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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16
WHY he did IL.

The appointment Of Mr.. holland, of
Madison, as Notary Public, created con-
siderable surprise and regret among the
Republicans of this State. We always
supposed Gov. Bashford made the APP
pointment without knowing all the facts
in the case. This proves to be true, as
witness the following from the Madison
State Journal,
We will premise that the office of No
tary Public is not regarded as a very
important one in this State. 1t has been
customary with all our Governors, to ap-
point almost any person asking for it.
Every lawyer and business man in CON-
munity, almost is Notary Public. Mr..
A. in some distant part of the State,
writes either directly to the Governor, or
to Mr.. B. of this place, that he wishes to
be appointed Notary Public. In the latter
event, Mr.. B. calls on the Governor, men
tons the matter, and A. is appointed
without any question. Such has always
boon the custom. At the time holland
was appointed, be was employed as a
clerk in law and land office in this city.
His employer called on Gov. Bashford.
and asked the latter if he would apuoiint
his clerk as Notary Public, saying that
It would be an accommodation in aeknowl-
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16

To honestly tell the truth in all its
fulness, is very praiseworthy thing
Next to this is the honor oftelling false
hood which is round, perfect, complete.
According to this arrangement, the Madi-
son argus, comes off second best. In a
leading article it says;
The Republican party of this State is
allied to the Republican party Of the
northern States, which has robbed, and
connived at the robbery, of the State
Treasury of Ohio
What stupenduous conspiracy it must
have been for the whole "Republican par
ty of the northern States" to join in one
grand robbery. Yet how patent the false
hood. Every one knows that BREsLIN,
the defaulter, is thorough Democrat.
that he is now in London, Canada, enjoy
ing his ill-gotten gains, and that Gov.
Chase is using every means to bring him
to Justice. What nexti After this we
should not be surprised if the Argus
should assert that "Mrs. Cunningham's
bogus baby" was procured throughthe
connivance of ''tho Republican party of
the northern States" sos @
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16
Hudson.


Ind uSfry-
To mediate. to plan, resolve perform,
Which in itself is good-as surely brings
Reward of good, no matter what be done
So thought we a few days since while
in Hudson, as we passed through the
different streets, and saw all the signs of
industry, and the many Improvements
going on. We concluded the citizens Of
that place had made up their minds
To mediate, TO plan, resolve, perform,
No matter what be done.
We think there is more building going
on in Hudson this season than in any
other place Of its size. ON the Upper Mis-
sissippi or st. Croix. And they are not
only putting up good and substantial
business blocks, they are also improving
the streets. The grading on Buckeye
ST. is credit to the City.
1t is a favorable omen to see the citi-
Gems of any place 60 forward regardless
of great prospects in the future, and con-
tinue to extend their borders.
If Hudson continues to improve as
she has during the past season, her flu
ture will be all her citizens anticipate.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16

JOHN G. McMYNN is eminently quail
lied for State Superintendent. He is an
able practical teacher and the successful
Editor of the Wisconsin Journal of Ed
ucation. The educational interests of the
State viii be well cared for if placed in
his hands.
EDWARD McGRAw, has never been an
active politician but is spoken of as a tai
ented business man well fitted for the post
for which he is nominated.
Such is the ticket presented to the Re-
publicans of Wisconsin. Let us go to
work and elect it by a rousing majority.
Let Wisconsin's condemnation of Sham
Democracy, be emphatic, and her recog-
milton of Republican principles be clear,
convincing and triumphant.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16

Be sure and read them. Don't be
scared by their length. 1t takes large
platform to accommodate so large party.
The resolutions are noble and manly ones.
The trumpet gives forth certain sound.
The Republicans of this State have always
been bold in their convictions, and brave
in their utterance. Let the people weigh
carefully the sentiments embodied in these
resolutions, and if they are in favor OF
restricting the spread of slavery, of pre-
serving the territories inviolate tofreedom;
if they are in favor of pure Republican
principles, of official integrity, and just
administration Of the laws, let them labor
and vote for the success Of the principles
embodied in these resolutions, and the
candidates who represent them.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16

ToBAcco.-Lovers of the weed, give
attention! We learn from On exchange
paper that you are to be forced to forego
your luxury by measure more potent
than any Maine law. Just read the fol
lowing.
The women ought to make a pledge
not to kiss any man who uses tobacco,
and it would soon break up the practice;
and friend of ours says they ought also
to kiss every man who don't use tive
go in for that too.
Perhaps the "dear creatures ought to
do this, but the question is, scW Meys
If they do, it viii be safe to reckon us
among the reformed" -
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16

GERRrrr SMITH says, it is the ambiti-
on of the Democratic party to beat the
devil. To which the Louisville Demo
crat replies -"Ofcourse it is. They have
beaten all his subordinates, now let his
Satanic Majesty himself come on.
1t is the popular belief that the Devil
is OF a dusky hue, indeed in all pictures
we ever saw of him, he was painted black
enough to pass for "niggcr." Perhaps
the Democrats of this State believe that
all of q color are of kin, and 80 fatter
themselves that their sneers about niggers,
and their efforts to ''keep them down." is
a pious opposition to Satan himself.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16
The Fair,

Don't fail to be on hand. Don't fail
to bring some of the products of your
skill and industry to contribute to the
general enjoyment on next week Wednes-
day and Thursday. We learn that Mr..
H. N. Twombly is to deliver the Grafton
aud we expect to hear one which will
both satisfy and please the critic, and be
of practical importance to the agricultur-
list.
We do not know what arrangements
are being made here but presume they
are ample.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16
PEN AND SCISSORS.

Why are potatoes and corn like GER
tain sinners of olds Because having
eyes they see not, having ears they hear
not.
There are 100000 Germans in New
York city, who have twenty places Of wor-
ship, fifty schools, and FIVE printing estab-
Gshments.
The number OF Immigrants arrived at
New York during the year up to the
26th inst,:is 122, sss-an increase OF
34,805 over last year.
1t is said that Yankee has invented q
suspender that. contracts on your approach
to water, so that the moment you come
to apuddle..it lifts you over and Straps
you on the other side!
The Boston Post says that Col. Benton
has written a review of the bred Scott
decision. He takes ground with Judges
Curtis and Mclean, and against the ma
jority of the Court. The book is now in
press.
The Kansas correspondent Of he Chi
cago Tribune writes that in consequence
of the word ''male" before residents being
omitted, the Border ruffians have uninten-
tionaly enfranchised the women, making
them voters at the approaching October
election in that Territory.
The ingenious fellow who invented the
machine for milking cows, has compoun-
ded plaster for drawing knot holes out
of barn doors and sheep sheds.
When Fenelon was almoner to Louis
XIV, his majesty was astonishcd to find
one Sunday, instead Of a numerous con-
gregation, only him and the priest
"What is the reason of this Z" asked the
King. 81 caused it to be given out sir"
returned Fenelon, "that your Majesty did
not attend chapel to-day, that you might
know who came to worship God, and
who to fatter the King"
The city Of New York alone sells three
times as many ''pure imported 'brandies,"
and four times as many ''pure imported
wines annually, as all the wine and bran
dy producing countries export.
Somebody it is clear drinks spurious
article!
P. I. Barnum, called for Europe on the
Sd of September, In the Arabia. His
family are in Lonqon, whore be will here
after permanently reside.
Rascal is one Of the most marked in
stances Of verbal degeneracy. Shakes
peare's 'srascal deer" were as siuless as
the foliage they cropped in English parks
and one Of Paul's Epistles used to open
with, "Paul a rascal of our Lord and Sa-
viour, Jesus Christ" when it was only
servant and poor one that hs meant.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16

mense every one knows. That hundreds
are daily arriving in our western cities,
and scattering among our pleasant viii
lagos and fertile plains, every one knows
we'll. And still,
"On, and vet on thev come,
Over the Rocky Mountains heighth,
Like ocean in its tided might,
The living sea rolls onward, on I
And onward on, the stream shall pour,
And reach the far Pacific shore.
And fill the plains of ORGAN.
Notwithstanding the croaking Of the
Eastern Press, and the prophetic forebo-
dings of sold fogies," men will move west
ward. They become tired of the slow and
tardy step of business in the east, and long
for the exciting and pleasant scenes insep-
erably connected with western life. The
monied man is not satisfied with his low
rates of interest, the business man sees his
customers moving westward and wants to
follow them, the mechanics wages are too
low to support him, and the farmer, upon
whom all the rest are dependent, grows
weary of tilling a soil which seems to
grow thinner each year, where the great
est increase is in the size of the stone piles !;
he sees in imagination the rich, unbroken
prairies of the West and longs to move
thither.
All our wonder is that no more come.
We wonder that men Of limited means
will stay at the East, gaining bare hv-
ing, toiling from 'early morn till dewy
night" to make the sends meet" when
there is such WEST where many have
gone before them and aseized the pillow,
and greatly independent lived"
But Eastern people tell us that the ed
ucational privileges and society with
which they are surrounded are worth
more than worldly wealth" and they
do not wish TO be deprived of such privi-
leges. To this we answer, every knows
that those who have emigrated to the
West as general thing were the most
intelligent, energetic and valuable citizens
Of the communicated they left, and think
you they have left behind their religion,
their love for morals. their care for edu-
cation, their appreciation of the refine
ments of life! Think you that in our
western towns no Sabbath bell invites the
worshippers to prayer, no rounded dome
of Academy or University is glistening in
the sunbeam, no noisy glee Of school boy
returning from his daily task if heard p
Or do you think some financial crash"
ir soon to fall on our devoted headsi We
fear no such result. Western soil it the
great element of western strength, and
the harvest is always abundant.
| THE feast is such a. Earth, the generous
Mother,
Pours from her fairest bosom, when she smiles
In the embrace of Autumn"
Then to the farmer, the mechanic, tho
business man, we say "come, for "yet
there is ROOM"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16

IT'S demonstrating intoxicating
drinks is miserable business. A good
comment upon its influence is the report
of the police ofMilwaukee for August
During that month there were 227 arrests
of which number 1916 were for drunken
ness and disorderly conduct.
Cassie spoke well when he said; ''Oh
thou invisible spirit of wine, if thou hast
no name to be known by, let us call thee
-devil."
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16
PESsYIvAsIA.-Thc prospects in this

PENsYIvAsIA.-Thc prospects in this
state are cheering for the Republicans
David Wilmot, whose name heads their
ticket is tower Of strength. He isnow
stumping the state and everywhere meets
enthusiastic audiences. He challenged
his rival, Gen. Packer, to stump the state
with him, but the Gen. by the advice Of
the Democratic State Committee declined.
A Pennsylvania paper says Of Gen. Packer.
"a blsttr Governor he'll make,
He Ii BUS bejoys election
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16

edging deeds and other ipst,Dr,.
his office. Gov. B. assented. I an5 D
Private Secretary being abseptNS ,r~t4
the messenger boy to fill out = p uleet's
pointment. He had no knowla5ilA a
thought, when he signed the ppoo+,ssye Q
that the clerk, VIM. H. Noland ~ y
distinguished Professor, the Accom- mIs D
barber, the experienced honinT p,A y
facturer, the skillful vioIinist the t,n naa
sounding retailer Of fish, aud The a!9F
manager of the Rainbow Ice Cre,n% ]
LOOM. He had no idea that IN sd5 s y
to these multifarious ayocatona %
Professor" had superadded that n . "
and book-keeper in land office. W
One important point the onDo...
have neglected to publish. Sar a.uN
Jones, who afterwards attempted "a M'l
political capital out of the ATTAIN, staia.5
bis own signature to Noland's anna.
ment as can be seen by any one vb Sr N
take the trouble to examine tbatJ,s
ment. =
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16

MrssoURI.-The contest in this state is
at length decided. Stewart is elected by
a majority ola little over 800. But though
the opposition have failed to elect their
candidate, yet great victory has been
won. The era Of free speech is inaugara-
ted. The subject of slavery will now be
discussed with the Same freedom as other
subjects, and under the influence Of such
discussion its strength will diminish, and
Missouri will rid herself Of the incubus
which now rctards her growth.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16
g That was a very pretty conceft Of

~ That was very pretty conceft of
romantic husband and father whose name
was Rose, who named bis daughter, Wild,
20 that she grew up under the appellation
of stWild Rose" But the romance was
sadly spoiled in few years, for she mar
ried man by the name of BULL
We should think the "romance was
sadly spoiled" We always supposed that
marriage had a most potent influence on
character. We knew itfrequently chang
cd an .'angel Of a girl" into a slatternly
woman, and a Glove of q man" into a
"brute." But this instance outdoes both
christian creed and pagan mythology.
A lovely girl transformed by matrimony
into ferocious beast Benedicts, beware!
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16
~ We learn from the Patriot, tina

w We learn from the Patriot, that
Pump Carpenter has engaged the services
of Chas. Smith Esq, to assist in the edi-
torial department of that paper. He
says Mr. Smith is to write the solid articles
and himself the mean ones.
We think this editorial accession is very
opportune as it will give Pump more
time for Immature deliberation" as to whom
he will support for Governor.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16
~ The Editor Of the Hudson Nortl

~ The Editor Of the Hudson North
Star thinks Mr.. Cross would make an
honest Governor. Why9 Why because
he is rich, and therefore placed beyond
the reach of temptation to avail himself
Of the chances Rather doubtful praise
that. Riches sometimes take to them
selves wings, and if Mr.. Cross should hap
pen to tumble from his pecuniary heighth,
the argument of the Star would lose its
force
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16
Republican Mass Meeting at
st. Paul.

Last Thursday the Republicans had a
grand mass meeting at St Paul. A
Platform was adopted and nominations
made. CHARLES MCCLURE was nomi-
mated for delegate to Congress, ALExAs-
DER RAMSEY, for Governor, j. G. IDE,
for Lieut.. Governor, and Messrs. NJ. S.
WILKINSON, HENRY A. SWIFT and Cyrus
ALpRIcH for members Of Congress.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16

HIaHtr PROBABLE. - The Chicago
Tribune, in noticing the nomination of
Mr. Gross by the Democrats, says, "there
is about the same probability of his being
elected as there is ofhis being struck blind
by last June's comet"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16
The Candidates.

To day we place at the head of our edi-
torlaI column the Republican Ticket, and
We shall labor heartily for its success. The
names are new to us, but the principles
OF the platform on which, they stand are
familiar, and Judging from the harmoni-
Gus action of the Convention, and the
satisfaction with which the ticket is recei-
we'd by the Press, we believe the Candi-
dates TO be worthy representatives of the
Republieanism of Wisconsin, and well fit
ted by nature, culture, aud experience to
all the stations to which they aspire.
For most of the facts with regard to the
Candidates, we are indebted to other pa
pers, mainly to the Madison State Jour
nal.
ALEXANDER ". RANDALL, is well
known to most of the people. His ante
cedents are democratic, but when that
party went over tothe camp ofDougIas and
Joined hands irreclaimably with the slave
interest, Mr.. Randall bolted. He was
elected to the state Legislature as nm indie
pendent candidate, but acted with the Re-
publlcans and was the leader in the sue
cessful attack upon the Barstow dynasty.
During that winter he signalized himself
as a man ofrare ability and did the state
service which it will not fail to remember.
AS legislator, lawyer and Judge he
has shown himself MAN. Lot him .sgo
up"
Carl ScnURz, j. one of those noble,
chivalrous men who always win the conf
dence, receive the admiration and COM
1nand the support of the people, He is a
German by birth and possesses German
genius, German scholarship and German
enthusiasm. His devotion to the princi-
pies of liberty has been proved by some
thing stronger than words. He took an
active part in the Revolution of 1s4s in
Europe, and despairing of liberty there
carne to this country. His first political
connection here was with the Democratic
party, but finding the principles of that
party did not correspond with its name,
he joined the Republican party and has
been ono of its most active and efficient
supporters. His name adds strength to
the ticket and is one which the people
will "deligbt to honor"
JoHS L. V. THOMAS, has sufficient
recommend in the fact that he is from
Rock county, the strong hold of Republi-
eanism in the state. He is said to be the
saNest man in the state, We trust he will
be oalled to look over it's affairs.
SAMUEL d. HASTINGS, has already fill
ed responsible stations in the legislature
and distinguished himself for his habits of
industry and his fidelity to the interest of
the state. Let him head the Treasury
Department, and the people may rest as
sured that no defaulcations will occur.
MORTIMER NJ. JACKSON, is thorough
Republican, an able speaker and an expo
rienced lawyer. What better qualifca-
ton does he need TO entitle him to the
Office Of Attorney General.
JOIN P. McGREaoR's nomination is re-
ceived with the greatest satisfaction. In
tlese times of insecurity Of banks we need
s fsithful and capable officer for Comp
t.ell,. McGregor i esteemed the 'fnsn
Fl tis times"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16
Quer Y.

Can any ono tell us why the Senatorial
and Assembly committees in this Senate
rial and Assembly District have not called
the Convention to nominate Senator
and Assemblyman! Gentlemen, if you
have not got your spins" set up yet, you
had better wait until after election.
ANTI-W1RE FULLER.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16

re- The Wisconsin Patriot, hoists the
Democratic ticket with the exception of
Mr.. Cross. In the place his name would
occupy we read Subject to mature DELHI
eration."
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-09-16

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR W.
OR IN WIscoNsIN.-James b 0ius5 h,
Mayor of Milwaukee, has been nIl ,;,
by the Wisconsin Democracy as tnN =,
lidate for Governor lie is l"n ~,
sentative of the Doughface D'I ps
He believes in the kansas-Neps''s NAL
has an abiding faith in GoVern l1a Ms
and supports the bogus laws Oh Wv s.
ri Borderers; sustains the tusla Nv d
and and swears by the bred o0V''
ion.- Chicago Journal.
A North American Temperan1sIs sp
vention will meet at Chicago on wv
day of November next.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-05-15

every city all over Maine. Thatsuch Is the
fact, no sane man can deny. What is to be
done' We appeal to our fellow citizens,
no, as politicians, bot as men and women,
as christians and philan,hrOpi't', who would
stay the mighty tide OF ruin that seems al
most ready TO ovcrwhelm US. What can be
done, Can any thing be successfully nc-
complished 80 long as the curse relnains2
Can you make men temperate by placing
temptations before them' Is establishing
grog shops the way to keep men sober1 We
mos, earnestly appeal to men Of al political
parties to give this subject their candid at
tention, at the same time we would as ear.
ncstly cntrcat all, especially our young men,
when tempted by the sparkling BOWL"
rsolutely to declare,
81 will not touch thee. Coz there cling.
scorpion to thy side. that sting'."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-05-15

Mayor B. d. French Of Washington city,
ia a letter % the National Era, calls atten-
zion % the following resolution which was
adopted IN committee % the whole, in the
convention which framed the federal eOn',i-
tgtiun
&c Rs,o'r,d. Tia, the right Of sufTags in
J.r IRE, branch u the National legislature
uu.lt not O. De-. according % the rule r,'ah-
u.Hri 900 che articles uf confederation, bat
alrurIiug o. s'mr equitable ratio OF repre-
-rut,Ji.u, namely. VA Proportion To the
whole number ul white aud uther free citi
gems. ard inhabitants of every age. SIX and
condition. including persons not eOmpre'
brud-l in the foregoing description, exccp,
Indians not paying taxes, in each State. +"
The "o,hcr Tree citizens" Mr.. French
Justly argues. must refer to free eolOred ci,-
liens. There i. M escaping this CONCLUSION
aud the resolution will be hard nut ioI
Chief Justice fancy to crack.