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CARRYING THE JOKE TOO FAR--The fol
lowing are the sad results ofa practical joke:
An apprentice of Lyons, who had been out
catching frogs recently, brought several
home alive, and to play his brother a trick.
put three of them in his bed. In the
middle of the night, the frogs, finding the
bed too warm, tried to get out, and one of
them happened to crawl on the lads face
and awoke him Feeling something cold
and clammy on his cheek, the lad was
dreadfully frightened, and leaped out OF
bed, calling for help. When his parents
came they found him lying on the floor in
strong convulsions, which were, however
relieved by proper treatment, and the boy
has sinceresumed his usual occupation, but
has lost the faculty of speech.-Foreign paper
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FRIDAY Feb 81

RIDAY, feD. II
SExATr-Mr Wigfall introduced joint
resolution requesting the President to call
ont the regiment of Texan volunteers, au-
thorized by the act of 1858 Mr. Wigfall
explained that this was necessary in order
to protect the frontier of Texas from the
ravases Of Cortenas' banditt, who have
devastated the country along the Rio
Grande, from its mouth to 1000 miles
above.
The resolution was laid over.
Mr. johnson, of Tenn, reported home
stead bill, and moved to make it the spe
cial order for Thursday, at , Pm.
Mr. Browns resolution relative to the
territories was taken up.
Mr. Doolittle addressed the Senate
Mr. Toombs got the floor.
Adjourned till Monday.
HoUsE.-Mr. Carter asked leave to offer
a preamble substantially as follows
WHEREAS, The committee on arrange
ments authorized by resolution of Con-
| sress, invited the 7th regiment of Nation
al Guards of New York, to visit the capi-
tai to participate in the Inauguration of
the statue of Washington, as guests of the
national legislature; and whereas. in accord
ance with their fraternal and Unionloving
principles, to the number of 700, one of
the finest disciplined regiments of that
State or of any other, arrived here for that
purpose; and ,chereas, they were not for.
illally received by the President. heads of
departments, or committee OF arrange
ments; and rhereas. no considerable num-
her were advised of the arrangements Of
the committee, and, in consequence, that
the members of Congress did not antici
nate that result; therefore,
Resolred, That we convey to our Speaker
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xrw 1rrrrce-The guests at that most

New LErrrce-The guests at that most
excellent HOTEL the Union House, are
now being RECALLED daily with fresh
green lettuce of q superior quality, raised
by that wide-awake gardsner-"Father
Kerr" Mr.. Sheets is always on the qxi
vivs for the very earliest rsrities, with
which he keeps his well filed table always
surplied -Jone.boro Ga-.
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Schutt's Custom Mills,

.South- West Corner Of Tie Hylrdulic Elisha,
RE now in complete and perfect order for grinding
"A Wheat Corn, and Buckwhsat, in q satisfactory
manner and with despatch.
FLOUR, MEAL, AND FEED,
Constantly on hand, cheap for cash. az Goods deli
the city and in South Ottawa free of charge.
uovl2-ly N FLEMING
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- t'Cl itT &c STOCK oil
Fall and Winter
MILLINERY GOODS.
Her stock is complete.
consisting Of every variety
of DRESS BONNETS Of the
latest designs. Auth new
and elegant shades OF Vel
vet. Also a new hand =
some lot of Straws, which
have a decided new shape
and color, trimmed with
those dark and beautiful
shld : of Ribbons.
\ handsome stock Of Ze-
phyr and Shetland Wool,
Nisses'ani Infants Zrphyr
Hood-, Ladies Hoods, and
Ma-iposa-, shetland Woo
Wells, Armlet- and Mitteus
which are very nice fol
School Misses. A new and
choice lot of Dress Trim,
rnings, Dress and ClosL
Patterns, Hair Nets, and
all that is nice a2d new.
Miss Avery buys for cash
or credit whic /. as good
~ c..k .fI.uipp H. %
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OTTAWA MARBLE YARD.

HE undersigned having purchased the shop and stock
of Gewe Finley, where he intends to carry on the
business extensive scale. lie has on hand and
is always in receipt of the best quality Of American la
an and Egyptian Marble for Head Stones Tomb stones
Monuments, Mantles, Furniture &c. As he has some o
the best workmen in the country, lie feels as
sured that he get up anything in his line in superb
or STYLE together with low prices he feels assured that
will give ell those who favor him with their support
entire satisfaction.
n 3. Orders from distance earnestly solicited, ant
prom, ly attended to. JAMES WILLS.
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Sash. Door and Blind Factory.

I'VE take this method to inform the public that we
w have purchased the Sash, Door and Blind Factory
OF A. =. CaqueH, and prepared furnish any
thing in our line of business, such Sash, Doors
Binds, Frames aud Mordngs. Orders promptly filled
on short notice.
Having Lumber Yard in connection with Facto-
ry, We think our facilities for furnishing building
rials uneGualed In this City and invite contract
farmers and all others who anything in
our line call and satisfy yourselves that sell
you good article, Just what want and cheap for
cash. There will he found at Lumber Office, Doors
Blinds Sash, glazed and ungazed Glass Oils Paints
Nails.
Office Main Street, Ottawa, III.
mario STRAWN 4 POWELL
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He above market, after having been greatly enlarged
and thoroughly repaired, is open and ready for
the accommodation OF the public. No has
spared in furniture and fixtures place
thy of our City, and both pleasant hope will
profitable, visit We propose keep hand and to
serve TO our customers in style Of superior
kinds of meats, such as
Beef in steaks. roasts dried, corned, &c, Mutton
Tedi Nfras. !StotAders, PORK, fresh and salt Yankee
Sausages- &C, &c.
Also all kinds OF game in its
Fresh Trout and White Fish from the Lakes.
In short everything apP-rtauinS a well regulated
City Market.
sale of all kinds fresh vegetables, supplied from the
best garden in the vicinity Of the City.
~ Ne,tt ,riU Be H,iirerei In ann prrt Of ire (fu.
JEEFMI All WppD
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Carriage Repairing Shop.

A LII branches Of Carriage and Wagon repairing will
"A ne done with despatch, and in the best manner, at
Gays Carr'Age shop Buggies to order, from $40
20 fi2o, and warranted in every respect .8
Shop the first north Of the Geeer House,
La SANE St lccsl J.G. GAY, Ageat.
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make purchases in any part Of the city where she finds
desirable goods and low prices. Believing herself to
he of tie best judge. OF Millinery goods that
into New York. from this city any in the West,
size has full confidence TO defy competition.
Rooms cOrue OF Main and Columbus Sts. Ottawa III
SARAH N..ki.
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NESN I:AII MILLINERY GOODS

I WOULD respectfully announce to the ladies of
Ottawa and yicisity, that have recently located ia
tn city and fitted for the Millinery business.
l in receipt Of a Fall Stock, comprising
good a variety of BONNETS AND MILLINERY
GOODS has seldom been brought to lhis city to
which | would invite your attention.
Mrs. W. being formerly from the East Conn and her
long experience in the business is confident that She
please with and suit price all who will give
her Il call.
Rooms one door north Of the p. o. Columbus
MRS THOMAS WOOD.
~ Go all the other stores but don't purchase TIL
Won Give r7- a call seI2i
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ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN AND SUKGFON
<3fTce third door tCe~t or OtVcY Gsa1 HTin street,
OTTAWA iii.S-
nR. G. would respectfully call the attention Of those
suffering from Chronic Diseases, particularly Sea
fua. White Swelling salt Rruu, Eruptions OF the Face
ard Skin Sc+i Head, Old Sores, and ali diseases arising
from Impurities Of the blood
Also, Deformties, Curvatures, and Diseases Of the
Spine, Distortions OF the Feet Contracted Limbs Stiff
Joints, &c.
Cancer treated upon entirely new principle, and
with a success heretofore uneaual-d sp4
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Agricultural Implement
SPORTSME DEPOT:
HOMAS MOORE.

IMPORTER and manufacturer of Increase Twist Ri
H. and Shot Guns, of every description, Telescope
and Pa tent Muzze Rifles Revolving Breech, steel
Barrels, with Guide Starter for hunting and a large
sOrtment OF Revovers Colts, Beals Mathattens Blunt
d Syms' Allen Il Thurber's. Gentlemen will find at IN v
shop everything in line, and warrant give sats-
faction to all that favor me with their patronage.
invite the cid friends OF II. p. BRuNEER give me
CALL as he is my agent. Customers will always find him
at his post. My shop is Main Street, the Fox
River Bridge
Powder, Shot, wads, and Caps. Guns let by the day.
jun1S THOMAS MOORE.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
THE NEW YORK BAKERY /!

vsY j. Il. WHEELER.
H1HE undersigned would respectfully inform the nha-
i btants of Ottawa and vicinity that he is now
prepared furnish the choicest variety of Crackers,
such Butter Soda Lemon, Boston Oyster, Aberneha
AID Water Biscuit. Also, Bread Cakes, Brown Bread,
Pies, &c, &C. in good variety. Confectionery, oil the
choicest selection, constantly hand. All kinds Of
Fancy and Wedding Cake made to order.
The subscriber having spared pains nor expense in
fitting up wagon for the convenience and accommoda
ton OF his and the public generally are now
able to furnish anything their line those who de-
sire. Those wishing the New York Wagon call daily,
will please send their orders the N Y Bakery or to
the Post Office.
oor west OH. Thompsons store, Main Street Send in
orders, and they will receive prompt attention.
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DE~ED So" n N EDO
YOUNG c., IA
Saloon & Eating House

now newly fitted up in superior style, and eady to
i receive guests. The propretors prepared to
furnish eatabes Of every description, hot and cold
mesls at all hours oysters, wholesale and retail
bar is furnished with the best Wines, Liquors, and
all the fashionable drinks OF the
They have at great expense fitted up LADIES' ICE
CREAM SALOON, which will be open at all hours.
iun11-1y PHILIP EADELL.
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No Cotton Bales at the Battle Of New Or

This Is announced by the Delta in giving
an account of an incident with which the
name Of the late Gen. Plauche was con-
nected, and which, having been made the
text of the most invincible errors that has
ever crept into history, is a striking Illus
tration Of the difficulty of arresting false
statement which happens 20 interest the
fancy Of mankind. Nothing was ever
more transparently absurd than the idea
which Is embodied in nearly all the histo-
ries, poems, and pictures relating to the
battle OF New Orleans, than the assertion
that the mound behind which Jacksons
army was intrenched was composed Of
cotton bales The Della SAYS the only ba-
Sis of this story was the attempt Of some
young soldiers in the rivalry which sprang
up after they had occupied the line OF Ro-
driguez canal to increase the height and
breadth of the parapet in front Of them
by throwing in few cotton bales. Others,
too, Were used to form the eubrasures for
the guns. These bales had been thrown
out of q fiat boat, which had come down to
Jacksons camp with flour pork, and
other supplies. and were lying on the le-
wee. They were portion of a lot which
had been consigned to Major Plauche, and
had been sold by him TO Vincent Nolte-
The speculative efforts of the latter finan-
cicr no doubt contributed to give form and
currency to this story. He set up a pre-
posterous claim for this cotton after the
war, and 10 maintain it. set on foot the
story of the great service j, had rendered.
We are pleased 70 see that in a recently
published and highly spirited poetical de-
scription OF the battle of the 9Th OF Janu-
airy. 10y Thomas Dunn English. this vulgar
fiction i very efiectualiy disposed Of.
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SOM fool this story told:
Before CS vas an earthyErs-
E.Itr. rr..ri ~ snarlnE rUc.t'

Major Plauche, 10y the orders Of General
jackson, as soon as il was discovered that
a few bales of cotton had been used in
making the parapet, and that they greatly
endangered the str, \ .th OF the works, and
expose d tIe ammunition TO explosion by
the flying particles of burning Int, had
the bales taken out and thrown into the
riyer-Lcuisr,W. .J9sr71,
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R0Ot an,l Shoe Shop.

ISOOV AUN SI1Oe SOOPs
r AM prepared to manufacture to order Gents
~ ] Morocco, Calf and Kip Boots Aso> Ladies
X Kid, Goat, Calf, and undressed Morocco Bootees
Caters and Buskins.
Heel Caters and Eootees made in good style, OF goot
Ock.-
Shop over NJ. Kings Leather Store, Ottawa, Ill.
Repairing neatly done. All work warranted.
feb2i d. E. TUCKER.
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8. ZINiER MAN.

s. ZIMMERMAN.
wonufrcfurer and Dealer in I'LL kinds Of Furniture
used in the Vest
Strict attention will be paid TO the manufacture of
Counting Room Desks Office Chairs, and School Room
Furniture OF the latest and most improved Styles and
equal to any, and cheaper than be brought from
the East.
Scroll Saving and Job Turning done to order. new
ell Posts and Balusters always kept on hand
ocS D. LMEhMhN.
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MILLINERY AT COST!
Miss HINT

XN-OtLD announce to the Ladies of Ottawa and vi
w ciuty that she has received her stock OF goods
for tn Fab and Winter trade which she designs selling
of 4 COST, she wishes close up her business
All who d->Irnus of bargains in the Millinery line
invited to call.
y B.-P-rsoms indebted TO her will confer a favor by
settling their accounts, al "A n early date.
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&C CCCDHICIr. VI. o..

German DrUGgot and 4 y0tlecItV il0t'i ST. CttGtc"
(NiiOLESAiE AND EErAIl)
Importer of Drugs Chemicals, Fr-Ech t0Eeniae hr;n
dies. Wines. &c. &c. ausZe
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DUY YOUR STATIONERY at
b ORT0Ns BOOK STORE,
Ten get nothing ~ good at the Drug Stores. jan90
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DOCTOR HARRIS.
IL ESEISSJ.

HYFICE in the second story of Sltr building. near
Of Fox River. auC32
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Nj / l. l. l y T. Il Y.
MISS AVERY
MILLINERY GOODS.

HAS just opened ano-
IL ther large stock OF
Fall aud Winter
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HENRY VI. GODFREY. VI.
Err. .isaisis 4 IcAisr.sG.s

ing associated themselves together the practice
of cir profession. respectfully tender their services 70
che citizens Of Ottawa ART TIcIRity
B-An persons isihsbteE ~itlsec of the under
sig requested call immediately and arrange
the
oIce over Hunters Drug Sore Ia Sale s..
{. HARD. If. u,
i.nTs = Il ECagTHJR. NJ p.
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ELECTRO CHEMICAL BATHS.
L.. W.. VAN DOKEN.
Eclectic Phy>ici;an,
office orey Pergues Store, south SIDE Court Honse.
NR.VAN DOREN. with his Baths and Medicines. is
preDarei to all forms OF Chronic ami ConHti-
Diseases. He .fectuslly draw mercury out
of the system, ard magcay relieve the patient when
suffering from Salvation and Nercurisi Sores rnectng
a permanent Also. in all forms OF Scroiua,
Rhe uma,isr, Neuralgia, Eryspeas Salt HheuHi- Scaid
Head Deafness and ringing in the CdtaTrh. BrO
chitis Asthma Consumption in first and second stages,
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia Piles, Gravel ami Kidney
Affections D-cayed Bones, Fever Sores, hiie swell
ing, Contracted Cords. stiff Joints, &c &c Cancers
and TUmOrs successfully cured without the use OF the
knife janIi
G. Z. TslOMrSON,
Drugs, Patent Nedicines, Pdi1ts, oils, Furnishes,
DYe Stufs dc, DC,
Between Glover Cooks and Reddick's Block
E. Y. GkIGGS,
Druggist, B0OfsslJer, and Strtionsr-O,tr,cd, III.
Second in NattDger's block, south side of the
honse
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Cement, .Stucco, Salt, Hams, Pork, Beef Fish, and
Hedcy Groceries generally,
OLD WALKER HICKLING WAREHOUSE, OTTAWA.
Particular attention given to the sale OF Goods on con-
signment aug4
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BUSINESS CARDS.

Justice Of the GSJce-
oice side of Columil< St. adjoining his resi-
d nee, nearly opposite the Post Office.
VII thank his friends for all business pertaining
hi, sfce, and promises to attend to all such vi Il
pr Ilptness- .,
Living adjoining his Office, he may always be found
hand ap-f
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G.. Z. THOMPSON.
l.. =. HOBERT,
SURGEON DENTIST,

DruJJisf, ROOkssljer, Hnd Strtioner-Ottr,cd III.
Second in NattiDgers block, south side of tn
honse
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LATES NEWS.

Lates news from Washington says there
in no coun,ernance given there in Repub-
lican ircles to the new Congressional com
promise suggested in the New-4ork and
Albany papers. The Republican Senators
especially are a unit in opposition, including
Mr. Seward, whose position has been sup
posed to be compromised by his intimate
relations with some of the journalists in
question.
A we'll defined division is already show
ing itself among Southern men in regard TO
the position the South should assume in the
present crisis, If the South is let alone
its own disagreement will soon block the
operations of the fire eaters.
The policy of the Republicans is mas
terly inactivity.
In the Georgia House of Representatives
a bill 10 directly secede from the Union
was coted do,ea last Saturday by ayes sc
nays 49,
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Rlot in Rosten.

We had supposed that at least in New
England, the right of free speech was so
Thoroughly established, that no such disgrace
full scene as that enacted in Boston the 9th
er day, would ever have occurred But
old hunkerisn dies hard, and i; is the same
in Boston.
On Monday last, the Aiolitionists Of
Boston and vicinity, undertook to hold
meeting in fremont Temple, it being tho
anniversary of the execution Of John
Brown, and also TO discuss the subject Of
slavery, whereupon the occasion was seized
by the self-siylcl conservatives" who went
TO the meeting and formed themselves into
respectable mob" and broke it up
Several free fights occurred. the police
were called in, and HE abolitonists and con-
seryatives each chose chairman, amid the
stamping, cheers aud groans of the crowd.
The conservatives" were The most nu-
merous and Of course made the most noise,
and certainly behaved the most indecent
During the performance, Rev. d. c. Eddy,
formerly speaker Of the Massachusetts
House of Representatives, tried to prevail
on the sentiment respcctability' 10 allow
free speech, but all in vain, and it is now
hoped that South Carolina will remain in
the union another fortnight.
The effect Of this exhibition of Boston
hunkeyism will be the reverse from what
was intended, or precisely as when they at
tackled Rev. Mr.. Ayers Fourth of July
Grafton, few years since. Had they per-
mitted the meeting to have been held, it
would have passed off quietly, and compar-
atively but few would ever known that
such a meeting had been held. Now ii
will be heralded all over the union, and
the abolilionists may well chuckle in their
sleeves aboutsit.
We do not believe in the acts of John
Brown but we do believe in the freedom
of speech, and it is shame and disgrace
to Boston, or any other place, if they can
not maintain it. We close by an extract
from the Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
That paper says
This singular demonstration in Boston
is Of little significance in Itself. 1t only
shows that there are several varieties of
the genus fool still extant, and there are
certainly none more stupid than those who
suppose they are contributing to the saliva
ton of the Union by attempting to suppress
the freedom of speech on any subject
They ought to know, too, by this time, that
there is nothing ultraism thrives so fast up
on as persecution, and nothing such men as
Rcdpath and his associates conrt more than
the notricty given them by row. They
are thousand times better satisfied than if
they had been allowed TO utter their harm !
less eu,oscs on John Brown without OPP
position"
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episode of Kansas followed, and IS not ye'
finished Wei may the Times say that
4" the very word compromise has be-
come odious to the great mass OF the ice
publican party ut the north. b"' 'na'
paper hopes for compromise still, ana Tue
South expects il. She, the vanquished IN
fair ballot fight, expects to dictate her terms
to the victorious North And is the latter
10 accept them? And win her orators call
this" forhearance -" magnanlmhy
Has the North indeed been so long used 10
the domineering of the South, that when
she has the power in her hands, she dare
not use it, without first saying TO the slave
owners, BY your leave, Good Masters
We trust not, but in conclusion let US ven
ture to remind the Republican managers
that the Wing party once had triumph
|. was fatal to it. The name Of Wing has
lost its SAVIOR, though Mr.. Lincoln has been
called one. The Wing party is dead
The same will be true, ere another decade
shall come round, of the Republican party
If it make any further compromise upor
this mighty question.
ONE VINO VOTED FOR LINCOLN.