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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01
LIGHTNING RODS.
In an art.cle on this subject, the Geor

In an, article on this subject, the Geor-
gia Citizen says: a & G
1t is curious to find, however, that this
very conductor or rod, which so many
men of learning and ingenuity have been
at the pains to complete, which, in fact,
has been always regarded as one Of the
proudest trophies of science, was known
and employed by a people of no more
refined cultivation than the wild peasan-
try of Lombardy. The able Batholiet,
in his work on the Electricity of Meteo,s,
describes a practice used in one of the
bastions of the Castle Dulno, on the
shores of the Adriatle, which has existed
from time immemorial, and which is lit
orally neither more nor less than the
process that enabled Franklin to bring
down lightning from the clouds. An
iron staff, it seems, was erected on the
bastion of this castle during the summer,
and it was part of the duty Of the senti-
tinels, whenever storm threatened, to
raise an ron-pointed halberd toward this
staff: If, upon the approach Of the hal
berd, sparks were emitted (Which, to the
scientific mind, would show that the staff
was charged with electricity from thun-
der-cloud,) then the sentinel made sure
that storm appended, and he tolled a
bell which sent forth the tidings Of dan
gel to the surrounding countrr. Nothing
can be moro delightfully."- amiable than the
paternal care of its subjects, which this
interesting provision of the local govern
ment showed. The admonishing sound
of the bell was obeyed like preternatu-
raj signal from the depths of the frma-
rnent; shepherds were seen hurrying over
the valleys bringing their focks from the
exposed fields to places of shelter. The
fshing-boats, with which the coast Of the
Adriatic n as generally studded, forthwith
began to crowd sail and make for the
nearest port, while many supplication
was put up from many gentle and de-
vout heart on shore, before some hallowed
shrine, for the safety of the little fleet.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

"A BE AUTIFUL INcIDENT.-A naval
officer being at sea in a dreadful storm,
his lady was sitting in the cabin near him
and filled with alarm for the safety of the
vessel, was SO surprised at his composure
and serenity, that she cried out:
b. My dear, are You not afraid? How
is it possible that you can be so calm in
such dreadful storm?o frsw OK
He arose from his chair dashed to the
deck supporting himself by pillar of the
bed place, drew his sword and pointing
it to the breast of his wife, exclaimed
care you not afraid!"
She instantly answered 1"No."
".Why?" said the officer.
because" rajoined the lady, ~ know
that the sword is the hands of my hus-
band, and he loves me too well to hurt
me-" aeiS a7 fAalA Eaa es"@'i"'t
.Then," said he, remember. | know
in whom l believe, and that he holds the
winds in his fists and the waters in the
hollow of his hands"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

A MoURNER ATTHE FUNERAL OF Paul
/ JuNEAU.-The Watcrtown Democrat has
the following incident at the funeral of
Paul juneau. 3 to 9s9no5 sa 4"'
"Among all that multitude Of mourners
there was not one beyond the circle of the
depalted's nearest and dearest relatives,
who exhibited deeper and sincerer sor-
row, than an aged and silver-haired In
dian, who in sadness and grief followed
his lost friend to his final place Of repose
weeping like child and shc ewing that
though he belongs to n race thepoets have
described as a 4 s
"Stoics of the wood-men without tear
he was not destitute Of the syinpathies
which belong to humanity in every age
and every cline. There was something
| touching and affecting in seeing an old
Indiana lonely and neglected stranger
amidst the intruding crowd, who have
driven his people from the beautiful land
Of his coming from his dis
tant forest home to witness the burial of
one in whose family be ad ever been the
guardian and yiniicator of bis Injured na-
ton. But such are the contrasts and such
the yicissitudes of life. F.. -....s,..
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

ANOTHER CLAss.-There are many
distinct classes of persons in the world,
but one of the most conspicuous Of these
is that class who live only for present en-
ioyment. They never heed admonitions
of the past-never provide anything for
the future. Their characteristics are q
warm heart. and lively imagination,
which makes life joyous and the world
beautiful They always act more from
impulse than from principle, for principle
with such never amounts to much, The
toiling life Of the student or tho laborer
presents to them strange picture, for
they have not in their hearts a love of
labor or seclusion, and abhor the man
who only sees the world through the loop
holes of toll. 20 aseaa 81 s. s9e5f
! A life of pleasure is indeed a sad life.
But there is a stopping place somewhere
on its round-a moment when repent
ance, perhaps remorse, breaks in upon a
bewildered mind. How awful the past
must appear at such a time; it becomes
indeed dark ocean upon whose waters
th', brightest faculties were wrecked and
tossed into fragments. Life is not such
with all-there are men who move on
unnoticed for time, but their step is
firm, steady, and onward to the shadowy
future, sswithout fear, and with a manly
heart. .....ak - a. ....-ol-....
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

TIRED OF SEEING you RoUND.-Tbey
have juvenile prodigy at Boonville. A
"wee bit of boy" astonished his mother
few days since. She had occasion to
chastise him slightly for some offence he
had committed. Charley sat very quiz
etly in his chair for sometime afterwards,
no doubt thinking very profoundly. At
last he broke out thus: "Muzzer, | wish
pad get anuzzer housekeepcr, and let you
go.p g Why so, my sonl' Cause,
I've got tired seem you round. = ,e,ef
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01
SEIr-DEcEpr1oN.-I think that one o

LF-DEcEPTIoN.-It think that one of
the most terrible spectacles in the world
is to see a man that has destroyed the
power of mortal judgment in respect to
his own action, his own moral state his
own moral character. The number of
such persons is not small; it is growing
more and more; and what is more re-
markable, they are found more frequently
in the Church, and within the sound OF
preaching, than out Of il, and in rounds
wickedness.-- Bceeher.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

EARLY R1s1NG.-I was always an early
riser. Happy the man who is! Every
morning day comes to him with virgins
love, full of bloom, and purity, and fresh
ness. The youth of nature is contagious,
like the gladness of a happy child. |
doubt if any man be called sod" so long
as he is an early riser and an early walk
er. And, Q, youth, take my word for it
youth in dressing gown and slippers,
drawing over breakfast at noon, is very
decrepit, ghastIy image Of that youth
which sees the blush over the mountains,
and the dews sparkle upon blossoming
hedgerows.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

The WESTERN MAN.-Some writer
thus sketches the Western man. After
such description, who would be willing
to !" 90 i'm with him in a free fight F.
He rolled theiprairie upIlike cloth,
: . Drank the Mississippi dry,
Put the Allegheny in his hat,
A steamboat in bis eye, Egs
And for his breakfast, bufaloes,
Some twenty-one did fry.
He whipped the whole Camanche tribe
-. One day before he dined;
And for walking cane be took
ai A California pine; a0.
And when he frowned hewas so black,
The sun it could not shine.
u, He whipped ton of grizzly bears
s. One morning with a fan; ia
And proved himself by all these feats,
+. To be western man. - 9FE
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01
COULDN'T suBsCRsRE.

% Apair of those enterprising, interesting
young ladies, who of late seem to carry
on so large a business in our down town
offices and stores, in the way of procuring
subscriptions for Lew works, selling engra-
wings of the "Father of his Country" and
other notabilities, and who (the ladies'
are so fascinating in manner, so delight
fully importunate, so sweetly un-got-rid-
of-able, called a morning or two since at
the Office Of a young lawyer, to induce
him, as the younger Of the two expressed
it, with q charming smile, "to subscribe
to most elegant work just published,
to be got up in elegant style. with illus
trations," DC. ~.
Indeed, ladies'" said our friend, l
have no doubt of the excellence of your
work, but l am not in want Of anything
of that kind. In fact | do no feel able at
prese mt to subscribe for any new works of
any description. The partnership of
which l am member, has lately been SO
imprudent as to issue new work of their
own, and the enormous expense attending
its issue not to speak Of its illustrations
embellishments and ornamental adorn-
ings with which they had thought to
q
clothe the production such unwonted
outlay has really for the present-in fact
crippled me-sorry-but- fact-cyery
word of it."
But-ah," interposcd our ,enterpri-
sing agentees, "perhaps we could procure
you some subscribers for your work; our
terms are quite reasonable. What do
you call your work, sir?" uaasn
/ swell, we have not fully determined
as yet, but guess I shall let Mrs.
have her own way, and call it after my
self Charles Henry" a m
The ladies concluded that they had an
engagement in the next block.-N. y.
Ledger. boa $3.50 -9it9 e1 aa Aia
g. --........s s-a.sT- f.-s.s
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01
A GENTLEMAN sat down to write

A GENTLEMAN sat down to write a
deed, and began, Know one woman by
these presents"
"You are wrong" said bystander,
ait should be, Know all men,"
/" Very WE'LL" answered the other, " il
one woman knows it all men will soon
know it too" tg sav3en32al
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

"RUNNING" CHURcHEs.--A man set
ting upon the rerandah of an up-country
inn, hailed zone of the oldest inhabitants, !"
and INQUIRED the denomination the church
upon the opposite side Of the road. The
reply was:
ls''" Wal, she was a Baptist naturally but
they don't run her now."Haes ass a1
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

IS PRorouSp REFLEcr1ov.-I have often
observed, at a public entertainment, that
when there is anything particular to be
seen, and every body wants particular to
see it, every body Immediately stand up,
and effectuallv prevents anybody from
seeing ANYTHING. las1bcrs-. seues v
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

IT was Goblet who said and
he told the truth, too that woman is
never so amiable as when she is useful;
and as for beauty, though man may
fall in love with girls at play, there is
nothing to make them stand in their love
like seeing them at work, engaged in the
useful offices of the home and family.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

i9e READING THE ScRIPrUREs.-The atten-
tive and repeated reading Of the Bible, in
small portions every day, leads the mind
to habitual meditation upon subjects OF
the highest interest to tho welfare OF tho
individual in this world, as well as to pre-
pare him for that hereafter to which va
are destined. It furnishes rules of con-
duct for Our conduct towards others in our
social relations. In the Commandments
delivered from Sinai, in the itfinitable
sublimity of the Psalms and of the Pro
phets, in the profound and concentrated
observations upon human life and man.
ners embodied in the Proverbs of Solo
mon, in the philosophical allegory so
beautifully set forth in the narrative of
facts, whether real or imaginary, of tho
Book of Job--an active mind cannot pc
ruse single chapter and lay the book
aside to think and take it up again to-
morrow, without finding i'll it advice for
our own conduct, which we may turn to
useful account in the progress Of our
daily pilgrimage upon earth; and when
we pass from the Old Testament to the
New, we meet at once system Of univer-
sal morality founded upon one precept of
universal application, pointing It's to peace
and good will toward the whole race of
man for this life, and to peace with God
and ain ever-blessed existence hereafter.
| speak as man of the world to men Of
tho world, and | shy to you. .Searct the
Scriptures Il John Quincy adams.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

THE Police OF LoNDoN.-The police
of London are seven thousand strong, and
are believed to be the most efficient body
of the kind in the world. A letter to the
N. Y. Express says:
They are bold men, perfectly fearless,
most of them of long experience, and
ready at any moment to grapple with a
rogue or ruffian. I have seen them han
die two or three fellows who were dispo-
sed to resist their authority in a way
which was a caution to peace disturbers.
They are about everywhere, especially
active in preserving order on the Sabbath,
and in walking the streets of London it is
difficult to be beyond the sight or call of
a policeman. AS they are retained du-
ring good behavior, and are not subject
to political change, and do not feel anxi-
GUS about offending pot house politicians,
or hesitate to refuse to fraternize with
drunken rowdies, they are doubly efficient,
and are ever prompt in the discharge of
duty Their uniform is neat, and every
man seems in average six feet. a1.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

PApbY's description Of fiddle cannot
be beat: 1T was the shape of turkey,
and the size of a goose; he turned it over
on his back and rubbed its belly with a
stick, and och, st. Patrick how it did
sei,Iale.' 1898
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

A PRETTY woman is like a great truth
or a great happiness, and has no more
right to bundle herself under green veil
or any similar abonination, than the sun
has to put on green spectatles.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01
5 A rwo-beaded pirl is exhibiting on

the Missouri river.-E,rchange.
If that style Of femininty becomes Prev
alent, the boys will have to stand an aw-
fal amount Of kissing, and just think Of
the amount of oysters and ice cream a
double headed girl could hide. ya sts
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01
A Coop THING TO HAVE in THE HOUSE

q A COOP THING TO HAVE INTHE HOUSE.
Mrs. Gage, in speech, at the recent
feminine convention, told the story of a
woman who, having a second spouse that
'nursed the baby, ect., very accommodating
" averred that ."husband was the next
best thing about house to the cooking
stoYe.'' ss
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-01

DR.. CHARLES WILSON has written a
volume of some hundred pages to explain
the path ology of drunkenness. Diogones
defines it in two syllables --zlz-zag.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-02-04
TEXAS.
THE WORKINGS OF sLAvERY-POLIrICS

A corres spondent of TIE N. Y Express writes from
Galveston, Texas Jan. 90, as follows:
I am called upon to record still another murder IN
Liberty County, this State committed upon her
master, by slave mulatto giri, VINO administered
arsenic to him in his coffee and bread. She was
promptly arrested and committed for trial. The de-
ceased, the wealthiest stock raiser in the County
to have tbvs dysd an s1EsS ss s
lawful wife living in the same house with him
yet for eight years past the murderess, bright
good-looking slave girl. was his mistress, ne be-
slowing upon the wretch caresses and saVors which
rightfuly belonged 10 his wife, with whom ne had
moi SPOKEN during the whole period. Shortly before
his death he made his will, bequeathing freedom, after
his de eath to his wretched concubine, and $ooo0 In
money to carry her to- and enable her to support her
self In. a Free-State and presume the knowledge
she had of this clause in his will led her to commit the
fatal deed not dreaming in her ignorance oi sure de-
lection and punishment. This is the third murder
in this State committed by slaves upon theH o"nois
within this month.
We have news of a great freshet in the Trinity
River country on the 10th inst, which Hooded the
whole prairie south of the ourshing town of Liberty
Democratic State Convention was held at Austin
commencing the Sth nst for the nomination OF the
following candidates for State officers:
For Cbicf Jg.tre-Judse p T. Wheeler OF Wm1nsiGn 20
For Assoeidte Justice Supreme Cosrf-C' W. puca1y "
For Confroa.r-C r. John, of Hsyne Go.
FOR Treasarey-Cyrus II. Randolph Of Houston Co.
For Attoyney. .t;enerai-M d. Graham Of Cherokee Co
The nominations over, the following resolutions
were adopted, VIZ:
PLATFORM.
Rored That the Democrsc party Of a. the state Of Of s
party Of the Union and the Constitution as
il the platform Of the National Democratic Con,entn ne
June 1857 and the State Convention OF Iexa
Waco ON the ih of May 1856 true expression o heh po
ea faith and opinion believing them TO embrace the on oe
tInes which the integrity Of the Union and 'he
Re,sed That the recent in the United States senate
create in our minds apprehension that the crest doctn
set forth in that PLATFORM u N
being rrpudaed Congress through the
members National Democratic Party distinguished s
for political the public sentiment of tne orln
declarsons In favor Of said doctrine so na
consider duty to set forth to the country 1e
that we bs te compelled to take in that serious dePofao1
emergency. - -. a.. ,aonle nj
Resr.a That we r.aues the representatives. OF ne poPe
Texas in Legislature assembled provide the present.
the Executive Of the State appointing suitable pess, 49,,
Convention OF Southern States which may be hereafter
bed for the purpose and advice TOT tue 5ene'
welf.rr of, institutions OF the South
New-York daily tribune., 1858-02-04
THE ASPINWALE MUPILLO.

To he Editor Of The ~ y. Tri5u-e.
SIR | observe good deal Of discussion with -std
TO DR. Aspnwall's hurlo, now on exhibition at
Messrs Williams & Stevenss. Il is said to represent
the Immaculate Conception to have cost $4,000 and
know not what beside.
This is all nonsense.
In the first place, the Immaculate Conception, set
forth in the newly-estabshed dogma Of the Catholic
Church relates not 70 the birth Of the Savior but to
that of his mother
In the second place this picture represent. the As
sumption of the Virgin into heaven.
have in my hands a copy of the Official " Gaia
"logue des Tdbeaur ancieaS ct mOdcrenes direrSes
"Eco'es" belonging to his Msjesty, William H., King
OF Holland offered Sor sale at Amsterdam in 1850. In
this catalogue Mr. Aspinwals picture figures as No
Il6, under the title Of LAsSompti0n de la Yierse"
This would - to prove the title put upon il here in
Nsw.York is Dtitious--perhap, cetch-penny.
Next as to the cost In my catalogue find marked
as the upset price of tha picture the sum OF $1,000
forms, or $4,000. At that price there were no bid
ders and the picture withdrawn from the auction
in consequence 1t has remained since on private
sale until Mr.. Aspnws purchased it, not for ,eOo
but for $4,000.
This picture would nos bring $4,000, while She
Souh Murlo was sold for $4,000 or tlereabouts.
The reason is that the Aspinwa picture is not re-
garded as a good specimen. Besides, it has been
injured and painted that of the background,
hands, face and upper part of the figure, scarcely
trace Of MuriIo's own WORK remains on it. Hence,
notwithstanding the enormous price paid for Murilos
pictures this one would not sell until il fell into the
hands Of an American merchant.
In this country 1 have heard men Of weight in
artistic matters doubt whether this picture
painted by Murlo. Think their doubts mistaken.
Your obedent servant AMATEUR.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-02-04
for dischsrgirg exempt,, &c. The Conen;.s,,a, q.
rnceiye compensatinn COT 10 ern.sd 81 - -. 81

; for dischsrgrg exempt &c. The coumi.Sooas A,
., receive compensa'ion co, 10 exceed a. p.r snrrr
o. 'y.,, LOO inbabi ans Of the county
SCHOOL TASATlOs.
q, pIATT> bill 10 amend the Schoo, law ,,er,,v
proyiJes for more ND taxation Of banks, bank
associations and iniiyidus 0ankefs.
Mr. DYCKNANS BIZ to establish the Washington
Literary Uuor. provides for incorporating Peter H.
Durcan Maurce j. Power, william Macdonald
Samuel NJ. Slater, Dahiel Draidy John o Donnen
and ohers for the surpoae Of establishing maintain.
ing and conducting literary association in New York
City.
collection Of taxes in Catts ANGUS County.
By Mr.. W. +. JONES-To change the county site
in the County OF Allegheny 20 BelViiere.
By Mr.. STAPLES-To repeal the law OF 1851 rela-
tive 10 the assessment and collection Of taxes
By Mr.. PLATT-TO amend the Csmen School
law.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. SkfITH called up the Castle Garden resolutions
and siter debate they rerre2 to the Committee
on Commerce and Navigation. - So
Mr. HART referring such portionsOf the Governor 5
Message as relates to the Utics LunStc Asylum. TO
the Committee on Charitable Institutions. Agreed to-
Mr. WHINE moved that the Superintendent Of the
Bank Department be requested to furnsb to the House
all information in relation TO Judge Hsriss decision on
The withdrawal Of securities from the BaOk Depart.
melt. Laid over.
Mr.. WAGER called up the resolutionsin relation
TO the adjournment over two days, and the sSn were
adopted.
Er. n. MILLER called up the resolutions relating
to the invitation of the clergy to open the ouss with
prayer.
After the debate, the resolution with its proposed
amendments was referred . tie Committee on Reli'
gious and Charitable Institutions. Adjourned!
New-York daily tribune., 1858-02-04

r,c,e nmnblc people all The world over than ,nese
xxoolly ads. They as gentle AZ lne snqop -,
the senator's own pasture Speaking o. wpU .ss
reminded him of an auecdcte whlGh ipstaSSu ANU
Senator posi,iou. He had heard OF an S lnayduaI
a. MA. susnccIed Of siaughtering ms nelShoor
S =, 1SS oT G'i SeSe S%sSS ds:Sss os
.,% "a, epT ., 'No " oDetected me IN what Killing my
atlas ~ Iast o Have care, returned the ohenieri
sshssep ,;o,s how you charge me with sheep killing
prs Te xhat UIuS # did Kill your sheep VIII XII any
t'ut VIVA. a., = that bites while am peaceably
oody SnIP rIoPPo the road" Laughter.l Let the ne
"aAing and LET Senators attend to their own mat
groes a'Sp on, sheep will bite nor disturb you
tersi aDu 1oU V are peaceaby passing over the rad
~rs BROWN Miss was about to reply to some
e,.sos, remarks of Mr.. Douglas, when
NJ SEWARD IN. y said that he was quite sure
,,s question on reference could not be taken TINS
ava, no He thought they had better adjourn. they
eonN deest what the Senator from Mississippi had
ssS to-day and hear the remainder OF his speech To-
morrow. ,,.or .ha, la
should at the proper time, pay his full respects 10 MI
Browns criticisms anecdotes and all.
After a short Executive Session, the senate al
iourned.