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arSs alsS SsAle.

VnHed-, Sft@s Circuit tDlst -Er>ctfti6a No lag
10y virtue Of writ OF fse7 Fac71s TO m. directed
- from the United states Circuit Court for the
northern District Of Illinois. in f1Ior Of C-pias Nor
:ou 81 al aud against Francis have on
the following properly. to Wit
Lots I, 2 nd g. in Walker. Addition Ottawa; Lot
in Block No - and Lot Z, in Block No Is in Ottawa
Centre Lot IL, in Block No. 8. in Miles, sub af
Peru: Lot IL, in Block No ~, Rutland acres . DIT
L-s Sec Iss T. 81 n, X =; O. acrsb nv Ut .wp
Sec l5. ]. 81 y r. 50; - ~ acres sw fr q sec Is r
80 y, x q acres p NV :r Sec. f9 r Sc ~ r
Z, vii SEQ Sec -. T. SO N r. T.: nea SEQ Sec IA +
80 y, r. T.; " s9i acres seq Sec. 2 T Ban RE:
VII ~hnwq sec, 20. I 81 n. K 5 E Ell wh neq sec g.
J. - X Z all OF the 81 principal meridian lying in
the County Of La Sale and State OF Illinois
Which shall expose 20 public the sth day o.
September the Court House door in -aiJ Coun
~. 70 TIE highest and best bidder. far -eady money.
SAFE 10 commence between the hours Of O'Clock A
VI ana sunset OF said day. jas W DAVIDSON
aues L, ) Marshal. Northern Dit Of INi,.eis
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NONTGOMERY,S
Family Provision Store.
Extensive Arrivals.

NE subscriber has just received his Spring stock at
j the above old and popular establishment compris-
article included in the l!st Of the useful and
health fui substanais of life. His purchases are
irving from the sorth, and with lis purchase,
elsewhere, n"w comprise the largest fullest, freshest
and cheapest stock Of Family Groceries to be found ~
tween Chicago and ST Louis He invites all xho 81.
skeptcal on this point TO call and them The follow
ing articles comprise but part Of his list constantly
hand.
Sugar, brown. loaf clarified, and crushed
Cbfse, Rio T1d Java.
Ao,assss ST. AR nonse, plantation, ard syrup.
tuD6i~s. star, stesrinr and taow.
Teas, green, black, boh.a. &c.
.ScaD, rosin, CASTLE. and shaving.
tobacco, Cav-ndi-h, fine cut, smoking. &c.
Csgdrs. anything from q 'loEg nine to mild four
penny Cuba"
OtLs, Iins-ed, sperm, and olive.
Pork, lard, tallow, &c
Fax. Inak-r-l. white, herring. and trout.
Cocoon Nuts. raisins, and currants
F,gs at retail or by the drum.
Ginger PT.s>rres, very fine article.
Tineldr, the hest crab and cider
IiciL~s in jars, all kinds,
FrIf~r Since, pepper, salt alspice, ginger, and ali
other ordinary condiments.
-Ftts. Brazil, flberts, almonds pea nuts, e..
Ioys for children including cry babies and everything
.is- from the elephant TO Jack the gian, killer.
Oy-t>yr, sardD.., &c, In cans.
,On6iss, a. lot Of all kinds
id{I< broOuI-. mops, &c.
Oranges and LEMONS, fresh from the son,, a. retail
~ the box.
Pip-r ink, pens, and all kinds Of stationery
YO'csr shot, caps, lead. and everything tina, line
fsshi0 ttckLe, from the longest pole hooks
fzoaT, potatoes. vegetables in their season, butter
chickens, and all such little arran gernens
ed in families, always kept when they possibly be
procured fer love or money
VH,LINS.
very Ane lot Of viulin,, with all the ARRANGEMENTS
8, a.tonishiney low prices.
AL>O-fhicngo md Alton lime and C-p,rn. to..-
iher with everything else that be named his line.
Ottawa. May 81. 1856. h MONTGOMERY
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Sewing Machlncs fer ol3.OO
JOHN MACER'S INVENTION.

EXt1o Notice To EarnerS.
nUIttk taken IN exchange for Dry Goods, and goods
ID seld ct Caeh prizes.
49, DoUGLAsg CLARK
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THIS Company have unequaled facilities for the ssS
! speedy, and reliable transmission Of Money Ner.
chandsc, and Packages.
BILLS with Goods will be collected on dci,vsry
and proceeds returned with promptness.
They also pay particular attention the collection
o. N0ses Drafts and Accoxnts, and executs al com.
missions connected With the Express business.
The lines of this Company extend entirely IN part
through the following States and Territories New York
Ohio, Indiana. Michigan. Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kan.
sas, and Nebraska.
Persons Wishing goods nom any point, by ,e.v,n.
their orders the ONCE win have goods rsturned -
first Express and delivered 1t their door, Without any
charge for ordering OF delivering -
Rates Low any responsible Express Compan,
ONoe In D. Waller q Cos Drag Store, NSercDo1{sa>
Block. Ell CRANDlII. %ns-s
r. JOHNSON, Asst. Sups sn.ix
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PHILIP GODFREY,S
Family Grocery Store /!

Corner If Main and Col,nnhus sts. Ottara,
lie subscriber respectfully begs leave the
attention Of the public TO his Grocery Establish
men; the OF Main and Columbus streets near
Yox River Bridge He keeps constantly nd and
receives weekly from the south and East supple.
E:s ssBi1y Groceries d EroVi~6Ons
Efnhrs article belonging 10 his line OF trade.
With many other. not usually found in similar establish
A he tuys only With Ca.h, he therefore
cheap merchant He respectfully in
sites person. give him call before purchasing els-
where He has also a large assortment Of rshsrca and
Cigars HE beg thanks for the and The
raj patronage heretofore extended him. .ocits IL.
continuance. tjani.I PHILIP GODFREY.
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DAYTON
Wooden Manufactorv!!

THE undersigned take this method o! informing their
old customers, and the public generally. that We are
putting Into Establishment this Spring Machinery that
VIII enable Us TO turn out that double amount OF,
Goods We have usually done; the demand our Goods
warrants this additional Machinery, and We hope TO Civ,
satisfaction In exchanges of Wooden Goods for Wool
We never save and do not intend card into wool
Lor,,o, a. cotton sell Il for xl wool good. are
warranted in TIN. respect an also for durability We
shall continue exchange for Wool, nrmeriy. the fol-
lowing kinds Of Goods viz: HesT; Cassmeres, siness.
Jeans Flannels Of dferen, kinda, Blankets. and Stock
ing Yarn Considerable attention be paid 70 Stocx"
Yarn orders will be filled for all the different grades and
KINDS OF yarn, common Mixed, Indigo Blue Mixed, Red
Clouded, &c. And We will manufacture for mercb.nt,
and Others Wool in lots Of hundred pounds and up
wards into Stocking Yarn, any Of the above kinds
goods. on liberal terms for cash wool. Also,
Carding and Spinning
VIII be done in lots OF 30 lbs and upwards At Is u n
cents per pound.
Cu>tOm Carding into Rolls
Wii De done at six cents per pound Their r,schines
Will be clothed anew with the best of Cards. and With
neo experienced Carder they expect have rood work
done Wool will be taken from the Depot at Ottawa and
rolls returned within reasonable length Of time for do
ing the work, which may be lin strong sheets) from
almost any part OF the State at trifiing eIpe Sc
Wool intended for exchange for any OF the above kinda
OF Goods by the proper order may be sent
BY Railroad to OTTAWA and the goods be put IN and
sent with promptness, according order.
We would also say, that We have got our New Cx.H>~.
and FIGURING Mil in OPERATION and persons wishing CA
have their grinding done short notice. a. We have
plenty Of water at all times. lmy17l J. D. GREEN
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A FLY THAT KILLS GEAssHnpPERs.-A wri-
ter in Emesys journal Of Agriculture, says
that he has discovered 5 fly that destroys
grasshoppers. The manner in which it i.
done is this =" He darts upon the grass
hoppers while on wing just as he is alightins.
and holding his victim firmly on the ground,
inserts bis proboscis into the fsshy part of
the body Immediately under the posteri.r
angle of the pronotum, and deliberately e1-
tracts the juices"
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Rail Roaos.
Chicago h r. Island Railroad.
Michigan Genital, Railroad
80 49, 80 2
Joliet Division Opened.

joliet DIVISION opened.
TWO TRAINS EACH WAY DAILY.
aiOIng East.
DAssENGER Train: leave Joliet for Detroit at e:83 A.
4 st. Louis trains from the South.
Going West.
Leave Lake Junction at SIS A NJ and Sis P. NJ,
arrival Of trains from Detroit and Cincinnati.
Passengers the south and West. via the Chicago
Alton st. Lo's, and Chicago Rock Island Railroads.
will hn this the direct route c the East and South
East and may be Of making prompt connections
Detroit Suspension Bridge, Buffalo, ard Cleveland with
all the main lines Of travel and at Michigan City with
New Albany and Salem trans - Cincinnati, Lafayette,
Louisville, and the South
Through tickets be purchased at the ONCE at Jo
ct, for all the principal cities and towns at the East
r. G. RICE, Superintendent
Gro a, MAC(,RscOa. EuQineSr Toilet Djrisi.u iuI11
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to China Hall.

SFEN(E FIX z bAUL
rIAVE removed their large and sren"'a soex OF Shi
Il i ma, Glass, and Queensware, INFO Osmans NeW
Block the of Madison and Columbus Streets.
where they will be pleased to all their old aad
customers and friends.
Having a large amount OF outstanding which
find difficult to collect compels adopt the ready
pay system. We ask all those who are indebted to 10
come forward and settle forthwith. jau9
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Tar Sale tOtjre

NoIlCE IS hereby given IN the following named per.
sons ana an others interested, th the unders gn
s": AT SAFE held on the 2Sti day OF December. A. D.
1851 at the door the Court Uous. IN The Cit ~ O,,.
va " the Collector Of said city lands town lots
LOT me taxes and costs thereon for the municipal
a u 1901, OF said city, became the purchaser the
BORROWING described Lots, and the time for the re
dempon OF the same from said sale will expire on,
year from the DAY OF
In
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GREEN'S MILL /!

Successor To the Cd Pioneer,
been rebuff; during the last year in the mos, du
] rabe, substantial and werkmanlike manner and
almost without reference TO cost, their has bees
and is Excelsior" They have nov
Three Hum - EBuPrS
In operation which have been arranged expressly for
Custom Work, with everything entirely new and viii
have the fourth run, for Merchant Custom Work rea
dy in short time and when completed wi Be superior
to any Custom and Merchant Mil in the State. All that
they ask is fair trial a. they feel confident that with
their new mill and long experience rs ye.rs> in mill
ing business, fully warrants them in defyi0 al honora
Ce competition None but the most experienced aud &C
commodating millers employer.
Cash paid for the best article OF Winter Wheat.
Dayton, April 5, 1855 - D. GRIHy
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Est"te IF benjamin Fleming. deed.
NOTICE is h.r-by given to all persons having claim.
against the estate Of B-nja Fleming d-c'd that
VIII attend term OF the County Court Of Ls-Safe
County to be held OTTAWA said County Of Ia Sale
and State of Illinois, the 81 Monday VI September
next when and where all persons having claims against
SAID estate are notified TO present the in writing TO
said Court for adjustment.
julSl IS HOIJnWEII FIR
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For SAFE.
NMfkoNED lands IN La Sale Livingston, Granay
~ "ht~sd-. Bureau. and Champaign Counfi-. Ii, mi,
STATE $50 IN the Counties Of Black Hawk runy C-rro
oefao. IOWA. Polk Posesh-iek. and Greene in low.
Also. improved farms in De- KsIb and l.. saII- Coon
Hes an improved 20 mile Yzrivi,e for sale q,
rent an improved 100 four miles north o, ,av.
VIZ be sold In whole Or part.
$50. ssvers hsases and Lots In OTTAWA Lot. in
8reen's Addition, ard other parts Of the CIV ali a,
vIich VII be sold to st the tines Term. OF naym,,.
WI be found easy fseb6l JOHN r ANTHONY
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w all Paper Depot.

ut B. 7. PAelp's osd SH~d. Main Street, Ouass.
WinOiS, :,
AVE just received their Spring stock. and have nov
Tor sale the most elegant lot Of Paper Hanging.
window Drapery and Shades offered In 0tsava-
ey are prepared furnish in quantities suit pur-
the latest patterns Of SAtin Gill; Wood and Oak
aPers with matched and common borders Also, Fancy
shades, Fire Board Prints, &C., &c. Their stock
Is Purchased directly from the manufacturera and so1
. small advance on FIRST coat myi7M-
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Come at Last!
AT THE
CROCKERY STORE !
SpENG,EIl 4. Earl

TINE subscribers receiving their Spring and
Il Summer stock OF CROCKERY. Having purchased
Goods from first hands, in original packages
prepared to sell much cheaper than those who buy only
in small quantities. Our stock consists of 4 full and
complete assortment Of China, Glass and Queensware.
Also, superior lot of
Plated Goods.
Forks, Spoons Butter Knives, Castors Cake Baskets
Soup Ladies', Silver Plated Table and Dessert Knives.
Britannia Ware,
In Tea Sets or by the single piece, which will sell
cheaper than offered before in Ottawa. Also well
selected stock Of English and American
Table Cutlery.
Table and Tea Knives and Forks. Butcher and Bread
Knives. Also, German Silver and Albata Table and Tea
Spoons.
GIT and Mahogany Frame Mirrors. Ladies' French and
German Fancy Work Baskets and Reticules Table
Mats Water Coolers, Fog Boilers, Painted Tin Toilet
Sets Lamps and Lanterns, Wire Covers, &c &C. all Of
which offer for sale cheap cheaper than any
house in Chicago. (jun27l SPENCER EARL.
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BROTHER AND SisrER.-The Stats Zeitung
has the following story: "Some years ago
. man was living in New York city on high
scale. His name was Viii lam Frazer. He
had large business. good connections, and
was so much engaged in the worlds glitter
and display that he had no time to look after
his sister, at that time poor teacher in one
of the boarding schools Of New York; and
by-and-by he forgot her entirely. Some
days ago man WAS arrested near Baltimore
and brought ba to Morristown. New Jer
scy, whore he broke cut Of the cell he was
confined in, to await his sentence for coun-
terfsting 1t was WIN. Frazer. The once
poor teacher lives now in Paris, in the Palais
Eyses Bourbon, on the Champs Elysse, and
il the wife Of Lucien Murat. She NAV
dream every night Of kings and crowns.
while her unfortunate brother is awaiting his
sentence to the State Prison.
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Iron Railing & Safe Mandatory

Near the City Mills. and little south Of C.aue,in
Knights Sash Factory, -.
OTTAWA, ILLINOIS.
TOHN AAGER respectfully announces that he has
81 opened. ut the above place. establishment the
manufacture Of
Iron Railing for Cemeteries, Front Yards,
Public Squares, DC.
Iron Works furnished for buildings bridges. Also
Bank Vaults Cell Works, Iron Sash, Doors, Blinds
and Bedsteads for public snd private aouses Burglar
proof Locks stores double locked Rco0ng, Of Cop
Tin, Iron and Sheet Iron done and var.
ranted- Machine Repairing and Bell Hanging dspe At
short notice. Prompt attention paid to 81 ordess-
Work done 1t New York prices. Customers will find
patterns and designs Of the latest styie from New York.
At his establishment. -E augS
{ Notice. s..-.
A LII Moee owfnE me book account, who had rather
"A settle With me than Justes can do 90 before the
arst OF August shall be absent for some time after
that DATE 6us bsfers lsavins y place al ny accounts
once s- -
These Who are ewing ma h .ets vn do us,l :. pay
oesoss shs soevs a A. W wait ne longer ee ssy-
IN0R eALE-one Thimbls scass Lumber Y .xon. In.
L sr.rss: t.sa2e1 A u NNNIkVAs.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS. Ia Safe County and ffreuit
Cou,f G.erecE TO Noreaber Term, 1-5s. John D.
Phoenix, Francis N. Babcock and John Babcock e~
Harvey Hadley, Sarah HadIey, and George s. Murfey
-Bi TO Foreclose Mortgage.
i appearing fr,m affidavit file in the Office Of
the Clerk Of the Circuit Court of said County. that
the above named Harvey Had-y and George s. Murey
are not residents Of this State, and the
having filed their bill Of complaint hereD, and summons
having been issued thereon according to law.
. Vow" therefore, notice is here given you the said
Harvey liadcy and George Murfey, that unless you
shall each personally BE- and appear before the Circuit
Court OF said Coun the first day OF the
thereof to be holden at the Court House in Ottawa
the mrs. Monday in the month of November next and
plead, denur, except to said complain
b'i the same will be taken pro cosso against you by
default and the matters and things therein prayed
deereed accordingly. J.F. NASH, Clerk.
D. r. JONES, Solicitor for Compt. auR2S
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Estate Of .Ll-ob P.tr,son J--.J

Esthre or Jlro5 Petcrson. decd
Jill is hereby given to all persons having claim,
~ against the estate of Jacob Peterson Jecea,rJ
ss. VII attend term OF the County Cour, Of La
sae county. To Be held Ottssa in said County Of
sane ana state Of Illinois. the LIST Monday of Dc
'oo-r next when and where all persons having claim,
against said estate notified presen, the zane in
writing TO said Court for adjustment
LORENZO DOMISY Admir-
sus'-Sws ELIZABETH PETERSON Adm,c
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TO acTes NV . Sec ~, +. q, K 8.
Eh NwA Sec. 81. T. SO, K. s.
Mex Sec 22. T. 80, T. 5.
Lot 81, Ottawa City.
~ Lots in the States Addition . Ottawa
5 Lots in Ottawa Centre.
81 81. 5. and acre lots in subdivision Of part Of
the NEh Sec. 8, 7. g. K3
This property overlooks the City, the mos, de
srabe ana valuable property in Ottawa for residence
Also ]. 2 and acre lots east Of Geo. W Ra..~t,'s
present residence, and about 81 lots in Basset Addition
70 Osawa, adjoining and north Of Chsmplin ianburys
Addition These lots will be 60 by $50 feet Any OF
above property will be sold years time II desired
With interest only payable annually at ten per cent
myia GEO 5. FISHER.
Staddcn's Wills.
THE above Mills. with run Of burrs and situated
on The Fox River Feeder ('our mile. above Ottawa
together with l-6h OF the that ia said river
wii be leased FOR term Of upon III. favora
Die terms The location and ansurpas IN the
western country, and liberia offered 70
men OF enterprise and capital which rarely ever
mef With For further Information, address the under
Signed d GRYES
Dayton, February Z. 1851.
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A CALIToESIA WoxAs.-Mrs Eliza Todd,
who owns rancho mile below Viewers
vile, is remarkable womsn. In 1852 she
walked from Shasta to Wesversville, and
without Money, began the business Of wash
ing for six do lars . dozen. An acquaint-
anee, who lived near her do,niciI, says that
Tor long time she was bending over the
wash-tub at daylight in the morning. At
noon. and At ten o'clock at night. Business
prosPered. and after while she bought two
claims which turned out well. Then she
bought chickens, which laid eggs. and which
she sold at = half dollar apiece; then she
bought . pig for one hundred and twenty.
i've dollars, and sold its progeny for an
oun. ., or twenty Eve dollars; then bought
cows ard sold milk. Business still IN.
creased, and she began buying real estate.
lending money at ten per cent. month, and
specializing in claims; always was fortunate;
every touch turned something to god Now
she is one Of the largest property holders in
the north.
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z. 5. HOLLOwELI., Er.

E.'"'e IF Chrjstopher CaranaSgh, iced.
NOTICE is he'eby given, to all persons having claim.
against the estate Of Chrstophe- CHvan Oh decd
that will attend Of the County Court OF Ia Sse
County TO BE- held at Otava in said County L. Sale
and State Of Illinois. the Sd Monday Sepei iber
next when and where all persons having claims against
said estate notified present the same in writing
said Court for adjustment
jul24-6ws Pr COURTNEY 1Sm,r
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Country esidence and Farm for SaIe.
THE subscriber will sell his residence about two miles
below OTTAWA, the Minors river from sixty TO
one hundred and nhy errs Of land purchaser, may
The place has con1rnofious House good Barn Corn
Cribs &c. young Orchard about eighty acres under
the piow, and 10 every way desirable 1,
10 at all seasons easily town bv an excel
lent road and readily be divided to make two or
sBeYe very pleasant residences
Also for sale. - acrn.. the River heinz
all Of Section IL that lies South Illinois River
Apply 30 D. T. Cameron At Clever 4 Cooks Once, a.,
TO L. p. Sanger, Ottawa. Isep2ol
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For sale, a1ss
A GOOD new Lumber Wagon, At . bargain. 1oQ1irS
"A q fmysa. cAMHRoF O114AKD
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INsUR,NCE AGENCY.

INSURANCE AGENCY.
THE undersigned Agents OF the following old an
responsible Insurance Companies, viz:
KTNA. OF HARTFORD,
Capital and Surplus,
81 100000.
PHENIX. OF HARTFORD
Capital and Surplus,
$iG0, 600.
HARTFORD, OF HARTFORD,
Capital and Surplus,
&5OO, 900
NORTH WESTERN. OF OSWEGo,
Capital and Surplus,
f30O,o50.
ILLINOIS MUTUAL
Accumulated Capital,
is00.OOO
LA SALE COUNTY Mutual,
$4,000
These Companies all equal 10 the best in the couu.
try and We will issue policies in them good terms
safe and reliable Company. Don't your pro-
perty in doubtful Company when you be insured
in such Companies as these Once AT the Bank Of Ota
va. -tdec 81 TRUE WATERMAN, Agents.
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANC Co.
II. HUNTINGTON, Pres. c. D. BOWERS, !Secy.
y. ALEXANDER Western General agent.
Capital Stock
And Accumulated Assets for payment Of Losses,
eGlS.SO9. AZ.
Policies In this old and reliable Company issued by
Ottawa. August l. TRUE WATERMAN d1s1fs
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Tar sale Notice

Tar sale Notice
NOTICE is hereby given ali per interested and
the following mined persons. that the undo signed
a. sale he'd the 2-th day or December A. D. 1851
al the door OF the Court House in the City of wa
the collector 81" laid city OF land. and lots the
taxes and costs thereon fer the municipal year OF D.
1876, OF said city, becan the purchaser the follow
ing described Lots, and that the for the
Of the same will expire the 18th day OF December A.
d 1858.
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GRAssHoPPERs IN New YoRK-One of the
editors of The Journal, who is now in New
York State, writes US Of these pests from
Osweso county, in that State: Z" have ne
yer seen such .focIs Of these insects, or
birds. Cfor they fly in focks ike bird~.) be-
fore, As are dcvastat ng the North. Western
portion Of this county and the South. West
ern part of J,fferson county. They 81
corn, its foliage, silk, and the ear, strip the
pstato of it's leaves, cut off the wheat heads
and eat the kernel, trim the oats of foliage
and relieve the head Of its burden of grain
They are said to have eaten into onions
actually eaten the bulbs. I have seen me-
Ions, the Iipds Of which had been eaten
through by them. Farmers are cutting up
corn to save it. Grain and hay is being fed
to stock because there is nothing for them to
eat in the pastures At mid day myriads OF
them can be seen as high up in the atmos-
phers A. the eye can detect objects of that
size, flying with the wind, their wings gilt
tering like silver. Walking to-day through
the fields, a. swept my cane before me, a
half dozen of them would drop at each
stroke. am not exaggersting in the least.
These are facts. Farmers naturally inquire
what of prices in the future!' It is ma
tural question. "--EMsry's Journal
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Real estate.
LCC0AN p SANGER.

LCCuAN r SANGERS
ILLINOIS LAND AGENCY.
Lands bought and sold Commission. Taxes paid
Abstracts Of Title furnished Collections made Invest
ments made In Government other Lands, Money
Leaned. Ottawa. August g. 1857