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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-22

REcREA1Ios .-Recreation is intended
to the mind as whetting is to tie seythq :;
to sharpen the edge oft, which otherwise
would grow dull and bluns. He, there
fore, that spends his whole time in recrea-
ton, is ever wheeling, never moving; bis
grass may grow and his steed ssafse.
As, consrarily, be that always tolls and
never recreates, is ever moving, Deyer
whettirg; laboring much to little purpose;
as good no scythe as no edge.-Then
only doth the work go forward when the
scythe is so seasonably and moderately
whetted that it rnay cut, and 50 cuts that
it may have the help Of sharpening. !
void - interchange that / neither to
dull Nth work, nor idle and Eenton with
recreatson. Bishop Hal
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-22

there are jaws that can't fill out collars
there are tosrnures nothing can subduo
to the gracious suavity or elegant languor
or stately serenity which belong to differ
ent styles of dandyism.-"Autocrat" IN
the atlantic Monthly.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-22

Thus wrote and printed contributor
to Harper. Below we give the story Of
the Dispatch, which was communicated
to that paper by lady who was cotem-
porary with the circumstances. We think
the story of the Dispatch the correct one.
but our lady readers are at liberty to
Judge for themselves, The narrative is
as follows:
Forty years ago a young lawyer from
one of the more western counties of this
State was settled in the town of Lancas-
ter, and had succeeded in establishing
himselfin good practice. He came poor
and unnoticed into the community, but
he made his way into the foremost rank
of his profession, and was now received
among the best society of the place.
He was shrewd He was ambitious
He sought connection among families of
the highest social position.
In Lancaster were several families en-
Joying large wealth and living in opulence
and refinement. Prominent among these
was the C-family. Our lawyer be-
came intimate with a young lady q that
family. He courted her. The Young
lady was impulsive- somewhat giddy-
somewhat of a coquette, SO to speak; but
this character of her must be understood
in its mildest Specification. She and the
young lawyer were understood to be I'M
der an engagement of marriage.
Miss Chad married sister resi-
ding near Wilkesbarre: another married
to Mr.. Hin this city. Suddenly
IN the winter season she had her trunks
packed, and accompanied by a female
servant, paid visit to her sister at Will
kesbarrc. She departed without appri-
sing her intended of her movements
He was unified" When she returned
to Lancaster, after brief absence, he did
not call upon her. They met at party
subsequently. He was doing the amiable
to another. He was formal to Miss G.
AND his demeanor was so Indifferent
that it stung her to the heart. She had
not calculated upon this, expecting him
to be ready to fall at her feet whenever it
might please her to permit him. She re-
tired early from the party. Who shall
say what feelings agitated her during
that night?
The next day, during which it had not
escaped her mothers eye that her daugh-
ter was distressed in mind, Miss C
announced her intention of visiting her
sister in Philadelphia; and trunks which
had been SO recently emptied after her
return from Wilkesbarre, were repacked. |
Her mother objected, but 90 she would
ana on the following morning she started |
for this city, arriving here by the old Tom
lison line of stages the same evening"
She came alone acihsom the female SER
want that accompanied her to Wilkes
barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. H-were somewhat
surprised at the abruptness of her arrival,
as she had not written line precursory
of her coming: and certainly, the inclem-
sncy of the season was unfavorable to
for the purpose of a family Wis
i. Subsequently, too, they recalled par
,iculars of her demeanor and actions that
,vinced nervous agitation, but which they
lid not specially observe at the time. !
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-09-22

sources, and paid agents, had been all in
tercepted. The reason Of my prolonged
absence in Philadelphia had been explain
ed as the result of fascinating city bellies
even an engagement had been pronoun-
ced. All this while the victim had been
full of hope. She had heard of my arri-
val IN Lancaster, but not Of my accident !;
for long weary hours she sat in the par
lor awaiting my presence but doomed to
disappointment. Here was seeming in
difference, a confirmation of all that she
had heard. On the other side, I was
made the dupe of the mothers arts, and
the fiend who had poisoned my ears was
merely the agent to carry forward the
great wrong. The last interview I have
described, which resulted in return of
correspondence, was enshrouded in conse-
quence of all these plans. The result
was death to one party, and the burial of
the heart of the other IN the same Craze
that closed over one who could not sur
vive the wreck of her affections.
Many years have passed away since
the incidents detailed in the above sketch
TRANSFERRED; many years since they were
rnviva6 hv tha ooo;Jo,t,1
family circle Of Washington society;
but the country strangely becomes inter
ested in the event, from the fact that the
'Whita House may possibly have bach
elor for its occupant; but one, not because
of Indifference to woman, but really from
the highest appreciation of one of the
loveliest of the sex.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08
Important from Kansas

Tile Var Ended.-The Cincinnati. e.
free-soiI, has a letter dated Quiudoga. K
Dec. %, which says:
The Disturbances in the sou,hw
over, at least 70? the present. All d..
souriar9 suddenly dispersed, on r..
Lanes proclamation, that bonn nts 8.
settlers would be protected, but tua,
sourians found with arms 10 ,ac,r
would be haHged The rebellion pr,
at Fort Scot; are all set at liberty. q
gained all they demanded, the FRI
men, under Lane, have returned g.
homes, and he arrived in Lawrence 5.
night.
A division has occurred in the rank,
Free State party about voting at the Ell
for State officers \ portion Of then
nominated the following ticket:
For Governor, Geo. ". Smith, Of L.a.
Lieut.. Governor, Wan. L. Roberts, o.. F..
dott; Secretary Of State, =. i. >cBgr
Burlingame; State Treasurer, All.
Mead, of Manhattan; Auditor OF So.
K. Goodwin, of Centropolis; Congrc,. s.
}. PARROT.
The cleo ton was to have taken
Monday last, aud Gov. Denver bad .".
proclamation invoking order and d
that he had distributed the Unjtei
troops over the Territory in such a ".
preserve order and insure to every %
tied, fair opportunity Of voting
The democrats had held . CONVEX
Leavenworth and endorsed the cgur..
Hon. Judge Douglas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08
The Indians NJ me Smithsonian.

Ga Monday morning, about twenty OF the
Indian chiefs aud warriors now in the city,
visited the Smithsonian Institution, and were
conducted through the various departments,
where they evinced their surprise aud de-
light, after their wild fashion. 10 the pic
turc gallery (Stauiey's lndiau paintings, }
they were particularly interested by the re-
presentation OF q war dance around two cap
tves-l woman anu child. They were much
disappointed at not finding portraits OF any
Of their own tribes in the gallery.
Ia the apparatus room, q number OF them
were iuuuccd to join hands, and severe gal
yanic shock was given them. Some Of them
gave vent to the significant "Ugh," indIca-
tng their surprise, and turned ierIely about
to discover the person they supposed had
struck them: others rubbed their arms and
elbows, and, from the general talk in their
own language, one would suppose they had
entered upon q scientific discussion of the ma
ture of the singular manifestations.
Afterwards several of them took shocks
-ingly, and il was curious to witness the grim
determination with which these stories Of
the wilderness undertook to assume that air
o! i'm assivouess which tradition asserts they
maintain when undergoing torture as cap
tiycs But it was no -; they bad to knuckIe to
science, and, as one after the other of the as
toaished braves was doubled W, tumbled upon
his knees, and knocked into heap generally
| by the powerful battery, he was salutei by
most uproarious jcers and laughter by his
( fellows.
Some Of the party mounted the high north
tower Of the Institute; but when at the top
only one of them could be prevailed upon to
approach the edge and look down the dizzy
beight-mo-t Of them s4uattiug down as soon
as they reached the summit.
One OF them was observed placing small
pieces Of tobacco on the parapet. The in
tcrrrctcr explained that this wasintended as
an Offering to the Great Spirit, as the Indians
believed that at this height they were nearer
the Deity than they had ever been before, and
accordingly improved tho opportunity to pay
their worship.
On descending the Indians had grand
war dance with singing, in the lecture
room, aud shortly after concluded this visit,
most interesting to both the Indians and the
pale faces" present Wash. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08
The Mammoth Hog.

Il is not our purpose t. exuIt over the
whole world, and the "Tcst OF mankind" -
but, we are sincere in believing tina, no boz
has been slaughtered in Virginia THIS season
or On any former occasion, which can com
pete with the gross and nett weight Of tue
one we now advert to. His length was seven
feet from the end Of his snout to the root Of
the tail; six feet FIVE inches around HE body;
he was three feet, seven inches and 3-4,hs.
high-gro5s weight nine hundred-nett
seven hundred and seventy-eight and an half
pounds; and was twenty seven months DID,
great accuracy was observed in weight and
measurement lie was raised by Mr.. Jacob
Burner, near town, end was purchased some
weeks since by Chas. Welsh, esq, for the
sun Of fifty dollars, ami was brought to town
90 Christians day in a wagon preparatory to
his finale, and was slaughtered on the 18th
uIt., and during the interval, the suppOs. ton
is, that be must have lost at least. from u
u II pounds. Mr.. Welsh intends present
ing one OF the bans, weighing - pounds, T.
His Excellency the President Of the United
-Wo0dstOck Tenth Legion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08
impressive Words OF Gen. Shields.

\ volunteer in the Mexican war, writing
from Baltimore to the National Intelligencer,
says
May ! ask small space in the columns
Of your paper, for the purpose of laying be-
fore its readers the few words that escaped
the lips Of General james Shields, when be
was being carried Of the field Of battle at
"Ccrro G3rdo," Mexico? at the
time to be MORALLY wounded and dying,
having been shot through the body with an
"oscope" ball. was one of the party that
assisted in conveying him from the field, and
the words are as yvii!y impressed upon my
mind as if they had just met my ears. They
were these:
Men, am Of no further use to my coun-
try, You are. Lay me down, and let me
die; | might as well die here, as to be
taken IF u die. You are ali strong, able.
bodied men; able u Do your country some
service. For Gods sake lay me down, aud
20 DO your duty"
This brave hero and accomplished gentle
man has just been elected one Of the L. S.
Senator'S from Minnesota.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08
T.Icgraphio Dispatches.

I PETERSBURG, Va, Jau. Ga large and
enthusiastic meeting Of the friends and sym
rathiz.rs OF Walker aud his movements was
! held here tonight. Resolutions severely
condcmuing Com. Padding for his seizure
and sympathi1iug with tho hero in his adVer
sitg. were read aud unanimously adopted.
I The meeting was participated IN by many
of tue influential and prominent CITIZENS OF
both political parties Messrs Pryor, Banks
aud others, addressed the meeting, denounG'
ing the government for Its Intervention, and
Com. Padding particularly. Throughout
the meeting great feeling and sympathy were
manifested for the ilibuster and his cause.
WASHINGTON, Jan 6.-The Senate, in ex'
ecutiye session, to-day, were engaged nearly
three hours, discussing matters connected
with the nomination OF Mr. SedgewIck, dis
trict attorney for New York, in place OF Mr.
McKeOn. While it is probable that the
former will be confirmed, some of those who
intend voting 10 tho Affirmative will define
their positions, believing that the President
has the right or power to change the othcer,
bat not justifying his removal for the rea-
sons alleged.
The nomination of Mr.. Clifford to the va
cLncy on the Supreme Court bench, is still
pending in the Senate.
The debate in the House to-day concern
lug the defence Of Gem. PauldiDg strength
eus the belief that that officer will not be re-
called.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 6.-The trains on the
Marietta Railroad have stopped, aud the
business of the road is suspended 10 cOnse-
Queacc Of the strike Of the employees. The
farmers of the vicinity and others have de-
stroyed portions of the track, but Superln-
tea1cut Barnes is endeayoring 10 arrange
matters iOr al early resumption.
BUsTON, Jan. 6.-Eraok Heath, and his
sister, Miriam, have been arrested for the
murder OF their father at Dracut. Miriam
has confessed .hat she first attempted to poi
son her father, aud that Frank shot him and
buried the body. Tuey seem IL have but q
faint idea OF the enormity Of the offence.
BOsTUN, JGn. "a man named Stevens,
Of New Hampshire, was arrested IN tins city
ty-ni.ht, charged with altering counterfeit
bills On the John Hancock Bank, Of Spring
field. lie is probably connected with the
New York gang.
BosryN, Jan. 6.--Tbe Legislature Of Mas
sachuseus organized here to-day by the
GnoIce of the Republican nominees 10 both
branches. Governor Banks is to be inspgur
rated tomorrow.
CHICAGO, Jan. "A FIRE occurred last
night on Clark street, between Quincy and
jackson streets. Loss is estimated at S0Oi-
JUU; insured tor $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08
Harris Statue OF clay.

Ten years ago, a. least, the lati,
GINA employed Mr. Hart, an AmerI-.
tor, to execute for them a statue o' y
to be placed in the Capitol Square
mond. For some unexplained ra.,
work has never yet been finished. "
suggest to those having the matter Do
that some explanation is duo the Q.
this extraordinary delay. In the o..
we find in the foreign corresponds
New Orleans Delta, the following a.-
the work-Irom which it will apfaa..
plaster cast only has yet been finish
writer SAYS:
The plaster cast of the statue =
tended for New Orleans i not yg.c
but there is one finished, lite -.1
State Of Virginia. Mr.. Clay is 81.
in his ordinary citizens dress, bis r.
partly raised as though in the act
ing and q look Of high intelligcDeo
nifty upon his face, which those wh
the pleasure of seeing the origoa
once recognize. lie is staadlug 10 D..
position, and the likeness is 50 per
in looking upon it, one could fancy
great Harry of the West" stood t"
OF course the statue for New ore
differ somewhat from this, bu, ]! .a..
preserve, as no doubt he will, tn. '..
eral characteristics, it cauu9! !aul-
eral satisfaction"
This is all very wel.-but we
had much rather see the statue Ill.,.
SO much fine talk about it.-Lya...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08
Cnurch and State.

The good people Of Putnam county, Ten.
nessee, are contemplating a practical union
Of Church and State, as announced in the
following item in the Co0ksvlle Times:
I've are pleased TO learn that an arrange.
meut is made to complete the new Methodist
church 10 this place, SO far as to be able to
hold the ensuing session Oi the Circuit Cour.
in it. This IS very important tor the interests
Of our couDtry."
The Nashville Banner says that friend
who practices somcwhat in that region, pro.
uouucg5 this deep laid scheme to get the
lawyers Of that circuit inside Of church, all
other means having failed lie anticipates q
very indignant set Of gentlemen when the
scheme is discovered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08
The Right View.

We cannot 20 with those who denounce
the administration as anti-southern because
it is anti-i,lbuster. The laws Of the country
are opposed TO such expeditions. The execu
tive is bound to enforce these laws II is bound
to prevent organizations within the United
States for such purposes. It's bound to arrest
their going against foreign countries; and il
there be people upon earth whose reliance
Is upon the laws Of their country for the pre-
lection Of their own dearest rights. the people
Of the South are the people who Of GIL others
ought to set the example of strict obedience
10 the Law Wilmington a. c. Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08
The Marriage OF the Princes, Rov,,

The London Times Berlin corre,y.,i..
writing 90 the 10th uIt., says 80
prince Frederick William, on b., ---
from his visit - the King and y.--
Charlottenburg, proceeded, IN c.mrs.-
his architect. Professor Srack, ~ iu,,g..
progress of the palace that is being -
ted to his use, and which be and the r.
cess Royal are to occupy proVlsiJaaiY-
Royal SchlOss, on their arrival mex, E-.-
ry. As ladies in waiting on the P:,
Royal when she enters On her new liz.
here have been appointed the C0unt-.,
boucher, ( Mistress of the Robes tie G.
tess Lynar, and the Countess HyDea".
compliance with Court usages, the Pm
will not be attended by any lady Of her
Court and nation"
zone of the most important rsts iuc.-..
ton with the marriage OF the Prince, 4.
and Prince Frederick William Wlii .
grand reception, for the purpose Of d i.--
presentation of the elite Of the Jslu Oh
to the Prince and Princess after their
tials. The reception will be held q, 3.
iugham Palace.
"a great many royal and disting.
personsges are expected to arrive ...
January, on visit to Her Majesty, 10 ca.
to be present at the marriage. The Ku
the Belgians, the Prince aad Prince.
Prussia, and the Duke Of SAKE Cyhuf,
be inmates of Buckingham Palace ar.
other visitors of less exalted rank q ,g..
rooms has been engaged at Farrance's
in Belgravia. where they will be ay,el:.
the Queen's own servants, and haze q
Of Her Majesty's carriages.
The marriage OF the Princess Ry.'
be celebrated at the Chapel Rgy.
James's, on the 18th of January, 81.
honor of the occasion the Queen ha,
manded three performances 70 take pa.
Her Majesty's Theatre. They are 10 e..
of tragedy, comedy, and an opera
tragedy is to be performed on the !,
Macbeth has been selected. M,, b..
Faucis is likely to represent Lady NJ
The opera is TO be Bales Ross Of e
"As the metropolis will be full Of IT,.
ers and special representatives Of ever
will be there, we have no doubt t1at
rious managers to whom these perform.
are entrusted, will make every ex.g..
carry them out with great ecLat
Her Majesty has selected Lady Ca.
and VisOount Sydney to be the ladyao.
in attendance upon Her Royal HlgbD.r
Princess Royal in the journey, az.
marriage, from London to B..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08

The registered letter" system, it appears
does not work so we'll in the transmission OF
money by mail, as was expected. 1t has
served rather to direct the attention OF DIS
honest persons to letters thus marked, dis
tinguishipg them at once as valuable The
present Postmaster General, in bis annual
renort alludes to 4 plan matured by his pre-
decessor for issuing money orders by every
Postmaster upon other PoStmaSters ior the
transmission of small sums to persons at
various points throughout the country. A
similar system has been in operation through
out Eugland for many years, aud is found to
work we'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08

The Baltimore A merican says:-"We learn
that at meeting of the Committee on
Purchase of the Baltimore and Ohio Hall
road held on Tuesday, the contract for sup
plying the Baltimore and Ohio and the
Parkersburg Railroads with coal and coke
for the wear 1858, was awarded to MesSrs.
Dobbin & Warfelt We believe they intend
Supplying it from the Franklin aud Hamp-
shire Com panies mines, which they represent,
As this contract somewhat exceeds lOO,OOO
tons, it is very heavy engagement and Will
keep the above companies IN active operation
to fulfil it,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08

The subject of French SpoliatiOns has beer
again brought up for consideration. Mr. Fes
sender of tue Senate has introduced a resolu
ton to make provision for the claimants Of
Freoch spoliations prior to July 3lst, lSOl.-
This is subject of more than ordinary i'm,
portance. involving many personal interests
and claims which should have been adjusted
long ago. Bills looking to the settlement of
these obligations were twice passed by Con-
gress, but vetoed-unjustly we think-by
Presidents Polk and Pierce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08
ORGANIZED Robbery aud MUD

The Milwaukee News gives 'het
of the operations Of an orgHuIz'I G.
thieves and murdercrs IN ps!s
whose crimes have been fully exp .'.
confession Of one of their number
arrested for being concerned 10 2;
tempt TO murder and rob Joseph
Ashippun, 10 Jefferson county. y
was attacked in the night b. -eTa
With clubs and corn-3utters, 0lt Z.
10 avert fatal injury, and giving
the rasclls fed. The names q o..
under arrest are JOhn Barue-, Fra
George Saunders, St.lIman GJgde
son, and Elizabeth Coon. Other
the society, which, it is said, posse
entrance raps, grips, pass SOri',
of initiation. 1t had not, pro-
long in existence, though seVera
berries are confessed by its meD
said that the society bad deteru...
der aud rob Dr.. j. +. Gooden0u2
town, a brother Of two Of the cgr
a wealthy man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08

At recent term Of the Giro.
Tazewell, Tenn, q fellow was of.
stealing q raw-hiJe. lie alIe.s.
purchased it from a negro. ia.
the commonwealth admitted b.
and he was acquitted, but wa' '
Indicted for trading with a ne5'
on the accused introduced Two
prove that he bad stolen the 81
was Of course discharged, aud Do,
been tried for stealing, ne cooil
a second time for the same OK.
turned loose unpunished. sac-
ton Of human wisdom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08

\ suit of much interest in regard to the
recovery of certain letters written by Gen.
Washington to his Secretary, Tobias Lear,
between the years 1890 and 1899, has been
recently argued in the Supreme Court of
New York. The letters are now in the pos
session of Mrs. Iligbee, wife of Rev. Ed
ward Y. Higbee, one of the assistant minis
tiers of Trinity church. They are claimed
by Mrs. Nelson Eyre, as heir of Tobias Lear,
deceased. Hon. George Bancroft was pre-
sent, and took much interest IN the proceed
ings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TEl-" EEhL1 by
EDGAR SNOW DEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY S, 1858.

In reference to the alleged corruption
fund" applied by Lawrence, Stone d Co., Oh
Boston, to secure the passage IN Congress VI
the tariff of 1857, the Union hopes that MI
Lawrence will make full confession OF the
use to which the 900 was put, and name
the individuals who received it. Justice to
the innocent, who cannot now be distinguish
ed from the guilty, requires this at his hands.
Or if he shall be unable Of his own knowledge
to give such explanation, it suggests that his
copartners, Mr.. Stone and Mr.. S!ade' who
were in Washington while this bill was IN
der consideration. and took most active in
terest in it's passage, be called upon to di'
vulge what they may know concerning the
matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-08

The trial of Thos. Washington Smith, Tor
the murder of Richard Carter, the president
of the Tamaqua Bank, has commenced IN
Philadelphia, and attracts much interest
The murder was committed at the st. Law
renee Hotel, in a public sitting-room, and IN
apparently the most deliberate manner. ihe
prisoner is described as having changed but
little since his examination. His principal
counsel is David Paul Brown, esq.