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VI q Ea.

NfRS. J. II WILLIAMS AND DAUGHTER, formerly
vi Of New YORK City, respectfully solicit the patron
age inhabitants resident Ottawa and its ycin-
~. Mrs ". having been furnished with letters Of intro
ducton highly respectable family ia Ottawa, from
whom aud other citizens, she has received much kind
has decided locating in this place for
The purpose OF pursuing her profession.
Mrs. W and Daughter are prepared 70 offer such .es
mGnals will doubtless prove satisfactory any WHO
may wish procure the services 0: frst class Music
Teacher.
Enquiry may b. made % Mrs. DR.. MCARTHUB also Of
Mr. RICHMOND Proprietor Of tie Geigey H1tss@" Any
communication left will be forwarded. Musical Term
will commence sometime in SEPTEMBER. Terms mode
rate jul>
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TRIAL OF REAPERs AND Nov ERs.-A trial
Of reapers, mowers, and combined machines,
took place at Hamilton, Butler Co., Chic, on
the I'd and Sd July, under the supervision
of the committee selected to make the awards
The mowers, Of which there were several
varieties, were tested in heavy field of
timothy, and every mower which was oper-
ated was very successful. The reapers were
tested in field of Light barley on the I'd,
and the test was completed in field of wheat
on the 3rd. The following are the awards
of the committee:
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\ WoHAS KILLED By RocKET.- The
Chicago Press relates curious instance Of
death on the eth in that city. \ fire broke
GU. in the city, and few moments after a
small bundle Of rockets were ignited and
driven into the crowd, causing the greatest
terror. One Of these rockets went across
the street aud through a window, striking
Mrs y q. Smith in the forehead and XIII
ing her instantly. 1t appears that Mr.
Smith and a friend were looking ont of 4
third story window, in Davidson's building,
near the corner, and moment before tie
accident occurred, Mrs. Smith came up to
the window and leaned over her husbands
shoulder, and had remained in that position
but a moment when the rocket struck her.
The missile penetrated the skull, scattered
her brains over her face and clothing. From
the appearance of the wound it is supposed
that the rocket exploded after it had pene-
trated her skull. This was singular and
terrible accident.
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Nnxv CunsrnieIp ShOn.

n HE SUBSCRIBERS would respectfully inform the people
of Ottawa and its vicinity, that they have recently
opened a new Gunsmh shop, where they intend to make
line of business The same time thsy intend make
Bedsteads, Ornamented Iron Ralings Shutters Pa
Models Letter Cutting and Key Fitting all kinds of
Brass Finishing and Machines. Repairing done prompt
y and warranted Powder and Shot sale. Cash for
old Copper and Brass.
On Main Street, Hossacks Row. near the sdecut, OF
tawa, Ill. G.. SIGWALT,
jul1-3m* p. SING Err.
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commissioners, Notice.

DUBLIC notice is hereby given, to all persons in:e-
Il rested, that the undersigned, commissioners ap-
pointed by the City Council of the City OF Ottawa 10
the of thousand six hundred and sxtysX
dollars and fourteen cents the real estate benefited
by the crawling of la Sale Street from the south side of
Main Street to theanal Bridge, and paving and curbng
cutters of the same will at J. Avery's Office
said City the 25t day Of July, 1851, at O'Clock a.
NJ, for the purpose Of making said assessment.
HENRY J. REED,
GEO. WIIIPPLE, Comrs.
Ottawa, July Is. SAMI. u. GRlDIEY,l
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Co,nmissioper,s Notice

DUBLlC notice is hereby gven to all persons nte-
i rested, that the undersigned, Commissioners APP
pointed by the City Council of the City of Ottawa
the of four hundred and seventy-ive dollars on
the real in the part of thu City by deemed bene
fitted by the graveng of La Sale Street from the Canal
the Railroad will meet at j. Averys Office, in said CT
ty the 18th day of july A. D. 1851 for the purpose OF
making said assessment
HENRY J. REED,
GEO. WIIIPPLE, tOn,rs
Ottawa Jnly Is SAM'L b. GRIDLEY,
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CITY Assessment Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, to all persons interested,
~ that the roll for 1871 has beeh returned
and filed my Office ana may be inspected Dy any ohe
interested therein. ao.,
There will be meeting OF the City Council on the 10Th
day of july 1851, at ~ o'clock p. NJ at the Council
ROOM the purpose Of reviewing altering ana cor
rectng the same. - l., -, -
ment NAV then be heard upon making the proper appi
cation. Ijul Isl J. AVERY, city Clerk
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The GRAssHoPrER PEST II MINHAsoTA.-
We learn both by newspaper and by pri-
yate intelligence, that the srasshopper pest
in the northwestern part of Minnesota has
no abatement. The numbers are countless,
and are estemated only by the quater section.
They are narrower, increasing in size, vora-
city and capacity. They are not satisfied
with twenty five or even fifty per cent, Of
the heritage, but they devour the whole.
The accounts differ as to the depredations,
but all agree that tn are cause of great
encouragement to farmers, and win make
a scaacity OF provisions in the neighborhoods
of the visitation.
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GREAT REDUCTION ~
BOOTS & 6 OES.
Boots and Shoes for sale at less han Wholesale Prices
at tie ctedp cash Boot and Shoe store Of
VI. III. PRESCOTT d Co..
Main Street. Ottawa.
nUEING the next sixty days shall offer i'm
mense stock Of Boots and Shoes at the following
precedented low prices, for cash.

Ladies' and Misses Caters of all kinds, and Child
ren's Of every description cheaper than
n. B-Eyery article sold at store warranted TO
give entire satisfaction
| We employ a larger number of workmen, and manu-
facture better class Of work than any other establish
in the State.
Orders solicited and promptly filed. Repairing done
with neatness and despatch.
Leather of all kinds, shoe findings and shoe makers
tools constantly hand and for sale at less than Chca
90 prices. Country dealers will do well 10 call.
Sewing Machines for sale. NJ II. PRESCOTT & co,
iulIt Main Street ~ f;9r doors cast Of the r. u
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LECoMPToN RESOLVE

Resolred, That we will support no man as
delegate to the constitutional convention,
whose duty it will be to frame the constitu-
ton of the future State Of Kansas, and
mould the political institutions under which
we, as people, are to live, unless he pledge
himself, freely and without mental reserva
ton, to use every honorable effort to sub
nit the same to every bona .Jjde actual citi-
zen of Kansas at the proper time for the
vote being taken upon its adoption by the
people, in order that the said constitution
may be adopted or rejected by the actual
settlers in this territory as a majority of the
voters may decide.
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Esfate of lanes T. Wilson. Gec'd.

I[SIWIf " JUNtS IA. VI ttNVII, tttL Y.
NOTICE hereby given, al persons having claims
y against the of James L. wilson decd, that
will attend term Of the County Court Of La Sale COUn-
~, TO held Ottawa in said County of La Sale and
State Of Illinois on the 81 Monday OF September next,
when where all persons having claims against said es-
tate are notified TO present the in writing TO said
Court az adils.mert. liullsl JOHN RYAN, AfnlF.
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Notice..
Turshas's Sale.

IL persons are forbid trusting any person on my &C
- A<:-r ihi- date iOr will uot h- responsible.
for the same. jul 1S-lm*l GEo W. PIERCE.
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The WHITE Rose AND THE RED.-The an
tagonism Of sentiment prevailing between
the Black Republicans and the National
Democrats in Kansas, is very pointed. BY
way of illustration we parallel one of the res
olutions Of the late Topeka convention, with
one of those Of the late Lecompton conven-
ton:
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IMPORTANT TO ALL-Every man. woman and child
should read the advertisements which have been inserted
in columns by Dr. Easterly, of ST. Loois. His medi
cnes are selling very idly in nearly every town and
city in the western states, and there has been but
voice saying: DIR. Eastely your medicines good
During the last two years One Hundred Thousand
Bottles OF DR.. Easterys Iodine and Sarsaparlla have
been sold, also One Hundred Thousand Bottles of DR..
Easerlys Fever and Ague Killer, and very large quaint
ties of Dr. Carriers Cough Balsam DR.. Hoopers Female
Cordial, and Dr. Bakers Specific, and the demand is
day increasing, which shows that when articles
high intrinsic merit like these, they fail
be appreciated by the American people No person af
hiced with any disease for which they recommended
should fail 20 give them trial. They sold by A. c.
PUTNAM, +. Y. GKGGs, d. WALKER & Co., and NJ.
kNEussL, Druggists Agents for Ottawa. jUn2.-1m
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New York ANA Erie EsaI irOad.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
yD,E1;.

al
SPECIAL NOTICE.
To tie TrareIiag Pubic.
1,Uy your through tickets to NEW YORK, BosrOS, PIT
Is L,pgIPIA and New England Cities, via this 70 ute.
TWENTY 1.-TWO MILES DISTANCE SANEDi
Through to n. York City WITHOUT CHANGE or CARS!
The ONLY ROUTE TO New York City having WIDE
AND SPACIOUS SALOON CARSi
This line extends to Dunkirk, Buffalo, and Niagara
Falls with II unbroken wide Gduge-connectng a
directly with all trains from CtucdHd, CEcin
Rati and chicago, on the Lake Shore RdHrotd;
To BUFFALO, via the B;.dtio and y. York city Rd2-
r0dd making direct connections with all stsdDiers OF
Lake Erie from CleoeiGnd, Tledo, and Detroit, also
with the BnfiilO and Lake Huron RdUtcdy from De-
hoh and Chicago;
To NIAGARA FALLS, via Candnddigud and NtdgdTd
Fails RddrOdd, making direct connections with al
trains the Great Western Rdltody from DeTot and
Chicago thus alording the travelling public unrivaled
facilities.
BosroN PASSENGERS can stop in New York City any
ength of time, their journey at pleasure
without extra charge So, .,u.
THROUGH TICKETS for sale in all the principal west
Railroad Offices.
FARE AS 5 ANY OTHER ROUTE: ~,
HOMER RAMSDELL, President
u U s,nru Cenv 10L my30
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On motion it was unanimously

Res0lUed, That since the issues Of the
past have been sufficient to develop the
sterling principles of every man in Kansas;
therefore, we regard any man who sympa-
thizes with our oppressors to the extent
that be consents to become a delegate to the
Lecompton convention, or candidate to
the same, as unworthy the fellowship or
confidence of free State men, and should be
regarded with suspicion everywhere.
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THERE'S an article selling throughout the country that
has attained the widest celebrity known
dy for Liver Complaints. We have reference to Dr. San
fords Invigorator Liver Remedy, that has perform
ed cures almost too great to believe, it not for the
undoubted evidence that accompany the testimonials
1t is, in TRUTH the greatest remedy known for Dyspep
STA, Jaundice, general debility that often battles
the skill OF our most eminent physicians.
Dr. Sanford has been for long time of the emf
nent physicians of NewYork and it is said Of hs
treated with the Invgorator with such nvar
able success that he has been induced TO offer ia
my medicine, and let the world have the benefit Of his
discovery. II those WHO are troubled with debility,
headache, languor, or slow, lingering fever will try
bot'le We think they might physicians bills, and
days, perhaps years of suffering.
o. j. WooD Co., Wholesale Agents for the Western
States Sold in Ottawa by all Druggists. my2-3m
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04
Farmers High School

This Institution. established in Centre Coun-
ty on large farm presented to it by Gen
lRwIS. and which has received an appropria-
ton OF Sl0,OO0 from the Pennsylvania Agri-
cultural Society. as we'll as some assistance
from the State at the last session of the Legis-
laturc. will require similar assistance during
the present session to enable it to attain that
deg ee Of usefulness which is desirable. The
dissemination of scientific agricultural knowl-
edge is one of the great necessities of the age,
and movement SO well designed as this ap-
pears to be t, attain that desirable end, deserves
liberal eacos,a cement fftsn tho State I.egisIa-
tuTo,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04
Mysterious ExDlosion.

About O'clock on Sunday evening a tre-
.nendous explosion occurred III the wine and
liquor store OF Mcssrs Macy & jenkins. No.
146 Fulton street, New York k-comp plete!y de-
uoishing the doors and windows both front
and rear@ The rear windows were secured D.
iron shutters, which were blown open, the
strong iron b olts thereon Icing torn from their
fastcn;ngs b. the violence Of the coacussion.
'fhe windows in the cellar were also shattered,
and frag mcntS of the doors were thrown across
TIE street
An alarm of FIRE was Immediately given.
The fiarmen Of the District were early at the
scene but fortunately III r services were not
required, as Officer l}rIug hampton and one of
the insurance patrol happened to be on the
corner OF Nassau aad Fulton streets at the
time the explosion occurred. ran across and
cytinguished what fire there was in the store
with few pals of water The stock on hand
appeared very large II consisted principally
nt liquors and teas, the liquor being in casks
which stood on the floor in the centre of the
S;or1
From an examination Of the prcnis after
the excitement had in u measure subsidod, it
appeared evident that an attempt had been
made to blow up the building with gHnpowder
The explosive material had been placed be-
A"ccH d. puhcHScu OL lIlHdt aHd inc Stairway
aadlighted with slow match. the design eyi-
IDENTITY being to burst the c1sk ar,l ignite the
liquor. and thus sprea1 the Games in cvery..di-
rection about the premises. The strong sui
phuyous snfIl. as firom the burning of pow
der, perecp:ibla III tkc store for several
sse.ars after The explosion. Capt. Lconard, ,
Fire Marshal Baker, hir. Bouton, and several
others made thorough examination, Lut
could ind nothing furtacr than above de-
scribcd
The epr"prietors. Messrs. Macy & jenkins,
we're seat for and soon arrived They also
examined the store, but nothing was missing;
the safe and desk were untouched, and their
stock was in pretty much the same condition
that they left it Oh Saturday evening The
damage done will not exceed fifty dollars
Fortunately there was 10 one injured, l.
though there were several pcrsors Hiihiu a f, VI
feet OF the store at the tm5.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04
tn. Fnidemio At the National.

A Philadelphia correspondent of New
York papers says:
"Quite unexpectedly this morning found
the name of our friend. the Hon Il. j. Wal
ker, upon the books of the Girard House
Upon visiting his room we found him ILL., IN
bed, suffering from the disease contracted
some three weeks ago in Washington, and
which, at the National Hotel, has assumed
the nature and form of an epidemic. MIR.
Walker attended for two nights upon sick
friend, a guest a. the National partook of
several meals there. and has suffered in COM
mon with most of the guests of the establish
ment. Mr.. Buchanan was also attacked with
the same disorder, while at the National and
has not yet entirely recovered his usual ro-
bust bealth and physical condition
This epidemic was of rather strange origin,
and embraced in its devastation all the boar
ders at the National, including, the President
elect Hon J. CLANCY Jones and Hon. Robt.
J. Walker. 1t was caused by the proprie-
tors of the aforesai! hotel poisoning tue rats
(the four. legged ones) that infest the preni-
ses. who Immediately took to the nearest wa
ter. On examining the large tank from
which the aqueous fluid used in the hotel is
drawn, the bottom was found to be black with
the carcases of arsenic poisoned rats Hence
the epidemic
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04
Brigham Young the Mormon
4 cotemporary says /:

an eloquent man is Brigham Young.
though his oratory is rather novel and belongs
to himself alone. Common sense and cant,
scriptural illusions and rowdyism are Curl
ously blended in his style. but in direct.
vigorous and manly manner, which reminds
us exceedingly of Cobbetts's prose In his saw
ape moments An amusing instance OF this
combination comes vividly before our memo
ry man, named Gideon, had the bold
ness to question Young's perogativc as Pro.
phet of the Lord. The Governor denounced
him somewhat in the following style, and it is
a fair specimen of his ordinary orations:
&c Who is this Gideon who has come among
yot? lie used to sell tape in ST. Louis, and
how he is here to blaspheme the Lord and de-
s,rty the House Of Israel. And what should
&c, children of the covenant, do in return for
his evil work Out with the bowie. knives
yc worne like breastpins at Nauvoo. and in
tho name of God and the Prophet, give him
HI"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04
Valuable Farm EasSaRe,

NOR sale by the subscriber an excellent farm
j. situate mile from Loretto, Cambria coun-
ty, known as the Henry j. Maguirc farm. Ii
contains one hundred acres nine acics and allow
ancc. with about sc acres cltared, and in good
state of cultivation, ard the balance Is covered
vita Valuable Timber. The improvements con
sst of a large New Two Story House, containing
Parlor, Dining room and Kitchen on the first
tloar, and five chambers on the second floor
The other improvements are a good saw mill
tenant house, carIenters shop and ether cut bnil-
dings There arc never falling springs of water
near each house, there is fire Young orchard on
the premises. TIE township road passes through
the place. 1t is about . miles from C-e;son on
tie Pennsylvania Rail Road, and about the same
distance from GalIitz;n. 1t is in sight Of the To
retto church, St. Francis Academy for boys, ST.
Aloyseus Academy for young ladies. and : of a
mile from the Plank Road An indispptab1e IL
tie will be gi ven and terms made known by ap-
plyirg to II. HASSON
Ebcnsaurg, Feb. IS, 1S57-3rn.o
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04
Nevv Clocks, watches s se,ve,r,

THE subscriber hereby pro- nN
J. claims 70 the inhrtitaRts OF .rs5,S.s5
Johnstown and the surrounding Az<Elzx6zAs
country that hc has Just returned from Nrsr Yc.k
with TIE lafgert and best assortment ot
CLOCKS. WATCHES < JEWELRY
brought isa their midst Nlcl. lie knows he
can and viii seli cicaie. than any dealer in tie
town or county.
His cheap Breast Pins, hitherto sold al 81. will
now be sold at s. so; such as were sold u 81 25
are now offered at & ,62i, &c.
His fine plated Ear Drops which were sold as
81, arc now sold at sl,:25 others held at 81 81
viii be sold at 81 90, and ali other articles Of his
obi stock remaining hand will te disposed az
at like discount. U.s new stock consist in narr
of
9S silver l-uhting case Lcvre Watches.
IS cases richest style of Clocks;
$50 Breast Pins; l20 Ear Drops;
200 Finger Rings, together with variety sf
shirt studs, Wrist and Neck Buttons, Gcld Pens
and Holders, Fob and Guard Chai,s, and many
minor articles to- numerous to mention
lie has also added number of new and i,sapor-
tant implements TO his already large cyKecsion of
TOOLS whereby he is enabled 20 execute woik wi.L
greater dispatch and less cost.
Thankful for rast favors and hapinc for con.
tinuance of tie same, he trgs.s that bis friends
will not forget the one priced store Of
JOSEPH G.. HOLMES
alain street, sign Of the big Watch. =
February Il, 1887.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04

Jrc.1 ppocrrp1Nos - Action for work and
labor done in cutting ditch on defendants
land. Plea Payment and set of, IN bacon
and corn meal
Plaintiffs son on the stand-re ollects the
6itching perfectly. but seems to forget all "a
bout the bacon.
You say your daddy did all this ditching?
Do you know what be got in pay for it 2" in
ouirrcd Col. B, for defendant
He never got nothing as everI heard on
that's what be never got," answered the
witness.
Didn't your daddy get corn and bacon
from the defendant in pay for that ditohing?"
"Never heard of bis gettin' no corn nor
bacon F"
What did your daddy and his family live
on that summeri'
Vittles most"
:. What sort of victuals Z"
We'll, meat and bread and some whisky"
Where did he get that meat and bread p
Well, fust from one, and fust from an
other"
:. Didn't he get some OF it from defend
ant -
He mought "
Il knew be might, but did he ? that's the
question ?"
i" Well he monght, and then agin, you
know, he moughtn't!'' p
with considerable excitement, and in
tones of thunder } - y ,swer the question,
sir, and no more of this trifiing with your
oath Did your daddy. or did he not get
corn and bacon from the defendant for ditch
ing :"
. Well, now, he mought; l don't occur
adsactly you know"
Here his honor ihterferes. and. with a
stern, iujudicial frown. addresses witness
thus:
Witness, you must answer the question,
or the court will be compelled to deal with
you Can't you say yes or nof"
Il rcckin."
@ Well, then. answer yes or no. Did. or
did not, your daddy get corn and bacon from
tue defendant at the time referred to?' inGuir-
ed the court
(Now fully aroused, aud conscious of his
danger,) "Well, Judge, / can't adzactly
amcmbar, you know, sccin' as how its all dun,
bin gene and eaten up but, to the best Of my
rickerlection, eff my memory sarves me right,
be nought, and then agin he mouehn't."
The plaintiff saved his bacon. Verdict ac-
cordiugty
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04
ANDREW JACKSON AND TRANKLIS Pierce.

ANDREW JACKSON AND FRANKLIN PIERCE.
General jackson was, if possible, says the
Journal Of commerce., better-abused man
than President Pierce has been. Truth and
justice will yet do for the latter what they
have done fer the former. His deFamers will
skulk away as Gen Jackson's do now, and
very likely will claim to have been his friends.
In our opinion. President pierce's administra-
tioD his been as honest and patriotic and about
as advantageous to the public interests. as Cen
cral Jackson's was. What one thing, foreign
or domestic, has he undertaken that he has
not accomplished. and what one meaeure of
public policy has he accomplished that the
nation, as whole, would wish to see reyersedy
Echo answers .'WnAT ONE?
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04
For Sale Of Remit!

fg9FIE Subscriber offers for rent, the Washington
j. House, situate ct Plane No, 2. The house
is large and cumslotitcus, and expressly built for
a hotel 1t is pleasantly situated. within $50
yards Of the new Portage Railroad, and mile
from Portage statica, where the mail train stops
going east aud west. This house if well kept
would become place of resort, especially in the
Summer season. as the air is always pure, and
the spring water Of the lest kind. Trout runs
are convenient where trout can be capght in a.
bundance. The Messrs. Whites steam saw mill
is close bv, and TO those WHO never seen one in
operation. it is worth visit. Also Gen. a, N
Whites Mansion. where the latch string is rever
pulled IN. The above named property will be
sod or rented on very moderate terms. Apply to
c. Haser, Esq, Lancaster, Pa, or Wm. Russell,
agent near the premises.
The subscriber has also for rent, several good
Dwelling Houses, saw mill, with house and gar
den, smith shop with or withontont dw.l
i.nr house. yhisis a good stand for good smith,
as there is none than three miles from this
point. The settlement around made ZIP Of good
customers. Apply soon to WA. RUSSELL.
Portage, Feb. Is, lS57.-St.