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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-28
Kansas a Free State.

The all-important question-Shall Kan
sas be secured against the curse of human
servitude? has at last, we have good rea-
son to hope, been settled in favor of free
dom. 1t is no longer an open question.
The free State men, by indomitable per-
severance, by cool courage, by untold sac
rifces, and in spite of the most persistent
and wicked efforts that ever American
citizens had to contend against, have sig
nally triumphed. They have great reason
to rejoice at the issue, for they have saved
vast and fertile country from the blight
of an institution that curses the very soil
it occupies. A great majority at the
North rejoices with them; for it is seen
how tremendous must be the influence
that will 60 out from Kansas upon Mis-
souri,, already awaking to realization of
the incubus that is weighing down her en-
ergies, paralysing her industry, and con-
Stunning her vast resources. Kansas a free
State, is the entering wedge that will
crack the old shell of slavery, and SILVER
in pieces its barbarous code of cruelty and
wrong.
Yes, Kansas is free! Such is the news
which has gone forth to all parts of the
country. The free State men have a
chieved great triumph. That they had
immense odds to contend against, every
one acquainted with the PAST history of
that territory knows. But they have dr;v-
en- back the invaders, and now have pos
session Of the field. The contest has been
severe one, but they have come out of
the smoke of battle proudly bearing the
banner of victory!
We learn, however, that schemes are
on foot to contest the seat of Parrot, and
to get control of tho legislature by throw
ing out the returns for Franklin, as these
returns gave free State majorities. A
correspondent of the Cincinnati Times
says:
'Prominent men-government officials
- in tho Pro-Slavery, alias National
Democratic party here, have openly
threatened that, however large PARROTS
majority might be, his seat in Congress
would be contested, and that Ransom
would be admitted to it. But the popu-
lar will has given such an overwhelming
expression for Parrot and free State,
that it seems hardly probable this can be
DONE"
The same correspondent gives the fol-
lowing picture Of the state Of affairs at the
polls:
$50 far as I can learn, there was no
serious violence at any Of the polls
Troops were stationed at very few of
them, but the general quiet that prevailed
is only attributable to the determination
of the masses of the people that this cleo
ton should not witness q recurrence of
the open violence that has disgraced pre-
vious ones in Kansas. AT many points
the peaceful and conservative citizens, who
wish to see the public affairs Of the terri
tory settled through the ballot-box, felt
compelled to go to the polls armed, deter
mined if necessary TO conquer peace. A
beautiful comment on the much boosted
popular sovereignty which was guaran-
toed to the people of Kansas"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-28

Assembly Convention.

The Republicans of the Assembly District.
comprising counties Of Pierce, Dunn. Chip
pewa' Eau Clair and Clark, viii hold a Con-
vcntion at Eau Clair on the ninth Of October
rext at two clock T. ~, for the purpose of
nominating an Assenblyman for the next Leg
,sIature to be supported at the ensuing Elcc-
ron, and for the transaction OF such other bGs-
mess AS NAV come before the Convention,
Each county Will be entitled to three Dele
gates.
us,is ", P, BARTLETT, Chm. Ass. Com
Eau Claire, Sep. Dist, 1851.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-28
The State Electi0n--TEle Cues
lions at Essue--An Appeal to
Thinking Men.

sROlES al eSSNC"sE "A IA 2pFcfAA 80
Thinking Men.
The day of election is near at hands
One of the most hotlv contested struggles
ever known in the-State, is about to be de-
cided. In this remote sectionsof the State,
we have not felt called upon to enter so
fully into the canvass as would have been
otl erwise desirable. We Laws not followed
the arguments, nor refuted the charges, Of
our opponents as they have appeared in
our Southern exchanges, mainly for the
reasons that the arguments were sophisti-
cal and the charges false. The main
questions at issue we elucidatel as we
were able, and now desire briefly to reeur
to. .Ga .H
The Republican party, as we under
stand it, is the outgrowth of an effort to
establish in the Territories of the United
States, institutions essentially free, and
truly republican. 1t has labored to pre-
vent the addition to the Union of another
in which class of men may be reduced
to condition of serfdom, their liberty,
property, and even life itself, confided to
the hands of an irresponsible oligarehy.-
1t has sought to stay the spread of bar
barisnl--to, give I'll impetus to tho pro-
gress of freedom. 1t has cndeayored to
make the American Union true to the
great central doctrine that gave it birth,
and its advancing civilization marc'l into
desert places with unfetterei steps, spread
ing, wherever it advances, the light of
happiness, liberty, and popular prosperity.
These ideas it was that gave birth to
tho party, and in the defence of these doc
trines was the last Presidential contest
fought. Now, as then, the Republican
party stands fairly opposed to slavery ex-
tension, to the bending of the executive,
legislative, and Judicial powers Of govern
mcnt to the suppor,zof a system repug-
nant to the very theory of our govern
ment, and to its early Practice. The op-
position, while pretending, in the North
ern States, to be in favor of freedom, sup
port every measure, and swallow every
hateful doctrine that is concocted by the
rabid advocates of slavery. We are there
fore borne oat'by facts, when we declare
the democratic party to- be in close ALI
,anee with the party of slavery, and for
all purposes is to be relied on as the viii
ling instrument Of the Slave Power.
These two forces, in Wisconsin, are
about to test their strength. The defeat
of th: Republicans here would be hailed
with delight by those veaal men who
have no knowledge how brayely noble
principle may be battieifor. We appeal
toour friends that this may not be- We
appealto thinking men, whose politics are
not confined to passion or to prejudice,
who value their votes and are deter
mined not to cast them carelessly.. Light
is breaking in Kansas. The victory is to
tho brave and the true. s We are strug-
Cling, not for the success of a day, but
for the cause of freedom. We believe the
Republicans represent the true feeling of
the State on this question. Lett lind in
dependent utte--ssnee on Tuesday next,
and we fear not the results. sYe5 & sgnY
Great News from California;.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-28
Great News from California;
Spread of Esepabkicanism.

The last arrival from California an
nounees that the Democrats are successful
by majority of l5,Ge0. Buchanan beat
Fremont last fall by nearly $4,000 votes,
so there is a dead loss to the. Sham De-
nocraey of nearly IL. o0o. Two or three
more such victories viii wipe ont that par
tv in California. sli' .roifi're4 a1ass
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-28

E A humble man is like a good tree,
the more fruit the branches bear, the low
er they bend themselves. .s
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-28

-sn4,rs LOUISVILLE, Oct SIP. NJ
In Nashville, Andrew Jackson was elec-
ted successor. to Jones for the u. Senate.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-28

a. w FL TT E,
DEALER IN BOOTS AND SHOES,
EEPS on hand in his shop in River Falls.
IN good assortment of all kinds of La
DIES AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND
SHOES, and BOOTS FOR MEMS WEAR.
Our stock is good, and our work of the best
quality, and we will sell cas- low as the low est"
for cash. M
Custom work done to order. WHITE
River Falls, Sept. o3d. 1857, noI5-H
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-28
FOR SALE,

TNHE undersigned executors of the last will
Il and testament of ELI FOSTER deceassS !,
offer for sale the following described pieces OF
land, to wit:
". of s. f, u of sec. 30, T, 81, r, Is, so A.
e. s. W. n of sec. %, T. 81, R, Is, 80 A.
W. Is of S, W. ID of sec, %, T, 81, r, Is, 80 A.
This land will be sold cheap for cash. tia
some of the first selections OF timber-land in
the county. The Executors will be found at
River Falls, aYf
} ELI FOSTER,
ExEouroRs. }JOEL FOSTER,
lit iASAPH M. FOSTER.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-28

wWe would request all our friends in this
and adjacent towns TO aid Us in giving i..tcrest
10 our paper, by furnishing US with items OF
local news, articles on any of the ildl strial
interests of the community. or of literary
character.
No communication will be inserted, unless
accompanied By the real name of the writer,
not necessarily for publication. but as guar
anty Of the writer's good faith.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-28

The Governor Of New Hampshire
has appointed Thursday, Nov. 26th, for
general thanksgiving-day in that State
This is the first of the season.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-02-19
From the American Messenger.
WHAT GOD THE SAVIOR rs TO
HIS PEOPLE.

He is their Sun, their Shield, their Shade
their Shepherd, fheir Salvation, and their
Song.
He is their high Tower, their help, their
Hope, their Habitation, their Hiding-place,
and the Horn of their salvation. He is their
Fortress, their Fountain, and their Father; their
Goodness, their Guide, and their Glory. He
is their Praise, their Portion, their Physician,
their Price, their Prophet, Priest. and King
Heis to them pillar of cloud by day, and a
pillar of fire by night. He is their keeper.
their Buckler. their Beloved, their Bread, and
their Elder Brother. He is the Rock of their
defence, their Deliverer, and their Dwelling
place.
He is their Councillor, their Captain, thtir
Conqueror, their Creator, their Comforter, and
he is the Angel of their covenant.
He is their Light, their Joy, their Trust,
their Judge, their Friend, their Reward, their
Righteousness, their Resurrection AID Life,
their bright and morning Star. He is their
.4dpocdte and their Redeemer.
He is Strength to the needy, Refuge from
the storm, Shadow from the heat Happy
is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help
whose hope is in the Lord his God
Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks
giving and honor and power anu might be unto
our God for ever and ever!
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-02-19
WHOLE FAMILY In HEAVEN.

pen of Albert Barnes: GA whole family in
Heaven! who can picture or describe the ever
lasting Joy. No one is absent. Nor father,
nor mother, nor son, nor daughter are away.
In the world below they were united in faith
and love, and peace and joy. In the morning
of the resurrection they ascend together
Before the throne they bow together in united
admiration. On the bans of the River of Life,
they walk hand in hand, and as family, they
have commenced a career of glory which shall
be everlasting. There is hereafter to be no
separation in that family. No one is to lie
down on a bed of pain. No one to wander
into temptation. No one to sink into the arms
of death. Never in Heaven is that family to
move along in the slow procession, clad in the
habiliments of woe to consgn one of its MEM
bers to the tomb. God grant that in his inf
mite mercy every family may be thus united.'
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-02-19

c. The Bibliothecd Sscra states that Prof.
Guyot, of Cambridge, intends to publish an en-
position of the creation of the universe, upon
the basis of the nebular hypothesis, embracing
the internal fire theory as one that can be sus-
tanned. 1t is not commended that the evidence
in favor of the centre of the earth being mass
of fire, is of positive nature, as in that case
the reasoning would cease to be hypothetical.
But the evidence for the affirmative is regarded
as accumulative, and to such degree, that it
been considered by vast majority of the scien-
tific world almost conclusive. Even admit
ting what is alleged as to the cause of the high
temperature of springs and mines, it's argued
that it by no means follows that to the same
origin may be traced the source of the fire
poured from the bowels of the earth.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-02-19
Estrap Notifies.
Notice Of Estrays.

IYUyAkEN up by John Southland living In Center
IL Township, Wapelo county, Iowa, on the 18th day
Of Dec. 1855 Estrays head of neat cattle of the
following description to-wit One COW with bell on,
white face swallow fork In the right ear underbit
in the left ear ve years old One eight years old
OFF the left ear color red with white back One
COW six years old swallow fork underbit red and white
color; Que 8year old, swallow fork in each ear; One
3year old steer underbit In the right and swallow
fork in the same red neck and legs One 2year old
white face underbit In the right and swallow fork
in the same; One 3yoar old Heer with underslopes in
each and swallow fork in the right ear One red
heifer, no MARKS three years old; One yearline
heifer without marks, red with lined back. APP
praised at 1921 so. JOSEPH n. CAMPBELL,
Ottuinwa, Dec. %, 1So6-43-Sm Clerk.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-02-19

The HEIGHT OF lMPUDEEcE.-Some time
ago fellow was charged in the Glasgow Pc
lice court with stealing a herring barrel. AZ
ter the charge had been proved the principal
accuser addressed the magistrates
"Deed, Sir Bailie, the man at the bar is a
greater rogue, the stealing of the barrel is
nothing to some of his tricks. He stole my
sign board last week, and what does your hon
or think he did wit?
Magistrate-"Ih That would be hard for me
to say.".
Well, sir, I'll tell We. He brought it into
my own shop wi my ain name ONT, and offer
ed to sell met, and he said he thought il wo'd
be MAR use to me thar to anybody else"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-02-19

THE HABIT OF SMoKING.-Mr. Solly, the
eminent writer on the brain, says, in late
clinicle lecture on that frightful and formid-
able malady, softening of the brain:
81 would caution you, as students, from
excess in the use of tobacco and smoking, and
would advise you 10 disabuse your PATIENTS
minds Of the idea that it is harmless. have
had large experience Of brain disease, and
am satisfied now that smoking is most nox-
ious habit. know of no other .ause OF agent
that tends so much to bring on functional dis
ease, and through this, in the end. to lead tc
organic diseases of the brain, as excessive uss
of tobacco.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-02-19

A PRoFITABI PARTY.--The lady of ore
Of our Chicago railroad kings recently gave,
at the fremont House, donation party for
the poor. The charity box was at the end of
the hall amid the festivities of one of the gay
est dancing parties. II told its own story
People were passing TO and fro near it and no
one knew who gave and who did not give
There were no solicitations from any one in
the room. Upon opening the box. it contain.
ed eight hundred aud seventy-fye dollars, all
given in secret.-Chicogo Dem.
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Esstray Steer and Calf.

FENAKEN up by HezeEiah Dreamer, living In pleasant
N Township, Wapeo County Iowa, on the 18th Nov.
1885, Estray Steer and Calf The Steer yoars old
last spring, White all hut the Ears they are red sw al
lowfork in each, underbt in the same and appraised
at twenty dollaIs. The Calf about four months old
heifer pale red with white It's TANKS and hips
motley face and appraised at two dollars aod fifty cts
J. n. CAMPBELL. Clerk.
Ottnmwa. December 27ih-lh,lG nA4-.an
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EStr0V Notice.

|YENAkIGN up by William 0verturf, In Center Town
IL ship, Wapello county, Iowa, on the Path day q
November A ID. 1885, One pale red steer supposed tc
be six years old last spring crop OF right and split
in same points of of both horns little white be
hind the fore leg white streak the face betw cen
tire horns, LEFT hind foot bush Of the tail of
and appraised To be worth nineteen dollars.
JOSEPH n. CAMPBELL, Clerk
Jan. s, '5I--n45-Sm Thos u. Given, Deputy
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THE OTTUMWA COURIER.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

RATES OF ADVERTISING.
For one square 30 lines) 1 insertion, 81 90
Each additional insertion, 81
One column, per year, f0,00
One half column, 5000
One fourth &c /" 1900
Patent medicines, per COLUMN. yearly 5000
Business and Professional Cards, not making
more than lines, SIS per year.
Alladvertisements handed in without having
the number of insertions marked thereon, will
be published till ordered out and charged for
accordingly.
&c" Aiiberal deduction made to yearly ad-
veriiSers.
G-ss5- Attorney held responsible for all legal
advertisements handed in by them.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-02-19

Cure FOR FELoNs ON THE FINcrRs-Tbs
Scientific American says: The past year we
have known the spinal morrow of an OK or
COW applied by three different persons, with the
most satisfactory results, in relieving pain and
securing cures of their feions The spna
marrow should be applied every -four hour,
for two days.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-02-19
ESir9V Notice.

FENAhFEN up by Samuel Darr, living In Highland
III Township, Wapello county, Iowa, on the Sd day
OF December 1885, Estray Steer described follows
blue roam color with black spots the neck and
shoulders black ears thick crooked horns coming
together at the points rather dropping; marked with
swallow fork and the appearance Of slope the up
per side of the left ear supposed be four years old
past and appraised at $34. JOS. n. CAMPBELL.
Ottumwa, Dec. %, 56--43 SIN Clerk
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-02-19

a. A man has declined being candidate
for Office in one of the new States because he
Is not legal citizen--has never paid tax or
any other debt-owns no property-cant,l
read nor write--is blind-has but one lag
has lost four fingers from his left hand-Ras
ten children, and can't leave home for fear
they will abuse their mother.
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ESfr1y N0fiCe.

EENAKEN up by Sarah Poles living In Washington
Il Township, apollo County Iowa, on the Sd Of Dc
cemher 1856 one lined backed Steer, some spots AM
marked with swallow fork and uuderbit in the left
and underb in 1.-THE right four years old last Spring
and appraised at SIS co. N. CAMPBELL, Clk.
0ttumwa, Jan. LIST lc5I-nif ;jm.
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Estray Notice.

Tl&KEN UP by Isaac Fisher, living in Richlant
IL township, Wapello county Iowa, on the eth day o
Noqemher, 1885, steer supposed to be four years OLD
last Spring. marked with crop of the left ear; brand
ed -. So the left hip. Color-brown Sides with
white face and line back, with white the belly
Appraised to the value of twenty-five dollars.
a-a.r.. J. \. Campbell, per
Nov. "a J6-n39-3rn. 4. q. GIVEN, Deputy
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NSs'S SS..E.

-NSS AS.g..
DEiNG convinced hom past experience
I'D that this climate is not conreniul 10
my health and in consequence therse,nr
will offer the following property situate.I
in Ottumwa for sale on liberal terms.
One large brick Hotel nearly completed
my residence on Second Street, one un ],
divided half of the Post Office lot, one
third of that space of ground opposite
my Office, between I. Sinnamons prop
erty aud the river. running back to Dir.
Warden's line. Also 4s0 ceres of land
in Wapello County as advertised. For
description of which, see advertisement
IN another part OF tlispaper. j.
have disposed OF my interest 10 The
office to DR.. Douglass, and have reFnquish-
ed the practice of medicine. Doct Doug
ass will continue the practice of Medi-
ne and Surgery, may be found at my OIL
fee as usual. | can cheerlully recommend
him to the public and my friends as gem
tleman, we'll qualified to give entire salts
faction professionally to all who may feel
disposed toemploy
Jan 10th 56+7tf. A.. WOOD.
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Eslray NOticc

VyAFEN IP by William Hogan living In Com
Il petne township, Wapello county, Iowa, on the
4th day Of November, 1856, dun mustang, with
some saddle marks and Spbnsh brand the left hip;
supposed to be five years old and appraised at twenty
five dollars. Also dark bay Mustang horse suppos
TO be FIVE years old, with Spanish brand the left
hip, and appraised at twenty dollars
Nov. Is, '56-n3I-3m j. N. CAMPBELL, Clerk
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TAKEN UP by Jacob Basinger, living
i in Columbia Township, Wapello County,
Iowa, the 10th of Dec 1885, estray steer brinde
color white face and belly bush of the tail white four
old last spring of each aud appraised
at $4,000. j. n. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
ottumwa, Jan 27-n4s-3m.
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Purify Your Blood.
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Recolect Iiureys SarsaparilIa Is the only genuine
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Price 81 per Bottle, or Six Bottles for as
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ESlY3V NOfice,

ENAHEN up by James Moore, living in Richland
IL Township, Wapeo county, Iowa, Estray
One Horse Colt, of dark grey, right hind foot
white with some white the forehead with yoke
supposed to be two years old last Spring and appraised
at ffty-fye dollars JOSEPH y. CAMPBELL,
Ottumwa, Dec. Is, 1S56-43-Sm Clerk.