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Insects and their Human Prey.

In Africa there is a worm called the
Guinea worm, which buries itself in the
flesh of man. 1t is long slender, and
round, like fiddle string; its length va
ries from six inches to twelve feet The
British soldiers stationed at Bombay We're
frequently attacked by it-out Of 300 men
lS9 We're attacked When it introduces
itself into the flesh, it is a very minute pa
rasite. not more than l-60th part of an
inch in length, and very slender, and eX-
lists on low, muddy shores This little i'll
truder now grows immensely, and becomes
the parent of numerous offspring. 1t
produces itching, and crawling sensation,
and finally a boil forms, and when it
breaks, TIE head of the animal protr,Ides,
which is then caught AMI gently extract
ed, care being taken not to break it, other
wise, serious and even fatal effects are apt
to follow. The extraction is very tedious
work. The natives cut the skin when
they are near the surface, and then extract
them Medical writers describe no less
than twenty varieties Of parasites which
lnfest the human system.
1t is a notorious fact that numerous pa
rasites crawl over the surface, burrow be-
meath the skin, nestle in our entrails, and
riot and propagate their kind in every cor
ner Of our frames: and scarcely tissue or
an organ but is occasionally proianed 10y
their inroads. Each has also its special
domicil; one chooses the heart for its
place Of abode, another inhabits the arte-
ries, third the kidneys hyriads of mi
mute worms have been found coiled up in
the muscles \ little fuke, very much
like miniature founder, lives, stepped in
gall, in the liver. If the skin Of the nose
be squeezed, cheesy matter will exude.
and if examined by a microscope ten to
one several aniInalcules, extremely mi
mute, but Of complicated structure, VIII
be seen. They are at present in the ma
lorlty Of living persons, and are less than
one-hundredth part Of an incL in length
have head, chest abdomen, eight legs
and very movable jaws. BY recent re
searches it has been proven beyond a
doubt that small insect is the cause Of
the itch; and by skiltul management it
can be caught and seen under a micro
scope. 1t seems a strange and Eumiliating
fact that the human body should provide
food and habitation for SO many and such
varieties Of these inferior creatures
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SP.!s is going into her Moorish crusade
with zeal. In late speech the Queen
said:
All my jewels must be valued and sold
if necessary, for the success of the holy
enterprise. Ny private patrimony must
be disposed Of without reserve. for the
good and glory Of my subjects. will re-
duce my expenditure. An humble collar
will bedeck my neck more becciningly
than a collar of diamonds, if the latter can
the conown OF our Spain Z
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APPLE PIE MELoS-We have received
reports, verbal and OF erwise, from parties
who purchased and planted apple pie me-
lon seed last spring There is uniform
commendation of it; especially with refe-
renee to its productiveness,. are large sto-
ries told of it. One gentleman said he
planted five seeds, and the product was a
large wagon load of melons. 1t is found
necessary to use some acid with them in
cooking.-Emerys Journal
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PRESERVING EGGS-Dissolve some gum
shellac in sufficient quantity of alcohol to
make a thin varnish give each egg a coat,
and after they have become thoroughly
dry, pack them in saw-dust or bran, with
their points downward> in such manner
that they cannot shift about. After keep
ing as long rs you desire, wash the varnish
carefully off, and they will be in the same
state as they were before packing, ready
either for eating or Matching.
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THERE is in Bourbon, Ky, family, con.
sisting OF man, his wife, and eight child
rem, whose average height is feet 4! inch
e., and average weight 2i4 Tbs. One of the
sons is the tallest in the family, and mea-
sures feet III inches; he also weighs al
most 296 lbs. A daughter who died was 6
feet inches in height, and weighed l60
nounls - IL
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School RooM SCENE" Annette, what
country is opposite to us on the globe?
"Dont know, sirY'
"Well. now" continued the perplexed
teacher If were to bore ahOle throu1h
the earth, and you We're to so in at this
end. where would you come out 2
"Out of the hole sirF' replied the puriL
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Box, how do you live - q" Live by eat
ingr Would you like something to dor
Don't care, if taint hard work. "Well,
boy, if you like l will set you up in busi-
ness that will prove both pleasant and pro-
ftable" Drive ahead, I'm lissenin -
well, YOU go somewhere and steal bas-
ket, and then go around begging for cold
victuals, and you may have half you get"
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THE LoNJURER AND TIE YANKEG-Ander-
son, the wizard, met with Yankee who
stole a march on him one day, after the
following pattern. Enter Yankee:
- say, are you Professor Anderson z
" es, sir, al your service.
Nv aal, you re a tarnatiOn smart man,
and m something at a trick, too, kinder
cute, don't you know?
An, indeed! what tricks are you up
to-? asked the professor, amused at the
simple fellow
WAL can takea red cent and change
it into a ten dollar gold piece.
oh. that's a mere slight-of-hand trick
| can do that too"
NO you can't I'd like to see you try. y
We'll, hold out your hand with cent
in it"
Yankee stretches out his paw with a
cent lying on it
This is your cent, is it, sureg'
ats nothing else"
Hold on to it tight-Presto, change
Now open your hand.
Yankee opened his fist, and there was a
gold eagle shining on his palm.
"Waal, you did it, | declare; much OBJ
liged to you" and Jonathan turned to
go out.
Say said the professor, "you may
leave my ten dollars.
Yours wasn't it my cent, and didn I
you turn it into this ere yaller thing. eh
Good byeT and as he left tbs room he
was heard to say, - guess there amt any
thing green about this child"
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THE STOMACH AND TIE NIND-Nuch Of
our conduct depends, no doubt, upon the
character of the food We eat. Perhaps
indeed. the nature Of our meals governs
the nature Of our impulses more than We
are inclined to admit, because none OF Us
relish well the abandonment Of oar idea
Of free agency. Bpnaparte used t. attri-
butte the loss OF one of Lis battles t.
poor dinner, which, Al the time disturbed
his digestion how many Of OEg m.siudc-
mcuts--hoS many of our dciiberst- errors
how many of our uHh.Hdu-SSr-, our cru
elites. our acts OF thougltir->uess and
recklessness. may be actually owing ~ a
cause OF the same character? We eat
something that deranges the condition Of
the system. Though thestomachic nerve
that arrangement Immediately affects the
brain. Moroscness succeeds amiab!iiJy
and under its influence we do that which
would shock our sensibility at any other
moment or, perhaps, gastric Irregular
ty IL the common. result of an over-ndul-
gence in wholesome food, or a moderate
indulgence in unsuitable food The liver
is afflicted. In this afiiiction the brain
profoundly sympathizes. The temper Is
soured; the understanding is narrowed;
preiudices are strengthened; generous I'M
pulses are subdued; seltshness, originated
by physical disturbances which perpetually
distract the minds attention, becomes a
chronic mental disorder; the feeling of
charity dies out; We live for ourselves
alone, We have no care for others And
all this change of nature is the conse-
quence OF an III iudlcious diet
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ALL the dogs killed in Cleveland, Ohio,
last season, were skinned and the skins
sent to glove manufactory in Litchfeld,
Medina county, where they were converted
into kid and buckskins ..st -.
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foundation of this government there has

foundation Of this government there has
been diseased public sentiment in North
ern States on the subject of slavery.
| He spoke of continued aggressions of
| the Republican party on the South. The
Republicans number more than 100 on
the fioor-men of character and influence
| who have sought on the stump and else
where to diffuss opinions practically
leading to the notification of the Fugitive
Slave law and bring contempt on the Su-
preme Court, because it has declared Con-
gress has no power to restrict Slavery, or
exclupe it from new territories. The bal
ance of power in the United States Senate
onco deemed safeguard by the South
has been lost, and Northern preponder-
ence will be still further increased by the
admission of new States. Nothing is now
left between the South and her assailants
but the Democratic party and the Consti-
tuition of the United States, as expounded
by the Supreme Court. The Abolition
party in the North having failed to reach
slavery in the South be direct legislation
have sought TO overthrow it by insurrect-
st91by poisoning the public mind North,
ty keeping up constant theft and rob-
Berry on that species Of property at the
South, scattering incendiary documents
throughout the land, and have elected to
the highest public trust men that proclaim
there is an irrepressible conflict between
slave and free labor
THE VOTE FOR SPEAKER
9Th ballot-Sherman GO, Bocock Sc, Gil
mer SO, scattering 9
Mr. Gilmer Withdrew
sth ballot-Shernan Ill, Bocock, So,
Boteler %, scattering9
THE BALLOTS IN DETAIL.
Mr. Shermans vote on the first ballot
taken to-day was reduced by some of those
who heretofore voted for him going over
to Mr.. Gil1ner, who was supported by the
following members
Adams, Anderson, Boteler Bailey, Bras
son, Briggs, Bristow, Campbell DAVIS, Eth
ridge, Hale, Harris, Haskin, Hutton, Hill.
Jenkins, Leach, Mallory. Maynard, Mil
ward, Moore, Morehead, Morris. Pa. Ncf
son, Eixon, Pennin gton, Quarles, Schwartz,
Scranton Smith, Stevens, Stokes, Vance
Verree, Webster and Wood
Those who voted for Mr. Botelcr, after
Mr. yGilmer withdrew from the canvas,
were:
Adams, Anderson, Ky, Anderson. Mo,
Bouligny, Bradson, Briggs, Boyston, Deiar-
nette. Etheridge, Gimer. Hardman, Har-
ris, Md, Hatton. Hill Leach. n c. NAL
lory, MAYNARD, Moore, Ky. Nelson. Quar-
les, Smith, Y C., Stokes, Vance, Webster
and Woodson
The above votes explain the cause Of the
difference in the result of the votes today
for Sherman and Bocock respectively -
Suchsof theabove named as had before
voted for ~ Sherman. returned 10 his
support after Mr. Gilner Withdrew.
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A FEW days ago bright-eyed little fel-
low about six years old, retired up stairs to
bed, leaving his mother below, without the
customary goodnight kiss. As he kissed
his father and bade him GOOD NIGHT be,
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A son of the Emerald Isle, on being
told that friend of his had put money
into the stocks, replied "Och, an its
there We are! Troth, an l never had a
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STATISTICS OF HEADACHE-The Medical
Times and Gazette contains some interesting
medical data, obtained by inquiries made
in the usual course of professional expert
ence, concerning the causes Of headache.
OF 80 cases cited, IS were females, num-
Der which establishes pretty strongly the
fact testified to by most of the old writers,
that females are more frequent sufferers.
Of the 76 females, 40 were single The
predisposition in the case of females is be-
lieved to originate in the nervous system
susceptibility of nervous disorder being
much oftener found in the female than in
the male subject. 1t is likely to exist in
organisms which evidence a capacity of so
much tineness and deiicacy of perception,
united with so much proneness to emo
tional excitement, and in which the func-
tions of organic life are observed to be SO
readily wrought by passing states of
thought, sensation and emotion.
Of the exciting causes, emotional dis
turbance has the highest number. Out of
80 cases, 53 declared this to be one of the
causes of their attacks, As also considered
that atmospheric states were to be blamed,
and % specified thunder. In regard to
inheritance of the liability, in l9 cases the
mother is mentioned, in 9, the father, and
in IL, both parents; in all, 40gave explicit
evidence of hereditary predisposition, and
q few other mentioned cases in collateral
branches. Out of the 80 cases, only 10
blamed their diet. As to the influence of
climate, 90 seem very clear that they are
least liable to attacks Of headache in places
where the air is dry and bracing; 6 COM
mend cold atmosphere, and condemn it !;
8praise warm atmosphere, and 3 dislike
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FRIDAY, Dec. 16.

FRIDAY, Dec. 10.
HoUsE-On motion of Mr. Niblack, of
Ind. it was resolved that till the election
of Speaker, the Clerk of the last House
be authorized to exercise the power de-
volving on the Speaker, for preserving or
der in the galleries and on the floor of the
House, for the time being, under the rules
of the last House, and that the Sergeant
at-Arms for like purpose be under the
direction of the Clerk.
Mr. Bonham, of S. C., said the whole
country are anXiously looking to the as
pect of affairs here and inquirng why we
did not elect Speaker. The reason was
that tho majority of the House were un-
willing to place in that chair an endorser
of the famous Helper book, and deem
themselves justified in resisting his elect
ion by all fair and honorable means He
had nothing to say against Mr. Sherman
personally, but referred to him politically
and cordially assented to the resolution
that neither he nor any other man who
endorsed Helpers book was fit to DE Spea-
ker
How could it be expected that South
ern gentlemen viii consent to the election
of Mr. Sherman who comes here reeking
from the pollution of doctrines adverse to
southern interests! Inc reSOlutlOU Oh
Mr. Clark, of Missouri, was proper, under
these circumstances, and he told gentle
men that they would preserve the insti-
tuition of slavery or perish in the endeav-
or. His patriotism began at home, and
he was for South Carolina against the
world
Mr. Millson made an explanation de
nying that he ever said that any man who
endorsed Helpers book was unfit to live
Mr. Clemens, of Va, wanted the House
to proceed to vote for Speaker, and object
ed to gentlemen being compelled to sit
here for five hours in order to give their
brethren an opportunity to ventilate their
rhetoric. He gave Lotice that he should
retire from the hall whenever he was rhy-
sically disabled from attendance. If he
could not get pair, his friends would
have to do without his vote. a'siss
Mr.. Simms, Of KY, said Browns foray
in Virginia had been followed by crusade
4 r - 4 - a
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Sash. Ds0r and Blind Factory.

NSTE take this method inform the public that
w have purchased the Sash Door aud Blind Factory
OF A T. CaqUeH. and prepared to furnish any
thing in line Of business, such Sash, Doors,
Binds, Frames and Mordings. Orders promptly filled
short notice.
Having Il Lumber Yard in connection with our Facto
ry, think facilities for furnishing building mate
rais uneGualled in this City and in vit- contract
oTs, and all others who anything in
line to call and satisfy yourselves that can sell
good article, just what want, and cheap for
cash There will be found at Lumber 0ifce Doors
Blinds, Sash glazed and ungazet Glass Oils, Paints and
Nails
Offce on Main Street, Ottawa. IL.
marco STRAWN 4 POWELL.
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u
E1iie above market after having been greatly enlarged
and thoroughly repaired, i open and ready for
the accommodation OF the public No expense has been
spared IN furniture and fixtures, MAKE il place
thy of our City and both pleasant hope il will be
profitable to visit N-propos. n keen hand and to
serve to our customers in style Of superior all
Kinds of meats such
Hr.r- in steaks. r"asrs dried corued &c. Mutton
tett, Huns Nfn ti!ers, Pork, fresh salt Yau.-e
Sausares &c, &.
Also, all kinds o game IN its season.
Fresh TrpEt and White Fish from the Lakes
In short. Everything apperta!nn;, a well regulated
City Market
sale Of all kinds OF fresh vegetables supplied from the
best garden in the vicinity OF the City.
- Net acI be ieliUerei in pert of TIE C5ty.
ap26 JEREMIAH WOOD
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THE NEW YORK BAKERY!

IsN j. u. WHEELER.
rHsTE undersigned would pectfuliy inform the inha
u bitants of Ottawa and vicinity that he is
prepared furnish the choicest variety of Crackers
such Butter, Soda, Lemon Boston, Oyster Abernetha
a. Water Biscuit. Also, Bread, Cakes, Brown Bread,
Pies &C. &c., in good variety Confectionery, Of tes
choicest selection, constantly on hand. All kinds Of
Fancy and Wedding Cake made to order.
The subscriber having spared pains expense in
fitting up wagon for the convenience and accemmoda
ton OF his customers and the public generally
able to furnish anything in their line to those who de
sire Those wishing the New York Wagon call daily,
will please send their orders the n. Y. Bakery,
the Post Office.
~ Remember the place. in Edwards Block, few
of H. Tn omrk onss Main Street Send
your orders and they will receive prompt attention
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sErGEsTsNEE2y'S D;POT!
THOMAS MOORE,
IMPORTER and manufacturer of Increase Twist Ri
f.s and Shot Guns, of every description, Telescope
and Pa tent Muzze Rifles Revolving Breech, Cast Steel
Barrels. with Guide Starter for hunting, and large
of Reyolyers Colts, Beals Mathaens Blunt
Syms', Allen Thurber's Gentlemen will find at my
shop everything in line, and give salts
faction to all that favor with their patronage.
invite the cid friends OF H. p BRuNKER to give me a
call, he is my agent Customers will always find him
his post. 8Iy Shop is Main Street, near the Fox
River Bridge. .-,e7 p z,
Powder, Shot, wads, and Caps. Guns let by the day.
iun1s THOMAS MOORE.
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81 SlNESS CARDS.
EASTERN
Carriage Repository.

,.zr.e -, TlNHE Alvord Carriage Manufacturing
Cstsss0-as.. Il Company tcH continue the safe q
fSj-~fsIs Meir td"riages, at their Old stand on
AAZ-- Main street, Ottawa, Illinois, where they
have on hand and receiving from their Dc1fctOry
in tOnnecticut good assortment of Rockaways, Slide
Seats, Top and Open Buggies, with Elliptic Springs and
Concord style, Light Spring Wagons, with seats &c.
al 'cdrrGnted which selling at tO,e prices.
jull6-6mF ii, W. JONES d0enf
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t>ATt htAN. bt-c. ..
HoUsE-Mr Lsrabee sent 10 the clerk
desk copy of the Milwaukee Free Demo
crat from which the latter read the pro
ceedings OF meeting, purpOrting to have
been held by German adopted citizens. in
which sympathy Is expressed for John
Brown holding him "a noble-hearted and
resolute. and fit to be held up by the
friends and champions of freedom for the
imitation of mankind : also, saying that
adopted citizens are hostile TO tyranny OF
every kind. Mr. Larabee remarked that
If cry Of his Folie-t,t:es I'D not recognize
that paper rs Republican let them say so.
At his request an editorial was read in the
same paper in spirit with the proceedings
of the meeting He was satisfied that an
honorable Senator fMr Dooiittle) was mis-
taken when he said there was no newspa-
per in that State which supported and sus-
tanned John Brown invasion OF Virginia
He thought, however that at that time
the fact to which he had Just alluded had
not been brought to Mr. Doolittles atten-
ton. Mr.. Larabee needed not to be in
formed, as he had been by the leading
German citizens of Wisconsin. that such
were not their opinions He had been in
the midst OF them for fourteen years, and
could say that more intelligent, loyal, and
patriotic men were not living on the soil of
the United States. They were hostile to
fanaticism, and to sentiments of disunion
and war on the South He felt it to be his
duty TO hurl back the accusations against
the part of Wisconsin he had the honor TO
represent.
We all agree that the Republican party
organization at the North is a purely sec
tional party, and that the inevitable result
of the success of any sectional party in the
country must be a rupture of the Union.
This is the very state of things which
Washington warned us against in his fare
well address, great party built on geo
graphical line. He thought Mr.. Stewards
remarks respecting the irrepressible con
tlict originated in his own brain to reach
the Presidential chair-thinking an appeal
to sectional passions and preiudices the
best way to reach it. He never had any
doubt but the raid of John Brown was the
legitimate effect of the teachings of the
extreme section of the Republican party
North-the teachings of the Tribune, Wen
dell Phillips, and others.
As Mr. Larabee ceased speaking there
was cry Of Mr.. Clerk"
Mr. Grow moved that vote be taken
for speaker.
Mr. Singleton claimed the floor, which
he yielded to allow vote to be taken-
The vote was then called and the House
proceeded to the ninth ballot, with the
following result: Sherman, III; Bocock,
So Boteler, %; scattering, 9; total vote,
229.
Mr. Boulgny, of La, nominated Mr.
Briggs, of n. ", as candidate fer speaker.
On motion of Mr.. Cochrane, of n. Y,
the ballot for speaker was taken result
Sherman, Ill; Bocock, S4; Boteler, 10;
Briggs 8 scattering g.
The House, on the result being declared,
Immediately adjourned, it being ten mi
nutes to three o'clock.
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DINING SALOON,

IN Me Post G6fce Block, Ottdtrd Illinois,
MI EALS served At all hours, at moderate charges
V1 fresh Oysters constantly on hand, and served in
8py stys. Liquors at wholesale and retail Cash paid
~ Eggs snd Poaluy. tjun23i THOS. HICKEY
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OTTAWA MARBLE YARD.

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fHE undersigned having purchased the shop and stock
of Gewell Finley, where he Intends to the
business extensive scale. He has on hand and
always in receipt of the best quality of American TIA
liam and Egyptian Marble for Read Stones romb Stones
Monuments, Nantes. Furniture &c As he has some of
the best worknien in the country, he feels
sured that he get up ythng in his line in superb
STYLE together with low prices he assured that
he will give all those who favor him with their support
entire satisfaction.
\. 3. Orders from distance earnestly solicited and
promi :ly attended to- JAMES WILLS.
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r. r. CCCUE.!CEY. ". D..

:. q. HNVt:. 70 IT, =. sI'r
ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
GEce third door ,reSt of OttGrd BIIik Idin Street,
OTTAWA, ILLS.
DR G. would respectfully call the attention OF those
suffering from Chronic Diseases, particularly SCI"
fula White Swelling, Salt Rheum Eruptions oil the race
SKIN Scald Head Old Sores and all diseases arising
fro impurities Of the blood 49,
Also Deforrnities, Curvatures, and Diseases OF me
SPINE Distortions of the Feet Contracted Limbs stn
Ssiats, ke.
Cancer treated upon entirely new principle, and
-i,I .r...ss heretofore uu eoyialsi api