valsntia had been suspended.
The reported cssssion Of the port Of Zilla
in the Mediterranean, to Russia is confirmed.
The Bank Of France had gained 80, O00,-
900 francs in specie during the month Of
August.
Later news from India and China, had
been received but not important. The bear
er of the English treaty with Chin., accom-.
panies the mail. The treaty confirms the
announcement in relation to it brought out
by the North Briton and Northern Light.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25
Correspondence.
Abolition Wake at EarlviIie.


Dead Rabbits all out Trsnty.t vo men uo-
gan grinder.
EARLvrLLE, Sept. 1868
On the 18th inst, Saturday. our quiet
village was slightly annoyed by the mourn /:
full notes of hand organ, and the swill,
alias " Otter Greek orator" and one j. o.
Glover, from some little obscure town on
the Canal, Utica, we think. Twenty-Five
men. women and children, all told, were
present on the occasion, and one organ grim
der; making in all wsnty-three-by actual
count, and three of the ladies who were in
duced by their friends to attend, left on the
first exhibition Of the "Otter Creek hero
He said he approved of all the National ab-
clifton party had said or done since 1854,
and dsapproved of al! the democratic party
had said or done since the same time. He
is an awful man. He must have been q
great man in by gone days; why don't the
abolition party appreciate more fully this
Otter Creek Hsroi"
By the by, who is this j. o Glover! He
seems to have been up to within few days,
. not very wise justice of the peace. residing
we believe, on the canal 1T Utica or vicini-
ty, if we are not mistaken in the presisc
mot. We understand he is now figuring as
q sort of one horse pettifogger at or about
Ottawa.
Neither of the aboiitionisth done any good
or hurt here. We are rapidly calling home
to the democratic party all old line wings,
and democrats, who have been temporarily
estrangsd from their party. We fell into
the minority some sixty in Earl, in the last
Droc;dent;sl elartion Va ~i1 ~ipa that
majority against US. all out; and lead in the
race in November next with q handsome
majority. We give due notice Of that now,
that there need be no suspense about the
matter. Mark our prediction.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25
NJ KRIsss Sept. Esd, 1858

III kRis, sept 2Su, 1898.
Mr. EpIreR Our usual quie. place WAS
somewhat disturbed by the presence of one
Lovejoy here on yesterday. He claims that
be shovId be elected to Congress for the Sd
Dist, on account of the purity (God save
the mark) Of his principles, and on account
Of his glorious deeds-ameng others, the de-
feat Of Leconpton Constitution, by, IS he
says, Popular Sovereignty forgetting that
thereby he admitted that after a continual
legislation Of two years in Congress upon
this subject, nothing was accomplished
Millions Of the public money was spent, and
finally they were compelled to submit the
matter to Popular Sovereignty! Hurrah for
Douglas.
He denied negro equality here in toto, cast
off every plank from the platform, but non
extension Of slavery in the TER tories, 60,
the Hypocrite,) denied negro stealing, ig-
nored every speech of his up to this cam
paign, quotss part of the Declaration Of
Independence, leaves eff 'the pursuit Of
Happiness" thereby refusing to give it his
old construction, social equality. Misrepre-
scented the Drsd Scott decision and the Ms
souri, compromise, talked Of democratic cor
ruption, forgetting that charity begins &c. !;
and said that he did pray that the Almighty
would cause President to be elected who
would maintain the constitution and Decla-
ration of Independence, and thsreupon was
asked il Bucks administration was the re-
suit here the laugh came in against him,
and said that the Republican was tho grind
stone party that in other words to dig
down through democracy, and whisgery,
and other rubbish. you find the Republican
party! We think he is right. A.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25
BY TELEGRAPH.
Atlantic Telegraph All Ri1h,.

TRINITY BAY, N. f., Sept. %.
We can at last announce the gratifying
intelligence that the Atlantic telegraph is
again in complete working order. Good
electrical currents have been passing through
the line for the last three days, and though
we are not informed of the transmission of
any specific messages, it can be stated with
accuracy, that the signals from Valsnt;a are
distinct ss ever. tits hoped the cable will
be ready for business in a few weeks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25

A HIGH COMPLIMENT TO JUDGE DOUGLAS
The St. Louis Republican thus speaks OF
Judge Douglas:
"No man has asserted his love of the
Union, at all times and under trying Cir
cumstances, in more bold and overa helming
nate, in the North; before bis own people in
Chicago, when . mob ruled, and it required
nerve and the discrimination of patriot to
meet its frowns; in his own State, where DO
has been on the stump for the last three
months. not word or q sentiment has fallen
lrem his lip which did not breathe of love
for the Union as it is-lovs for the South as
well a. the North-respsct for the laws and
the due execution Of them, and the decisions
of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Clay himself never suffered more bitter per-
secution from bis countless and reckless
enemies, during an eventual and pure public
life, than Douglas is now encountering from
= combination Of unprincipled politicians in
illinois," fr, Tf-,-,-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25
BINGHAxProN. N. Y Sent Q.

Everything bids fair fer large attendance
ct the laying Of the corner stone of Insbri-
ats's Asylum te-morrow. Hon. Edward
Everett, Hon. BENZ. F. Butler, Hon. Geo.
Enolson, and Doet. Joha W. Francis of the
trustees, are present The trustees, in con-
nestion with prominent citizens Of Bine-
hampton, visited the site this p NJ, and
were much pleased with the extensive and
picturesque prospect it affords.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25
To Agriculturlsts, Mechanics &C., Of
La Sale County.

Our county fair is near by, and We call
your earnest attention to the very liberal
premiums We are offering, comprising in
ducemsnts heretofore unsqualed, and now
unparalleled, considering the " great pres.
sure of tho times." Our cash premiums
amount to over five hundred dollars, and
the number Of Diplomas offered exceed one
Misunderstanding total Of premiums of.
fered this year Of over Seren hundred dol
lars Our grounds have been nicely refit-
ted by charging the Floral Hall, and other
improvements Ct the arena, which will make
it more pleasant than heretofore, for oil who
may visit them. We have also . tr:up, of
very pleasant officers in charge, and they
people, as will make their faces radiant with
Joy and satisfaction. To the agricultural
lists Of the county, VIC would say that the
committee in your department are all chosen
men, from among you, and all know tho
wants, and objects Of the farmer; being men
Of unbiased principles, and stern integrity.9
To Horticulturalists we effcr the same in
ducements; as their committee are Of long
and tried expef fence and are capable of judg-
ing of the merits Of all that you may pres
ent for their examination. To the ladies we
offer tho most fattering Inducements
Knowing that. rs their articles are Of the
I" fine texture1 and requiring persons of re-
fined and delicate tastes, We have chosen
committees who will exercise that delibera-
ton in passing upon the articles in their
class, that will be universally satisfactory
and highly commendable, and to the me.
chanics great and liberable inducements are
prese... ted for compstion; and We hope to
"a. this department. well filed; as it is one
Of rrear ;:-nportanc. to the reputation of the
county. The cecnittee sre composed Of
mechanics and have +" lied their hand, IN
your business and will know low to shape
al things, 30 as to meet the desire OF the
mechanic entering articles under their su-
psrvision. And to one and all, in each and
every department, We have exercised our
best efforts to select committees that !" will
do as they would wish to be done BY" in
all their actions in the Fair. And now to
every man. woman and child, We SAY, arouse
yourselves. read our list of premiums-mark
what q striking feature we have, in having
. FARMER to address US, which is an honor
to him and to the county, and snatch up
anything about you and off to the fair with
It and our word for it, you will 10 pleased
with the result. .5...,,....
Articles will be received until Tuesday
night, and We hope all who have anything
to enter, for competitor, will be prompt,
punctual, and thus secure the obligations Of
the officers and Highlands Of yours Respect.
fully. J. D. PRsNELL, Cor. SscfT
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25
Representative District Convention.


At . convention Of delegates Of the coun-
ties composing the Forty third Representa-
tive District, held At Morris, Sept. IA 1858,
Lorenzo Leland Of LaSalls was appointed
president, and John W. Chapel of Livings-
ton was appointed Secretary.
On motion Of John Hise of LaSalle, the
counties composing tho District were called
in alphabetical order; and the following del.
egates presented their credentials:
P. Hynds, F. S. Watkins, and George H.
Budd, A. F. Dow, Lorenzo Leland, Eli
Strawn, J. d. Skinner, John Hise, i. P.
Halegan. II. j. Brinhall and Z. g. Miller,
from LaSalle; a, E. Harding, and John w.
Chapel from Livingston.
Tho convention then proceeded to an in
formal ballot, on motion Of j. S. Hise, which
resulted as follows:
Daniel Evans of LaSalle 9; VIM. Cegs-
well Of LaSalle, 10; S. C. Collins of Crundy,
8; Jacob Fry, of Grundy, /; and J. s. Gumm
of Livingston, 3.
A.E. Harding Of Livingston, here urged
the claims Of that county as being entitled
to Representative and insisted that these
claims should be respected. He recommen-
ded j. s. Gumm to the consideration Of
the convention As the choice of the county
and as man competent and worthy to fill
the station; at the same time under instruc-
tons, was willing to withdraw those claims
in favor of any other man if expedient The
claims Of Grundy county were also urged
upon the consideration Of the convention.
The delegates from Grundy and Livings-
ton retired for consultation on motion Of
j. Hise, which resulted in the recommends
ton of s. c. Collins of the former county.
The convention on motion proceeded to
ballot, for one Representative, with the fol-
lowing result:
S. G. Collins, II votes, D. Evans, O.
The LaSalls delegation then retired for
consultation, and after elaboration returned
hsvips .aileG to make choice.
BalIotinr for the second Representative
WAS then tske, M with the followingl re-
suit:
First ballot-Wm. CogsweI, Z; d. Evans,
7; Jacob Fry !; no choice.
Second bsllot-Wm. Cosswell. 6; D. Ev.
ans Z.
Whereupon the nomination of VIM. Goes.
well and S. Collins was declared unanimous
On motion Perry Armstrong Of Grundy,
j. Hise of LaSalls. and H. Jones of Livings.
ton. were appointed representative District
On motion the convention adjourned, With
request to meet at the Court House Of seven
O'Clock p. NJ. to listen to speeches from
Wa. Cogswsll aad G. W. Armstrong. g
HOn molten it was resolved that proceed
ings Of this convention be published in the
Ottswo Free Trader. Liringsten County
Neps and Grundy county Hsrold. gy -.
LORENZO LELAND, Chair'n.
W, CaAPPEI. Ssc'y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25

SPEAKING. Our.-On Saturday evening
last, the republicans held meeting at JOLT
ct. A Mr.. II. Snapp was the principal
speaker. "Bsing true blue republican, he
said he was not afraid to avow his princi-
Piles. There was but ono issue before the
,eople, abolitionism and anti-abolitionism
He gloried in belonging to the advocates Of
the former. lie kneu that LocGoy did, and
he should therefore do all he could for him.
He could not see why . negro should not
enjoy all the rights white man did. He
despised those tender footed Republicans
who sneered At negro equality, and he knew
that Levejey in his heart Of hearts did the
same" Can't Mr.. Snapp como to Ottawa
and teach lawyers Gray, Wallace, Glover,
&c, . little Republieanism. They are fast
falling frsm the faith, and need such men ~
Snspp, Coddins, and II. F. Douglas to set
them right again. Lincoln has SO perverted
them that they have forgotten their former
platform.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25
MANSION HOUSE.

East side Of Court House Square, ottatca, Illinois
TUVHIs well known Hotel again under the direction Of
Il Thomas J. Wade. 1t has been thoroughly reno
waited, painted and well furnished Its central loca
ton renders venent tray elers and
citizens, and its barns and carriage houses are ample.
1t Is the intention Of the subscriber keen as faithful
and attentive walters, furnish tidy and beds,
and provide as good and varied meals he found
anywhere OF the Shore and he promises his friends
ana all whe may favor him with CALL that they shall be
satisfied. Isep1Sl T. J. WADE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25

PEKnoUs BALLOON ADvKNTURE.-On Fri
day Evening Of last week, some balloonist
20 miles frQR Centralia, was initiating his
b1flen, when he allowed three little children
to get into the basket The balloon rose q
few feet, when one Of the children jumped
out, which 80 hghtened it, that the man
fioated-off westward some % miles, where
it came down and the anchor catching in .
tree, the children were released from their
peri,vus position by farmer who happened
to-dissover them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25

LAMB CoNvIcTED.-Geo. H. Lamb, of
whose arrest at MsndotSs come time ago, on
charge Of having murdered his wife in st.
Louis, and afterwards sinking her in the
Mississippi river, our readers were Informed
at the time, Was triedon the charge in the
Criminal Court at st. @Eouis last week, and
found guilty. An appeal Was taken. to the
Supreme Court in the case, 30 that Lamb
has not yet received his sentence.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25
FALL CAMPAIGN OF 1858.

me subscriber would again remind bis old
L and the people generally, that the depot is in full
operation, with larger and better assortment Of every
assortment Of every article usually kept in rstelass
Furniture Store, than ever before.
He is selling day, not exactly at cost. but az
very low figures, and replensng with articles Of
his and Home Manufacture, also Of Eastern work
He has hand large and complete assortment
Of Paror Furniture, Sofas, Gard and Centre Tables
WhatNo's &C. at % cent less than former prices.
One Price. Low Prices, and Cash Business Will sue
ceed and is best for the buyer and the seller.
Particular attention invited to his stock Of Looking
Glasses, Picture Frames, &c.
Looking Glass Plates, all sizes, always hand and
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25


The 7" Nationals" are attempting to make
an immense handle against Judge Douglas
Of John W. Forney's recent speech 1t Tar
rytewn, N. Y. They quote that speech to
prove, land they make clear enough case
Of it,) that Fornsy is consorting with such
Republican leaders As Greeley, Grow, and
others, to defeat the regular democratic or
ganization, not only in Hickman's district,
but throughout New York and Psnnsylva-
MIA. Admitting such to be the case, what
similarity 10 there between the course Of
Forney and that Of Douglas? So far from
their occupying the same ground. We car
prove in two minutes that the "Natieuals''
in this State stand in Forney's position,
while Douglas occupies the reverse. In
Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio, the de-
mocracy have BY common consent agreed to
ignore Lecompten ~ an issue, and in their
conventions have nominated indiscrimioste-
ly men of both Montgomery Is we'll
as J. Clancy Jones. If the party were psll-
cd on the simple question Of " for or against
Lscompton," in those States, the antics
would probably have q majority but the
democrats have ignored and secuted the is-
sue ~ dead, and are thus enabled to pull to.
gsther tremendously. Forney, however,
persists in making live issue Of Lecomp.
ton, and il thus forced into the opposition
ranks, whether willing or not.
And this is exactly the position Of the
Nationals" in this State. Judge Douglas
has time AID aga,n declared that Lecomptsn
a. an issue 10 dead in this State, and that
there 10 not single point ON which be now
differs with Mr.. Buchanan and the admins.
tration. The democratic organization Of
this State, which even the Washington
Union admits is with Judge Douglas, en-
dorse the same thing, aud our can
didates on the State ticket have also said So
Which party is it then that 10 striving to
keep up Lecsmpton as living issue, and BY
it making war on the regular organization il
this State! Will some honest National
answer the question! The democracy of
Illinois r.pudiats the treason Of Forney just
A. they do that Of Dougher,y, Reynolds &
Co., and for exactly the same reason.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25
Douglas at Sullivan..LIncoln interferes
e.NeaIly q Melee.


..NeaIly Melee.
On tho Goth inst, Douglas addressed
large and enthusiastic concourse Of people
At Sullivan, ILL.,, and during his speech who
should appear but long Abe, with . host Of
his rowdy followers and band Of music to
break up the meeting. Lincoln marched
around several squares and proceeded in
getting into the congregation with his bull
lies, blowing horns, beating drums and yell
ling, when the democrats thought they
would put step to their rowdyism, which
did on short notice, making long Abe beat
. hasty retreat to thicket or grove which
he bad selected to speak, in reply to Judge
Douglas. The shameful and dastardlg con-
duct on the part Of Lincoln in this instance
is certainly . disgrace and selfprostitution
that will be discountenancsd by the strong
est enemies Of Senator Douglas. Lincoln
has made up his mind and the truth of his
defeat is 30 glaring that the next thing We
expect to hear is that he has cursed his ma.
ker and died
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25

u DARs NOT Do I'm Madison county,
Trumbulls own residence. the Republicans
dare net run "Rspublican ticket They
have put in nomination "psopls's ticket
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25

SHORT CATEcHIsA.-Who is Lying Trums
bull, the mendaceous defamsr Of Judge
Douglas?
He is the man who in 1912 advocated the
reputation Of eur State Debt, and opposed
the completion Of the Illinois and Michigan
canal.
From whence does his hatred Of Judge
Douglas date!
From the time when Judge Douglas took
his hide off in the lobby al Springfield, for
his robber scheme of Reputation.
Who are the warm personal and political
friends of Lying Trumbull in Ottawa, that
retail and swear to his falshoods?
Two gentlemen that stand on the records
in support Of resolutions, donouncing Trhm-
bull as a repudiator and As such, unworthy
the confidence of honest men.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-09-25

+ ENGLIsH REPUDIArEs THE ENGLIsH BILL
In > speech delivered at New Albany, Ind,
the Hon. VIM. H. English, author Of the
Kansas bill, rspudiatss ono Of its provisions
by declaring that he win vote for the ad-
mission of Kansas whenever she presents
herself with constitution legally formed
aud approved BY the people ofths territory.
Washington Union please notice. 20 'saf