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Congress-.

The proceedings up to Wednesday in the
house are but u REPETITION of the daily action
of the seven preceding weeks. A number
Of propositions were submitted to accomplish
an organization but as all looked to the
same end to wit, the adoption Of the majo-
rity rule, and the election of Banks, they
were voted down. The majority rule was
attempted to be justified by the precedent Of!
1919 Mr. Coliax, (black rcpub. of Ind
in speech on the subject, contended that,
as the democrats then had a majority, but
could not unite on one man, and the wings
yielded them the speaker, by giving them
the plurality rule, SO now, the democrats
ought to give the republicans the benefit Of
the same rule Mr. Xollikoher in reply
said, the old Wing party was as white as
snow compared with the crimson guilt,
speaking politically, Of the Republican par
ty. When he saw that its adoption would
result in the election of sectional cand;.
date, he would be justified in resisting till
the crack Of doom.
On Wednesday, C23d,) however, new
phase was given to the contest for speaker in
the house. Soon after the house met. Mr..
Richardson said be was sincerely DESTROYS OF
an organization. 1t had been minated that
there would be an election should he and the
other candidate retire. His position as a
candidate was not of his own seeking, and
he was anxious to,recedc in order to relieve
the House Of embarrassment he would re.
tire to-day if possible, or tomorrow at the
farthes,.
On the conclusion of Mr.. Richardson's re.
marks, the following vote for Speaker was
taken Banks, 90; Richardson, Gj Fuller.
so; Campbell, .; scattering, Z necessary
to choice, 9S.
Mr.. Rust offered resolution expressing
the sense of the House that if existing can.
didatcs would withdraw after to-day the oh.
staces to an organization would then be re.
moved. The House refused by rc.yote to
lay the resolution on the table
The house then adjourned, and in the eve.
ming the democrats held caucus, and, Mr.
Richardson having withdrawn, nominated
Mr.. Orr. \ proposition in the caucus. to
vote for the majority rule, however, was
voted down.
On Thursday Mr.. Fuller also withdrew his
name as candidate for spcadcr and expect
ed the house might now adopt some plan By
which the present difficulties might be set.
tied. The Banks men, however refuse to
yield their man, and while they continue
stubborn, the speakershp must remain in
s'atu quo. The last ballot on Thursday
Banks SO, Orr 6S, Fuller u, Richards, Of
Nd, X. n, Is, scattering Q.
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Notice to the Sick.

The citizens ni Ottawa and vicinity will be gratined to
learn that Messrs. a, C. i 4. :. PrrS,u, Druggists
have been appointed Agents for the sal" Of DR. EASIER
Tvs Popular Family Medicines. Ills medicines are bet
ter prepared, more prompt and ecctua in subduug the
diseases incident to this climate than others in genera
use They are meeting with rapid sale in nearly every
city or town In the West and give general satisfaction
those that use them. For further information in regard
to these remedies the sick and afflicted are invited TO
careful perusa of Dr. Esrralys advertisements, which
can he seen in our columns th. day
Merchants aud druggists who not already supplied
will, hem would do we'll to call upon Dr. Easterly in St.
Louis, and obtain stock of his popular articles, or from
his agents In Ottawa. August 1.
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\ rcncontre took place in in Christian
county, on Wednesday last between man
named Wall and another named Ill., They
met in the road on horseback. Wall was
armed with double barreled gun and Hill
with revolver. Wall fired both barrels at
lIiH, the second shot taking in Hills leg, Hill
returned the shot by firing five times, hit
ting Wall once once only, but it supposed
to be n mortal wound, Both parties were
taken into custndy, Hill was baied out by
his father Leroy Hill esq. Wall is still in
custody, 1t is said to be on the part of Hill
CLEARLY case Of self defence,
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\ FIGnTlSG ". D.--We find in the Own.
pia CIV. T. Democrat the ioowin, letter
from d. Burns, who is in IN, field
against the Indians in that region. Who but
irregular NJ. u. conld have achieved similar
slaughter IA the saIue time,
PLEASE contradict the report that was
Killed by the Indian, on Wednesday last |
killed Sven with my own hands. They
hunted Inc through the brush for one mile
with dogs and lighted sticks, and every one
who carried the Iigh's | shot. The only
wound | got wa, skin wound in the fore
head from busk,Lot lived in the brush
On leaves and shot an Indian, this morning
for his dried salmon an wheat, at Mr. Lem.
mons. Give my respects to Brigh, and
RnbbcSon, aud let them know | an. safe
only had to throw away my boots and my
feet are badly hurt. Lost my horse instl.
meut nud medicine case. Ny horse was shot
IN the kidneys in the swamp where wc r.
cciyed a murIcrous liSchars. Of balls aad
buck shot. Please let Mr.. WHY say am all
right"
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Washington has had, for a week past near.
ly eight inches Of snow in the strccts-an
event that has no, occurred there before in
fifteen years. During the week, the Nation.
al lntc.ligcncer says, the guard house, (po-
lice station,) has become literally a house of
refuge for the homeless poor, nom the un.
usual severity Of the weather.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

The Alton tO'n'icr ard Bcllcyi lc idr0-
rate are still wasting columns Of editorial in
ceusuring Gov. MattcsOn for refusing to or
der new election Of Congressman in Trum-
bulls district We thought this matter had
been cifcctuaIly disposed Of by the Trumbul
organ in Chicago-thc PresS-which month
ago acquitted the Governor Of all blame, and
explained his position in manner which is
certainly unansScroblc The following was
the language Of the ITcs.:
"Gov. NJ was hOacst in submitting the
question of who was elected, Mr.. TrumbulI
or Mr.. Fouke, TO tie House Of Representa-.
tiycS for its decision. Until this decision no
vacancy can occur according to the construc-
ton OF the Governor, who has merely sub
mitted the whole natter to the House, whom
the Constitution makes the sole judge OF the
qualifications of its own members. Mr..
Irumbul could not resign an Office to which
he was not certified as elected. The blame
therefore of our not being represented cum
not be east upon hjm; and cOnceding honesty
of intention to the governor, he ought not TO
ber4+tiackei for lis course, any more than a
judge who decides according to his best judg.
mCu,. W.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

The New York topricr anil Enquirer
publishes the following extract from pri.
vatc letter from Granada dc Nicaragua -
Business in our city is very bad indeed, and
the place is nearly deserted Heavy contri-
buttons are levied upon every one, and bus.
mess has nearly stopped. The cholera which
has broken out again with new force, carries
off many and is especially severe with Amer.
leans Walkers force has been dccimatcd
by it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

Gov. SuASNoN-Thc opinion generally
prevails that Gov. Shannon of Kansas is
about TO resign, and arumor is current in
Washington that ex-governor Baker, OF n
H., is to be appointed in his place.
No man ever had a better opportunity to
make his political fortune than Gov. Shan
non, or threw it away more fooshly. If, on
the first day he entered the territory, he had
given the abolitionists in decided and ener.
gctic terms, 10 understand that the territori.
al laws must be obeyed as long as the re
NAMED such, and had told the Missourians
that they would get in trouble if they didn't
mind their own business, and had acted up
to such declarations, he would now rank us
the General jackson of the day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

WHERE is ALL THE GEORGIA MoNEy What
has become Of all the Georgia currency? A
short time since there was nothing else to
be had-now not ono tenth Of the money in
circulation is composed Of vii i.cat.
We were told if it was driven out, ruin
and disaster would follow, and yet, we still
live. VIII somebody explain? viii not the
currency doctors tell us how it is possible
that the patient should live, when the breath
Is knocked out of it.-CH J0ur.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

The delay Of the up train for two or three
day, passed, was caused by one train RIM.
mug INTO another IN daylight while both
were gong IN the same direction No one
Is to blame, only the biame machines the
one because 1t was to sior, and the OH r
because 1t was too t,is'. The tanners along
the line hold meeting next week to make
arrangements TO overhaul their watts and Sc.
iect the thickest bull hides with view to a
presentation Of medals shortly to the highly
meritorious employees Of tins company
Miami CouHiy Sentinel.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

Portable GAs.-Wc are told there is
gentleman in Allentown. Pa. who makes
his own gas; and from small beginning,
IN letting one ncghbor after another have
gas from his tank, he is now laying pipes
all about town. He also makes regular de-
lrverics to families out of town of gas,
which he supplies to their little reservoirs
from gas wagon, which is driven around.
1t may scenh paradoXica, but he starts out
with bursting load, and when he returns
empty, he has heavier cargo than when he
started. -Phtridphia Lc,igcr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

Official adyices received at Washington by
the America from London do not in auy way
change our relations with England. Mr..
buchanan writes that no real prospects Of
peace are entertained by the Ministry, and
that England is preparing the iaryest fleet
that ever Hoatcd, for operations against Rus.
STA in the spring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

y private letter, giving an account Of the
recent bolnhardmcnt of Sweaborg, says that
the men employed on the gun.boats had as
usual, their ears padded with cotton, and
lew cases OF deafness are reported, but all
employed experienced severe pain in the
chest, and in two days some of the men had
not recovered their voices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

STATE ELECTION. Peoria N,rs is out
in an article in favor Of julius Manning as
the next democratic candidate for Governor.
\ writer in the Chicago Times dominates
the Hon o. Il. Fickln for the same office,
and urges the reelection Of Alex. Starnc as
Secretary OF State.
The De Witt Couyier declares for honest
John Moore for Governor.
\ correspondent of the State Register
urges the Hon. Finncy ID Preston for the
nomination for Secretary Of State.
As these are all excellent men, these nomi-
nations show that the democracy are Ger.
tainly not wanting in excellent timber for
the various State Offices to be filed.
Any of the above gentlemen will make
good enough candidates for us If the demo.
cratic convention say so. We have not q
sinElc personal preference except that we
want Ton. Campbell always to be Auditor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

GREELEY CAyrs,-lIthcrto the apu.Nc.
braska men have steadily claimed majority
in the lower house of congress. Greeley
however, in n letter TO the New York Tri.
bunc now says;
"Let the country understand, then, most
distinctly, that there is not real majority
in the house opposed to the principle and the
policy embodied in the Douglas Nebraska
Lill
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

THE CLNyroY-BuLwrH TREArY.--ln the
[. 5. Senate on Thursday Mr.. Clayton pre-
scntcd a communication wheel, had been re.
ccived from the Prcsidcpt in Executive scs.
sion, and from which the iniahction Of Sc
crecy had been removed transmittinga copy
Ct letter from. Lord John Russell to Mr..
Champion, datRJahuary1o, 1853, in which
it is declared that the British Government
intend to adhere strictly to the treaty of
Washington of April 10, 1850, and not to
assume any sovereignty direct or indirect in
Central America, Mr.. Clayton moved that
the letter be transferred from the Executive
to the Legislative Journal and printed lie
then cXpatiatcd on the usurpation Of Great
Britain and the tortUroUs diplomacy Of her
Minister, and stigmatiaing them as mon.
slrous and disgraccful. Mr. Cass made q
few remarks in the same vein, when the fur.
Their consideration of the subject was post.
poncd till Monday,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

Tue BATTLE IN kANsAs.-A despatch in
the St. Louis papers on Tuesday from Yves.
ton made the startling announcement that
battle had occurred at Easton in Kansas
Territory between aboltionists and pros
very men in which one of the latter and
three OF the former had been killed and a
number wounled, \ later despatch from
Weston however contradcts the story, and
says nothing serious had occurred.
From Washington, a despatch saws in view
OF the rumored battle, that Senators mi.
formly concur as to the policy of advising
the President to send military to Kansas to
preserve peace and protect the territory
against Missouri inyasions. Southern Sen.
ators predict that civil war was inevitable in
short time.
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Owners of Real Estate

WIZ DC particularly henchtttd ~ placing their Lands with
NJ for sale, property often sacrificed from the fact
that ts market value IS unknown ugi Of it. immediate
urighnorhoni.
Catalogues Will be Published from time to time, con.
tanning descriptions Of property for sale These will he
delivered Ia applicants, gratis forwarded any part
Of the country.
Pull descriptions Of Farm, and Lands for sale will be
advertised Ia the Catalogue for 300; Descriptions Of
Villages Inserted fJr $500.
Buyers of the Illinois Central Railroad Land. can vail
themselves Of the knowledge aud experience Of the late
Land Agent Of the Company to supply the difficulty Of
making JudirioUs selections
Particular attention given to the Pa ment Of Taxes
Locating Warrants, Examining Lands, and to a General
Land Agency Business.
To facilitate the sale u lands, extensive arrangements
are being made vi In responsible Local Land Agents
Parties "a distance wishing Information desiring to
purchase by addressing US may depend upon fuithfUl
and prompt attention.
CHARLES VI DUPUN late Land Agent for Ill. Cent Il Il.
DAVID : OGDEN, late Of New York.
Chicago, Jan. lg-iM
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

MARINE DisAsIEgs.-A statement in the
Buffalo E17res shows that property to the
amount OF S2,a2l ,529 was lost by disasters
on the lakes during the last year, including
% vessels. The number OF lives lost us.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

poyBnrs Is ENGLAND, The Manchester
(Englandl Examiner says that the increase
of pauperism in Manchester has been near
" 80 per cent. in 1855 above the numbers
in 1854, The fact is mentioned to illustrate
the influence of the war upon the industrial
interests Of Great Britain,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

WELL Per IN.-Thc Kane County Jou.
nal (Which, by the way, is the best got up
country paper on our exchange liSt,) no.
tcng the fact that the Executive committee
Of our State Agricultural Society had appro.
priated $4,000 to be paid in premiums at
the next state fair INDUCES in the following
remarks;
The last statement calls to our mind n
matter which the State Society Should at
once attend to. Its receipts are in cash, it's
disbursements of premiums, &c. should be
IN cash, unless otherwise stated. IL may
have been all very iar, and 10 one of the
parties concerned, very desirable. TO nav the
prizes at the State Fair Ia Chicago, in silye,
plate, over the counters OF icwrlrr who
happened to be Of the committee, but ia
many of the recipients of $40, $40 and $40
in premiums, the equivalent in butter knives
and table spoons, was as undesirable as il
was lisgraccinl 10 the society.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

Senator Douglas in letter dated Cley,-
land, Jan. -, says he cannot fix any time
when he will be here. He had an operation
performed on his throat which has called him
much delay.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

Rev. Jehn Perpont gave away his vest to
a ragged beggar boy who called at his house
the other day, forgetting altogether the valu.
able gold watch there was in one Of the
pockets. The boy discovered the mistake,
and returned the watch.
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ON MANHOOD,
Nd IT'S PREM DECLINE.

Jrsr FtnLlSHEn, GRATIS, tux 2urn THOUSAND.
<Tgfyr.y FEW words ON the rational treat.
<lsLAat a mcnt without Medicine Of Spcrmn.
StV--W| tcrrhca or Local Weakness, Nocturnal
~sAA-S Emissions. Genital aud Nervous Debility,
lmpoency, and impediments to Marriage generally.
ny H. pE LNSEY, ". u.
Tie important fact that the many alarming complaints
originating IN the imprudcncc and ,olicitudc OF youth
may he easily removed WITHOUT MEDICINE is In this
small tract, clearly demonstrates aud the entirely new
and highly successful treatment a. adopted by the Au-
thor, fully explained by means Of which every one Is
enabled cure perfectly aud Mt the least posi-
bic cost thereby avoiding all the advertised nostrums Of
the day.
Sent any address, gratis, and post free in scalsd
envelope, by RENTING post paid two posTge stamps to
DR. y, De LANEN, No. Il Lspcmard street, New York
city. Jan %
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

IioMEorAfnr.-Wc are requested to re.
mina the patrons and friends Of the relyro,ed
Srhoot oil meatciHe that DR.. McNAMAEA has
removed hs Office to Nattingers block, third
floor See advertisement.
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Illinois Items.

Illinois Items.
/ Tue FEu,r PRoSrEcrs. Tie fruit growers
Of Alton state that the peach buds are all
frozen in their orchards, and that conse-
| quently there will be none of that delicious
fruit raised in that vicinity next season.
liereabouts we learn the prospect is equally
unpromising. -Sprinafea Journal
The Masonic Hail in Carthage, Illinois.
was entirely consumed by fire, on Friday
last. 1t was a large two story frame build
ing, occupied by Hancock Lodge No 90,
also by the ]. q. o. +. ofthc place, and by
the District School. Every thing, jewery,
furniture aud papers, were destroyed. The
loss liz u severe one.
A LITERARY TnErT.--Thc carriers Of the
Alton Courier offered $50 for the best New
Years address 10 be written for that paper.
/ The prize was taken by = certain reverend"
OF Jacksonville, but several days after the
address had been used aud paid for, it was
discovered to have been almost rcrJatjn
copy Of the Chicago 7ribuHc New Year ad-
dress for 1853.
The Chicago Press tells funny story ola
young Shanghai Of that city, who was rob
bed the other night Of gold watch while
returning home from popular saloon. lie
was knocked down in = gloomy street, and
after lying for some time iuscnsibly managed
TO get home. Next morning hc went with
an officer TO tho scene Of the outrage, whcn
he found his watch suspended from staple
in hitchng pos, at the edge of the side.
walk. The officer laughed and the young
gent looked confused bu. the investigation
was pushed no further.
YouNG LADIES Hon Scn5oL ~ BloouyG.
ToN.--Eldcr Mayer is putting up a large
three story brick building, on q acre lot,
in the suburbs OF Bloomington, H., design.
ed for high school for young ladies'. The
building will cost about $4,000, and the
school is to be Of the highest order.
A telegraph Office has been opened at Pom.
tiac, in this state
The Peoria bridge company have made a
contract with Stone & boomer for the cree.
ton Of new bridge acros, the Illinois ,t
that city, in lieu Of tho present bridge.
The old picrs arc to bc ugcI and H.. mas,
structure is to cost about SlOO0O.
According to the paper published by the
lea ans at Nanyoo, there is at present quite
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

Jefferson Davis was nominated as United
states senator from Mississippi on the first
ballot by majority Of II. The election Vas
to take place this week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

The Aurora H.arog. say. that some yorn,
men OF that place who took sleigh ilc to
ncigHoorlnS town On New Years day on
thcr return home IN the evening, were so
bcnumcd with cold, that they hurried from
NE sIcish to Their homes as fast as possible
" hat vas their horror next day to discover
that one Of their number had been left be.
hind IN the sleigh, over night. and froz, to
death. III, name was u. NJ |. John, and
had been under the Influence Of liquor dur.
IN the day. Wonder il Mr.. Dsmi.Jokn WAS
dry when found.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

MENDorA.-Thc Press gives the followin.
figures of the business of that young and
rising city tor the past year, on the Illinois
Central Railroad:
Earnings on freight received $lOi,3j6 60
do do forwarded, 3s,69S Go
When the figures of the Chicago & Bur.
lington X. L. are added to the above, it will
show an amount Of business that may well
excite surprise for so young town.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-26

Gen. Cass is preparing speech on the
question of Slavery in the Territories.