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Union Rights and State RI ghts.

The abolition papers have made vigo-
rous effect to distort the amendments
made by the late constitutional convention
of this state to the Bill o. Rights into a
recognition of the traitor doctrin Of right
of secession That thoroughly conserva.
tive and Union paper, the old National
hatelGger,eer, evidently does not understand
it in that light. 1t commente of the
amendments as follows:
The new Constitution framed for the
State of Illinois by the Convention recently
called for that pun pose contains the follow
ing addition to the Bill of Rights:
! Sec so. The people Of this State have
| the exclusive right of governing them
! selves, as a FIRE, sovereign, and independent
State, and do, and forever shall, enjoy and
exercise every power pertaining thereto
WEIGH is not, and may not hereafter be. by
them, expressly delegated to the United
| States OF America, or prohibited to the
State by the Constitution Of the United
! States"
This expresses very clearly the views OF
the American people on this important
question, but, to avoid any even the slight.
est misunderstanding, the Convention also
inserted this section Immediately after the
preceding
Sec 81 That the people Of this State
regard the Union of the States, under the
| Federal Constitution, as permanent and indis-
s0lutie, from which no State has constitu-
,Ional right to withdraw or secede.
These two sections embody the true
American principle, under the develop
! ment of which our country can alone
pursue is marcl. in that progress to pros
perity and greatness upon which it so
auspiciously entered under our fathers.
| They clearly define the distinction between
the State and the Federal Governments,
the preservation of which has justified the
beautiful expression IN regard to our
system, that the States, under The Federal
Government, are distinct as the pillows,
yet one as the sea"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

All mlitarydom is on grin over des
patch from Gen. Fremont in which he tells
how he drew up his army in line and offer
ed battle 10 the rear of Jacksons flying
army. 1t seems that he come in behind
the retreating army Of Jackson twelve
hours later than he expected, and drew up
his columns in battle array, for what pur-
pose no one can discover. except that it
was to make a sertainty that he should
not come in contact with the rebels
However, with Fremont, and Mcdowell,
and Banks, and Rosecrans, and Style, and
Shields. and the Michigan cavalry on his
track, jackson will have to fly smarter
than he did when he frightened Washing.
ton out Of its senses, if he escapes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

! SOUTHERN PAPEIs--By the kindness OF
Sergt. W. GREGG, who arrived here from
Corinth on Wednesday, having left there
last Saturday. we are placed in possession
of Memphis and Mobile papers as late as
May odd. While most Of what they con-
tain in the way Of news has been antici-
pated by telegraph, there is yet in them
much reading of the most interesting kind,
and to furnish food for thought Take for
instance the following comment from a
Mobile paper, on the emancipation, con-
fiscation, and pains and penalties legisla-
ton which is pressed with such vigor be-
fore the federal congress. Instead Of
hs y...g the effect to weaken the rebellion,
these comments show but too clearly how
such proposed legislation serves to fire the
Southern heart to the last pitch of des-
peratiou:
We warn the country now Of the copse
auence OF defeat. 1t is indeed, the worst
OF all possible evils-it is death embittered
by historical infamy and everlasting dis
grace More then ever VIC may exclaim,
i" 1t is now too late to retire from the con-
test. There is no retreat but In chains and
slavery" All we have Of life, liberty and
property-all we hope for on the face of
the earth is coupled with the success of our
arms. We must fight on. fight ever" as
did the once despairing patriots of the
American Revolution, and conquer in this
war, as the only alternative to having our
names buried beneath mountain of oblo-
guy and shame, aby.word and reproach
among all nations The developments of
each day show that we cannot have peace
through compromise, even were we base
and cowardly enough to desire it. We
must continue this contest or expect to
live the conquered subjects OF merciless
and brutal foe. Let US therefore, regard
failure as the most terrible of all conceiva-
BILE calamities, and have faith and con-
fidence in the success of our cause.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

Gov. YATES CALL FOR TRooPs.-The Pres
ident having called on the loyal States for
fifty thousand volunteers, TO serve Tor the
perion Of three years, Gov. Yates has issu-
cd a proclamation stating that he will ac-
cept for service under his requisition all
full companies OF infanty that report TO
headquarters up TO the 18Th Of June
These accepted companie' viii be imme-
diately ordered TO the general rendezvous,
and supplied with clothing, arms, and
equipments 1t i understood this force
OF $4,000 men is to constitute. reserve
corps. The Governor Of Indiana, under
the some requisition, has called for eight
thousand troops from that State
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07
C.CorELAxD, JR., Secretary.

THE GOVERNMENT ScARE.-The iditor of
the Bloomington Statesman apologies for
the non-appearance of his paper last week
by saying a telegram from Springfield bad
been received at that city, on the heels of
the Banks scare at Washington, calling
for 800 Is days men Immediately where
upon the editor and his whole Office force
at once enlisted and went to Springfield.
7 he Governor appears to have got bravely
oyer his ridiculous fright, and the editor
hopes to be able to proceed again regular.
'ly with his paper.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

THAT LITTER ABOUT Gov. YATEs-A
correspondent, Of the Springfield journal
says that the author Of that letter TO the
New York Horld, abou, Gov. Yates, is 4
k4dy Unless that letter does the Governor
Injustice, the laites are most competent
judges of his peccadilloes. We suggest TO
Richard II the ladies" bear down too
hard on him, that he give them all a
H.jagS commission
The Springfield Register says one of the
rumors of the day is, that the author Of
the letter in the New York Horia about
Governor Yates, is the wife OF & prominent
Western Republican United States Sena
tor! Who Is she?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

From a private letter received By one OF
our citizens from friend in London. we
quote the following
"Your Illinois boys have won an endur-
ing fame for your State. Every one
speaks Of the brave boys Of the West.
and especially of Illinois. The idea that
one Southerner can whip tive Yankees is
about abandoned, even by Englishmen,
who have been thoroughly saturated With
it "--Caieago Journal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07
Fort PILLow, &c.

For Pillow is still occupied by tho scces
eionists. but no lives will probably be
risked to take it, as, after the evacuation
Of Corinth, its fall, as well as that of Mem
pLis. is inevitable by its own weight within
a very short time.
eAtlatest dates-Nsy st-Com. Farragut
was still at Vicksburg, apparently await
ing reinfercements fromt Ivy The place
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07
Public Meeting Concerning the Currency.

Public Meeting Concerning the Currency.
At a mass meeting of the farmers and
others held at Tonica, La Sale county,
Ill/May 10Th, 1862, the following resolU-
tons were unanimously adopted
J. Resolve,L That We recommend to Con-
gress the passage of a law authorizing the
issue OF Treasury notes made a legal ten.
der in all domestic transactions; receiva-
bic for all government dues; in deuomi-
nations OF one dollar and upwards con-
vertibie INTO government stocks bearing
three per cent. inserest per annum and
such amount as may be necessary to meet
the demands on the national treasury, or
TO the extent OF the extent of the entire
paper currency necessary to meet the
wants OF the business interest Of the
country.
=. Resolced, That after tho 18th day Of
June next we will refuse all paper cur
rency, except the following, viz United
States Treasury notes, notes of the Bank
OF the State of Indiana, the State Bank of
Ohio, the State Bank of Iowa, and the
issues Of Illinois banks in good standing
that as soon as the government issues of
wants OF the business interests of the
country, we. will refuse all other paper
currency.
8. Hcss,ced, That we recommend to Con.
gress the passage Of a law taxing all bank
bills, certificates of deposit, or paper of
any kind used as circulating medium,
not less tnan three per cent per annun,.
4. Resolved, That we invite the co-ope-
ration of all the citizens of this State who
did not make money by the "stumptail
operation"
5. Resohced, That the Secretary furnish
a copy OF the foregoing resolutions to each
of the Chicago papers, and to all the pa
pers in this county, with the request that
they publish the same, and invite all the
papers in this State friendly to the indus
trial interests to copy; also that he furnish
a copy to e ch of our Representatives and
Senators in Congress.
NJ. B. LOCKWOOD, President.
| c. CORTLAND, JR, Secretary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

A STRONG But JUsr SrArENENr-Mr.
Senator len EYcK, of New Jersey. in the
course of some remarks on the tax I'LL,
pending in the Senate on Thursday of list
week, made the following just and fopci.
BILE reference to the high and holy sano
tions which bind the loyal people of the
Union to sacred observance of the Con
stituton in all its limitations as we'll as in
its grants of power The Senator evidently
has no respect for the opinion of those
who heedlessly charge that all who in
woke constitutional scruples" in the mat.
ter of furnishing the rebels are themselves
rebels at heart" He said:
'::Sir. all our measures here should b,
to save the Union and the Constitution
This war is for the Constitution, and to
compel obedience to it. In Carrying on
the war, and providing means Tor thai
purpose, we cannot wilfully overthrow OF
violate it; if we do, then every article oil
property that we seize is robbery, and
every man we kill constitutes a murder
Sir, we are able to crush rebellion and
still preserve the Constitution unbrok en-
and unimpaired. If, with our superiority
in men and means, We will not do it, then
we deserve to fail.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

The Richmond Eraminer of Nav Q,
confesses that Confederate paper goes hard
1t says: The authorities are idly permit
ting q number of worthless persons in thi,
city to debase and dishonor its currenay
1t Is now. almost impossible to make an,
use in the stores on broad street. or in the
city markets, of Confederate Eve dolla,
note, as the unkempt Jews invariably
hash no change and the marketmen
are generally in the Same impossible con
dition"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

CorToN.-There have been received in
this city, since Saturday, from the Ten.
Inessee and Cumberland rivers, 427 bales
Iof cotton and 354 hhds tobacco, besides
considerable quantities of wheat, corn, no.
tatoes and iron.-C Cincinnati Gazette. ,Juns 2
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07
AROTHER EVACUATION!

A despatch passed over the wires last
evening stating that Forts Pillow and
Randolph have been evacuated, and that
our gunboat feet have moved down to
Memphis
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

The case of the Auditor u.s. the Treasur.
er, in reference to the bonds held a. secu.
rity for the circulation of the State Bank
of illinois, has beed decided bv the Su-
preme Court in favor of thelAuditer. The
bonds will be sold TO redeem that circu-
lation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

SOMEWHAT MlxED.-tiov. Yates has within
ten days issued three or four different
proclanaations calling for troops, all of
which differ from each other, SO that it is
next to impossible to tell what sort of
troops he wants. One call is for months
men the next is for 3 years men and
appears to revoke the other; and a third
call is for volunteer companies already
organized, no time specified. The thing
is thus unravelled by high authority:
The KIND OF TRooPs WAKTED-It NAV
not be amiss 70 repeat that the government
will receive the following troops, viz.
First: volunteers to serve tor three years
or the war. Second independents militia
companies already organized and ready
for service, to serve three months. Third
TIRES months volunteers, to be used as
guard to the rebel prisoners of war. Go.
erpar Yates has received tenders of exh
class. He will take Is many of the thee
years volunteers - offer Of tho otlers |
the number il limited. !
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

FOURTH ILL CAvALRT-We copy the
following from the Rock Island Argus
The statement that Col Dickeys res.
ment, which left this city less than eight
months ago, with full l,l0O hale, hearty,
strong young men, is reduced to 200 effec-
tive men, takes US by surprise yet we
have within z Jay or two received private
letters that bear out the statement The
regiment has been So largely employed
in scouting, picket, and other duty re-
quiring constant exposure, loss Of sleep
and regular food, that more THAI aalf the
men have been disabled by sickness:
GAIT GEORGE DoDGE-We regret to
hear that continued and increasing illness
has compelled this accomplished soldier
to resign his commission as captain, in the
4th cavalry. lie has returned to Port
Byron. Dickeys cavalry has been in con-
slant and arduous service ever since the
fall of Fort Henry, and now numbers
scarcely two hundred men. In all rroba.
bility the regiment will be mustered out
Of the service within a mouth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

A young lady, who lately grave an order
to q miliiner for q bonnet, said: You
are to make it plain, and at the same time
smart. IS l sitin Conspicuous place in the
church -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07
Damaging Hailstorm at Mendoza Ill.
MeNnorA III Nov Al


severe hailstorm, accompanied with a
strong northeast wind and thunder visited
this vicinity about Eve o'clock yesterday
afternoon, doing great damage to windows,
shrubbery, flower gardens and fruit
Many of the most solid hailstones were
fully three inches in diameter. 1t is i'm
possible to estimate at present the amount
of damage by these icy projectiles, but it
is known to be very heavy One hundred
lights of glass were broken in the Illinois
Central Rarilroad passenger house alone,
and forty-seven in the front Of the post
Office building Other unprotected build
ings and residences suffered in like proper
tion, while fruit trees and shrubbery were
stripped Of leaves and otherwise domaged
and gardens almost destroyed Hail fell
thickly for about half an hour, giving to
the streets and sidewalks the appearance
OF a snow storm.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07
ALEX E;Es:S EECS.
He,ery. Claws. BalnnraI end R-nl.cyIs ce,ehra.ed

ALExs ID f:fs.> KIDS.
Hosiery, Gloves, Ba'moral and Braliey's celebrated
HOOP SKIRTS, il large stock
.yH 4 WIS.
A full ssSort-aen; Of sIIAwLs CHENILLE, BRO
and sINGLs., Of new and beautiful patterns ladies'
and misses
DOMESTIC DEPARTNE
Which is unusually full and ~cuip.e. s- very de-
partnent and compress ali thu uI,St n Of
Prints. StertugS SlTtinys Deulin~. ripes. Cl1aks
Linen and Cotton Table panIa.k. Pillow Case Cation,
Russia Di.rer. Crash, Canton Panel. Rel an White
All Wool Flsnnel, &C.. all Of which viii he sold low
as the same quality ctrJs bought 'or in the West.
Cloths Ca.sim-res Dorskus. Sheep's Gray, Satinets
Cotton AIDES and Jeans, At low pri'~s
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Ladies' Cloth and Morocco Gaiters, Buskins and
Calf Shoes, Misses Morocco Caters and Calf sbN-s
Mems Cal, Kip and Cow Hide Boots from s2,5o TO
$40 pair.
CLOTHING
Mems Coats, Pants, Vests, Wool Cndershirts and
Drawers.
GROCERIES
full and complete assortment Of Sugars. Teas Cof
fee. Spices, Moias>rs. ami th- New York Celebrated
NIX syrup; White Fish Goldfish, Mlcker- Herring.
Smoked and in Pickle; Dried Apples and Pc .cl,e..
We shall -ideayor at all times keep hand such
variety oil Dress Gonds adlpL,. the season
and such styles will please the great ri,y oftaste.
OF Dur customers CALL AND SEE. Look a, our
goods-exan'ine and price thrIn-you will he always
politely courteous'y and kindly treated ve Their YOU
purchase or not. If our stock is az large as yo-
dt sire, remember that il be soon increased with
New and Fashionable Goods IL you give us our pat
ronage Our Store is light. airy and pleasant. No
goods will be insrepreseuted and IL any time YOU
should improper goods, let know il I'M ueateIy
and salts 'aciory adjustment will be made. All that
No. !, REDDICK'S BLOCK
OTTAWA, APR! l., l>O2. last of Court House.
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Farmers, Attention
BOOTS & SHOES.

A FRESH lot Of good Custom Made Boots and
"A shoes, just received, all warranted work.
Mems Kip and Calf Boots.
Mems Kip and Calf Brogans.
Mems Kip aud Calf Balmorals.
Also, Rubber Boots and Shoes.
All good articles, and very cheap for cash.
Ladies' Cloth Caters, great variety.
Ladies' Cloth Balmorals.
Ladies Calf Balmorals
Ladies' Goat and Morocco Balm orals.
Ladies Lace Boots. of all descriptions.
Also, Ruhbers and Sandals.
Misses Bamorals and Caters, q great
variety.
Childrans Shoes, of AL kinds.
Boys Boots Shoes, Caters. and Ties.
CALL AND SEE THEM.
y, PRESC. TT. Agent.
Next ohan's store, and opposite Court House.
Sign big Boot. Formerly New York Store.
n, BThe old friends and patrons Of VI. II Prescott,
will ind him on hand and prepared execute orders
for custom measure work, with promptness and dis
patch. Come and leave work.
Remember Sign Big Boot, West of Court House, La
Sale street,
Ottawa, April Q, 1862.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

The TIcKEr.-What is erybodys Is
nobody's business, and as printers are not
generally able to work foo nothing aud
find themselves, the chances are that there
may not be plentiful supply of tickets at
the different polls through the state on
the 18th inst, with which people con cast
their votes for or against the new consti-
tuition. The following is ticket, accord
ing to the schedule. for those who wish
to vote for the Constitution. Those who
wish to vote against it, Or any part, can
Grace the word for" and write "against"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07
For Ns,c Constitutioa.
For Arsicles Prohibiting Bunks.

For ATsicles Prohibiting BdnkS.
For Ercfusion of Negroes and MuIaftoes.
No Right of suffrage or office to Negroes and
MuIattces.
For Ld,cs Excluding Negroes, aud Nulattoes
fiom coming to aud Voting IN tbs .Ssate.
For Congressional Apportionmeni.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

is very strongly defended, but can and will
be taken, as its defences are child's play
compared to the forts below New Orleans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

THE MIND AS DocToE.-The celebrated
Sydenham tells a goo stor, which Illus
trates the modus operandi of watering places.
lie had Il troublesome and obstinate case
OF dyspepsia, brought On by idleness and
intemperance; he told his noble patient
that ne could do no more for him, and
that DR.. Robinson, OF inverness, was the
only that could cure him. Off the p. tient
posted with letters OF introduction. and a
detailed statement Of his case from the
metropolitan physician. On arriving at
Inverness he could not learn that any DR.
Robinson was there, or even had been
since the creation of the world Back he
travels, burning with indignation. medi-
tating plans of hostilities against Syden-
ham. On his arrival, he rushed into the
Doctor presence. vowing vengeance
Well, replies Sydenham, are you bet
ter Yes, quite we'll; but no thanks 10
you" But thanks to Dir. Robinson
answered Sydenham. sent you on a
journey with an interesting object in view
both ways-contemplating a cure going
out, and tt.rashing me coming in"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-07

A New WEAPON IN THE ARMY-"CoFFEE
Mills The correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Press with General Mcclellan S
advance says:
In one of the brigades of the Union
army they had six guns of new con.
struction and terribly effective. We have
not yet learned their names. The men
designate them coffee mills" 1t is a
heavy rifle barrel mounted on wheels At
the breach is kind of clock work ma
chinery, surrounded by hopper, similar
10 a hopper on coffee mill; at the side
is a crank.
One man turns the crank, while another
supplies the hopper with cartridges, and a
third sights the gun. By means of a lever
he moves it latterIy, or raises or depresses
it at pleasure. Its effective range is II
miles. 1t throws $40 balls per minute,
of the size Of an ordinary MINNIE bail
When operated with, the rebels were ut
torly amazed, not knowing what to make
Of thcra. One of these guns, properly
worked, and well supplied with cartridges,
is estimated to be equal to 300 men.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-01
PROSPECTUS
Journal of the Ill. STATE AgrI Society.

To The Friends ot agriculture and Mechanic Arts
The Executive Committee of the Illinois State
Agricultural Society believe the time has arrived
when the publication of a Journal ofthe Society
~ lmperatlvcly demanded.
Pursuant, therefore, To the duty with which they
are charged hy the second section of the COnsti-
tuition OF SAID Society, revised and adopted by the
meeting Ot delegates from County Agricultural So
cetIcs, held an tie Far Grounds At Jacksonville,
Sept, S6n, they have made the necessary az; ange-
ments for the issue of such Journal monthly com
mcnclng with January, 1862.
Each number will contain at least 80 pages
| (octaso) "i reading matter, composed principally
oi such portions of the transactions OF the State
| and County Societies, and commune atOns on the
subjects OF Agriculture IN all It's branches, Me-
chanlcs and Natural History, as may require early
| publication.
Va. All Premiums offered and Awarded by the
State Society will appear IN its columns.
All persons and especially Secretaries and other
officers of County Societies. are respectfully re-
quested 10 communicate to the editor any matters
of scLeral interest to the industrial classes, as
they may from time to time arse IN their respec-
tive localities.
To place the journal within the reach of all,
the subscription price has been tired at FIFTY
CrATS YEAR, bdreig sufficient 10 cOrcr cost Of
Pubi'caiiOn payable invariably IN advance.
Back numbers for the current year will be iurn-
ishod until the edition is exhausted
All subscriptions and communications may be
forwarded to the undersigned, Springfield ILL.,
no.s. JOHN =. RENNOLDS,
Cor. Sec. and Editor Journal