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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08
PEN AND SCISSORS.

"A century ago England could pro
duce food enough in one year to supply
her four years. Now with far more land
under cultivation, and treble crops to the
acre, she cxpends forty-fve millions ster-
ling in importing grain, meat, chez C and
butter.
Frances p. Blair Jr., writes in pri-
vate letter to Boston, that he is engrossed
in probing the frauds by which he was
defeated, and expects to be able to prove
them equal to anything in that line furn-
shed by the history of Kansas.
A mass of copper weighing 1900
was taken from the Ridge Mine Michigan
a few days ago.
"A Gerrit Smith paper, bearing the
title of THE Hour and the Man, is being
started in Albany.
The Governor General Of Canada
gets $3l, 900 per annum-six thousand
more than the President of the United
States.
A colony Of white people has just
been settled in Florida, On the ground de-
serted by Billy Bowlegs.
Five river counties Of Mississippi,
containing taxable property to the value
of over forty millions of dollars, have less
than l 800 voters.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08

the rest of the world as outside barbarians
is to disappear; and the Chinese are now
also to join in the wonderful march of the
nations towards unknown, unlocked for
destinies. The conclusion of this treaty
of peace with China forms an epoch in
the history of the Eastern World; and
it is a sublime fact that the first commits
sion of that wire which flashes intelligence
to the Western World is to proclaim that
epoch. 1t is an augury for good. 1t is
a seal, ayouching, as it seems, the plea
sure Of Heaven that aspirations for human
concord and brotherhood which the lay
ing of this cable has SO marvelously
evoked, shall not return void; and so we
should recognize it if we had half the free
full faith of the old Pagans. With what
new life would such events and accom-
paniments have animated the stately
shapes Of the old mythology, and with
what new glory invested them.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08
Txy- Tho f,lloy.ino hos thp rino, of fine

Ew- The following has the ring Of the
jack plane in it all over: "Strolling le;s-
urly about Uncle Sans big ship yard in
Washington the other day, we observed
a regular hard weather sailor-looking chap
from man o'war, who in turn, was
watching two men dragging seven foot
cross cut saw through a huge live oak
log. The saw was dull, the log terrible
hard, and there they wcnt-see-saw, see
saw-puIl push push pull. Jack studied
the matter. over while, until he came to
the conclusion that they were pulling to
see which could get the saw, and as one
was monstrous big chap, while the 9th
er was q little fellow, Jack decided to see
fair play: so taking the big one clip I'M
der the ear that capsized him, end over
end, he jerked the saw out of the log, and
giving it to the small one sung out,
Now run, you beggar..'
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08

TICKLE MAN. = There is, generally
speaking, so much in mans nature that
is ineompehensible to woman, that it is
always daring task for her to weigh
his actions, or attempt the divination Of
his feelings. His love is seldom her love;
his faith is not her faith; his life is not
her life-only in moments of existence
which shine out briefly and brightly in
the dark expanse of memory, like stars
on the purple armament, does it seem that
love and sympathy can raise the curtain,
and let one soul perceive the other
For ifwoman knows not man, neither
can he, except in rarest instances, regulate
the spring of her faults, or discover the
fountain Of her virtues.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08
OR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS-.
@. G. WASHBURNE.
xVasia1asrnc EgenOninsafcd

f The Republican Convention which as
k sembled at Prairie du Chen last We'd
nesday, renominated Hon. G. G. WASH
rURNE for Congress. There was sin
guIar unanimity in his choice. Col. Bur-
dick, of Rock Co., was President of the
Convention, and every Assembly District
WIS represented. On the first informal
ballot Mr.. WaShburne received 50 votes,
Hanchctt Is, scattering q Mr. Wash
burnc was then nominated by acclama-
ton, and the Convention adjourned to
dinner. At l o'clock the Convention
rcassembled and speeches were made by
Mr. Wasllburne, l.. p. Harvey and Others
Resolutions we're passed endorsing Wash
burne's course in Congress, and sustain
ing the Administration of Coy. Randall
We rejoice at this nomination, and trust
that the people will emphaticalIy ratify
it in November. The Democracy will
leave nothing un,lone to secure their sue
: cess. Many oftheir party organs show a
bitterness, a recklessness, which, while it
exposes the weakness OF the cause, pro-
claims also a desperate determination to
win the victory. But with WAsHBURNE
for leader we have little doubt of the
result. Twice has he triumphed. He
has the powerful prestige Of success, the
confidence of lis constituents, and the
warmcst wishes of Republicans all over
the Union for his success. We notice
with pleasure that the three brothers
WAsHBURNE have all been renominatcd.
If the trio S not complete in the Hall of
Representatives, let not the blame rest on
the second district Of Wisconsin,
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08

Eg A grand jury down South igno-
red a bill against a huge negro for steal
ing chickens, and, before discharging him
from custody, the Judge babe him stand
reprimanded; he concluded as follows:
"You may go now John, but, shaking
his finger at him, let me warn you never
to appear here again" John with de-
light beaming in bis eyes, and with grin
displaying a beautiful row of ivory, re-
piled:
81 wouldn't been here dis time, Judge
only the constable he fotch me-
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08
The State Fair.

The State Fair this year promises to
be OF more than ordinary interest. The
Wis. Farmer for Sept. contains fell de-
tail of what is expected.
The show of cattle is to be very large
of both thorough breeds and native stock.
They will be accommodated with good
sheds and pasture and an auctioneer will
be at the service of those who may wish
to sell stock.
The show of horses it is thought will
surpass anything ever seen in the West
A fine track has been fitted up, stables
are erected on the ground, and straw, hay
and oats VIII he fu: n:shcd free to eyhib.
itors.
The show of machinery promises to be
large and Interesting. 1t is expected
there will be thorough exposition O
the best mode of making syrup and SUI
gar from the sorgho in large quantities
The boats and railroads will probably
convey passengers and freight at hal
price.
A large tent will be put up on th'
ground bv Mr.. Powers, for the especla
accommodation of editors and reporters
1t will be furnished with all tho conven
fences for writing, latest exchanges, ant
a message boy to convey matter to ant
/ from the Post Office This is a wise ar
rangement and no doubt the Society vii
greatly gain by it, as the notices will be
fresher and more copious.
| The Fair commences on the fourth
and holds until the eighth of October.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08

JOURNAL OF EDUCATIoN.-We have
received the September number Of this
excellent educational journal. Besides a
number of interesting original articles, it
contains report Of the sixth annual meet
ing of the Wisconsin State Teacher's AS
ISOLATION, and list Of text books RECON-
mended for the use ofschools BY the State
Superintendent. We learn also from the
Journal that the school laws will be sent
to the Clerks of the Board of Supervi-
sors of the various counties, aud the Town
Superintendent will apply to the Clerk
for packages addressedto them. District
Clerks can receive the Educational Jour-
nal free of charge by giving notice of their
election to the Town Superintendent.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08

THE Chicago Journal pays Gov. Ran
dali the following compliment st TIE ex-
peuse of the State politicians.
"They are such corrupt set of politi-
clans in Wisconsin,, that they can't toler-
ate honesty and uprghtness in their State
officers, VIZ en- they accidentally elect hon
orable men to office. Gov. Randall, the
present Governor, happens to be the first
honest Executive they have had for many
years, and the consequence is that all the
papers and politicians are pitching into
him, and abusing him wost unmerciful-
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08
railroad conductor who wore lol

A railroad conductor who wore a long,
roomy, white linen sack coat, with a
standing collar, and buttoned up to the
chin, had a dispute with a female passen-
ger Tie lady won the victory gloriously
by the following brilliant and destructive
charge You are purity fellow, amt
you? You are the fust conductor | have
seed agwine about among passed. owe
decent wimmen folks IN his shmtaI!
Aint you 'shanaed owe yourself?' He
probably was. for he left that car qnickly,
and unbuttoned the shirt-tail coat.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08

The report of the County Investiga-
ting Committee is now ready for distribu-
ton. They have been apportioned to
v3ie several towns, and are now at the
county clerks office, subject to the order
of the chairman of the Town Board. In
our review of this report, two weeks ago,
we stated that the amount saved to the
Sounty by this Investigation, was s1372.-
"a. This is the amount for which Mr..
Ayres has given security. He has paid
+ sSs4.91 of the deficiency, TINS making
the whole amount saved, s1,757.75.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08

The Democratic Convention of the
First District had good deal of difficulty
in nominating candidate. They bal
loftcd eight times without choice, and
ttien adjourned for deliberation. BERIAH
BEowN finally received the nomination.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08

TIE Republican County Committee
met last week to determine basis for
town representation in County Conven-
ton. 1t was decided to give each town
two delegates, the city of Prescott having
lbur.
Would it not be well to call the Con
vention at an earlier day than has been
customary?
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08
1890
9,5l2
Total vote
Majority for rejection

The total vote, and the majority to re-
icct, would have been much larger but
for the excessive rains and floods which
rendered the streams impossible and keep
thousands away from the polls. We
presume the full legal vote would have
been about 10000, and the Free State
majority thereon just about $4,000. But
9,512 will answer for the present.
" Y Tribune
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08
Official Vote i'm Kansas.

The Kansas commissioners under the
English bill have officially proclaimed the
result of the recent election as follows:
To accept the English proposition 1888
To reject that proposition 1890
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08

TELEGRAruIC PoETRY.-B. f. Taylor,
of the Chicago Journal, is a Poet of the
highest orler. Everything from his pen
has touch of the beautiful. Hear him,
upon the subject of the Atlantic Tele-
graph.
"The world is finished, its spinal cord
is laid, and now it begins to think!
"a living nerve has been unwound
from the Alglo-Sayon heat, and tied in
true love-knot between the Old World
and the New. Time turns loiterer on its
westward way, the Sea, the narrow sell
wedge of the globe"
And ends thus:
9Th. old Northron caught the Morning
by its wings, and wrested from it the Sc
cret of its flight; a Gallo hand stayed it
as rs it flashed from human face en-
route for Heaven again, and To- upon
the metallic plate. the counterfeit present
ment;' an Enelishman locked it up, rs he
expressed it, in cell of iron, and the To-
connective darted like shuttle through
the iron loom; an American kindled a
glowing soul within the ribs of oak, and
sent the steamship painting round the
world"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08
VALENTIA. AUGUST %.

VALENTIA, August 25.
A treaty Of Peace has been concluded
with China, by which England and
France obtain all their demands, inclu-
ding the establishment of embassies ut
Pekin, and Naturalization for the expen-
ses of the war.
Upon this happy omen, the N. Y.
Courier d Enquirer very appropriately
comments as follows:
Everything seems to combine to inau-
gurate this co-linking Of the two worlds
with happiest omens. 1t was no common
coincidence that the semi-centennal cele-
bration of nearly the oldest theological
institution in the land, and one which
probably had wider influence than any
other upon its religious history-that this
occasion which brought together an al
most unexampled multitude of those
whose business it is to preach the gospel
of peace, should have been signalized and
forever made memorable, by the advent,
at the very height of its exercises, of such
startling intelligence; it was no common
coincidence that the same intelligence
should have reached the sovereigns of
England and France just when they had
met, on one of the most memorable occa-
sions of their reigns, to renew to each
other most solemn pledges of peace and
friendship, and alliance. And it is now
no common coincidence that the very first
business service rendered By this mighty
agent is to herald peace-to herald it,
when it was unlocked for, and from the
only spot on the globe, where interna-
tional war existed. A peace, too, of
mightiest import, for with it comes the
entrance of the oldest Empire of the world
into the family of nations, and the throw
inc open to the march Of civilization,
rates behind which lie third Of the hui
man race.
China is no longer to be an isolated
land; ambassadors from the civilized
powers are now to take up their residence
in her capital; and perfect freedom of
intercourse is henceforth to be her estab
lished law The habits of ages are to be
broken up; The arrogance which treats
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08
IL G "a G. G..

The first dispatch which passed over
the trans Atlantic wires from the Direc-
tors of the Atlantic Telegraph company in
Great Britain to the Directors in New
York, concluded thus:
GLORY TO GoD ON HIGH, ON EARTH
PEACE, COOP WILL TOW ARDS MAN"
In the first news despatch of the
Atlantic cable is an announcement of
"PEACE:"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08
and with all Minnesota.

The FIRST CHARTERED ACADEMY in this part
of the State, is located in River Falls, and now
in successful operation under the charge Of
Prof. B. Wilcox, long and favurably
known ia Western New York az Principal o
the Wilson Institute, Niagara County.
The several Religious Societies are organi-
zed and in prosperous condition. The Con-
gregatonal Society have nearly completed
neat and commodous house Of worship. We
invite emgrants from the East seeking homes
in the West to come among u.s. and help -
build up these institutions which make hSs
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 im.
portant inland towns of W isconsin.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08
". ". PUWBLB'S eOIWWG.
Read! Readll
-oo----
GREAT BARGAINS
IN REAL ESTATE
RIVER FALLS,
CAN BE had or
N. N. POW EL1s
RIVER FALLS. WIS,


CONTAINS a population of 500 bona HdS
" inhabitants. It is pleasantly situated on
the Kinnickinnic River, at the junction OF tbs
two branches of the stream. 1t has the moss
,r.;l.blo Water Power in the st. Croix ' all
lev; the river, including both OF its oranche"'
falling at this place 100 feet within the shoF
distance of one mile
We have now in operation FIGURING
Mills. Saw Mills g. Machine Shops,
doing large and dourishing busin'aa.
large share of our Water Power is yet unocs0-
pied and unimproved, The inexhaustihle
Quantities of hard wood timber, of the best
quality. within convenient distance OF the
Falls makes this one of the most favorable
points in the North Vest for the manufacture
of Wagons, Plows, Reapers, Threshing Ma
chimes, Furniture, de, The attention OF Ma
clinists 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 cart OF as
at very heavy expense, the freight alone
Offering a splendid profit on the manufacture
at our own doors. Upon the completion OF
our Railroads, manufactures can be sent 10 all
parts f the North " eat, as cheaplv as from
any other point.
| RIVER FALLS has been fixed upon a. tie
| Junction Of the St. Croir and Superior
and EaYftld, and the North Wsster"
Land Grant Rail Roads. By
/ means of these roads we shall
be put in railroad COM
municat' n with the
East, with Lake
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08

EE There are 4S2 Orthodox congre-
gational churches and 36s pastors in Mas
sachusetts.
1t is said that Longfcllow will soon
issue 4 new poem.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08
NOTICE.

IL The co-rartnership heretofore existing UNI
derthe name of l.. A. t II. A. TAYLOR, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent.
Persons indebted to the above firm mus
settle either by note or payment. Accounts
now due the JOURNAL OFFICE will be settled
BY II. A. TAYLOR.
. /. a. TAYLOR. II. A. TAYLOR.
River Falls Aug. 28th 1858.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08

"ATER POWERS for sale or lease on
w the most favorable terms by
N. n. POWELL.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08
~ Advertising bills must be paid quar-.
srly. In advance.

would request all our friends in this
and adjacent towns to aid us in giving interest
10 our paper, by furnishing us with items of
local news, articles on any of the rstrial
interests of the community, or of literary
character.
n % 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, 1858-09-08

A FEW choice pieces of farming land in
N this immediate vicinity. for sale at a bar
gain. N. N. POW ELL.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-08

ENHE Subscriber offers for sale $50 lots In
Il the village of River Falls, among the most
desirable for business or residences in the
village N. N. POWELL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-05-28

and then lead the way to success and veto.
ny. know that you will. But ladies.
cannot leave this ubject without addressing
/ one word to you. Our success in former
days has under God been greatly aided by
your efforts. And when We have been des-
ponding and almost ready TO give up. wo-
man, (God bless her, has chcorcd our hearts
and encouraged our hopes. When we re-
member the thousands Of females who petit
toned the las, Legislature for law prohib.
iting the traffic In intoxicating drink, il
seems needless Tor me to call your attention
to this subject. Bot permitme to ask you
IL your husband, your son, your brother.
your ioro, are intending TO vote Tor tho
'rrohibitory law7 II they are, give them q
word Of encouragement II not, have you
used the last argument; shat which women
alone know how 20 usel ID true n your
selves, he true to your families, he true %
the cause Of suffering humanity in thi. inn
poriant crisis. Temperance men Of Maine
Remember the 9Th OF June. Tho cause
of humanity urges Us to remember IL. The
cries Of worse than widows and more than
orphans, 1.-THE drunkard'. family,) demands
OF " To remember IL. The best interest Of
our State call, upon Us u remember il.
Our love for morality, and the poaee and
good order OF society plead with Us To re-
member IL. Our love Tor our God, which
shows itself in love To our fellow men. calls
Upon US to remember IL. Yes : aud from
every valley and hilltop We will send up On
that day one universal shout Of freedom
from the sale Of intoxicating drinks. by de-
posting our votes in the ballot.boT. Prphib-
itory Law Of 1851! IT. ,r,ry Ji1s7d Of
prohibition r0neplj,r that he's roisr H,,dsd on
that day. l.. W. WOODBURY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-05-28
wba, will the People Of Kansa, Do ,

What will the people Of this territory do
with the LeeOmptOn swindleH is a question
frequently asked. From tho best evidence
we can obtain. we believe they will reject
the dose prepared for them by the quack
democracy. This " English" version OF
Lecomp,ou will, in our judgment, be rejee''
ed by an overwhelming majority. The pco-
PIE Of Kansas understand their rights too
well to have a slave State saddlcd on To them
Tor the sake Of few acres Of land, offered
them as brihe to accept the monster.
The press in that territory isalmost unan-
imous against the bill. We had selected
various extracts from Kansas papers upon
this .uhjcc, Tor publication, hat doubtless
our readers who have not seen them will be
a. well satisfied with statement OF their
substance as with the details. As 10 the
attempt in this bill TO hind the hands Of a
future Congress, to prevent the admission Of
Kansas until 1t shall have %, GOO inhab,.
iants. I, is all humbug ltisan insult not
only to the American people, but to the
next Congress. They will doubtless treat
IL with supreme contempt