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LATEST News PROM TIE PLANS AND FoRT
LARAMIE Nothing Of Importance has tran
spred at Fort Laramie. The new fortiica.
tons are rapidly going forward. The Indi-
ans SO far have been peaccablc, with the ex
ception Of the murder of Robert Gibson.
The seven hostile tribes have been and are
still collecting munitions Of war and prov.
sions, in the mountains West Of Fort Lara.
ME- and so intent are they upon getting n
dressing that word has been sent to all the
traders to leave, and it is presumed that this
fall or winter the warriors will be sufficiently
prepared to let themselves loose upon all I'M
protected trains and travellers on the great
plains.
Mr.. II. b. Toler, from whom we derive
the above information, also states that the
train which he came with made the trip from
Fort Laramie to Fort Leavenworth in the
unprecedented time of twenty eight days,
besides having been water bound sixty
hours on Walnut creek, and pulling through
the mud the whole distance. i Kansas Pic.
Rcer -.
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CHARACTERISTIC End or A X. n. MEETING
The fusionists and Know Nothings had a
grand mass meeting at South Bend, Ind, on
the 25th ult., which was addressed by Col.
fox and other X. n. friends of "civl and re-.
ligious liberty" of that class. The accounts
say number of the delegates got drunk
during the day, which occasioning great
scandal to the elders Of the new party, the
meeting after adjourning, made a descent up
on the house of a poor German Shoemaker,
who was accused Of having furnished the
liquor. The house was broken open, every
nook and corner searched, even to the beds
IN which women were asleep, and 30 or 80
bottles Of spruce beer, some corks, and a
wash tub seized and carried of by the sheriff
as suspected articles. Verify, these X. Ms.
are hopeful set ofreformers.
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MAILING LETTERS ON THE Cause.-The
Washington Union contains the following,
which may have some application at Aurora
and other places in this state:
Complaints are again made to the depart
mcnt that letters are mailed on board
the cars, to the injury Of the business of
the post office. The department decides
"a post Office is the place, and the only
proper place, for mailing letters; and they
are permitted to be mailed at the cars only
to meet the cxigencics ofthose who cannot,
with reasonable diligence, get them to
post office before the closing ofthc OH; going
mail :" and instructs mail agents to refuse
to receive or mail all letters which they
have reason to know or believe have been
rendered under any other circumstances.
Persons who have become offended with the
postmaster of town have been known TO
combine for the purpose of injuring tho bu-
siness aud revenue OF the post Office by en-.
ploying an age Mt TO collect letters and mail
them at the cars. The department will use
all lawful means to counlcract and surprvss
all such combinations,
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\ MONSTER RALwAY.-A railway along
the whole course Of the Mississippi River
from New Orleans to the Falls Of st. Antho-
ny, is spoken of as being in process of con-
struc,ion. A Dubuque paper publishes a
communication stating that, from New Or
leans to Memphis, the road lies east of the
river, and is in the hands Of three distinct
companies, having been in progress three
years, and being now nearly finished The
distance is 800 miles. At Memphis, it eros
ses tc the Arkansas side of the river, traver-
ses that State seventy miles, a company be.
ing organized for the construction Of that
link. From the Arkansas boundary to the
city Of st. Louis it is called the st. Louis
and Iron Mountain Railroad, and is in
charge of a company which has purchased
5000 tons of rails, and is making prepare
tons to run an engine this year
From st. Louis to ST. Charles, No, il is
called the North Missouri Railroad, twenty
miles of which are finished From thence
70 Keokuk, Iowa, it is called the Mssissip-
pi Valley Railroad North, and company
has been organized to build the line 40
miles. From thence to Saint Anthony, Min
nesota, companies are already chartered to
build the road.
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X. y. PRINCiPLEs The Secret out
There has always been little mystery at
tached TO the Know Sothings, and full, ex-
pict aud authoritative exposition of their
principles has been longcd for by all classes
Of our citizens. Their lodgings can now be
satisfied. \ tipsy X. n, knowing nothing
of what he was doing, has publicly informed
the world what should be his course Of &c
ton, were ho elected Chief Magistrate Of the
Union:
"Oh if | was President Of the United States,
I'd arrange my business accordin'--
The niSgers would sell,
The Irish send to hi,
And the Dutch on t'other side o Jordan;
Then pully of your coat, Hons, rolly up
your sleeves,
Jordan am hard road to trabcl, believe
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HE PROGRESS OF THE PEsr.LENCE Nor.
folk, Va, continues to be secured by the
yellow fever. On Monday of last week there
were 800 cases under treatment. Sixteen
deaths only occurred. In Portsmouth dur.
ing the "a hours ending at noon on We'd
nesday, there were 81 deaths, and for the
"a hours ending at noon on Thursday, the
number was %. About 400 cases were un.
der treatment, and the number daily in.
crcasing.
In New Orleans, the scmi.monthly report
Of intermcnts in six out of the ten ccmctc-
ries, shows enc hundred and nnety.six
deaths, including one hundred and sixty.iour
from yellow fever.
The collection taken up in Philadelphia
for the Norfolk sufferers now amounts to
over $4,000. $4,000 have been transmit
ted. Several physicians have gone from
Philadelphia to Norfolk.
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We copied last week from the Joliet Sig
nal an account of the death Of a man who
had been put of the cars Of the cut. off rail
road near Joliet, the account being accom-
panied with severe structures on the conduct
Of the conductor in the affair." Mr.. c. 5. Ii
yingston. The account stated that the man
had been run over by the cars and killed,
and left the inference that he had been yio-
lently thrust from the cars and cast under
them by the conductor, &c. \ statement Of
Mr.. Livingston in the Bloomington Flag,
and the coroner's inquest, however, place
...~ .'.".'o. nIa inherent nght. Inc man was
put off the cars for the good reason that he
refused insultingly to pay his fare, but he
was not pushed off violently, nor run over
by that train. But after the train had pass.
ed, he appears to have laid down on the
road, and a train which followed a few
hours after ran over him.
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The CrOp I'm Texas.

llorsToS, Texas, Aug. II, 1876.
Texas can fully and cordially participate
with her sister States Of the Union, North
and South, in the general rejoicing in the
prospect of an abundant harvest. From
Red River to the Rio Grande, and from the
coast to the mountains, the cultivated por-
tions of the earth teen with abundance
The prospects Of cotton and sugar, yet to be
realized, are such as give ground of encour
agement that those two leading crops of the
state viii fully equal the extraordinary
amount Of corn, wheat, potatoes, &c, al
ready matured. Immigrants to Texas may
safely calculate on procuring all the necesSa-
rics Of life at cheap rates. The plentiful
rains Of summer have impaired an unusual
degree Of vigor to grasses. The rang is
consequently good, and beef fat and cheap.
The prospect is fair for Il heavy mast for
hogs, which will cause pork to be cheap and
plentiful.
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DEscRIPrIoS or SwEABoRG. -Swcaborg, or
Sveaborg, the bombardment Of which has
just been brought us by the Canada, is u
strongly fortified town of Russian Finland
II is built on cluster of islands, the whole
connected by pontoons. 1t is sometimes
called the Gibraltcr of the North it lies a
few miles southeast Of llelsinglors, TO
which it may be considered an outwork. 1t
is an excellent harbor and a vast military and
naval station. Its defrnces were Of such a
character that hitherto it has been considered
impregnable Though the town itself does
not contain population Of over 5000 or 6, =.
900 souls, it encloScs numerous arsenals and
s,orehouscs for both land and sea service.
1t was surrendered to the Russians in 1889,
through the treachcry Of its commandant.
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KANsAs.-A gentleman from Kansas in.
forms us that the meeting at Lawrence on
l4th and 10Th August was called by the
"ichito free State men," as they are called
those who desire to form free State and
exclude all negroes, free or slave that much
discussion took place at the meeting, as the
abolition part Of the free State men are on.
posed to this exclusion of negroes. Finally,
however, they all agreed to fuse for grand
Mass Meeting at Big Springs on Sept. 9th,
and also to call Territorial Delegate Con
vention at Topeka on the 10th to form n con-
stitution, preparatory to application for ad.
mission as State.--St. Louis Intel.
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JOHN MILLER & co.
Never Known TO Fan.

81 LOUIS Oct. 80, 1871.
DE-. EAsrERLY-Sir For thebrnefit of the NJ,
i.ctrd, Twill state that my wife has been sufie-
Ter from Aguc and Fever for nearly a year, and
has used several OF the most popular medicines
ol the day, among which was Smiths Tonic Sy-
rup, which tailed 10 cure. concluded to make
tnai oi your Fever and Ague Killer. and one
bottle has elected permane II cure. believe
your Fever and Ague Killer to be a remedy o,
great merit, and hope you will make il accessible
TO the afflicted throughout; the Mississippi Valley.
Respectfully ROBERT SMITH.
Esad The icucrtr9m John s. Crunp, Grqnd Sd
hHe, lrkG0sas, CherDkce Nation, Leulng
date, dug. 10, l,j3.
DR EAsrfRLY-Dear Sir. when was IN
your city in March last, purchased one doz.n
bottles oiyogr Fever and Aguc Killer, which YOU
warranted to ne. have sold seven Of the doz-
en, which ! also warranted Your medicine has
given entire satisfaction so far it having effected
several cares Of the Chs aud Fever One case
parcu'arly-a lady who had been afflicted since
the latter part Of last summer, and had tried
great many remedies, besides having physician
part Of the time, all Of which failed. She
bought n bottle q yOur u"I.ciIe, AMI be fore she
had used che third Of 1t. she was entirely cured,
and has enjoyed good hra.yh ever since. In no
case has 1t tailed to effect permanent cure.
Respectfully yours, JOHN 5. CRuMP.
T. 81 will be IN your place again shortly.
and wi. buy more largely.
y. B:-Ask for DR.. haseT!ys Fever and Ague
Killer and take no other end youare safe.
" Price 81 per Borte, orr Bottles for s..
y liberal discount made to wholesale dr1"r5.
Gs-Prpared and soId by DR. EASTERLY,
corner OF IhIrinui Chestnut sr,e,s, st. Louis,
No.-so.e Proprietor
Gs-tor ,a.s IN Ottawa by a. c. s. \. 5 Put
Haw, Druggists and hy Druggists aud Dealer. il,
Medicines generally lhr, u.houl the Western
states August
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lasaiIe County Circuit Court.

have thought it advisable in view OF the
business of the court, to direct that the first
week of the next short term, he devoted to
criminal and chaucery causes, and to the
forming Of issues in common law cases. by
this course it is thought much expense and
embarrassment vii. be avoided, and the
transaction Of business facilitated.
Papers in the county will please irsert this
notice. NJ. T.. lIoLLIsTEE, Jgiye.
Ottawa, Sept. 8, lsjj.
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CLornINo.--zim., of the popular establish.
ment Of Thornc & Zimmerman, has arrived
from the East and brought with him the first
nstalment of his purchases of fall and
winter Clothing. 1t is enough to say that
every article was selected by Zim in person
to guaranty the superiority Of his stock
Go to, yc ragged and thread.barc, get you
now decent clothing
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The CHURCH BuRNERs.-A letter to the
Ohio Statesman from Sidney, Shelby county,
D. Aug. 10, says, "Last night about eleven
o'clock, the Catholic frame church of this
place was made a pile of ruins. A kcg Of
powder was put under the building, with a
train scattered along the streets which was
fired with burning shavings. There is no
doubt here that the inccndary deed was
committedby set Of know-nothing rowdies,
such as have just wrought devastation in
Louisville.
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Items.
rnoM THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN.

iEoM THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN.
VALUE or PATENrs-A patent for book
paging machine was sold not long since for
100000. Carpenter Of Wisconsin has re-
allied $4,000 this year for rights for pat
ent rotary pump; and Leyon Of Mass, who
invented an improvement in Lightning rods
has sold rights this year to the amount of
between and $4,000. The rcnch gov
crnment have given s2l, 600 cash, for the
right to use Avery's American sewing ma
chine.
Coal BuHSISG LocoMorvEs.-Th build
ers Of locomotives in PHILADELPHIA are con.
structing coal burning locomotives the ex.
pensc Of operating which is about one half
that Of wood burners.
PRESERVING GREEN VrGErAnLrs.--It is
stated that green beans, peas and roasting
ears OF corn may be preserved until winter
by being packed away in salt. The salt is
removed by sleeping in warm water.
\ LARGE TAILOR Suop.--A correspondent
says that there is large government estab
lishment in Paris, under the orders Of the
minister Of war, where about 1000 men and
women are employed in making soldiers
clothes, tents, &c, for the army, and about
thirty Of Amcs sewing machines have been
put in operation by steam, under the able
direction of Miss Alice Ames, each soldier is
capable of making from % to so pair Of
pants per day.
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notice that in various parts Of the Union
the press is putting forth their favorites for
the next presidency. | do hot wish to op.
pose the claims of any Of the distinguished
democrats whose names have been used in
this connection, only desire to add an
other to the list. name, JAMES BUCHANAN
of Pennsylvania. The Keystone state has
never had president, and as Mr. Buchanan,
has taken no part in the political storms
which at the present time are shaking tho
foundation Of the Union, it seems to me that
he would DO better calculated to unite the
whole Democratic party than any other man
in our ranks. A DEMOCRAT.
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Census OF BrLLEvILLE, lrL-Thc popula-
ton of Bcllevillc, as shown by the census
just completed, is 5,s27. Tho Tribune Of
that place adds; The number of persons
subject to military duty is 1873; the value
of manufactures is estimated at $D76,74O;
produce of coal mines $50, 900; value of live
stock, S76,55O; number of schools, 10;
number ofpupils, 45s.
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john VAN BuREN.-The following is n

JouM VAN BuREN.-Thc following is an
extract from the speech of John Van
Buren, at the late Syracuse "Soft" Conyen-
ton. John is coming to his senses.
There has been no proposition made to re-
store the Missouri Compromise, and if such
had been made should be opposed TO it.
Those who odvocate it were merely whig
plunderers who strive to sink all other mat
tiers in this attempt to ro,rive their fortunes.
| shall remain with the democratic party
That party can achieve everything which is
right and honest"
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y CHILD RESCUED ~ 4 DoG-As one Of
the New York city cars was passing down
Fulton street on Monday morning, a lady
with little girl attempted to pass in front,
the child being ahead. Before the driver
could hold up, the child was nearly under
the horses feet, when large Newfoundland
dog, seeing it, bounded TO her, and taking
her in his mouth, rescued her from immi-
nent danger Of being trampled to death, and
laid her down. lie looked up and wagged
his tail, and gave short bark, expressive
Of his delight, and away he went.
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TCsi(,c,

III AVING purchased the entire interest OF s.
l. l. I. Sulson in all good notes and accounts
heretofore the property Of Ilaight e. Stilson,
would take this opportunity to return to our old
patrons my sincere thanks for the liberal patron
age they have given u.s. aud say 10 them and the
trading public generally that | have and will con.
stantly keep on hand and tor ale fail and COM
plete assortment of dry goods, groceries, hard
ware, crockefy, aud in tact everything pertaining
to the ,rade o first rate retail store, which will
sell at the lowest cash prices will also pay cash
Tor all kinds OF farm produce
Enrlve, Sent Saw WV II UAguT,
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DEATn OF JUDGE CRANcm--Judgc Cranch
died at Washington, on the LIST. Judge c.
was SO years of age, and had served as Judge
in the Courts Of the District of Columbia for
nearly SO years. lie was eminent for his
learning, for the soundncss of his opinions,
and the purity ofhis character. He received
his appointment at the outgoing Of the Ad.
mnistration Of the elder Adams.
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Terrible Raii,oad Accident.


OF the fearful accident on the Camden and
Amboy Il. r. near Burlington, n. j., on the
29th ult, the following despatch gives the
main facts. The number killed, or who
have since died of their wounds, is 26, while
so others were injured, many Of them Grip
Piled for life. Among the killed was DIR.
NJ. Humphreys, of Peoria, ILL.,
PnmADELrHIA, Aug. 30.
The train which left New York at 10
o'clock for this city on the Jersey X. r.,
was thrown of the track near Burlington
90 reported killed
Ii is reported that the engineer, fireman,
brakeman and baggage master are among
the killed.
The accident occurred two miles above
burlington. The up train watched at Bur
hngtOn for the down train which was behind
time ten minutes and went on slowly
There was a vehicle at the crossing, the dri-
Yer Of which waited until the train passed
up, when he started 10 cross the track. The
engineer at the same moment hearing the
down train approaching, reversed his engine
aud on coming back, ran over the vehicle
which was crushed to pieces. The occu-
pants however, escapes, without serious in
jury. The whole train however, was thrown
off the track and one car ran completely
through the next car killing or manning
nearly all the passengers in it,
When the down train from New York was
stopped, it was within 100 feet Of the Phila-
dclphia train.
The vehicle which caused the accident
was driven by Dr. flanagan, and contained
also his wife and two children, all of whom
escaped with but trihing injuries
horses were instantly killed. The Dr. was
hard of hearing and did not hear or see the
returning train. Having seen the train
pass up, he thought all safe. Drs. Grant
and Trumble were slightly injured
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The deaths at Alton for the month Of Au.
gust numbered only sixteen. The Courier
says that in no previous season have the
people OF that city enjoyed such unintcrrupt-
ed good health, and they never before in.
dulged so freely and generally in the use Of
fruits and vegetables as during this season
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PENNSYLVANIA SroRE,-Mr. Miller, at this
popular store, has commenced receiving his
fall stock. He boasts the possession of the
finest stock Of silks, and Of boots and shoes
ever offered in Ottawa, and every thing else
in keeping when the balance of his stock ar.
ryes. Nothing shorter
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We perceive that Hon. Scion Borland, Of
Arkansas, has joined the know.nothings -
This is an event which will no doubt induce
his rcvicrs and foes in the wing ranks to
stop their abuse ofhim. tits very delicate
return for the rough courtcsies Of his Sian.
dcrcrs. Union.
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'TGp TIE; PUBLIC,

TINE cam trustees la mig failed to act in rcle
l renee to building bridge across the canll at
Seneca Station, on the Rock Island railroad, as
auhorlzedhy an net Of the last legislature, the
undersigned has determined to build a bridge on
his own account aud also to place ferry boat on
the river south of sail station. Those wishing
to use either or both Tree o, charge, have now an
opportunity 10 subscribe towards the same. The
COS, OF the bridge will be about 81 100, aud of the
raised by the public, they or it viii be made Tree,
otherwise they will be Tree only to contributors
Should he ustecs, however. hereafter conclude
10 pay hri he bridge, the money will he refunded
~ NJ contributors. a llRLNiAu CEVrrY.
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The Great Western Remedy for Ague and

DR.. Easterly's Fever and Ague Killer
Is speedy and thorough cure for 4gae and r..
Ger, Chils md Fersr, Dumb Ague. Internal.
te0id"d RcmihcHt Ferris, a4ierery form Of
Ferer inc'deHt 10 the Vast.
This popular remedy for Ague and Fever
hasnow been he.o,e 'a- public three year. and
during thine about serenity. fee thousand bot-
Hesha'e been sold, and IN no instance Aasi, fail
ed to effect permanent cure As far as heard fror,
orto give entire satisfaction 10 the prcb,s.r
This medicine has been thoroughly tested and
found an intatibiercmedy for Auue and Fever m
all It's forms. Thousands of certificates from the
most distinguished gentlemen IN the West mgh,
be furnished, showing its unequalled merit, bu,
The following is deemed su fIcient to satisfy the
most lncreduous OF lis eff cacy
Or Read The testimony Of Joha lIil,rSC,
EyANsymLE, H., Oct. 20, 1853.
DE. EAsrERLY.-sr We take pleasure IN STA
ting that we have purchased three dozen bottle.
OF yot Fever and Ague Killer, and have sold the
same TO our patrons, and that it has effected n
permanent cure IN every case We have sold
nearly all the various popular medicines 10, Fe
yer and Agne, bnt none has given such entire
satisfaction AZ your Fever aud Aguc Killer We
believe 1t is the best medicine now before the
public. Respectfully,
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HARDENED VILLAINS. Mcdonald who
was few days ago released from the pcni-
Tertiary in Michigan, where he had just
served ont sentence for brutally beating
his mother, has been arrested at Detroit for
repeating the offence after few hours lib
prtV
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On the night of the 23d inst, mob en-
tered the dwelling of Mrs. Nancy johnson,
near Mechanicsburg, back Of Madison,
Ind, and after dragging her and her child
rem out of the house, and removing part of
the furniture, set fire to tho house and
burnt it with its contents.
The persons engaged in this disgraceful
outrage were blackened and partly disguised,
but some Of them are known, and will in
due time have to answer for this midnight
arson.
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Rock ISLAND BRIpGE.--Wc learn by the
Rock Islander, that Mr.. Warner, the con.
tractor for the great bridge at Rock Island,
will commence putting up the woodwork on
the LIST prox., and that the bridge will be
finished aud trains crossing on it by the list
Of next March.
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PoTAroEs.-Thc New York Times says
that at Newburg on the Hudson River, 1000
bushels OF fine potatoes were sold by sin
gle dealer on Saturday, for % to 3lt Gel Is
per buShel We are informed that there are
tens of thousands Of bushels in the river
counties ready to be contracted at very low
prices. So in various parts of New Jersey
this important crop has matured in perfect
order