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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-11-10
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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-11-10
100000 Acres Of Land

NOR sale, including wild timber, prairie lots
L and improved farms in the Counties of
Pierce and st. Croix, which are worthy of at
tention either for homes or investment on spec
ulation. For particulars address
~ GEO. MAY POWELL.
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q. nj. POWELL's COLUMN
CONTINUED.
10 lots and site free, with engine as above,
for a
LAIH, SINGLE d. SQUARE TIMER
MILL
at Glenmont.

The balance of the 500 free lots in Clement
will be given to parties wishing TO put up
stores, shops and dwelling houses.
Business men and mechanics please renem-
Der that these inducements would make q town
even where there Were no railroad advantages;
and that here where the Grand Railroad cross
ing of the st. Croix is bound to be, where such
long lines of road meet the navgable waters,
and make their transhipments, together with
the inducements offered to those who will go
there and go to rork, combine TO make Glen
mont point well worthy of your attention.
Besides the bonus offered to actual operators
they will be allowed 10 purchase more proper
ty at Glenmont at the lowest rates.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-11-10
LAND & LOTS FOR SALE

FENHE subscriber offers for sale the following
a valuable lots of land ER
West half of section %, also the whole of
section 20, Town % Range H. evr-an
Also several choice pieces of farming land in
the vicinity of River Falls
These lands viii be sold on such terms that
none need be without farm.
Also quite a number of desirable Building
Lots in River Falls. which viii be sold on easy
terms and low prices
For further particulars enquire at my resi-
dence in River Falls.
VIM. A. TOZER.
River Falls. June 18th. 1857.
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FRA N KILN
fir e. MARINE
INSURANCE co.

merchants Block, Main Street.
FOND DU LAC, WIS,
CAPITAL, 100000.
CASH PAID IN. 800 600
Wis Company is joint stock association.
Il Organized under special Charter granted
by the Legislature of W isconsin with an
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL OF 100000
of which is cash paid in and securely invested
IN Bonds and Mortgages, Ths Company being
ih'ls securely organized upon a firm basis, the
directors take pleasure in recommending it to
public favor as worthy of confidence ana sup
port, with the assurance that all Losses shall be
promptly and honorably adjusted, as this is
purely Stock Company No mutual bpsi-
ness will be done, and no premium notes tax IN.
A. M. DONALDSON, Pres
VIM. t. GIBSON, See.
CHARLES L. CURRrER, Gca ISep. Aa,
WM. A. TOzBR, Agent,
notify RIVER FALLS, WIssossrN,
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TOTAL ASSETS,

The foregoing statement presents such
view of the Comrany's position as must i'm
press the conviction on the minds of all, of its
solvency and healthy condition. The amount
Of ats liabilities are less than Companies doing
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Losses Fairly adjusted and Promptly Paid.
September 1st, 1858. nll-3m
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-11-10

PARTICULAR attention is solicited to
L few investments which bid fair to be
what in our western country are called "Ten
Strikes" For information concerning them,
apply intldiatoly, eitherin person or by letter
to GEO MAY POW ELL
N. B.-With regard to the last mentioned
tracts of land, and those 3" ten-strikes, we
would assure our patrons that these tight times
have opened the way for some real bargains
among them. and that the chances to buy to
make are better than they ever have been, or
ever will be again. p @
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superior,
aad with all MinnesohA

The FIRST CHARTERED ACADEMY In this yaSt
II the State, ia located in River Falls, and now
in successful operation under the charge OF
Prof B. Wilcox, long and favorably
known in Western New York 80 Principal
the Wilson Institute, Niagara County
The several Religious Societies are oggaai-
Eed and in a prosperous condition. The Con-
gregstional Society have nearly completed a
neat and sommodious houss of worship. We
invite emsrants from the East seeking homes
in the West, to come among Gs, and help to
build up these institutions which make lite
pleasant and home delightful, and share with
us in the prosperity of the future, for River
Falls is certain to become one of the most i'm
rofTant inland towns of Wisconsin.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-11-10

STATEMENT OF ASSETS, JUNE1,1858.
CASH on hand and in Bank, S 4455929
{ :" due from Agents, 7S86.20
l487 shares n Y. Bank Stocks, l08,5I25 so
$50 i" Hartford &c 75;305.00
102 &c Other n. f. &c $4,000
AMOUNT LOANED on Mortgages of
Real Estate. 100000
Amt Loaned on Pledge of Bank
Stocks and other approved Sc
curity, 45,160.oe
20 Water Bonds of the town of New
Britain, Conn, ITS 100000
ACCUMULATED INTEREST on Invest
ments, 1888
TOTAL ASSETS, $349, 1874
LIABILITIES, icing uiIadjusted losses
and those not due, s14,55o
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-11-10

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SOUTH FORK MILL

Cob-crushing and feed-grnding done on
short notice at the South Fork mill, including
grinding corn, shelled or in the ear, wheat
cracked for family use or stock feeding, oats
ground alone OF with corn or wheat.
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n. n. POWELL.
RIVER FALLS, YVES,


CONTAINS a population of 500 bomS fde
" inhabitants 1t is pleasantly situated on
ths K;,r;cl,innic River, at the junction. Of the
two branches of the stream. 1t has the most
.;laIl. Water Power in the St. Croix ' al
ley: the river, including both of its branches
falling at this place $50 feet within tl's shor
distance of one mile.
We have now in operation 2 Flourins
Mills, q Saw Mills g Machine Shops,
doing large and fourishing business. a
large share Of our Water Power is yet rnoecu-
pied and unimproyed, he in.xhaustible
quantities of hard wood timber, OF the best
quality, within a convenient distance OF the
Falls. makes this one of the most favorable
points in the North w est for the manufacture
of Wagons, Flows, Reapers, Threshiug Ma
chimes, Furniture, DC, The attsntion Of Ma
chinists and Manufacturers, is called to this
matter. All the utensils used by our farmers,
and the furniture in our dwellings. are now
brought from the States south and east of as
at very heavy expense, The freight alone
offering splendid profit on the manufacture
at our own doors. Upon the completion OF
our Railroads, manufactures can be sent TO all
parts of the North est, ehesply as from
any other point.
River FALLS has been fixed upon as the
Junction Of the 81. Cfoin @r'd Superior
and Bayfield, and the North Western
Land Grant Raj Roads. by
means of these roads we shall
Be put in railroad COM
zauncatn with the
East, with Lake
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-11-10

FSNdE Subscriber offers for sale $50 lots in
Il the village of River Falls. among the mos,
desirable for business or residences in the
village. n. y. POWELL
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A FEW choice pieces of Turning land in
Z this immediate vicinity. for sale at bar
gain. n. n. POWELL.
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NTNFER POWERS for slle or lease on
w the most favorable terms by
n. n. POWELL
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-03-25

@ Calhoun, the model Democrat o
the nation. intimatcs now that he viii
give certificates to ma ority of the free
State Legislative ticket. and to the Demo.
cratic State and Congressional ticket.
If Calhoun's course in reference to this
matter. approved as it is by the President
and four-fiiths of the party in Congress,
don't disgust every honest Democrat in
the nation, and cause them to leave the COR
rupt set, it will be because they are too much
blinded by prejudice to allow them to dis
charge their duty as patriots. tits in vain
to remain with it longer in hope ofrcform-
ing it. 1t is too far gone for that If not
totally destroyed. it will soon destroy the
country. The perpetuity of our Demo
cratic government depends upon the over
throw of the Disunion Slavery Oligarchy,
ycleped Democracy, for purposes of decep-
ton.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-03-25

flmidate the weak, to supply false d;f,sran
ces, to FIJI the town with runners &c Jassa
ton among the friends of the right to fst
tor power. and to applaud the echo of av-
erythlng that falls from the lips of gyest
ness. 'Sir, said a wise and good mn =,
me on one occasion, several wears oao
.Me President rarely hears tie truh IT,
Is surrounded with .sycophants, who saw
only what pleases him. How often tb;s
profound truth is illustrated! 1t is said
that Frederick the Great think Lord
Brougham's short sketch of him contains
tho statement-would sometimes demand
OF his miniters to talk to him boldly: and
when they did he would lose his temper,
and beat them for their candor. There are
many good and brave men in Washington
to-day who would give to their worst of
thoughts the worst of words, if they had the
chance. But the eye has no welcome-the
ear OF greatness no harrington such men.
Ii they attempt to speak out they are turn
ed away, or left standing "alone in their
glory" r So y
fon will see that am committing n
great imprudence by writing so plainly. |
certainly do SO with no personal purpose.
My frankness may disturb some sensibili-
tles-and may give some greedy and aspir-
ing gentlemen good chance to help them.
selves by abuse of me; and, if so, shall
not he sorry. But | claim the right to
speak out on this grave subject. | do it
more in sorrow than in anger. feel that
we are on the verge Of frightful abyss;
and IN my vocation as all independent Jour
nalist, and as one who would tomorrow
serve James Buchanan if felt he was
right. with all the ardor of olden time, ST.
'encc would be crime.
But there is a cheerful side to the picture.
Yesterday was bright day for the people.
There was gorgeous sunshine in the SKY
and on the earth; and spring seemed to be
breaking from the clouds OF winter. There
was also glorious CLEAN of hope in the
House. The great principle of the will of
the majority asserted its majesty, and seem
Ell to be strong enough to wrestlc with the
gigantic influences that have fettered it SO
long. Those who differ from Mr.. Buchan.
an so regretfully on this issue, and who
have been tratuccd by his hafterers for thi,
Inference. felt measurably compensated by
his new victory. heard one of the most
gifted of these gallant fellows say last
hight: would it not be proud salts. |
action if we few. we happy few, we band
IT brothers, could save Mr.. Buchanan and
he party from this great ca,amityl''
But must stop, or you will never get
his III tomorrow. j. w. +.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-03-25

+ EE Senator Hammond Of S. c., made
Dis first speech in the U. s. Senate few
days since. We give an extract: 1itf'iia
The Senator from New York said YES.
terday that the whole world had abolished
slavery. Ay. the name but not the thing;
and all the powers of the earth cannot
abolish it. God only can do it when he
repeats tho fiat, "the poor ye always have
with you;'' for the man who lives by daily
labor. and scarcely lives at that, and who
has to put out his labor in the market and
take the best he can get for it; in short,
your whole class of manual laborers, and
operators, as you call them. are slaves. -
The difference between us is. that our slaves
are hired for life and we'll compensated;
there is no starvation. no begging, no
want of employment either Yours are
hired by the day. not cared for. and scan
tily compensated, which may be proved
in the most deplorable manner, 1t any
hour, In any street, in any of our large
towns. Why, sir, you meet more beggars
in one day. in single street Of the city Of
New York. than you would meet in life
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-03-25

lie, and all mean in the most shameless,
deeds OF depravity? Do You wish to Sc,
men who boast of cold-blooded murders
OF thievins forays, of fraudulent elections
OF forged official papers, Of bloated face.
anu frames worn down by all the excuses
common among men lost to self-rcspect
ana common decencJ--if you wish to see
THESE men, go to Washington and hunt
up the delegates to the Leeompton Con
stitutional Convention and their followers.
Imagine to yourself the desperadoes. bul.
lies and outcasts, even OF X ansas. and vonr
iancled picture viii fall short of the real
iivIng tableaux presented by the -"ctizens
OF Kansas in Washington . who, it is said,
Visitcc the President a few days ago.. and
assured him of the strong feeling of admi-
ration they entertained FOR him. eof
One half these cut-throats and ballot
box suffers are awaiting their commissions
as officers of the General Government
Land offices, Indian agencies, mail agen-
cies, etc., are to be bestowed upon these
outcasts as soon as the Democratic party
at the North shall be defeated in every State
In which the Lecompton fraud shall be en-
dorscd.
Lecompton, in all its hidcons deformity.
overshadows all things Mt Washington
A deiaulter was recently summoned there,
TIE alternative was offered him. five years
IN the Penitentiary, unler the Sub Treasu-
ry law, for taking public money, or an Of
nee and declaration in behalf of Lecomp-
ton He chose the office; but what com
uentary upon Lecomptonism, when to sup
port that measure is considered an offset in
depreciation to an Imprisonment of five
years in the Pcnitentiary! The same de-
termlned feeling to make all men and all
thIngs--public interest and public right
included-to submit to Lecomptonism.
pervades all places. The greatest men at
w ashington are some thirty members of
Congress, whose sole aim is the dissolu-
ton of the Union; they are frantic with de-
light The disruption of the Democratic
party North will promote the designs of
such men as these. The Lecompton meas
ure is such gross violation of all pledges
made in the North during the Presidential
canvass, that the disunionists Judge rightly |
in supposing that no man at the North who !
'ustans it can hope to be sustained. And
On the other hand, they agree that if the
Lecompton men can muster strength enough |
o defeat the Democracy, that then Repub-
icanism will possess the whole North
Such result they hope to achieve by the
passage OF the Lecompton measure.