FREEPORT.- The Bulletin. Weekly. Deutscher Anzeiger, by W. Wagner. Weekly. (German.) FULTON City. - The Advertiser, by McFaddon & Laighton. Weekly. Whiteside's Investigator. Weekly. GALENA. The Advertiser, by H. H. Houghton. Daily, tri-weekly, and weekly. The Courier, by Leae, Crouch & Co. Daily. The Jeffersonian, by Ray and Sanford. Weekly. North Western Gazette, by Houghton & Co. Weekly. GALESBURG. - Free Democrat, by W. J. Woods. Weekly. GENEVA. — Kane County Democrat, by Herrington & McQuillen. Weekly. GRAYVILLE. - The News, by J. Prather. Weekly. HAVANA. - Mason County Herald. Weekly. HILLSBORO.- Montgomery County Herald, by C. D. Dickerson. Weekly. Prairie Mirror, by G. H. Gilmore. Weekly. HUTSONVILLE. - Wabash Sentinel, by E. Callahan. Weekly. JACKSONVILLE. The Constitutionist. Weekly. The Morgan Journal, by Selby and Clayton. Weekly. JERSEYVILLE. - The Prairie State, by A. Smith. Weekly. JOLIET. — The True Democrat, by A. McIntosh. Weekly. The Signal, by C. & C. Zarley. Weekly. Journal de l'Illinois. Weekly. (French.) KNOXVILLE. - The Journal, by J. Regan. Weekly. LACON. The Herald, by S. Ramsey. Weekly. Illinois Gazette, by A. N. Ford. Weekly. LAKE ZURICH. LA SALLE. The Banker, by S. Paine. Weekly. The Press, by Boynton & Co. Weekly. LEWISTOWN. - The Fulton Democrat, by J. M. Davidson. Weekly. Fulton Republican. Weekly. LINCOLN. - The Illinois Citizen, by Moudy Fuller. Weekly. LOCKPORT. - The Telegraph, by Dagett & Holcomb. Weekly. MACOMB. - McDonough Democrat, by Smith & Royalty. Weekly. MARSHALL. The Eastern Illinoisan, by Robinson & Zimmerman. Weekly. The Telegraph, by S. P. Andrews. Weekly. MENDOTA. -The Press, by C. R. Fisk. Weekly. METAMORA. Woodford County Visitor, by S. P. Shope. Weekly. MONMOUTH.-The Atlas, by C. K. Smith. Weekly. The Review, by A. H. Swain. Weekly. MORRIS. The Gazette, by A. J. Ashton. Weekly. Grundy County Herald, by Buffington & Soutard. Weekly. MOUNT CARMEL. The Register, by T. S. Bowers. Weekly. MOUNT STERLING. - The Chronotype, by J. R. Bailey. Weekly. MOUNT VERNON. - The Jeffersonian, by J. S. Bogan. Weekly. OREGON.. - The Ogle County Reporter, by M. W. Smith. Weekly. OQUAWKA.- The Plaindealer, by Dallam & Bigelow. Weekly. The Spectator. Weekly. OSWEGO. 1 Kendall County Courier, by H. S. Humphrey. Weekly. OTTAWA. The Freetrader, by W. Osman. Weekly. The Republican, by T. Hampton. Weekly. PARIS. The Prairie Beacon. Weekly. The Valley Blade, by Pratt & Brendt. Weekly. PEORIA. Illinois Banner, by A. Zotz. Weekly. (German.) Illinois Republikaner, by I. P. Stibolt. Weekly. (German.) Morning News, by G. W. Raney. The Press. Daily and weekly. Daily. The Evening Republican, by S. L. Coulter. Daily, tri-weekly, and weekly. PERU. - Der Anzeiger, by Heinrichs. The Chronicle, by J. F. Linton. Weekly. (German.) PITTSFIELD. Pike County Free Press, by J. G. Nicolay. Weekly. PONTIAC.- Livingston County News, by Cook & Renoe. Weekly. PRINCETON. The Post, by Ch. Faxon. Weekly. QUINCY. - Illinois Courier. Weekly. (German.) The Herald, by A. Brooks. Daily and weekly. QUINCY. The Republican, by D. S. Morrison & Co. Daily. The Whig, by Norton & Ralston. Daily, tri-weekly & weekly. - The Register, by E. C. Dougherty. Weekly. The Republican, by Blaisdell, jr., & Co. Weekly. ROCK ISLAND. The Advertiser, by O. P. Wharton. Daily. The Republican, by J. B. Danforth. Rock Island Beobachter. Weekly. Weekly. RUSHVILLE. - - Prairie Telegraph, by J. Scripps & Son. Weekly. ST. CHARLES. SHELBYVILLE. -Kane County Democrat, by J. S. Jones. Weekly. The Southern Illinoisan, by Edwards & Son. Weekly. - The Shelby Banner, by P. L. Schutt. Weakly. SPRINGFIELD.. - The Illinois Farmer, by S. Francis. Weekly. The Illinois State Journal, by Bailhache & Baker. Daily, tri-weekly, and weekly. The Illinois State Register, by Lanphier & Walker. Daily. STERLING. The Times, by Narwood & Goodrich. Weekly. SYCAMORE. The Republican Sentinel, by H. A. Hough. Weekly. URBANA. The Union. Weekly. WATERLO0. The Express, by Thos. C. Sharp. Weekly. Monroe Advertiser, by H. C. Talbott. Weekly. Monroe Demokrat. Weekly. (German.) The Patriot, by G. Abbott. Weekly. WAUKEGAN. - The Gazette, by N. C. Geer. Weekly. WILMINGTON. - The Herald, by W. H. Clark. Weekly. The Republican Free Press, by C. C. McClure & Co. Weekly. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. By an act of the last Legislature of Illinois, it was ordained, that whenever any of the articles specified below shall be contracted for, or sold and delivered, the weight of each shall be the number of pounds per bushel set opposite to it, unless there shall be a special contract or agreement to the contrary. HINTS TO IMMIGRANTS. As this book is designed to be read and used, not only by those who already enjoy the happiness of being citizens of the Prairie State, but also by those who may hereafter seek to establish homes for themselves within its borders, it will doubtless be quite acceptable to the latter class, to receive, in addition to the information contained in the preceding chapters, a few hints, dictated by experience, in respect to what is in the first place most expedient and necessary to be done by them, and next as to what they may expect, in their efforts to secure a fortunate settlement. Time In the first place, then, no immigrant should neglect to make a tour of the State, and carefully examine for himself into the diversified nature and quality of its soil, as found in the various districts; and until he has done so, he should not purchase any land. and means, it is true, are both required for this purpose, but certainly, neither will be lost or spent in vain. The advantages that may thus be gained, will amply repay the investment; and it will be found far better, than to purchase in haste, and repent at leisure, as is too often the case with inconsiderate settlers. Besides, since the opening of the railroads, travelling in Illinois is so much facilitated, that one may visit almost every place at a trifling cost. Persons who have large means at command, will undoubtedly do well to purchase their land in the immediate vicinity of some railroad or large town; while those whose means are limited, will find it more advantageous to make their choice of land in districts lying farther removed from such centres, but where the soil is equally notable for its excellent qualities, and the price a great deal lower. A person with small means, having found from forty to eighty (445) 38 |