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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20

the people to keep and bear arms have been
infringed-test oaths of an extraordinary and
entangling nature have been imposed. as
condition of exercising the right Of 8 iirage and
holding office-the right of an acc SID person
to Speedy and public trial by an impartial
jury has been dene 1.-The right of the ! eople
TO be secure in their persons, ho SIS. papers
and effects against unreasonable searches and
seizures has been violated-they have been de-
prived of life, liberty and property without
due process of law-that the freeoo II of speech
and of the press has been abridged-the right
TO choose their representatives has been made
of no etfect-murders, robberies and arsons
have been instigated and encouraged, and the
offenders have been allowed to go unpunshed
that all these things have been done with the
knowledge sanction and procurement OF the
present Administration, and that for this high
crime against the Constitution, the Union and
Humanity, we arraign the Administration. the
President, his advisers, agents, supporters,
apOlogists accessories either before or after the
facts, before the country and before the world,
and that it is our fixed purpose to bring the
actnal perpetrators of these atrocious outrages,
and their aocomplces, to a sure and condign
punishment hereafter
Resolved. That Kansas should be immedl-
ately admitted as a State of the Union, with
her present free Constitution, as at once the
most effectual way IF securing to her citizens
the enjoyment of the rights and privileges to
which they are entitled, and of ending the
civil strife now raging in her Territory.
RESOLVED, That the highwayman's plea, that
/" might makes right, embodied in the Ostend
Circular, was in every respect unworthy of
American diplomacy, and would bring shame
and dishonor upon any government or people
that gave it their sanction
Resolucd. That railroad to the Pacific
Ocean, by the most central aad practical route,
is imperatively demanded by the interests of
the whole country, and that the Federal Gov
eminent ought to render immediate and effici-
emit aid in its construction and as an auxili-
airy thereto, the immediate construction of an
emigrant route on the line of the railroad.
ReSolved, That appropriations by Congress
for the improvement of rivers and harbors, of
a national character, required for the accom-
mediation and security of our existing COM
merce, are authorized by the Constitution, and
justified by the obligation of Government to
protect the lives and property of its citizens.
RescI1cd That we invite the affllation and
cooperation of freemen of all parties. however
differing from us IN other respects, in support
of the principles herein declared AND BELLE
WING THAT THE SPIRIT OF OUR INSTITUTIONS AS
WELL AS THE CONSTITUTION OF OUR COUNTRY,
GUARANTEE LIBERTY OF CONSCIENCE AND EoUA-
LITY OF RIGHTS AMONG CITIZENS, WE OPPOSE ALL
LEGISLATION IMPAIRlNG THEIR SECURITY.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20
Who Wants Office.

Near election is certainly lifetime to
print the following story
A number of politicians, all Of whom
were seeking office uader government
were scattered on the tavern porch, talk
ing, when an old topper, uamed D,
came up to them:
Said D is q person who is very
loquacious when ''corned," but exactly
the opposite when sober. At the present
time, being slight" he said if the com
pany had no objections he would tell them
a story. They told him to fire away
whereupon he spake as follows: y
ga certain king-don't recollect his
name-had a philosopher, upon whose judg-
ment he always depended. Now it so
happened that one day the king took into
his head to go q hunting, and after sum-
moning his mobiles, and making all the ne
ccessary preparations, he summoned his
philosopher and asked him ifitwould rain.
The philosopher told him it would not, and
be and his mobiles departed.
"While journeying along, they met
countryman mounted on jackass; he
advised them to return, 'for,' said he, sit
will certainly rain They smiled con-
temptuously upon him, and passed on.
Before they had gone many miles, how
ever they had reason to regret not having
taken the rustic's advice, as heavy shower
came up and they were drenched to the
skin. When they had returned to the pal
ace, the king reprmanded the philosopher
severely for telling him 1t would be clear
when it was not.
"'I met countryman, said he, 'and he
knows great deal moro than you, for he
told me it would rain, whereas you told
me it would not
The king than gave the philosopher his
walking papers, and sent for the country,
man, who made his appearance.
"Tell me-, said the king, low you knew
it would rain?
"I did not know said the rustic, my
jackass told me-
"And how, pray, did he tell you?' ask
ed the king in astonishment.
"'By the pricking up of his ears, your
majesty
''The king now sent the countryman
way;-procuring the jackass, he placed
him in the office the philosopher had filled
And here" observed D, looking
very wise, ''here is where the king made
a mistake"
allow SO p inquired his auditors.
"Why, ever since that time" said D.
with a grin on his ph;z, ''every jackass
wants an Office
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20
IT'D TaEEsE1,
Foreclosure Sale.

J. @. CHARLES,
A. BLAISDELL.
DY virtue of Judgment and decree OF fore
ID closure and sale in the above entitled ac-
ton rendered on the 28th day of July. A. d.
1858. shall on the 7th day of February, A.
d. 1859. at 2 o'clock p NJ. on that day. ex-
pose for sale and sell It public vendue for cash
to the highest bidder, at the front door OF the
Court House in the City of Prescott and County
of Pierce, the following described mortgaged
premises to wit; Lot two (2) in Block A !;
Lots four az five (5) and seven 90 in Blosk
G Lots one az three (3) six (6) and eight (S)
in Block d; Lots five (5) and six (6) in Block
E; and the undivided half of Lots five (5) and
nine COY in Block d and the undivided half
of Lot one % in Block E in David X.
Clark's addition 10 Diamond Bluff, together
with the undivided halt of parcel of land
living North of Enoch Quimbey's addition TO
Diamond Bluff Being the same as decided by
Enoch Quimbey to David r. Clark, containing
six 10y acres more or less also all of the South
East quarter of the North East quarter of sec
ton one (1) IN Township twenty-five (25)
North of Range nineteen (l9) West contain
ing forty acres more or less in Pierce County.
Said sale will be made to satisfy the sum of
six hundred and nine dollars and seventy cents.
and interest from the 2Sth day of July A. d.
1873 besides costs and expenses of sale, DC.
JAMES II. EAMES, Sheriff.
P.V. WISE. Plaintiffs Attorney.
Dated July 30th. 1858. aug4n4-em
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20
Get Out the Voters.

The following remarks which we clip
from the Free Democrat are timely and
truthful. Let the Republicans of Pierce
and st. Croix Counties heed them:
The State Republican Convention, it
VIII be seen, has adopted measures look
ing to the canvass of the counties. We
trust our friends will not wait for the re-
suits OF the action OF the State Convention.
The labor should be begun at home, in
the school districts or the towns. Let two
or three friends of the cause, in each town
resolved that the Repu blican voters of that
town shall be at the polls on election day,
do the little work necessary tie get them
there, and the whole work of the canpaign
is accomplished. Get out the voters.
Republicanism is stronger to-day than
it was before. 1t is only necessary to in
sure success, that Republicans should at
tend the polls ON election day, and vote.
We appeal to every Republican whose eye
meets this paragraph, to resolve at once
to give the brief time to the caus neces-
sary to enable him to go to the polls and
vote on election day, whatever obstacles
of weather or other duties may intervene;
and we appeal to others who are willing
to devote some little time and labor to
the cause, of whom we trust there are
some in every town, that they take meas
ures at once to secure full attendance at
the polls. Get out the voterS!
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
NATIONAL INVENTION HELD AT PHILADELPHIA,
JUNE Urn, 1856.


This Convention of Delegates assembled in
pursuance of call addressed to the people OF
the United States. without regard to past po
litcal differences or divisions, who are opposed
ito the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, to
the policy of the present Administration, to the
extension of Slavery into Free Territory In
favor of admitting Kansas as a Free State, of
restoring the action of the Federal Government
to the principles of Washington and Jefferson,
and who propose to unite in presenting candl-
dates tor the offices of President and Vice Pres-
dent, do resolve as follows =
RoSolucd, That the maintenance of the prln-
ciples promulgated in the Declaration of INDIE
pendence and embodied in the Federal Consti-
tuition is essential to the preservation of our
republican institutions, and that the Federal
Constitution, the rights of the States, and the
Union of the States shall be preserved.
Resolved That with our republican fathers
we hold it to be a self-evident truth that all
men are endowed with the inalienable rights to
life. liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and
that the primary object and Interior designs OF
our federal government were to secure these
rights to all persons within its exclusive juris-
diction that. as our republican fathers. when
they had abolished Slavery in all our national
territory, ordained that no person should be
deprived of lite, liberty or property, without
due process of law, it becomes our duty to
maintain this provision OF the Constitution
against all attempts TO violate it for the purpose
of establishing Slavery in asy Territory OF the
United States, while the present Constitution
shall be maintained.
Resolved That the Constitution conters upon
Congress sovereign power over the Territories
of the United States for their government, and
that in the exercise of this power it is both the
right and the duty of Congress to prohibit IN
the Territories those twin rel .cs of barbarism-
Polygamy and Slavery. 20.
Rcsolrcd, That while the Constitution of the
United States was ordained and established by
tbe people in order to form more perfect
Union. establish Justice, insure domestic tran
GUILTY.. provide for the common defence. and
secure the blessings of liberty. and contains
ample provision for the protection OF the me-
liberty and property of every citizen, the dear
est constitutional rights of the people of kansas
have been fraudently and violently taken from
then-their territory has been invaded by an
armed force-spurious and pretended legisla-
tive. judicial and executive officers have been
set over them. by whose usurped authority,
sustained by the military power of the gov
eminent, tyiannical and Unconstitutional laws
have been enacted and enforced the rights Of
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20

State Fair.-We clip the follow
ing from n report of the State Fair in the
Free Democrat.
First we will go into the AeRIcuL-
TURAL>TENT, Orlando Ellsworth is Super
intend,nt. We proceed first to the Cen
tire and on the. right hand side, our atten-
ton is attracted by beautiful and express
sive sign"N ". z, 4gr. Society,"" and
noar at hand we find Mr.. G. B. Salmon.
Secretary of the Society, who informs
you that that is the sign of the Ayr. Soc.
of Pierce and st. Croix counties, and that
the display of vegetables and farm pro
ducts before you is the exhibition of that
Society, and q speciman of what the
Northwest can do in that line. Altogeth-
er finer display of Vegetables [ never
saw, and it certainly must be conceded
that thu Northern portion of our State
can do as we'll as any other. A beauti-
full specimen ofRio Grand Spring Wheat
was displayed, together with Oats nearly
rs heavy as Wheat is this year. Then
all tho G. T len Vegetable, with King Phil
ip Corn, winch was grown, ripened, and
ground into meal in sixty days from the
tirneit was planted. We'll done for Pierce,
and st. Croix! Then there are fine
specimens of Goossberries, Strawberries,
Cdrrants, &c, and Agates picked from the
Lakes1 IN that section. This is the first
time any County Society ever has got up
a disnlay and sent to the State Fair.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20
d The Northwest Assembly

District.-TheR Republicans OF the st.
Croix Assembly District have nominated
Moses S. GIBSON, of Hudson, as their
candidate for the Legislature. They
could not have made a stronger or bet
ter nomination. Mr., GIBsoN has energy
experience. ability and honesty; every
requisite, in short, fol useful and infu-
entail member. We cannot doubt that
the people. of the North West District will
gladly improve the opportunity of choos-
ing so excellent representative.-Ma.
Sen.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20
ST. Croix County Ahead
and they didn't.

ST. Croix County Ahead
AT the last State Fair at Madison, St.
Croix County drew the first premium on
spring wheat, first premium on winter
wheat, first premium on onions, and the
first prize on several other articles
Hudson North Star.
A little mistaken, neighbor. No win
ter wheat was exhibited from this section
of the State, and the first premium on
spring wheat was awarded to Mr. David
R ollins, of River Falls, Pierce county.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20
NOTICE.

AL persons having unsettled accounts with
\ G. B. cox. are requested to call at his
mills and settle as early as possible.
Nus c. B. COX.
River Falls, Jane 18th, 1857.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20
Mlarrifo.

In River Falls, by Rev. A. Gibson, on the
,ssh ins.., Ms. f. G. wEsrcoAr and Nrss
May Avs srArs.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20
The Weather.-Bating one soak

Inc w eather.-Bating one soak
ing rain storm, the weather lately has
been of the finest kind-cool nights, and
warm hazy, dreamy days-just the kind
of weather for farmers to gather their
corn and potatoes, and aspiring politicians
to dream of large majorities and remu-
neratiye offices.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20
HUDSON CARDS.


MANUFACTURE and Dealer in Cabi-
M net Furniture and Chairs Corner OF
econd and Commercial streets, Hudson. Wis.
June "a, 1857. Ie-if
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20
The Multitude

The MuICltudo.-Ul tesIiHoHIaIS
from men of worth and integrity, that
have appeared in our columns, furnish
conclusive evidence that no medicine IN
use has accomplished so many extraordI-
nary cures. and given so universal salts
faction in every variety and stage of dis
ease, OF that has had so extensive and rap
id sale, as Sloan's Ointment and Condi-
ton Powders.
See Slosn's advertisement in another
column.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20

A Raid.-Quite large number of
the young people of Prescott made de-
scsnt on this village last week. Their in
tentions were not hostile, however. In
company with the young people of this
place, they had pleasant dance in the
evening, and then finding it too dark to
drive with safety, they came to the SEN
rslble conclusion,
ave won't go home till morning
and they didn't.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20
PINEL LANDS!
NOTICED
TO RE r.

The Store formerly occupied by G. 8. WHrrH
ur;1l, no ready to rent in few days. This
building is one of the most desirable business
locations in the village.
For terms apply to me at my residence Ruee
River. OF to 8. s. Powell. River Falls.
i'i'e'' GEOKGE BA.B60GK.s
pivcr Falls, ny 49,. 1858. 4s-f,
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20
Chess Problem.-John and Ju

ChCSS PrObI6m.-Jo anu Jul
las problem, by Amator. John to move
and mate in two moves.
John moves his arm round Julia's neck;
She moves one square and whispers CHECK;
He nothing daunted. moves right straight
his lips to hers, and calls out NATE.
SOLUTION.
Poor Jnlia Yields to Loves constraints
signs, bushes palpitates and faints.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20

~ Mr.. ]. NJ. MoKEE is our authorized
agentln Prescott, he viii receive subscriptions
snd advertisements for the JOURNAL
- Mr.. WIZ, 81. Cocks is our authorized
agent In Hudson, he will receive subscriptions
and advertisements for the JOURNAL
Al those Indebted to us will find their bills
with HIM, also plenty of blank receipts which
he viii be pleased to fill and furnish them an
gE For four dollars we will furnish the
JsuRsAL, and the ATLANTIC MONTHLY one
year.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-10-20

: The Academy.-The large hall
in the upper story of the Academy is now
being finished, and Furnished for the &C
.sommodation of students
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-23

the Union would restore peace and quiet to the whole country. Already the affairs of this ter rltory have engrossed an undue proportion of public attention. They have sadly affected the friendly relations of the people of the States with each other, and alarmed the fears of pa- trlots for the safety of the Union. Kansas once admitted into the Union, the excitement be- comes localized, and will soon die away for want of outside aliment. Then every difficulty will be settled at the ballot-box
 Besides-and this is no trifling consideration -l shall then be enabled to withdraw the troops of the United States from Kansas, and employ them on branches of service where they are much needed. They have been kept there, on the earnest importantly of Governor Walker to maintain the existence of the territorial govern ment and secure the execution of the laws. He considered that at least two thousand regular troops under the command of General Harnev were necessary for this purpose. Acting upon hs reliable information, have been obliged, in some degree to interfere with the expedition to Utah in order to keep down rebellion in Kansas Ihls has involved very heavy expense to the government Kansas once admitted, it is believ- ed there will no longer be any occasion there for troops of the United States.
 have thus performed my duty on this inn portant question, under deep sense of respons- bllIty to God and my country. My public life will terminate within brief period; and have no other object of earthly ambition than to leave my country in peaceful and prosperous condi- tion, and to Eve in the affections and respect of my coun'rymen. The dark and ominous clouds which now appear to be impending over the Union, 1 conscientiousIy believe may be dssi- pated, with honor to every portion of it, by the admission of Kansas during the present session of Congress-; whereas, if she should be rejected, greatly fear these clouds will become dark CT and more ominous than any which have ever yet threatened the constitution and the Union
 JAMES BUCHANAN.
 WASHJNGToN Fah 19SS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-23
Tribute of ReSnect

It is ever fitting to do honor to departed worth, whether found in positions of re.ponsi biity and trust, or in the humble walks of life. The family of which the following is a brief notice, is among the pioneers of the southwest, and an extensive circle of acluantauces and friends will be interested in its history.
 Francis Merrwethcr and Elendior Frazier were married on the 7th of April, 1881, by Rev. James Huet in Prairie Jefferson, More house Parsh, Louisiana though at that time it Was a part of Ouachita parish. Mrs. Merr- wcther had been member of the Methodist Episcopal Church from 1925, and remained a consistant member of the same church till the day of her death Faithful in all the relations of life, beloved and respected by all who knew her. she has fallen asleep in the blessed hope of immortality. She was born Nov 8, 1894, and died Dec. g. 1957
 Among the children of Francis and Eender Merriwether, death has claimed four victims
 Elizabeth R. was born Jan. l, 1885, and was scaded to death March ?, 1887.
 Thomas J. was born January 3l, 1887, and died Oct. 15, 1915, with a congestive chill af- ter two days sickness.
 Robert w. was born Aug 31, 1845, and came to his death June 2, 1853, by the acci- dental discharge of gun in his own hands The circumstances of his death were never known, as he was found dead, the ball hay ing entered his mouth and escaped at the crown of his head.
 Charles F. was born June ?, 1892, and af. ter long and painful illness, he expired Nov 3, 1857. He was taken with hemorrhage of the lungs about the 18th of April, 1857 and en- dured his sufferings with great patience till the end of his liie He was kind and dutiful child, and will long be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
 Rebecca Frazier, daughter of William and Sarah Frazier, was born in the year 1855 and departed this life in Carroll Parish, La, on the 2d day of December, 1857. She was a mem-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-23

GTA touching incdenti is chronicled in the Buf falo papers. The commercial says that as the rector of St. Paufs Church, in that city, had reached the middle of his discourse on Christ mas Eve, delegate from heathendom came up the south aisle. It was young .quaw with a half-heathenish, halfcvilized dress, a diminu tive bonnet hanging on the back of her head by the strings, and calico shawl of gay colors wrapped around her like blanket She came along with the slow Indian step, until, near the front of the church, gentleman gave her seat She sat down as if unaccustomed to cushions but maintained very good behavior except when the preacher was occasionally more than usually emphatic, she felt called upon to ex- press her approval by an audible "dat's good.n During the singing of the closing hymn, she stood up with the rest, evidently much excited. leaning eagerly forward, her frame quivering with the new emotion of organ music But after the benediction, when the choir performed an anthem, she rushed out of the pew into the space before the chancel, where she stood, un- conscious of the gaze of the congregation. her eyes fixed on the organ, and all the strangeness of her position forgotten in the rush of sensation produced by the rich notes of the organ and the exultlng chorus of the anthem Poor child of the wilds! drunk with a new emotion, a stray lamb from heathendom, joining unconsciously m the worship of One who, almost at the anti podes and nineteen centuries ago, lav in swad- ding clothes within a manager!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-23

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT, S. OF T-Ab a special meeting of Little Rock Division No. l3O s. of T., called for the purpose of paying the last sad duties to departed brother the undersigned were appointed committee to pr.pare suitable resolutians as testimonial of the esteem in which our late brother JOHN MACE. was held by this Division:
 Resolvei, That while we meeklv bow to the nscrutabc ways of Divine Providence, we deep ly lament the loss of our respected brother.
 ResoiUel, That brother Mace was an exem plary Son of Temperance, and during his con- nection with our Orler enjoyed the confidence and iraternal regard of the whole Division
 ResolyeR That we sincerely condole and svm- pathize with the berelved family of our depart ed brother, and though we cannot restore to them father and husband we would share their grief
 Resol0ei, That the brothers of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning, for thirty days.
 ResolUel That these resolutions be spread upon our minutes, and the family of the de- ceased be furnished with a copy
 HENRY c. BROOKIN,I
 R. $. YERKES, Committee
 JAS D. FITZGERALD,\
 Little Rock, FtJ. 1o, 1858