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There has been no rain in this region Tor
over four weeks, and very little compare
tive,y. for four months. This drought &C.
curing just at the critical period with corn,
oatE. potatoes, and, indeed, most Of the
growing crops, is doing very great injury
The grass is dying in all directions. corn is
pale and sickly, wheat is going into ear
with less than foot of straw, potatoes
are willing, and oats and corn pale, sickiy,
and dwarfed. Such dry weather at this sea-
son. has not been seen in La Sale county in
fifteen years. Meantime, the weather Is
warm. and the streets insufferably dusty.
We are beginning to notice complaints OF
drought in other quarters. We pray north
ern Illinois may not be on the eve of such
drought as afflicted the southern part of the
stat. tive years ago.
The Louisville papers state that the coun-
try in that section is suffering greatly from
the protracted and almost unprecedented
drought. The ground has been thoroughly
wet ONLY once since last Christmas, and I'M
less there is rain soon there will be .amen-
table deficiency In the crops
AS the recent convention at PhiIaneph'a
repudiated the name Of republican,, and
prorcst against being called abolitionists, we
know Of no other name by which to desig'
nate them than .fusionists, the declared
object of the convention having been &c
..fuss" all the rag tag and bob-tail of all par
ties asains the democracy
The convention met at Philadelphia or
Tuesday As was naturally anticipated
from its purely sectional character. il
sou,h,rn states were unrepresented. Ih'
frs, business attended to was the adopuor
Of n platform, the draft OF which was re
portcd by the renowned David "iino'.
consists of ba's . dozen Of vaPid resolves
about 10 -'asgressionS of the slave power,
declares for the admission of k"---.' u"ue
me ToD.ka conS.i.-sfou, IN favor OF the Ia
rife railroad, and, as reported, gave
Slight rap at Hindooism, but in the conven
ton the resolution was soltsned down by
striking out the word ''proscriptive" ano
others to indicate that the order was meant,
and as finally passed, merely declares in
vague terms in favor OF the Liberty of con-
science" As tub to the whale" howe
yer, to conciliate ''the sweet Irish broguc,
the convention, with a great flourish o
truiapcts, allowed the ''Hon. Roi.t. Enmct
a nephew Of the patriot Emmett to occupy
the chair during whole day of its delIbera
tions. But in the permanent organization
he was superseded by II. S. Lane, Of Ind.
After the adoption Of the Platform, the
convention proceeded to ballot for Presi
Dental candidate, when John c. Fremont
was nominated on the first ballot, but ii
votes, for Judge Mclean, being against
him; and Mr.. Dayton, fifth rate man
once L. s. Senator from Delaware, va:
nominated for the vice presidency. Gov
Reeder, Col. Lane, and about so Other
Kansas heroes, who left about the time the
recent trouble commenced, were present and
told their piteous tales, and it is probable,
realized something handsome in the way
Of material add to enable them to continue
their cleemosynary pigrimages.
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UuMBUG ABOUT THE SCMNEE AssAULr.-A.'
though we have from the start condemned
and still condemn as an act of unmitiGated
ruffianism, the assault by Brooks upon Sc
nator Sumner, in the senate chamber al
Washington, there is yetno doubt but that
the injury sustained by Mr.. Sumner has, for
mere party effect, been most grossly exaS
gerated. In the evidence, taken by the
house committee in the affair, appears that
of DR.. Boyle, the only surgeon who attend
ed Mr.. Sumner, from which we take single
extract:
Ques-What would you say of the nature
of these wounds
Ans.--They are nothing but flesh
wounds.
Ques-What is your opinion in reference
to the condition Of Mr. Sumner How long
need he be confined on account of these
wounds?
Ans.-Iis wounds do not necessarily con-
fine him one moment. He would have come
to the Senate ON Friday, if had recon-
mcnded it.
Ques.-Could he have come out with safe
ty?
-AES-Hc could nave come Win saicty, d
far as the wounds were concerned.
Ques-And, as matter of course, from
that time to the present?
Ans.-Yes, sir he stated that he would
be ready to appear before the committee to-
day.
Sumner was assaulted on Thursday, and
on Friday, his physician says, he could have
come out with perfect safety, and only failed
to do so, another part Of the evidence says,
on account of the excitement. The surgeon
denies that he had, at any time, had the
least fever, or was in any danger whatever.
And this is the man in reference to whose
case hourly bulletins were sent to the n. Y.
Tribune, whose head was "mass Of suppu-
rating Sores" &C., &c.
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June 13.-In tae Senate, Mr. Butler con-
tinued his speech in reply to Senator Sum-
ner. Mr.. Wilson briefly rejoined. Ad-
journed to Monday.
In the house, no quorum. Adjourned to
Saturday.
.,Junel4.-In the house, after receiving re-
solutions from the Legislatures Of Massachu-
sets. Rhode Island, and Connecticut, rela
five 70 the Sumner assault and the recent &C.
currences in Kansas, adjourned till Wednes-
day next. -
.yune lG.-rhc senate adopted resolution
calling for the correspondence between this
country and England on the maritime laws,
that free ships make free goods. Mr.. Clay
ton then introduced bill, proposing to set.
tie the difficulties in Kansas By repeating
certain obnoxious Laws passed by the legisla-
tire Of that territory. Mr.. c. said be had
carefully abstaned from uttsring, during the
present session, one word calculated to add
! TO the excitement growing out of the pre-
sent distressing occurrences in Kansas. He
had endeayored to conciiate all parties, that
he might. on a suitable occasion, present a
suitable measure of justice, harmony and
ncace he now rose to make proposition in
I the sincerity Of an honest heart, designed tc
propitiate no particular party or action. lie
would not present his bill as a partizan o.
any candidate for the Presidency. Like the
sailor he desired to go in gang by himself
! lie was the representative of the little Stat:
of Delaware, which occupied little ground
between the northern and southern ground:
of the contcderacy. Mr.. G. proceeded t.
comment at considerable length upon certain
laws passed by the Kansas legislature, after
which the subject was laid over, and the Sc
nate took up the bill to alter the naturaliza
ton laws, on which Adams, of Miss, made
set speech.
/ June l7.-Neither house in session.
! yune lS.-In the house, barely quorum
present, and nothing done. Mr.. Grow pro
nounced as forgery certain letter in th'
papers purportng to have been written t.
him by Gov. Reeder. Mr.. Phelps said the
letter was addressed to Mr.. Grove, of Kan
sas, purporting to have been written by Mr.
Reeder, from this city. In it allusion i
made to the Wyandottc flats. Mr.. Camp
bell, of Ohio, gave notice that he would OF
Monday next endcavor to take up the rcpor
of the select committee on the Sumner as
sault
June 19--In the senate, Clayton, Cass
Butler and Toombs spoke on the Contra
American treaty. Mr.. Geyer gave notice o
his intention to introduce bill supplement,
airy to the act to organize the Territory Q
Kansas and Nebraska Mr.. Douglas otfere
resolution for the adjournment OF Congress
on the lst Tuesday of July next Post
poned.
Ia the house-nOthing.
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DOMESTIC GISGER BEER.-Two gallons If
ginger beer may be made as follows Pint
two gallons of cold water into pot unon
the fire; add t; two ounces of good pin
ger, and two pounds Of white or brown su.
gar. Let ali this come to boil, and con.
tinue boiling for half an hour. Then skim
the liquor, End pour it into jar or tub
along with sliced lemon, and half an
ounce Of cream Of tartar. When nearly
cold put in teaspoOnful Of yeast, to cause
the liquor to work. The beer is now made
and after it has worked for two days, strain
it and bottle i: for use. Tie the corks down
FIRMLY
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MirassIe.s Dancin: Academy.

Al WETROPOLITlNN4 LL, n Utilker q MicAIiags
hesc BLOCK.
DEoP. 6. MAEESOLE as the pleasure OF announc cling
TO friend and the public Of Ottawa that he vi!
I.----. =
wh-re h. II introduce and teach the and fsshona-
bic dances OF Milan Paris, London, New York and Chi
cage
Having been 30 successful in Chicago the past winter,
and cordially invited to take The best Hall III this CITY,
H. feels n give entire satisfaction tn
those who desire become graceful and accomplished
dancers being fully determined 10 make HI Hal re-
spectacle place where ne shall exact from his pupils the
strictcst d-ccrGIl.
Mrs Mrasoe viii give her attention 70 the nsrGctio n
Of the ladies through the first Jesse n.
For and particulars apply to Mrs Nrasole, a..
the Metropolitan Illi. fteT the 9th OF July.
= Size this opportunity to thank his Ottawa
friends invitation attend their dance the
.h Of July He and Mrs. Mirasole will endeavor to be
pre.-nt ou this occasion. junl4 6. MlRASOLE.
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Important to Farmcrs!
BURK'S PATENT
WIR f FEN CE!
of thu State To ir

Held at Chicago, OctDber, 1855.
VRYE are now prepared build and contract for r.
w B. Burk's Contrdctire, Expdnsire and Lateral
Pressure Wire fSnce.
For durability. utility and economy this Fence une
quaed On Prairie Farms, for the enclosing OF fields of
grain, there Fence equal to it, For 100 rods of
Fence only ~ common posts, two large posts 6x6
and 100 spring posts inch square, thus SAVING 70
PER CENT. in posts over any other Fence.
All the different kinds of Wire Pence in use, are con-
nuay getting of order. Cattle running or bearing
against wires, spring the Fence bend the wires and
the Fence needs constant watching and repairing The
arrangement this fence is suc that thd key and le
yer regulate all such trouble. The moment wire is
by ANIMAL the key and lever restore it to its for
position
The price for building within 100 miles Of Chica
go is as follows
Against Stock. down to Calves months old, Cedar
Posts and Wires per rod, IS cents.
Against Stock, down to Calves 8 months old, Oak
Posts and Wires, per rod. 70 cents
Sheep Fence, Cedar Posts and Wires, per rod, II.
Sheep Fence Oak Posts and Wires, per rod, 80 cts.
Any infringement this Patent will be prosecuted i'm
me& atey.
e1r-Oifice at the Ottawa House.
;unl4-3w* GEO. HELD BROTHER.
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JrpGE Men BY THEIR Actions AND NOT
PRoFEssroys.-When you hear free soilers.
of the Wilmot proyiso stripe, urge Col. Bis
sell for Governor, ask them if they are con-
sistent in supporting him, when the world
knows that he made the most able speech in
Congress against that absurdity.
When you hear men denounce know-no-
thinSism and at the same time support Mil
Ter and Hatch, both on the ticket Of the
Bloomington convention, and both delegates
to the state know-nothius convention, ask
I them where is their consistency.
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LEGISLATURE OF Iowa CoNvENED.-Gov
Grimes believing that objects of vital i'm
portapce to the State Of Iowa demand i'm
mediate legislative action" has issued pro-
claimation converting the legislature at Iowa
CITY on the I'd proximo. The business to be
acted upon is most likely connected with
the great lands for railroads in that State.
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New Orleans. June Eth.

We have received Mexican dates to the
sth inst The appearance of Spanish feet
before Vera Cruz had occasi"ned great ex-
element. The Spanish minister in reply to
a demand for a withdrawal of the fleet, de-
clared that he came as diplomatist with
specific views. So long as his propositions
were accepted he had nothing to do with
the squadron. The country was otherwise
Ouiet
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INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT IN EGYPT.-Of the
capital stock of the Suez canal, forty-fye
millions of francs worth was reserved to be
subscribed in Egypt, and of that the vice.
roy took fifteen millions. The remainder
was entirely subscribed in three days by the
public, and one milan nine hundred thou
sand Of the amount was taken by fifty ma
tive Egyptians Of the ancient race-being
the flrst known instance Of the participation
of that people in an industrial enterprise of
a national or corporate character. A new
light is certainly breaking in upon ancient
Eevnt the mother of the arts. Who knows
but It may yet arise to more than its ancient
gre atness.
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NEVER FAILING REMEDY FOR THE DESTRUC-
n TION OF RATS, MICE, COCkROACHES, BED
BUGS ANTS &C. This preparation Is warranted to ex-
terminate Rats and Mice whenever used as directed,
and 10 leave no offensive stencil he premises cleared
Of these annoying vermin. Its PERFECTLY SAFE
in Mace and at all times which is the with
ordinary remedies for this evil
CArrios !-BEwA ARE OF CoUyrERFErTs!i
The extraordinary success Of NJ. Duboys French Rat
Extermnator has excited the cupdity Of dishonest
and persons to counterfeit it, To prevent
this, we have at great expense procured splendid
Steel Plate Wrapper, and will be genuine without
the signature of the Proprietors LYNDE OSBURN on
the same, and the top Of every box stamped thus
NJ DUBOYS FRENCH RAT EXTERMINATOR;
necessary that the above caution should De
observed, lest the purchaser become the victim OF
FRAUD. Cali on the Agents and get CircnianIs SiRN
U All orders must be addressed to N y. Aren
Auburn, N. Y, sole AmeIcAn "f m
jun14-1y E. r. GRIGGs Sole Agent o''-" 49,
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DROWNED AT PEoRIA.-Mr. Chas LOOMS,
a highly respectable citizen of Peoria, was
drowned last Friday evening while bathing
in the river, q short distance below the
bridge Venturing too far into the stream,
and being unable to swim, he sank, and al
though several were bathing in the vicinity,
was recovered on Saturday.
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EASTERN
Carriage Repository,

HE Avord Carriage Manufacturing
A Company having located .ss :. ,s S5a S6
~ Ottawa, Ill, beg 10 inform the citizen.
OF Ia Sale and adjoining Counties and the people Of the
West generally they have hand and receiving
from their MANDATORY IN CONNECTICUT COED
assortment of Carriages consisting in part of Rocka
Sliding Seat Top and Top Birries- Of different
styles, Concord Busyies, &C. made from the very best
material. and in a and workmaplike manner, which
will be sold reasonable terms Dealers and all wishing
purchase will find their advantage to call and
mine our stock before purchasing elsewhere. From
long experience of Carriages
confident that give entire satisfaction All work
warranted
We have also connected with Repository shop for
doing kinds repairing, which will be done at short
notice and in the best
Store few doors West of the P. O., on Main street
For reference, enquire of ARTHUR LOCKWOOD Esq
Jun l4-Iys ii. W. JONES, Agent
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!. poos MANS CoMFoRr.-It is a blessed
hing for poor man to have contented
,,;fe: one who will not wish to live in style
hsvond her husbands income, just because
~ next door neighbor does, one who can
hs happy in the love of her husband, her
bome and it's beautiful duties, without a SIX
mo the world for its smiles or its favor.
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FATAL AcclDENr last Saturday, as a
number of iabOrers were at work on the Cen
trail Rail Road track about mile and half
north of this city, at point known as the
decp cut on the Little Vermilion, q portion
of the embankment gave way and killed one
man instantly and severely injured two
others. The name of the person killed was
Patrick DoOley. lie leaves family.-La
OoIH Press
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democratic Convention To-Day.

1t is understood that several distinguished
gentlemen from abroad, now in attendance
on the supreme court at this place, have sig
nifed willingness to address the democracy
at the close OF, or during the convention this
afternoon. We regret that notice of this
fact could not have been given in time, as
we then should have had rousing demo
cratic meeting. Democrats of Ottawa,
however, who wish to hear some Gooo
speakipc. will not fail TO be on hand.
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DIED-In this city, on Friday evening Of last week,
Alison WOODRUFF, aged about 50 years.
Mr. W was OF the Oldest citizens Of Ottawa, his
residence here covering period Of some 20 years Du-
ring that time has always been regarded leading
citizen frequently holding responsible public positions
and always taking prominent part in every enterprise
calculated promote the interests and prosperity Of our
CITY, His disease lingering and painful one, which
he bore with patience and Christian resignation and
with his house perfectly ORDER he awaited his final
summons net with dread, but as one going to feast
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S7RAyc TIE MORMON PRopuEr Snor.-

STRANG TIE MORMON PROPHET Snor.-A
despatch from Detroit, June 10Th, says:
At Beaver Island, on the 10th, James j.
Strang, the Mormon leader, was shot by two
of his former followers, receiving three balls
in his body. One Of the assailants after
ward struck severe blows On Strang's head
with pistol. At last advices, noon Of the
27th, Strang lived, but in critical state
The assassins were arrested.
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The LONDON QUARTERLY FOR APRIL--Th

The LONDON QUARTERLY FOR APRIL--Ihe
following is the table of contents:
British Family Histories; Louis on Early
Roman History; The Haldanes; Modern
Painters; The Triton and the Mnnows ian
interesting description Of the monster iron
ship now building near London); Southey's
Letters; The Peace and its Effects on the
Condition of Turkey; and Montal embert on
the Political Future Of England.
Several of these papers are above the av-
erage in interest.
= LEONARD Scorr & Co., 70 Fulton st., N. Y.
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And what has Gov. k9rner done? As
serted the manly independence Of the Ger
man character-preserved his consistency
and his democracy.-John Went'oorM.
Gov. Korner's consistency is much like
the boys Multiplying round loose" He
advocated non Intervention in 1850 -
opposed it in 1854 by opposing the Nebras-
ka act, and in 1855 took position with the
democracy of the legislature in favor OF
Shields reelection, who voted for that act,
and opposed the election of Trumbull, who
disapproved it, and previously received
Keraer's support for the lower House Of
Congress against good Democrat, merely
because that Democrat favored Shields vote,
and because Trumbull denounced it. K@r-
ner now lies down with Abolitionists and
Know Nothings whom he opposed in the
contest between Shields and Trumbull, and
the reneyadO-We ntworth-Sings peans to
the ex-lieut governors consistency! We
never knew political renegade who did not
place hi - apostacy upon the ground of
smanly independence" but honest men &C.
nerally vote such an independence, of consis-
tencY and principle .-State Register.
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SAFE og ILLINOIS. L. s4LLE CoryIr. S.

Court in and for aid County, September Term, A ID
1876 David Dana rs- Thomas J. Ihayrr-Atiach
~ Office i here y gwen 10 said Thomas J. mayer
that art OF attachment issued out OF ~ once oil
- Ierk Of said court the snit of said David Dana
-iust the Of .aid Thayer dated June l.ih 1876
for the sum Of FOR dollars, which wrt has been duly re-
turned. executed. :
Now unless you. the -aid Thomas j Thayer, shall be
And appear said COURT the first day Of said
tern thereof be holden at the Court House in Ottawa
in said county the ir-. Monday IN September next
We special bail, and pesd 20 said Plaintiffs action.
Judgment VII! rendered against you by default, and
he property so attached will sold satisfy said jGdg
rDeut and costs SASIL. W RAYMOND, CLest.
M .S~ry ARD ( Llpo. atty.. for pitt. lun2I-4S
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II any should ask what in our opinion arrived
at by rn impartial test the best and most honest
compounded remedy preserving and identifying the
hair restoring gray hair to its original color and
the locks to bald headed should without hesita-
ton say Prof O. j. Woods Hair Resorative-St Louis
Democrat.
SN-See advertisement in another column.
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FREMONT X. N.-Fremont, the nominee
of the Philadelphia fusion convention, was
also candidate for nomination in the recent
X. y. national convention in New York,
where ne run Banks close hitch through a
number of ballots Previous to the ballOting,
he was waited upon by Messrs. Davis, Baker
Sutton and Cary, as committee from the
Convention, and Intercepted respecting his
views upon the American" question. The
result of their interview was highly satisfac-
tory to the proscripsionists. He assured
them that he approved of the main features
Of the American platform, and that he would
carry them out honestly were nominated and
elected. lie also expressed his willingness
to accept the nomination Of their party, and
agreed to run as their candidate, even though
he might fail in obtaining the nomination at
Philadelphia.
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Civ Lots for sale.
LANDS for Sale


STATE OF IIiINOIs Ia SALE CoUSTY, ss.-County
Court and tor -gi County, September Term A D.
1856 tanning and George tanning r.. George
Couch attachment
oTlCK = hc IN. gwen 10 said George Couch, that
~ al alias Wr attachment issued out Of the Office
Of Nm. Clerk o.. laid Court the suit Of said James
Ilnuirg ami George !.HTins sEtsi the estate OF said
Couch. !at,i April - j, ISL, for the sum VI one hun
dred and tNrilty--ix niar- and tryt-O cents which
wit ha- been dug returned, executed
Now un,- s"G the said George Couch shall be and
app.ar bec,r- .l.t The day Of said term
Thereof held the Court House in Ottawa on the
fret " .rdsy september next give special bail and
plead -zd Plaintiffs action Judgment viii IL rend red
.xain,t ysa hy efsit -ud the property attached vii
b. sold q. SATISFY ..ui Iadg nent, With costs.
:. w. RAYMOND, Clerk.
. A r.Lta itinol l. N