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.ss Of heating to the boiling point and cool.

cess OF heating to the boiling point and cool
ing, skimming and decanting, might be re-
pcated several times with advantage, if per.
fectly pure article is desired without filter
ing. 1t will make sugar, however, without
this; but the skimming must be kept active
during the whole process Of boiling down !;
and do not forget, also, that every moment
which The raw juice is exposed to the atmos.
phere, before heating, lessons the chanceg,
while after it is perfectly well defecsteo,
and somewhat concentrated, delay, if not too
long, does not seem to be injurious. My
cane was well matured when taken to the
mill.
have purposely omitted all statements
bearing the economical question involved in
the manufacture ofsusar and molasses from
he Chinese sugar cane, as all that have
done has been but an experiment, and un-
der too many inconyeniences to enable me
to form any satisfactory opinion on the sub
Ject. Ipresume twenty others around me
may have succeeded as well as have during
the past week, and 1 only hope they will
furnich you with such facts as they have, to
throw light upon the subject in which the
public now feels considerable interest.
j. ID. CATION.
Ottana, ILL.,, Oct 18th, 1857.
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The question has often been asked, and
much doubt exists abroad as to whether tho
soil of Kansas is productive. \ flying visit
will satisfy the mind of any one on this
score, Why, the records OF Sinbad tho
sailor and Baron Munchausen arc merc cir
cumstances by the side of Kansas. We have
heard of a man driving an ox-team and be-
ing Overtaken by night, on the oyen prai-
lie, he camped out, and stuck his oX-gad IN
the ground beside him. In the morning
when he awoke, he found himself lying be-
meath the foliage ola large cottonwood tree.
Lest some should doubt this story OF rapid
growth, we will tell what we know to be
fact. A person was seen, one evening, TO
place bottle beside stone, and cover 1t
with loose earth.. and the next morning u
drunken man was found Oh the spot:- Waite
CLoud (HieT,
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PLuc UeLY.-The origin Of this term.
which is now the rallying cry Of band
who run with the Mount Vernon Hook and
Ladder Company of Baltimore. is this, ac-
cordng to writer in the New York Herald: !:
" Hard by the headquarters Of this fine
company there dwelt vender OF cigars and
tobacco, who was distinguished as being the
ugliest man in the neighborhood. His es-
tablishment derived the principal part Of its
support from the Mount Vernon boys, and
the invairiable form Of address, when plug
of bis chewing tobacco was called for, was !:
Give US plug, Ugly"
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Agricultural implements,
Architccts and Bmilders.

JHE subscribers prepared to design, Draft, make
u Specifications, Estimates Of Cost, and build Mer.
chant and Custom Mills Grain Warehouses, Starch Fac
tories Public and Private Buildings Of all kinds.
their experience in improved machinery and knowledge
Of style Of east they confident Of giving salts.
their employers and solicit the patronage Of
the people of Ottawa and others in their line
JNO J. PALMER wM. CURTIS, JR.,
XiUsrri0M. (drpenfer ana JOSHer.
Refer to Ottawa Starch Co., Bell Ottawa, H.; J. II.
Lyon. r. n. Wright, Chicago, H.; NJ Barnhum Buffalo,
y. " Alfred Ely, Rochester. N. T. g. X Taylor Q. D.
Steven, Penneld, Lyon Co., ". Nerrick Co., Oswe.
go,N.Y.
Nattinser's Block, Sd floor, Ottawa, Ill.
Lestersto our address will receive prompt attention
augl-9m
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A little boy, five years old, while writh-
ing under the tortures of the aguc, was told
by his mother to raise up and take powder
she had prepared for him. u.
Powder! powdsr!" said he, raising HIM
self on one elbow, and putting on roguish
smile, mother, amt gun"
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'OL. XVIIT---NO. 10.
A Warning 10 Youn. Nm

The fate of the gifted Haskell, OF Tennes.
see, should be a warning to all vounc men
lie past through Louisville last week. iu
charge of his friends, on his way to the Ir-
natic asylum at Lexingt n. While ON thu.
frankfort cars he arose, in the most cl9ouent
and pathetic terms he appealed 10 the gal
liant kentuckians, among whom he vas I,
protect him from the relentless enemies b,
imagined were pursuing him. He hecaiu.,
so excited and violent that his friends wer,
forced to coefins him. The career Of ,Lis
gifted but unfortunate son Of genius should
be known for the lesson. which it teaches.
From his earliest boyhood, says the Nash
vile Banner, he has shown himself POSSESS.
ed Of the highest order Of talent. While at
college he distinguished himself as poet
and an orator. His graduating speech is
spoken ofby those who heard it as worthy
OF the immortal Prentiss in his palmiest DAYS.
lie served his country in the battle field
and in the halls Of Congress. twas his res
idence at Washington that confirmed upon
him those unfortunate habits which finally
blasted his intellect.
He at one time broke the FIERY serpeu.
from his hands and dashed it TO the earth
TO make his own reformation complete, and
aid in lifting up others who had failed, like
on temperance. The tour was an eminent
ly successful and brilliant one, his lectures
being fully equal to those Of Goulh, whoss
eloquence has el Electrified thousands in this
country and England. But his cid habits
gained the mastery Of him again, and his
subsequent life has been but fearful strug-
gle between his appetites and his ambition
"a struggle in which, it must be confessed,
his appetites have generally ,r!umphcd.-
So great, indeed was his craving for art,h-
oial s.mulants that even while delivering
his temperance lectures he made use OF
drugs, sufficient in quantity and potency t.
burn out the vitas Of an ordinary man.
There was no subject, whether ancient o.
modern. grave or gay, upon which be did
not converse with fluency and eloqlence.-
He passed, with the most careless ease.
from the profoundest disquistioa upon the
doctrines Of the Bible, the religion Of Cynl4-
cius or the Baconian philosophy, to Tie
lightest literature Of the day.
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THE NEW YORK BAKERY
RX WHEELER & SIMPSON.

TITLE undersigned would respectfully inform the inha-
4 bitanis Of Ottawa and vicinity that they now
prepared furnish the choicest variety Of Crackers
such Butter, soda, Lemon Boston Oyster Aberneta
q w.-.r H-rui, Ersad f'.t-=- B-0--- p---A'
Pies &c. &c, in good variety Confectionery, OF the
choicest selection, constantly on hand All kinds o'
Fancy and Wedding Cake made To- order
The subscribers having spared pains nor expense In
fitting wagon for the convenience and accoamoia-
ton OF their and the public generally
abl. to furnish anything n their line those who de-
sire Thas- wishing the New York Wagon call daily
will please send their orders the y. I. Bakery,
the Post Ofhc-.
80. Remember the place, In Hossaeks Block. next
door vest of the Meat Market. Main Street send IN
your orders. and ihey viii receive prompt attention
D. I--I5l SIMPSON
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NAgIETT AND VALUE OF PRECIOUS STONES
Lapidaries divide precious stones according
to their hardness, into seven grades, in the
order following: l. The d auond. . The
sapphire, the ruby. 9. The topaz, the emc-
raid, the amethyst. +. The corneliaa, the
carbuncle, the garnet, the onyx, the slrdo-
nyx, the heliotrope, the chrysolite the hva-
cinth, the cats eye. ). The opal. G. Tie
pearl. T. The turquoise. The weight of
the diamond is three and a half times its
equal bulk in water. Its color and its tenn
perature, when touched to the tongue-the
true gem IS cool-are the usual tests of its
genuiaeness applied b. j-u-"la-s Tao -ni..
is next in value to the diamond. Chemical
ly speaking, it is the same as the sapphire,
which in hardness comes next to the dia-
mond, and is employed in the test by fire Of
this latter gem. The diamond is not genu-
inc, which, when submitted to I white heat,
can be scratched by pointed sapphire D.a-
mondS are distinguished as brilllants, rose,
and table. Without embarrassing this brief
sketch with the mathematical explanations
Of these three terms, We will say that the
brilliant is of the shape of two pyramids,
the upper half of one Of which has been cut
off and the lower half deprived OF its ex-
treme tip. 1t is generally set in open work
ne rose is the designation gwen 10 the Cia
mond when it i. "more like the half an egg
than whole egg"-it is more like a single
cone than two conjoined at the base The
diamond is called table when it has unusual
superficial extent in proportion to its depth
The cutting and polishing diamonds involves
a loss of nearly one-half of their weight
So difficult is the art that it is said that there
is but one lapidary in the world-Ccster, of
Amsterdam-to whom stones Of extraordi-
nary size would be intrusted
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SNUGLAR DIsCovEgY IL HoRTrCuLruEl.--
Ia late number Of the EupJrtD ItI!tl.J
we find description Of the discovery OF t.
new process by an Italian florist ia Atica,
By which ir is asserted that delightful fra
GRANGE may be bestowed upon plants natu-
rally nodious. In order 10 attain this OBJ
ject, the roots OF the plant are covered with
fragrant manures. Thus, with dccoctiJn
Of roses, the dscOyerer has been enabled ~
give to the rhodOdeud-on the perfect fra
GRANGE of the rose. In order to insure 4
sGcces sful result, it is necessary to treat tho
seeds OF the plant to which il - desired -
give fragrance. They are STEPPED tO or three
days in the required essence, th-H dried ia
the shade. and shortly Afterwards sywn.--
If it is desired TO change the uttura. OlDr Of
the plant for one more agreeable or more de-
sirable, the siren Ia OF the essence Is dOuJ-
led or !ripled and 4 change must be made
in the nutrition Of the plant. In order {,
make the artificial olor permanent, the plant
must Le sprnkled and dampeneI with tho
essence several days in the spring lJr two or
three years. Aud thus, alsJ, it IS SAID, :.
gardner may, at his p ea,ure, cause differ
ent plants or tree, TO share their oGOrs witi.
each other, by boring through the stalk, or
trunk, or root, an opening into which II
pour the fragrant ingredients -S.a...
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OS. , bEE
CANAL BAKERY,
EX e.. IRION IL Co.,

Near the RdiiroId D>Dot.
WE have continually hand and fnr sale all sorts OF
w Crackers. Bread Cakes. and Pies, and everything
belonging first rate Bakery.
Also all sorts OF Groceries and Provisions and warm
and cold yictuai-.
We assure our better and cheaper articles
than can bought any Bakery IN Ihr Western states
10 the mechanic part Of our business ourselves
Come aud SO before you buy -i--~hrr--
The highest market price paid for Bu;-r Lard fGss
e. G. raps.-6ml L. IElON co.
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WHIsKEY Roor-Some time ago wrote
you that there was such a thing in this
country as whiskey root;" you dishe-
lieved; now take my revenge by sending
you the specimen. 1t what the Indians call
" "Pie-o-ke." 1t grows IN Southern Texas,
on the range Of sand-hils bordering on the
Rio Grande, and in gravelly. sandy soil.
The Indians eat it for its exhierating effect
on the system, producing precisely the same
as alcoholic drinks. 1t is sliced as you
would cucumber, and these small pieces
chewed, the juice swallowed, and in about
the same time as comfortably tight cock.
tails would "stir the divinity" within you
this indicates itself; only its effects are what
might term little more k-a-r.o-.-ting,
giving rather wilder scope to the imagina-
ton and actio S. 1t can be sliced and dried,
and in this way the Indians preserve it,
then parch and serve it up as coffee or tea.
1t is evidently of cactus species, and it re-
sembles that more than any other plant
have never seen this particular roor men.
toned in any work, and believe these-and
specimens sent to tho editor of the South
ern Cultivator-to be the only specimens
sent from the State. wish you would have
these analyzed and publish the result.-1er.
Cor. Of n. D. Piadyune.
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REMOVAL
Frank BerbeZ's Ice Cream Saloon,

(WHICH tn. past year WAS situated one door west OF
w the Bank of Ottawa, is removed this year one door
easi'of the Mansion House.
His Establishment and Saloon will be in . perfectly
good shape.
Besides nice Saloons. there Is added TO his Estab
lishmeTt Balcony, which w give entire satisfaction
As well and better than the past years, p BEREz will
do all he far depends him, to offer to his
supe.n- quality Of lee Cream Soda, Cake-,
OF all kinds, &c. In word he assure them that all
the articles in his line S be in the best taste and of first
quality
What the Confectioneries belongs will be found With
him. Candies, Of every description from the assorted
the finest quality.
The ladies that kind to honor him by their
i-- respectfully invited TO do
the this
lie is that all the ladies and gentlemen, well
the will kind visit his Saloon Will
ONE every time entirely satisfied
and please IL what h- above IL not
he ur-s-
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Sash, Door, and Blind Factory.
A. r. CAOUEIlN

TYYOT-LD inform the public that he Is making at
W. his Factory tile Hydraulic Basin, the C.
~ Mills. superior articles of Doors. SASH and Blinds.
Nv work is all made Of seasoned Lumber, and in point
Of finish I'D durability, will compare favorabiy with any
in this market.
Builders aud others invited to give call before
purchasing elsewhere. as am that offer them
induc.men TO buy Of me. A. +. CAQCELlN.
Ottawa. October 2S lSlS.
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S,ouc. S,onc: For SALE.

Mono StOnc EOf SHIf.
YYYE offer a quarry, two miles north OF
w Joliet within three hundred feet OF the llii-
Michigan Canal, all kinds OF Rubble. Building
Flagging and Dimension Stone, from two inches ia
thickness up o thirty inches, and OF size, cSor and
quality surpassed by none in the State.
All stone either dressed in IN. rough. to
be shipped canal rail- will be promptly attended to,
and furnished at prices "a please the purchaser.
ANDERSON. SPENCER CO.
JAS C SPrScxR, A.. HoC6HTEIISG,
l. ALEX. ANDERSON.
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NEW ENGLAND BAKERY !
e.. ". >ANFOIsD.
RrcnI. Cak cs, and Crackers.

Brcnd. Cakes, and Crackers.
on UtdisOr. near Columbus street, ofd'cn- Wt""'s'
rs now prepared to furnish the shortest notice.
u superior article Of sugar. soda Boston" buter
Water Pie Me, Wine, aId Ginger CT.cktrs P!lot and
Navy Bread.
A. do business strictly Cash basis, and have eve
nv facility Manufacturing, enabled TO sell as low
a. any other House in the West.
Al kinds Of Fancy and Wedding Cake kept constantly
on hand and mad. order. lnov2:l &. ". SANFORD
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Carriage Repository,

OTTAWA, ILLINOIS.
yUNHE ALvORD CARRIAGE MANU-
o@A FEATURING COMPANY, thankful
for the patronage bestowed upon them
Y ~ the past year, would announce that they
have hand and receiving from their mandatory
in Connecticut n good assortment OF CARRIAGES, con-
sisng part Bsrrouches. Rockaways, Sliding Seat
top top Bugges OF various patterns Light Spring
Wagons with seats Concord Bugges, &c. all made Of
Connecticut LUMBER and in the most durable manner
Having had q long experience in the manufacture OF
CARRIAGES feel confident that give entire
satisfaction in durability, workmanship quality, and
price. We invite all wishing to purchase to call and
exa stock. -aH rdrrdnted-
We have also a Shop connected with our Repository,
doing all kinds of Carriage repairing at short notice.
and in the best manner. Store on Main Street.
sep26- -sns II. W. JONES. Agent
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TODacc" 4 Cigar Mamufactory

On Main st.. one Door East Of Post CDfce,
uJHE subscriber would inform the public that he 10
u nufacturing and keeps hand the best quality Of
Chewing Tobacco. Snuff, Pipes, &c, wholesale and
tail favorable custouers Also, the best
Havana, Laopera, Cassadoris. and other kinds OF C
gars. end oiAers Who smoke chew make
a great saving by buying Of at wholesale, as l
sell better article. at less price than pedlars.
Please call IT Mandatory, next door west OF the
Post Office, anS see for yourselves.
o,,axa Nor 10 G. IL SCHNEIDER
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OTTAWA MARBLE YARD.

THE undersigned having purchased the shop and stock
Of Geweu Finley, where he intends to carry the
business a extensive scale. He has hand and
always in receipt Of the best quality Of American, Ia
lian and Egyptian Marble for Head Stones Tomb Stones
Monuments, Man;es, Furniture &c. As he has OF
best workmen in the western country, feels
sured that he get anything his line . superb
style, together with low prices, he feels
will give all those who favor him their support
entire satisfaction.
n. b. Orders from distance earnestly solicited and
promptly attended JAMES WILLS.
Ottawa. March 5, 1856.
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When Judge Henderson OF Texas was
first a candidate, hc visited lrent-r coun-
ty, in which he was, except by reputation,
a stranger. Hearing tIat trial OF felony
would take place in a few days, he deter
.~:-.-.I 80. .o!.....--.- - 49, it,. H.
prisoner was charged with having stolen u
pistol the defence was mot guilty The
volunteer counsel conducted the defence
with great ability. He confused the wit
nesses, palavered the court, and made an
able, eloquent and success lul argument.
The prisoner was acquitted; hc had not sto-
len the pistol. The couus,. received the
enthusiastic applause Of the aulience.-llis
innocent client avaled himself of the eari-
est interval in the hurricane 81 c0nCratula-
ton to take his counsel aside. Ny dear
sir" said be, "you have saved me, and
am very grateful. have no money, do not
expect to have any, and do not expect ever
to see you again; but to show you that [
appreciate your services in getting me off,
By Cd, you shallhage the pis,ok' - say
ing, he drew from his pocket and presented
to the astonished attorney the very pistol
the attorney had just shown he had never
stolen or had in his possession.
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New Hat Store,

On -Uoi" Street, near tie Bihk Of Ottdnd.
- TiiE subscriber wishes to infoi IN the ci- EH
III i tz-ns of Ottawa and la Sale County ,Ex.3
e~Srhai he has opened u Hat and Cap Manu-
factory in the Store formerly kept by John Stephens
door wet OF the Bank OF Ottawa. where he intends
keeping constantly hand the best assortment Of Hats
and Caps that be found in the market. He would
happy have give him a call before purchasing
Ottawa, September IL, !c5I. JAMES CORwIN.
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SAVE Ir.-Yes, young man, save it. Put
it in a safe place, and add to it often We
refer to the half-dime you are about to e1-
pend for a cigar, or the dime you are
on the point of foolishly exchanging for a
drink" Get a stout box made, and when
ever you are tempted to expend your coin
for useless indulgence, drop in said box
instead, and listen to its musical jingle
All you have no idea how those three-cent
pieces, and half dimes, and mes, and quar-
ters count up. But try this box savings
bank for year, and then count your coin,
and you will learn how much money you
might have wasted; and not wasted money,
but time, presclous. priceless time, and
formed habits of ideness and dissipation
which cling to their unfortunate possessor
as the fabled poisonous shirt of NesSus cung
clung to him who once put it on. Yes save
your money, young man, and spend your
leisure hours at home with your mother or
sisters, and occupy your time with earnest,
judcious study, and instead of being hew-
er e wood and drawer Of water in your de-
clining days, you will stand chance of ia
king a rank with the great and prosperous,
and honored o-es of the earth.
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r. ID. SwEETSER,
Sickle g. File Manufacturer

IL Kind. Of REAPER SICKLEs for Grass Gram,
"A made TO order. Otd Sickis3 cut ocer and repair
3D. Orders from Reaper Manufacturers are solicited as
pledge myself work which for quality and price,
shall defy competition. ID-ALL oE NJ woEK IS wAa-
t;isl pdidror old FAes. Oid Fiies re-cuf and ndr-
rdnt>d.
B.Irs Mil, opposite the Ottawa House, o''ava La
Sale Co, Illinois. oco-I
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NJ L l. l. l = j. II y

rs nov receiving fine selection 81 NiiLiNEEi
/ GOODS FOR ih- Fall and Winter Trade al her rooEl
ia Ea.-n-tt-s building opposite the Mansion House
Grateful 20 her patrons for the past she so!ieiis con
tinuauc- 81 their patronage. -
cleaned . order. sepl!
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NJ /. l. y l.. Il y.
MISS AVERY
Ushapr. TO announce the Ladies that she has just
turned FROM with another large and beauti
fui stock Of MILLINERY GOODS, consisting of the
latest and prices that def=s conpeti
ticu.
Country Miiliners supplied with Patterns at Straw
Goods OF every kind.
Infants Hoods and Dress Caps
Flowers and Feathers, i.ai are new and beautiful
lace Gsuntlets:
Tarton Dress skirts. for evening;
Lace Capes and Bsrt!Gas;
Bridal wreaihs.
Also beautiful OF ornaments for she hair
Ribbon. and Dress Trimmings.
Velvet and Satin BLONDES and Roses.
corner of Main aud Columbus Street. orlh
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Thus taking the worst view of the which
cur the shareholders may have to furnish Is
or 100000 sterling.
The assignment provided for the payment OF the
pons notes with collateral security and notes Endorsed
by ihe drectors-these classes Of claims amount to
&572, 800.
Several Of the general creditors of the company
desire have the held by them renewed
for six months and the Treasurer has issued notice to
that effect This unique stionaby be available of
large extent and defer the payment Of two millions of
the indebtedness. W. II. OSBORN, President
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NIII.IIN l. j; \
MISS MINER

VN-OUID inform ilIe ladies Of OTTAWA and vicinity,
w that -li- hs- received her stock Of sPRlNG
MILLINERY GOODS. all Of which have been selected
u; great care IA. .i b. happy to have ladies call
aad exainr them, ~LrI!vT iEcy wish 70 purchase OF
she hnp.. by strict attention 10 business and Lotr
,r5-1, q, ,,.,ii liberal are Of patronage apii
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Millinery and Dress Ma h ing.


uDrSPECrFITIY inform. the ladie. % Ottawa and vi
IL eipi,y that -he has the rooms over Daniel
I-siy, Boot store Madison st. fe~ doors we-t ci
Columbus where she -oi!es orders ia al that
pertain. q; the Millinery Trade In the line 81 Dress
Making Cutting Fitting. &c. Her stock OF NHA,nery
I,..fs has been selected with much eHre. and viii be
found HB.rsSr Having had thorough instruction aud
experience business, she IS confdei of being able
% give prr.xct .atsfActi0n. Iuh..-u