davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-11-24
A L!.vYER'S STORY.

Tom strikes Dick over the shoulders
with rattan as big as your little finger.
A lawyer in IS indictment. would tell
you the story as follows: r
And that whereas the said Thomas. At
the said place. on the year and day afore.
said, in and upon the body Of the slid
Richard, against the people, Of tho State
of Ohio, and their dignity, did make .
most violent assault. and inflicted great
many and divers blows, kicks. edds.
thumps, humps, coutusions, gashes. hurts
wounds. damages and injuries in and np.
on the head, neck, breast, stomach, hips.
knees. shins, ana heels Of said Richard.
with divers sticks, canes. clubs. logs Of
wood, stones, daggers dirks, swords. pie.
tolls, cutlasses, bludgeons, blunderbusses,
and boarding pixies, then and thers
held in the hands, fists, claws and clutch.
es of him the said Richard.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-11-24
A QUAKER WEDDING.

The Cincinnati papers describe we'd
ding of two of the members of the Society
of Friends, which took place at the Meet
ing House on Fifth street, on the morning
of September 23d. The meeting house
was filled long before the hour Of ceremony
by we'll dressed, but talkative ladies, at
tracted by curiosity, anxious toesee the
unusual method of doing a very common
thing. These ladies, however, did not
preserve the decorous silence which is so
essential par. Of the friends. Their
hardly subdued whispers were heard like
the peeping of a brood of chickens just
out of the shell, during the whole ceremo-
ny, with the exception of the prayer. The
males who were visitors were more respect
full.
After the groom and bride. aceompan-
! led by three groomsmen and bridesmaids,
had arrived and taken their seats, there
was long silence. At length an elderly
friend rose and delivered an exhortation
on the solemnity of the contract the young
people were about to make, and the ne.
cessity of reliance on Divine strength,
to 6t them for the duties and trials oil
| life.
Then there was another silence, which
was broken by one Of the friends making 6
devout prayer. During the prayer, al
but the one who offered it stood-the mer
who, during the rest of the service wore
their hats, uncovered. After the praye
there was another interval of slence.-A
length the young couple rose, and the mai
taking the young woman's hand, said in
low voice, In the presence of God, ant
this assembly, 1 take thee to be my wife
promising by Gods grace, to be loving
and faithful husband till death parts us.
The bride, speaking much louder and NOR
distinctly than the groom in the sam
words took him for her husband.
They then signed their names to Gel
ti6cate, which set forth that the partie
had declared their purpose of marriage oe
:. fore a monthly meeting Of the Society {
Friends, and had it approved, and ha
I. further in the presence Of thr assembl.
{ taken each other for husband and wife =
This certificate was then signed by II
e relatives and friends Of the party, and Il
!, ceremony was at an end. The bride al
! bridesmaids were dressed in plain but ri,
white dresses, and the groom and groom
. men in black dress coats and pants, al
. white vests.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-11-24
sSfIett q IT,.
GUILTY BUT DRUNK.
BY COL. BRADBURY.

y II is a.well known fact that often times
q both those jokes which are called 'prac-
tical,; and that liquor which is termed
fbad,, have been productive of exceeding
u .eyil consequences; but whether the IL
quor or the joke has done the mischief,
W are not called on just now to deter
bAipe. We propose to make mention of
|; IN affair where bad liquor and a. practi-
, esl Joke were productive of the very best
/: consequences imaginable. laf. boon
mi Many years ago, while the, State of
b Georgia was still in its infancy, an eccen-
j sric creature named Brown was one of
stAs circuit judges. He was man of
o considerable. ability infexible integrity
and much beloved and respected by all
the legal profession but he had one COM
mon fault. His social qualities would
aqlesd hin despite his judgment into fire.
quent excesses. In travelling the circuit
tf il was his almost irvariable habit to get
aA comfortably tight by means of applian-
ees common upon such occasions If be
Z couldn't succeed while operating upon his
8 own hook, the members of the bar would
adkeperaliys turn in and help him.
It was in the spring of the year. Ia
king his wife-a model of o woman in
her way-in the old fashioned bat strong
aearry-all' he journeyed some forty miles,
? Snd reached the village where court was
- 70 be opened the next day. 1t was a.
long in the evening Of Sunday that he ar
rived At the place and took up quarters
- With u relation of his better half' by
whom the presence Of an official dign1tary
novas considered singular honor. After
!, supper, Judge Brown stole over 10 thu
o. only tavern in town, where he found many
: old friends, called to the place, like him
s. sell, on important business, and who wer
properly glad to meet him, ,a<
!, eGentlemen, said the Judge, otis quit
o. . long while since we have enjoyed
glass together-let MS take drink a
.s round. OF course, Sterritt, faddressin
che landlord, ] you have better liquor tina
you had the last time we were here-th
-snstuff you had then was not ct to give
47odogi'aE 81 q -e- s109 80
10 qi6Sterritt. who had charge of the hous,
Ii sBprssended that everything was right an
80 they went to work 1t is unnecessar
to enlarge upon drinking bout in a cour
20 sly tavern-it will quite answer our pu1
2 pose to state that somewhere in the rt
= .gion of:midnight the Judge, wended hi
''s' way toward his temporary home. A
bout the time be vas leaving, heweYe
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-11-24

p WA stranger 'from the ncighbor-
hood of Danville" who had never been on
board steamboat before, chanced to Wis.
it the "virginia" while lying at the wharf
on Tuesday last, when he accidentally fell
into the hold. On getting out. he ex.
claimed in evident astonishment:
"Well, I'll be dog on'd if the derned
thing ain't boiler -94-
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-11-24

me the favor to enter 'soNe prosequ'
in that mans case. The liquor of Ster-
ritt's is mean enough to make a man
do anything dirty. got drunk on it
myself, the other day, and stole all of
Sterritt's spoons. Release the prisoner,
Mr.. Sheriff, I adjourn the court.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-11-24
4oetrp
THR pArTER OF LITTLE FEET.


? up with the sun. at morning,
ltol Away to the garden he hies,
~ 10 See II the sleepey blossoms
og Have begun to open their eyes; saE
Running race with the wind, 81. 30
r. With . step as light and feet, fr't
Under my window hear t-t ."''
The patter of little feet.
D Np1 to.ths ssbruok he wanders,
r99p In swift and noiseless fight.
$50 eplashing the Sparkling ripplss
Like fairy water sprite. ,s''a
Ne sand under tabled river er.
. Has CLEANS like his golden hair;
- : No pearly sea shell is fairer
= Iuu Than his olender ancles bare;
hi Nor the rosiest stem Of coral
That blushed in oceans bed,
a Il sweet as the flush that follows
Our darling's airy tread.
From broad window my neighbor
Looks down on our little Get,
a, And watches the "poor mans blessing" !"
.fI Icannot envy his lot;
,a., He has pictures, books and music,
"a =, Bright fountains and noble trees,
Flowers that blossom N roses,
,,...sy Birds from beyond the seas;
=, But never does childish laughter
His homeward footsteps greet;
His stately halls ne'er echo
% 70 the tread of innocent feet.
This child is ,ur speaking picture"
Abirdling that chatters and sings,
Sometimes . sleeping cherub-
(Our other one has wings.)
"a His heart is charmed casket, ~
Full Of all that's charmed and sweet,
And no harp strings hold such music
As follows his twinkling feet.
When the glory of sunset opens
: The highway by angels trod,
a.. And seems to unbar the city
i,,,z Whose builder and maker is God,
a. Clsse to the Crystal portal, 5.
di ,.g / see by the gates of pearl, ...4
The eyes of our other angel ..,..ls
rs A twinborn little girl. ,,t... .s..'
And ask to be taught and directed
Toguide his footsteps Alright,
So that be accounted worthy
To walk in the sandals of light,
s,,,i, And hear amid songs of welcome y
A4gyor From messengers trusty and feet,
a, On the starry floor of heaven ~
,fsnf4 The patter of little feet.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-11-24

CRINoLINE.-One Bishop Russell, sf
the Church of United, Brethren, Ntat.
gomery county, Ohio, recently refused 70
permit any woman TO partake ofths ssera.
myrt who had hoops on. y
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-11-24
JOHN A. WASHINGTON.

More than half century has now
elapsed since Washington walked among
us--a half a century of neglect and in
gratitude to his memory. Between the
broken pledges of Congress, and the ap-
athy of his mother State, the remains of
the Father of his Country have lain m
honored by the mausoleum voted in the
hour of the Nations grief. and the Home
and Grave left to the fate of private
property, and accessible to the public,
only through the forbearance or courtesy
of its various private owners!
Ever and anon, voice was heard to
protest against republican ingratitude, fol
ever and anon, the heart of this great ma
I tion seemed to throb with remembrance
of his virtues and of his services, aud the
priceless legacy he bequeathed. But. du
ring the stern struggles of q young Re
public, this voice was nnheeded, and since
America became power on earth, it wa
either silenced by the din of purity ant
sectional strife, or stiaed by the murmur
of Mammou, until the generations, whicl
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-01-27
FOR rs 5S.

FENHE Forty -ninth Volume of the Knicltor
L booker Magazine will commence with Tire
number for January, and it is the intentIsn Cd
the Publisher to make great ad .'itons TO tae
literary merits of the work.
We take it for granted there are but few mag
azine readers in the country who are not farnil-
lar with the authors of ST. Ledger, and the
Sparrow Grass, both old contributors to the
Kickerbocker. We are pleased to be able to
announce that they will both write for Our
magazine the coming year. Mr.. Cozzcns will
contribute new and really original Story,
which will appear in every number; and Mr..
Kimball will furnish Sketch or Story as oft
Ell as his other duties willpermit.
We have now two contributors not excellea
by any writer's in the country, namely, Rev. +.
W. Shelton and Charles G. Leland. The frst
known as our "Up-River Correspondent" has
written series of Letters, part of which have
been issued and extensively sold in beautiful
illustrated volume, and the latter is now writ
ing series of Observations of Mace SlopeH,
which delight all who read them. These will
be continued regularly, and Mr.. Shelton viii
give Sketch or Letter each month.
We have also several highly accomplished
Lady Contri butors, whose favors will grace our
pages regularly. and whose names we would
be glad to publish, if we were permitted TO
do so.
With these and other contributors, and the
Table of Mr.. Clark whose long experience has
made him an fat in his department., we shall
be able TO present monthly literary treat 80
varied that no refined taste can fail to he graft
fed. Weonly ask to be Judged on our merits
after fair trial.
T E r NJ S.
Three dollars year in advance.
Two copies one year. Five dollars.
Five copies one year, Ten dollars.
The Magazine is sold by all periodical deal
ers. Specimen numbers sent free of charge
The knickerbocker and any other So maya
zine sent one year for S.. The Knickerbocker
and Home Journal, one year for Sd.
Letters containing remittances, and every
thing connected with the department, should
be addressed to
SAMUEL HCESTON,
Publisher, 34S Broadway. New FORK.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-01-27
To Yankees at the West.
The Best Newspaper in New
England.
The SPRINGFIELD (MAssAcHUsETTs)
WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

Fly S14MUEL BOWLES d co.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY FOR ST. so A YEAR.
IN HIS JOURNAL has won a national rep
4 utation for its excellence as a general
Family Newspaper, and its high Political and
Literary character, Published in the heart
of New England on larger sheet than the
Boston weeklics. with a days later news than
the New York and Boston weeklies of the
same date representing more thoroughly
then those journals can, or profess to do, the
Distinguishing principles of New England in
morals, politics and religion and made up
with espesial reference to the tastes and wants
of New England families. whether settled in
their original homes, or transplanted to distant
portions of the Union--THE REPUBLICAN
presents more attractive features for general
circulation than any other New England
paper
1t is the only newspaper in New England
published on a large quarto sheet-eight pages
of six columns-like the New York Tribune
and Times 1t contains each week full sum-
maries of the local news of New England
A summary of the Religious Intelligence
A review Of the Markets and Monetary affairs
| "A Letter from Boston, from one OF the most
| brilliant writers connected with the Press
| An Agricultural cnlumn-Editorials on the
various topics of the week-Original and Sc
lected Tales, Poetry, Miscellany dc; IN all
over forty columns Of solid reading matter in
| each number.
The Republican is under the editorial
! charge of SAMUEL BowLEs, with are associated
! DIR. J. G. HOLLAND, author of the History OF
| Western Massachusetts, and several other dis
tinguished writers.
Terms-one copy, eight months LOO ; one
year $3.50; sixteen months $500 Two
copies one year $500 eight copies $lo,oo
and twenty copies $4,000. with one extra to
the getter up of the club in either of the two
last cases. Bank bills current in the capital
of any State received at par. Address
SAMUEL BOWLES d co.
no 81 Springfield, Mass.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-01-27
Chicago Tribune for 1857

Tg,HE CHICAGO TRIBUNE is a bold, earn
l. est and straightforward Republican paper,
devoted to the cause of Freedom, Progress and
Reform. Believing that Liberty. and not
Bondage, is the saving principle ofthe Rcpub-
lie, it is enlisted into the Republican ranks,
not for campaign, but during the struggle
between Freedom and Slavery, 1t contends
for the principles declared by the unanimous
vote of the Fathers of the Republic in the Con-
gress of 1887, that "Slavery or involuntary SER
vitude shall never exist in territory now Free"
and it therefore insists that Kansas shall be free
that Slavery shall be excluded ftom all Ma
tional Territory, and that the influence of the
General Government shall be exercised On the
side of Freedom.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-01-27
Peterson's Magazine!
The Best and Cheapest Magazine
In the World for Ladies.

In the World for Ladies.
TE,HlS popular Magazine, already the cheap
est aud best Monthly of lis Kind in the
world, will be greatly improved for 1851 1t
will contain nine hunpred pages OF double cell
umn reading matter; from twenty to thirty
steel plates, and five hundred wood engravings
which is proportionally more than any Pc
riodical of any price, ever yet gave.
It's Thrilling Original Stories
Are pronounced by the newspaper press to be
the best published anywhere. Morality and
virtue are always inculcated
Its CoIored Fashion Plates in Advance.
It is the only Magazine whose Fashion Plates
can be relied on.
It's Superb Mezzotints
and other steel engravings. It's illustrations
excel those of any other Magazine.
Patterns for Crochet, Needlework, etc.
are given in great profusion in every number,
with instructions how to work them.
Terms,---AIways in Advance:
One copy for one year. $500
Three copies for one year, 500
Five copies tor one year, I.oU
Eight copies for one year, 1000
Twelve copies for one year, 1900
Sixteen Copies for one year, 5000
Premiums for Getting up Clubs.
Three, Five, Eight, or more Copies, make a
Club. To every person getting up Club at
the above prices, and remitting the money, we
will give gratis, "The Garland of Art con-
tanning so Steel Plates all of which are entire:
ly original, or "Mrs. Widdifelds Cook Book"
the only real cook ever yet published; or vol
ume of Peterson for 1856 For a Club of
Twelve, an extra copy of the Magazine for
1857 will be given, if preferred. For a Club OF
Sixteen, and extra copy for 1857, and "The
Garland IN addition.
CHARLES J. PETERSON,
No. 100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-01-27
A Great Chance to make Money
With a very Small CAPITAL!

WIN very OLnau CaplGdl!
A GENTS wanted in every town and county
"A of the United States. to sell by subscrip-
ton one of the grandest and most beautiful
pictures ever published in America, being a
highly ornamented
Portrait Of Gen. George Washington !.
THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY.
He is represented in the garb and regalia of
a Free Mason, standing in the entrance of the
great and magnificent Temple of King Solomon
the picture being superbly decorated with
the mystic symbols of Free Masonry, and APP
propriately colored in the highest style of art,
presents one of the most gorgeous spectacles of
oriental magnificcnce of which the mind can
conceive The likeness is striking and grand,
and for the sublimity Of attitude, and the ease
and dignity of manner, is unsurpassed by any
oth.r painting ever executed either i'll this
country or Europe.
This surprising picture has been produced at
an enormous cost, and in order to supply the
demand of all classes and tastes. has been exc
cuted in various styles of coloring, at a proper
tomato cost, ranging at retail frora 81 to S..
Pictures on other subjects far inferior to this
are sold daily at 81 and $40 per copy, but in
order to place them within the reach of all, that
no American citizen need be deprived of hav-
ing their parlors or offices honored and adorned
with one of these magnificent specimens II
American art, in the form of the great and the
good, the Father of our Country, have made
the price thus low
Sample copies will be sent by mail or ex-
press to any part of the United States on re-
ceipt of the retail price in current funds or post
age stamps.
S|g- For terms to agents. a full list of my
new publications for 1857 on for sample copies
address H. NJ. RuLIsoN, al Main street. Gin
cinnati, Ohio, or if living East, address D..
RULIsoN, % South Third street, Philadelphia.
P.S. Publishers of newspapers or periodi-
Gals giving the above advertisement, including
this notice, four or more insertions in a con-
spicuous part of their paper. sending me mark
ed copies of the sam. shall have one of the
highest priced of these pictures mailed to their
address Fl. NJ. RULISON,
Queen City Publishing House.
most al Main street, Cincinnati
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-01-27
Life Illustrated

It's A FIRST-CL LAS PICTORIAL
1 WEEKLY JOURNAL, devoted to ENTER
TAIxMENT, IMPROVEMENT, AND PROGRESS, de-
signed TO encourage spirit of Hope, Manliness.
Selt-Reliance, and Activity to Illustrate life
in all IFS phases. 1t is an elegant quarto of
eight beautiful pages-a trife larger than the
illustrated London Neacs-a perfect model of
excellence in size. shape, and sentiment, and is,
altogether. one of the most sound and sensible
of live papers It is iiigh-toned Pictorial
Weekly. which ought to be read BY every fam
ily. Published at 81 year, 81 for half
year. and to Clubs of -Four it will be sent three
months for One Dollar, by
FOWLER d WELLS,
2a-t 3aR broadway, Fev York
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-01-27
TURNING AND SAVING MILL Z

TNHE subscriber has on the South F ork ofthe
Il kinnickinnic, a large and commodious shop
for doing all kinds of Mechanics work He viii
be prepared to do all kinds of Turning on tis
shortest notice. Also any kind of Saving q
Joiners work
J. A. SHORT.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-01-27
THE MILWAUKEE, SENTINEL
FOR 1857.
DAILY $7-Tri-Weekly $3.50-Weekly 81.

DAILY $7-Tri-Weekly $3.50-Weekly 81.
THE PROTECTORS of the Milwaukee
Sentinel, grateful for the very liberal patronage
extended to them, respectfully submit brief
prospectus for the coming year.
The Daily Sentinel. containing the
Latest News, received by telegraph and the
mails, carefully prepared Market Reports. and
full details of all local and State intelligence, Is
published every morning, Sundays excepted)
at SEVEN DOLLARS year. payable in advance
The Tri-NeekIy Sentinel. con-
tanning all the reading. news. and commercial
matter of the Daily. is published every Tues
day, Thursday, and Saturday mornings, at
THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS a year. paw
able in advance.
The Weekly Sentinel. containing
all the reading, news, correspondence and edi-
torial matter of the Daily; very full market
reports, revised weekly, and variety of inter-
esting miscellany is published every Wednes-
day morning at One DOLLAR a year, payable
in advance
1t is the aim and viii be the constant effort
of the proprietoFs to make the Weekly Sentinel
The Largest, Cheapest, and Best Paper
published III the State. Address
Rufus KING d CO.,
o05s DOT Fer Water Street, Milwaukee
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-01-27
BOARDING HOUSE.

TsyHE Subscriber has fitted up new and
commodious Boarding House in River
Falls, and is prepared to receive boarders and
give them good accommodations. Students
can be accommodated with rooms if they wish.
TERMS: Three Dollars per week.
WALTER ALEXANDER.
River Falls, Nov, 25th, 1857. n25-t
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-01-27
poetrp,
TO THOMAS MOORE.

TO THOMAS MOORE.
Nv boat is on the shore,
And nv bark is on the sea;
But before go. Tom Moore,
Here's a double health to thee
Here's sigh for those who love me,
And a smile for those who hate;
And, whatever sky's above me,
Here's a heart for every fate,
Though the ocean roar around me,
Yet it still shall bear me on
Though desert should surround me,
1t hath springs that may be won.
Were't the last drop in the well,
As l gasped upon the brink,
Ere my fainting spirit fell,
IT'S to thee that I would drink.
With that water as this vine,
The libation | would pour,
OnOulu Dc-pedct VIII liihc "iu iii'hN
And a health to thee, Tom Moore.
Lord Byron.
Learn to win lady's faith
Nobly as the thing is high !;
Bravely, as for life or death.
With loyal gravity.
Lead her from the festive boards.
Point her 10 the starry skies,
Guard her by your truthful words,
Pure from courtshiP's batteries.
Mss Ea1reH.
The world is lull fpoetry-the air
Is living with Its spirit and the waves
Dance to the music of its melodies
And sparkle in its brightness, Earth is veil d
And mantled with its beauty and the walls
That close the universe with chrystal in,
are eloquent with voices. that proclaim
The unseen glories of immensely.
In harmonies too perfect and too high
For aught but beings of celestial mould,
And speak to man in one eternal hymn,
Cnfading beauty. and unyielding power.
ferciral
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-01-27
LIME
GOLD PENS RE-PoINTED

ID RICE 80 CENTS. Enclose the pen in
Il letter with cash or postage stamps. and
by return mail you will receive the pen -
good as new. Address,
E. Elliot, Syracuse, \. +.
Any paper giving the above three Insertions
and sending me marked copy by mail, shall
Immediately seceive one of my best pens.
no27 3w