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all men. They safe and pleasant take but power
full Their penetrating properties stimulate
vital activities Of the body, the distractions Of
its organs purify the blood and expel disease They
purge out the foul humors which breed grow dstem
per- stimulate sluggish disordered organs into their
natural action and impar healthy tone with strength to
the whole Not only do they cure the every day
complaints Of everybody, but also formidable and dan
gcrous diseases that have bafHed the best OF haman
skill While they produce powerful effects they are, at
the same tne in diminished Doses the safest and best
physc be employed for children Being sugar
coated they pleasant to take and being purely ve-
petabie are free from any risk OF harm Cures have
been made which belief were they not substan
tated BY men such exalted position and As
10 forbid the suspicion of untruh Many eminent cier-
cvmen and physicians have lent their names to certify to
The public the reliability Of my remedies, while others
have sent me the Of their conviction that my
Preparatons contribute immensely to the relief OF my
afflicted suffering felow-men.
The Agent below named is pleased to furnish gratis
nv American Almanac containing directions for their
us. and certificates Of their Of the following COM
plants
Costiveness Bilious Complaints, rheumatism, DroPsy,
Heartburn Headache arising from foul stomach, NAu.
sea, Indigestion, Morbid Inaction Of the Bowels, ana
Pain arising thererom Patulency Loss OF Appetite all
Cceross and Cutaneous Diseases which require eva
Medicine, Scrofula Kings Evil They also, BY
purifying the blosd and stimulating the system,
ny complaints which would be supposed they could
reach such Deafness, Partial Blindness, Neuralgia
and Nervous Irrtaby, Derangements Of the Liver and
Kidneys and other kindred complaints arising
loy state Of body obstruction Of its
Do not be put of by unprinciped dealers with some
Pills and take nothing else No other they give
you compares with this in its intrinsic value curative
powers The sick want the best aid there is for them and
they should have it.
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DAYTON
Wooden Mandatory !! p!

nyIE undersigned take this method OF informing their
old customers and the public generally. that
putting Establishment this Spring Machinery that
will enable that double the Of
Goods We have usually done: the demand for Goods
warrants this additional Machinery and hope to give
satisfaction exchanges of Wooden Goods for Wool
We never have, and do intend to card into wool
portion cotton and sell it for all wool Our goods
warranted in th, respect and also for durability. We
shall continue exchange for Wool formerly, the fol-
lowing kinds of Goods Heavy Cassneres Satinets
Jeans, Flannes of different kinds, Blankets, and Stock
ing Yarn Considerable attention will be paid to Stocking
Yarn orders will be filed for all the different grades and
kinds Of Yarn, Mixed, Indigo Blue Mixed, Red
Ciouded, &c And will manufacture, for merchants
and others Wool in lots Of hundred pounds and up
yards INTO Stocking Yarn any of the above kinds of
goods. Gu liberal terms for cash wool Also.
Carding and Spinning
De Done IN lots of 30 lbs. and ards, at Is Is
cents per pound.
Custom Carding into Rolls
MN .'e "ohe Al SIX cents pound. Their machines
VIII DE cpthed anew with the hest of
experienced Carder they expect to have good ,ork
done Wool VIII be taken from Demo, At Ot,,va ,nd
rolls returned within reasonable length Of t;m f ~
ing the work. which may be Gin strong sh.s,s1 g.
almost any part Of the State at traing expense Mum
OF Goods accompanied by the proper order NAV be- ~,
by Railroad to Ottawa and the goods will be put I'm ,na
sent with promptness, according to order.
We would also say, that We have got New Custom
and Fourng Mill in operation and persons wishing car
have their grinding done short notice, have
plenty Of water at AL times. lmy1Il }. d. GREEN.
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,IOFFAT,S
Life Pills and Ph9nix Bitters,

gUVHE best family Medicine before the public, for
the cure Of !Scrofll1, Ulcers Scgrry, Er9ptiOns
OF the SKIN Ferer and Ague Dy.pepsta, Dropsy, and
all diseases yield their curative pro-
perties.
I, computed that during the last twenty five
years upwards OF -Four Millions OF persons have been
benefited by the OF these medicines n fact which
speaks favor Of their curative properties
ngle trial will place them beyond the reach Of petit
tou In tn. every patient By their the
BLOOD Is RESTORED TO A HEALTHY STATE and freed
from III impurities. The system is not reduced during
their operation, bu, invgorated and they require
s;raint from business pleasure.
The drficted hare in Ut>s> r1edicin>s remedy that
,rX do Esc than al niat medicine possibly >ssct
Prepared by W. B. NOFFAT, VI D., -te1o York,
And for sale by DAVID WALKER CO.,
G. L. THOMPSON,
~
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La Sale Street Drug Store.

HAVING purchased the entire stock Of Drugs, Medi
cines, Oils Paints &c, formerly owned by Hunter
Tcombes would say to his friends and the public ge
neray, that he will continue the drug business at the
Cd stand, on La Sale St. two doors north of NJ II.
Swft's law Office, where he will be happy sccommo
date all those who may favor him with a call. All per-
sons wishing to obtain pure article in the drug line.
will always be sure to find it a; McAKrBURs he in
tends to keep other kind He would invite the atten
ton OF the ladies in particular his stock of Perfume
which is the best and most extensive offered in
Ottawa varying in price AID quality to suit purchasers
He has also large and beautiful assortment Of Lamps,
Lanterns, Chandeliers OF all Sizes from twenty
cents up to fifty dollars each.
Also, Hat, Tooth, Pail, Cloth, and Paint Brushes, Of
all descriptions besides Soaps Shaving Creams Pcma
tums, Hair OIL Combs. Pens, Ink, Paper, Envelopes.
and host of fancy articles, MENTION
He will keep constantly hand Sash and Glass OF all
sizes glazed ready for at manufacturers prices.
Dr. MACARTHUR will continue the practice OF medicine
heretofore, and always be found At his Store
When not absent professional business. feb3
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GREEN'S MILL

Successor to tie OLd Pioneer,
LAS been rebuilt during the last year in the most du-
i rable, substantial, and wOrkmanlke manner. and
almost without reference cost, has
and is Excelsior" They have
Three Run of Rurrs
In operation which have been arranged expressly for
Custom Work, with everything entirely new and will
have the fourth for Merchant Custom Work
dy in short time, and when completed will be superior
to any Custom and Merchant Mil in the State. All that
they ask Is fair trial, they feel confident that with
their new mill and long experience @ years. in the mill,
ing business fully warrants them in dfin9 M honord
Die cO'asfdOn. None hut the experienced and
mllers employer.
Cash paid for the best article of Winter Wheat.
Dayton, April s. 1856. ia ID. GREEN.
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BOOK BlNDERY.
A New Business i'm Ottawa /!

"A new business IN OttavVa!
VHE subscriber would inform the people Of La Sale
= and adjoining Counties that he has established .
BOOK BINDERY in Ottawa, where he will be happy to
receive orders for anything in his line.
Blank Books -
or all kinds manufactured to order in workm.nifke
manner. Also old books rebound. Pamphlets and ma,
gaxnes bound in any stys required Maps covered ana
vanished.
Paper Boxes
And all other work done which belongs 70 my oranch OF
business Let borne in mind that 1t Il no longer
necessary send to Chicago to get your Blank Books
have an establishment Ottawa that can do It ALL and
save Won the trouble of sending abroad.
piesae 1ive me 4 can in the the TELEGRAPH
Once south side Of the Court House Square.
novi c. G. LUTZ.
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Paper HInging.-Pain and Satin Paper Borders
board Prints, Oil and Transparent Window Shades
Trimmings, &c
GLass-Al sizes from by 10, to 90 by -.
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5amilp @roe.riss.
Family GroeerV and Feed Store,

ID Block north Of the Court House, Columbia a.
m THEOP"ILUS respectfully announces to the public
that he has opened this Store, and Just received
quantity Hams Cheese Butter Flour Fish, Tea, Cof
fee Sugar, Sauces Jelies Preserves Fruits Candies
&c and every description of table and decaeies,
of the hest qualities and lowest prices.
Daily supply of Poultry Fresh Butter, and Vegetables
N Boats and other feed at all times on hand
share of public patronage is respectfully solicited
her
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Wall Paper Depot.

Cts6rlan's old Sand Corner or NUN and Colun,6~s
STs>,s.
IIAyE just received their Spring stock. and have nov
] for sale the elegant lot OF Paper Hangings,
Window Drspery and Shades offered in Ottawa
They prepared to furnish in quantities 10 suit
the latest patterns Of Satin. Git, Wood and Oak
Papers with matched and common borders. Also Fancy
Window Shades Fire Board Prints &C. &c. Their stock
is purchased directly from the manufacturers and sold
. d small advance first cost myl7-tI
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TvNHE Store lately occupied by WOLFE BERGMAN Co,
Il Clothing Store, East side OF the Court House
Square. Apply 10 the Hon. WM. REDDIcg, or to
auyi5 DANIEL MURPHY.
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For Information as to price terms, &c, apply to
JOHN WILSON.
nugl Land Corn'r. l. c. Z. X. Co, Chicago Ill.
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SILK IN CALIFoRNIA.-Thcre seems to be
q prospect OF California becoming a great
silk-producing State, as the climate is admi-
rably well adapted to the business. Worms
would flourish there with very little shelter,
rs they would come to maturity during the
dry season.
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FARM FOR SALE.

THE one owned by VIM. " -yoner. and common
ly known as the "Hoas farm containing acres.
and lying mile south Of Marseiles, (w 10.
80 T. 20, T. 81 II i well extending 10
the river Al the northeast has about o.
good timber o. improved, good house barn and
outbuidiBgs. and ONE HUNDRED APPLE TREES, Is
years old. and Of the choicest kind oi iruit.
Also, convenient Tenant House
The farm is we'll adapted for both SroCg and Grain.
The above farm will be sold cheaper by far than any
other in La Sale County. The owner il bound sell.
ap25 jules AVERY Ottawa, III.
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NONTGOMERY'S
Family Provision Store.
ENlGmsiHG AcrLYalS


THE subscriber has Just received his Spring
the above old and popular establishment, compris
article Included in the list uz-ful and
health full substantals of life. His purchases
irving from the socth, and with his purchase.
elsewhere comprise the largest, fullest freshest
and cheapest stock OF Family Groceries be found be
tween Chicago and ST. Louis. lie invites all who
sk-ptieal this poi to call and them. The follow
ing articles comprise but part OF lis list constantly
hand.
Sugar, brown, loaf, clarified, and crushed.
IJyrse, Rio rud Java.
1RoLds.es, ST AR nonse, plantation. and syrup.
CdndIes, star, stearine, sperm, and talioS.
Teas, green, black. bohea, &c
Soap, rosin, CASTLE, and shaving.
To5Geco, Csvendish, fne smoking, &c.
Cagdrs, anything from 'long nine" to mild four
penny Cuba"
OIL, huseed, sperm and olive.
Pork. lard, taio~, &c.
F..l. makerel, white, herring, and trout
Cocoa Nut, rsisin., and currants.
Figs, retail or BY the drum.
Ginger Pr.seryes very fine article.
JinsJIr, the best crab and cider.
IfckIes, IN jars al kinds,
Pepper SIEee, pepper, salt, alspice, ginger, and all
other ordinary condiments.
Nut, Brazil, fberts, almonds. pea nuts. &c.
Tys for children, including cry babies, and everything
else from the elephant TO Jack the giant killer.
OYSTER, sartines &c, in
C.fa6i>s. a lot OF all kinds.
JiILs, bToOms, mops, &c
Grunge and lemons, Tesh from the Son;h, retail
OF ~ the box
Paper. ink. pens, and all kind. Of Stationery.
Flushing tdckke, from the louR-s; pole nnno~ hooks.
Flour. potatoes, vegetables in their season, butter.
chickens, and all such little need
ed in families al~sy- kept when they possibly be
procured Tor love money
VULINS.
very fine 10, NJ yiUlins, with all the ARRANGEMENTS
ALSO-t1i6Ggo and Ak0n lime and Cera>nt toce-
Their with everything else that be his line
and Il he supplied with the article called for he
will spare pains or expense TO get il.
MONTGOMERY
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WHEAT IN ENGLAND.-It is stated that
oue-fifth of the cultivated land in England
is sown annually to wheat. The average
yield is given at thirty-two bushels per acre,
which we think is more than double the
average yield OF this country.
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Tonic Filters,

II Y. GE!GGS prepares Tonic Bitters that has no
LIE equal in either preventing curing Ague Chill Fe
Yer, and all diseases arising from debility These Bters
bring the Liver into action cleanse blood and
tonic to the whole system They not ALL
do not claim any hidden virtue for them, but do claim
and warrant them to be the best tonic offered
They create healthy appetite and give strength and
energy, hundreds who have used them will e,tify
Sign of the Good Samaritan, Nattingers Block.
aug29 f. Y GBIGCS
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Fifty Dollars Reward.

NN Monday the 9th inst. between IL and O'Clock
" p. NJ, while the subscriber waiting at the
Railroad depot in Ottawa for the arrival OF the train
from the East and had htched his horse, attached
onehorse wagon, G.. IRONS Bakery, some
dre the harness in variou places in such
destroy and endanger the life Of any person at
tempting drive the vehicle Any person giving nor-
nation that will lead the detection Of the perpetatoy
Of the outrage, will receive the above reward
my2-1m HENRY BENSON
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SPRING WHEAT AND OATS, sown together
as crop, are highly recommended. The
wheat is less likely to fall than the oats,
and therefore stands up better. and the pro-
duct is more valuable for feeding purposes.
For feed. mix one part of wheat to two parts
oats, and sow early.
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OTTAWA
CUSTOM MILLS !

subscribers beg tor INFORM the citizens Of Ottawa,
farmers, and the public generally, that they have
ntted up their MILL hitherto known the Oil Mill,
FIGURING MILL BY placing in new superior, and ample
machinery. Their arrangements expressly adapted
to, and made in view Of rendering 1t a superior
CUSTOM MILL,
Where the farmers have their grinding Of every
risty, done expedtously and promptly. We grind
Wheat, Corn, Rye and Buckwheat, having machinery
adapted to each and the machinery being all new, and
under the management of an experienced mlers
confident Of being able to give satisfaction in all
We invite farmers 70 give US . trial, at least.
Citizens Of Ottawa respectfully informed that We
are now prepared to furnish them with superior article
OF superfne Flour ALSO Buckwheat aud Rye Flour, Corn
Meal, Fran, and other Feeds, all of which will be
promptly delivered in any part Of the City, Fac. or
CHARGE slate will be found at the store OF J. G. Nat
finger. where orders may be left delivery during the
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1000 STOVES

I,oR RENT.-The Store and upper rooms heretofore
il occupied by tap25l RAUH BROS.
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dnrjfuitu r al .

CuRx FOE ColIc IN HoKsEs.-I am moved
bv the advantages have derived from the
naees of the Country Gentleman, to relate
case and cure Of the collie in horse, for the
benefit Of others. Ny horse had been Piow-
ing and perspired freely, when the piowman
being called of for few minutes, ueo n'n,
70 a fence at the headland- A brisk VIM
was blowing, and the horse soon eAh'oi'eu
SIGNS Of uneasincss, By shifting his Posit'oh'
raising his hind legs suddenly, paving, &c
Az .oon .s he entered his stall he threw MIN
s.If x;oIentIv down, and manifested all the
.,nn,oms of a severe collie. 1 gave him
iose of ginger, wbiskey, oil, laudanum, sP',
r;t. tuioentine, altogether pint, out II hao
NOT the desired effect. then had MIN t'ot,
ted I'D and down the road, briskiy ruooeo
under the belly by two men, and mus "o'A
ed with him for hours, and thought II all OIL
no avail. when at one o'cloch, A. NJ, de-
termined If there was virtue IN drugs to give
him a kill or cure dose. Accordingly,
doubled the quantities Of the laudanum, tuI-
pentine and ginger, poured them down DE
throat and left him to the care OF the men.
To nv surprise, in the morning founa MN
alive and apparently over the ATTACK ou'
very weak
determined then to send to the city for
our best veterinary surgeon, VINO gave nh1
the following recipe as cure for collie, as
deemed my Tashness Of the preceding night
too great to pursue for the future, when a
valuable animal is the subject.
CURE FOR collie.
ounces spirits Of turpentine,
/ o. tincture Of opium.
II relief is not obtained in one hour, re-
neat the dose with one ounce Of best pow
a~red aloes we'll dissolved together.
feel it . duty to communicate any In
formation that may possibly benefit your
readers, from whom have derived much.
w. Baltimore, Nd.
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At Q balloon ascension recently, at Pbila-
delphia, one Of the YrOnauts descended In
parachute from height Of 6, 900 feet.
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Michigan Central Railroad.
Eszss3 ..;s ssa:ez.l - g.
JOl6el DlViSiOM OsDellPSl.

JOI1ct D6SI>fON OTeHeU.
TWO TRAINS EACH WAY DAILY.
Going East.
PASSENGER Trains leave Joliet for Detroit a: S:35 A.
4 N, and SEQ P. NJ, arrival of Chicago Alton
& ST. Louis trains from the South.
Going West.
Lea-c Lake Junction f-s5 A NJ and SIS r. NJ or On
arrival Of TRAINS f-om Detroit and Cincinnati.
Passengers from the South and West. via the Chicago
Alton ST Loi-. and Chicago Rock Island Railroads
will find this the direct the East and South
last. and h. a. making pTonIE connections
Detroit Suspension Bridge Buffalo, and Cleveland with
the main lines of travel. and at NcI igln City with
Albany Salem trains Cincinnati, Lasa yette
Louisville, aud the south.
Through tickets be purchased at the office Jo-
FOR all principal cities and the Fast.
Il. c. RICE, Superintendent.
GEO. b. M.cGssSOa, En- cileer .royet Dirision iu2l
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OTTAWA
Hide and Leather Store.

La Sale Street, opposite the Court House
Entrance G. g. Nillsr's Penn. Store,
NAHHERE can at all times be found general assort-
wv ment of Leather such Harness, Bride, Collar.
Sole Upper, Kip, Calf. and Belt Also, Deer and Calf
akin string leather at the lowest cash price The high
est price in paid for Hides Deer Skins Sheep Pes,
Sc Nov PAL ". G &E. RICHARDSON.
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KulHkSkfDDS.

VHE subscriber begs to call attention to his Bnckskin
IL Establishment Main st., house of Ma
gils ONCE. Tanned buckskins, all kinds OF buckskin
gloves, whpashes &C., always hand and sold
prices.
Cash paid for deer skins. (jun7-tfJ HENRY RAPP.
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IIHV1NG bought out the shop, stock, Of n.
L =. Brunker, invite the sporting community to give
me call. have good assortment Of sporting
tcles as con be found this side Of New York City.
have good assortment Of those splendid steel,
patent muzzle end common Rifles, made by Mr. II. p
Brunker, whose valuable services foreman of my
shop. All work done my shop, usual is warranted
to give perfect satisfaction Colts, Maynards, Aliens
and Blunt Lyons Revolvers, and kite Pistols, kept
constantly hand, and cheap they be boug.
in Chicago. Caps Of all descriptions and gun fixtures
kept constantly on hand. Powder-a superior article
kept, for target practice, or long range
invite the old friends of H. p Brunkr, wei as new
traders, believing can supply their orders for every
thing in line, and warrant to give satisfaction
that trade with b. C. MITCHELL
Ottawa, Jan. 8. 1856.
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FOR Sale or ENchanga.

q
HAVE 900 acres % land ia Bureau County suitab.
for grazing, which viii sell exchange for lands in
La Sale County
have also !, 40 OF land in Henderson County.
H. for sale cheap, will exchange for improved lands
ia this County. laGgil K THOENE.
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ltbLISS.
Tremendous Excitement
Spicer's Family Grocery.
SPHERES GROCCRV

~ TIE old stand Of j. Russell e Co. Gate LtAda's)
Opposite the Court House.
WILL be found new and complete a.sortrnen; of all
w kinds 0: Goods in their line. Cash paid for But
ter Eggs Potatoes and all articles usually kept in the
trade lmyl6l NJ. SPICER CO
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Real Gstate.
LUCGAN II SANGER,

ILLINOIS LAND AGENCY.
Lands bought and sold on Commission. Taxes paid
Abstracts Of Title furnished, Collections made, Invest
ments made In Government or other Lands, Money
Loaned. Ottawa, August s, 1851.
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" TO Hcrts Nv = sc T o8 X. 8.
FL NWA Sec. 81. T 32, X. 5.
NEi4 Sec. -, I. 81 K. 5.
Lot 81, Ottawa City.
AZ Lots in the States Addition 10 Ottawa.
Lots in Ottawa Centre
~ 81, 3, and lots in subdivision OF par, of
the NEl4 See 3, T. SO. Il. 3.
This property overlooks the City and is the most de-
srabe and valuable property in Ottawa residence
Also, l, 9 and acre lots east of Geo W. Isssett's
present residence and about 81 lots Bassets Addition
to Ottawa, adjoining and north OF Champn lanbury's
Addition These lots will he 90 by 10 feet. Any OF
above property will be sold years time. desired
with interest only payable annually at per
nyl6 GEO : FISHER
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PHILIP GODFREY,S
Family Grocery Store !

Corner Of Main and Columbus sts, Ottdna.
HE subscriber most respectfully begs leave call the
! attention of the public to his Grocery Establish
met, the of Main and Columbus streets near
the Fox River Bridge He keeps constantly hand and
receives weekly from the South and East supplies
Family Groceries d Provisions.
Embracing every article belonging his line of trade
with many others usually found similar establish.
ments As he buys only with Cash, he therefore sell
as cheap as any merchant in town He respectfully
vites persons 10 give him call before purchasing
where He has also large assortment Of Tobacco and
Cigars He bes 10 return thank. for the kind and be
raj patronage heretofore extended him. soIcits
continuance. ljani1l PHILIP GODFREY