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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-07-06

The statements of fact contained in
the above will be news to most reeders
All histories of the war 1912 state that
the twenty three Irishmcn who were made
prisoners at Queenstown and sent to
England to be tried for treason were vol
unteers, marched into Canada "yolun-
tarily," and 'knowing the risk Il ey in
cured" Congress, ignorant of the re-
finements set forth by our correspondent
deemed them entitled to the protection
of tho United States, and passed an act
QSl3) authorizing the President to re-
taiate upon British prisoners of war any
indignitcs tpracticed upon them. Mr..
Madison, unlike Mr.. Cass, proceeded ac-
cordingly to retaliate; and after long
controversy Great Britain abandoned her
claim. Had the case occurred under the
present Administration, it seems clear
that the Irishmen would have been hang
ed. 1t was lucky for them that in their
day Mr.. Cass was captain, and not 4
Secretary.
1t is news, also, that ''all civilized M
tons recognize" the Cass doctrine of let
ting their citizens shift for themselves
when travelling abroad. The recent cases
of the English engineers at Naples and
the French sailors in Portugal do not
altogether sustain this view; in both, in
fact, the outraged citizens were amply
and promptly avenged by their Govern
ments. France and England, YOU see,
arc not so much afraid of difficulties" as
Mr.. Cass. As to the distinction drawn
between native and naturaized citizens,
that is an American invention, and has
not occurred to foreign jursts. In Europe
naturalization produces the same legal
consequences as birth, as Mr.. Cass and
his apologist will discover by careful
study of Mr.. Cremieux's opinion on the
subject on Lord Brougbam's application
to become French citizen.
But, in truth, if the past policy of cur
Government had been consistent with
that of Mr.. Cass, instead of being diam
etraically opposed to it, and if foreign
Governments did refuse protection to
their subjects when abroad-which they
do not-all this would make no sort of
difference to the main question. The
act of naturalization is civil contract be-
tween an Individual and state, by which
the one renounces allegiance to his ne
tive country aud swears allegiance to the
country he adopts, which, in return, guar
antees to him that protection which is
the right of all her citizens. There is no
word in the law or in naturalization pa
pers limiting the protection or the alleg
ance.
If il had been intended, us Mr.. Cass
pretends, that the United States should
moi be bound to protect naturalized citi-
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-07-06

- We would request all our friends in this
and adj AGENT towns to aid Us in giving interest
10 our paper, by furnishing us with items of
local news, articles on any of the Industrial
interests of the community, or of literary
character.
No communication will be inserted, unless
accompanied by the real name of the writer,
not necessarily for publication, but as a guar
anty of the writer's good faith.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-07-06

We showed in late number that the
refusal of the Administration to protect
naturalized citizens against compulsory
enlistment in foreign armies rendered the
naturalization law nugatory, and gave the
lie to the principles which were asserted
by Mr.. Madison during the war of 1912,
and more recently by Mr.. Marcy in the
case of Koszta. We have received from
an obvious source at Washington the fol-
lowing reply to our remarks, which we
print from respect for Mr.. Cass:
To the Editor of Harpcr's FoeHy;
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-07-06
WASHINGTON CRY June II. le5,

have lnst perused an article in Your issue
of this date styling American citizenship a
farce, because naturalized citizens will hot be
protected from forced enlistment if they return
to their native land in time of war. Allow me
TO correct YOU. General Cass, in his LIE Clerc
letter. simply lays down the law as recognized
by all civilized nations. Under il naturalized
citizens will be as much protected as they ever
have been by this Government. The Constitu-
ton and law knows no distinction between
native and naturaliZed citizens here but when
foreigner returns to the land of his nativity lie
incsrs responsibilities that his adopted coun-
try can not control and have no rights to med
die with. The case of the Iowa merchant NAV
be hard one in a certain sense, but that same
merchant, under the Pruss ian law even though
he be naturalized citizen of the United States
may hold the rank of commandment -chief of
the Prussian army, because his government de-
MES the right ofextatriaion. The same prin-
ciple does not gov i'm this case that YOU urge
as the cause of the var oflSl2 There the Brit
ish Governmt mt sought TO take men from under
the very folds of our national flag: but here il
is altogether different. for the Iaturalized citi-
zen forsakes his adopted country and Temporal
rily places himself under the protection of his
own country, and he does this voluntarily when
he knows the risks he incurs. General Cass's
doctriue is the true one, and it will keen us out
of many difficulties in future. Other govern.
ments have rights as well as our own. and es-
Tecially in their own jurisdiction aud if we
are To set up as reforiHess of the law of nations
we MIST have much larger army and navy
than we now possess. before We can convince
the world that we are the only Judges of law
and the rights of the civilized world. ANY
other doctrine than this would lead us into con-
slant brOils. and | venture to say Won will not
be able TO find a natlralized citizen from Ger
many or Italy who does not manifest even here
such active sympathy for his cot ntrymen that
he would gladly contribute material aid to in.
surgeHts who want to break down their gov
ernmcnts with whom we are at peace AS
neutrals we can not take any other safe course
than that laid down by the Secretary.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-07-06

THE Subscriber offers for sale $50 lots in
L. the village of River Falls, among the most
desirable co. business or residences i'm the
village. n. n. POWELL.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-07-06

4 FEW choice pieces of farming land i'm
IA this immediate vicinity, for sale at bar
gam. N. n. POWELL.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-07-06

"ATER POW Frs for sale or lease on
w the most favorable terms bv
N. N. POWELL.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-03

UTANTED.--As single gentleman of experience
|hI and skill in the business of managing a Cot
wv ton Plantation, and who can furnish satistac-
tory resident references, desires situation
For names and further particulars, apply to this
office. june 22-tf
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-03
Bell Cheney spri. gs.

THIS delightful watering place, situated in the
Parish OF St. Landry, in beautiful rolling Piney
Woods, distant about So miles from opeiousas,
will be opened on the 18th of June next, %
for the reception of visitors. EEe
These Springs are favorably known among the
reople of Western Louisiana as mineral waters OF
great efficiency in Chronic Diseases Of various kinds
their medicinal virtues having been fully tested
by innumerable cures they have performed
The services ofanexeelent Cook, goodsteward
and polite and attentive Servants have beensecured
and fine Band of Music engaged for tie SC sson.
Two lines of 0mnbusses will connect with the
opelousas boats on and after the 18th OF june te
take passengers to the Springs.
Persons visiting the above establishment MAJ
have their lette,s and papers sent to them to ba
YOU Chicot, P. O." and We viii send,for then.
Board and lodging per month. ...ss5 o.
O. week. :. 10 90 r.
Q" q day. 80. 90
Children and Servants, half price.
PATIN / DELAHOUssAYE,
.Ju,a 1-sm PgopRIET0Rs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-03

eSr The Democratic State Convention OF Cali.
fornia, on the 22d, put in nomination Milton ).
Latham for Governor, and J. G. Downey, for Lieut..
Governor. The first ballot, Weller III, Latham
l2y, Nugent 90. Second ballot, Weller lo4,
Latham 1875, Nugcnt 20. Whereupon, Mr. L. hav
ing receiveda maiolit, Of the votes, vas declared
duly nominated.
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500 REV ARD !!

500 REWARD
n UNAWAY from /" Creighton" plantation, 81,
K on Tensas River, parish Of Condordia, "a
+ sometime in March last, two negro men ~.
named Charles and hing, Of the following
description:
CHARLEsis twenty.three or four years Of age,
weighs about $40 pounds 5 feet inches high,
light complexion, rather down look, and speaks
slowly when spoken to.
KING is twenty-five or six years old, weighs
about 100 pounds, feet or 10 inches high, light
complexion, speaks quick when spoken to; he is a
very likely boy. -
A reward of one hundred dollars will be given
for their apprehension and delivery to the subscr
Der in Natchez, or fifty dollars each, separately
| lime 15-gm THOS. II STANTON.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-03
Es Egs AI "a III ms
rR ON no o p s a " d n E.
FOR COTTON BALES.

Price 6 cents per p0Rnd-2o per cent, Jess man
Rope.
NY one considering the advantages of Iron
4 over Rope as nntteral for binding cotton bales
RI will be surprised that it has not been adopted
long since. In its security against lire there is an
overwhelming reason for its adoption. =
The Presses iu. the Seaport Cities have been the
main causeot its not being generally adopted; but,
now that objection is removed generally, and the
Oreans Press, the largest in n. o., give it the pre-
ference over rope. The Fassmann Iron Hoop and
Tic is the Improvement oil one Of the propretors,
and is adopted from the fact that it is found after
long experiment, to combine the greatest melitsin
simplicity and facility of application OF say one
yet made It's SO prepared asto require no change
| Tor recompressine. Thus obviatng the only. re-
naming difficulty at the sea board cities.
The hoops are sent ofany length from eight to
ten feet and iI,Ii guarantee gve.i thatnether the
Ties nor Hoops 3lall break. And further that al
cotton bound in tlu shall be received on the same
terms, at the Orleans Press as rope bound cotton
! The weight per bale il .about tae same as Rope
| OF one puuEa more or less.
To show the opl'lion snip Masters have oft, We
give the following, among numerous commenda
tons we have:
! The undersigned masters OF sesse!s having hat
| cotton compressed with fassnann s new Iron hoop
and Ties, hereby recommend tie same. The bale
being we'll eomprcsSec, aid the buttons or hoor
never break when thrc@n Gown in the shIp's lioi'
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1Arufrg5iunQl Car0g.
n q " i @ Il

n o Il / G Il
,,rpcER CANFiELD, ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL
NJ on At Law, AND NorAEy PGBLlc, will practice
his profession in this and the ADJOINING, "a.
i ~ ONCE on second street opposite court
yard souare, ore door below McCloskeyS store,
1afo 0luSHu' Tnvsrdr;a. La, apl3
j. oRSBORN. ..........
=
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-03
6. " PASSED..

n wrsTRRooK. G. ~ passed.
- .s.... $50.
U. WESTBROOi< & Co.,
CARRIAGE MAKERS l. REPAlRERS,
CORNER OF BAYOU ROBERT AND SIXTH STREET,
ALEXANDRIA,
ITTOULD respectfully inform ,seysM.
Nh the citizens Of Rapldes sssAsszelf sssA
Y and adjoining parishes, sa
that they still carry on the
Carriage business in all its branches,
PAINTING, II
s. TRIlN7HING,
WOODWOREzNG AND
BLA CKSM 1T HING.
Having on hand large assortment OF Ma
TERIAL of the best QUALITY, they willendeayor
to do all work entrusted in their hands with dis
patch, and to suit the most fastidious, at moderate
prices. go
In addition to our former business, We will keep
on hand an assortment of BUGGlES and HAIR
NESS, which we will sell at New Orleans prices and
terms.
Give us call before sending your orders to New
Orleans. 1910, July ely. s
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-03

SUSPECTED SLAYER. NEW BEDrosn, July 20.--
The ship Atlantic, which cleared from this port for
the Indian ocean, has been seiz on 81 Ticion Of
being SLAYER
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-03
Blacksmithing

Blac1xSnnithing
done in all it's branches ~
We are also prepared do
eft Wood Turning
N Of all kinds, such as Wagon and Cart
&<szss*ssssggs- Hubs Fe1es, &c.
Planters, and others, interested IN the Machine
Business, would do we'll to call and take a look at
N 4 q II I " II q Y
and examine our Prices before sending their orders
or work elsewhere, as we are prepared to do all
work in our line of business as CHEAP, we think,
as can be done elsewhere.
aY- Orders from abroad promptly attended to,
and thankfully received.
az All work done by US, warranted to give en-.
tire satisfaction
Wcare Agents for the house of
w. r. DUNLAP e. CO.,
Cincinnati, Ohio, and we are prepared to furnish
Boilers, Engines, and every description OF
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-03

NToTICE,--Will be sold at public auction, at the
N Court House door in the town Of Alexandria,
on SATURDAY, the Bird day of September, to the
highest bidder the right to keep FERRY across
Little River, at the place known as MILLS FER
RY. July 27,-tds 9. BAlLLlO, +. r. >.
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for Cylinders, &c.
We will also, keep on hand, and make to order
am variety of Plors, SreepS, ~
IRON Arles for Carts and Wa. nv
CONS, with Boxes or Tubes to <aasszssssss
Suit Also
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-03

u w. TX. STEVENS
PATENT LUBRIGATOR,
and every variety ofBrass or Copper Work.
Repairing doua ON Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills,
Grist Mills, Cotton Gins, Sugar Mills. and every
variety of Cast, Wrought Iron, and Brass Work.
Old Cylinders bored and made as good as new.
We viii also furnish the celebrated
Metalic Packing,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-03

Estate Of b.
them innie''
ExEcrToR,
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XXX Summer Travel! |X59..
Camfort. Safety and Pleasure!

IRA VELERS For THE EAST, NORTH
AND VEST, TAKE THE MEMPHIS =
4ND NEY ORLEANS
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CHEAP FOR Gas u
GOOD SHORT PAPER !!

s. 4 e. 2 =
GOOD SHORT PAPER!
Groceries. !! Groceries { (
rI,HE subscriber on Front Street, 8.
opposite the Ferry Landing, go.
having removed from his old stand, one door be-.
low. into 0. w. Valleys building, still keeps on
hand very general and complete assortment OF
Family and Plantation Groceries,
such as are usually applied form this market, caae
sisting, among many other articles, Of
sides. Shoulders and Hams;
COrned Reef, Of excellent quality,
salt, Flour, Sugar and Ceife e, Tea;
Tobacco, Mackerel, Safdines,
cheese, Lard, Soap, Can
dies, Yeast Powders,
Cr0ckefy ware.
Brandies, Whisky. Wines and
COrdials. Irish Potatoes,
Onions, &c.
"Prompt customers and low percentage, is the
proper motto. Goods might be sold much lower
in Alexandra, if merchants we're not compelled to
tack on extra percentage to cover the losses from
bad sales II have determined to abandon that sys-
TEN. and hereafter, self only for CASH or SHORE
GOOD PAPER, by which plan shall be able to
sell LOWER and make more, money than those
who follow a different practice.
June s, ls59-y JACOB Wal AhR. Z
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-02-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
MURDER AND RoBsERr,


The Clerk Of the Union Bank at Jackson
Murdered and the bank n 0bbeu!
We are indebted to 10. Fisher, OF the telegram
Office here for III, following disptsch which he re
oeivod las. evening from the operator at Jackson.
jackson, Tenn, Feb A. Oar town was the so,ps
of considerable excitement TO day upon the diseov
cry of the murdered body IF Dir George Min
clerk in the Union Bank, who was murdered last
night alb ut or 10 clock and The Bank obbei Of
large amount Of specie and per. The 3es,tless
william who peTpeira,ed the deed is st large. and no
clue to the murderer can be hsd From the pos
lion in which he was found, it is supposed he vas
making out check fer the murderer when he was
struck Two blows apon the head with the ebeek
hammer belonging 10 the Bank, Ching five or
six poupds, which scattered his brains in every di
reeiien, killing him instantly He then tore The
leaf from he check book and burned il after which
he took what specie and psPer he could carry, and
made good his escape.
No person in particular is suspected, but from
the character Of deceased it is thought il must
be some one in high standing, and in whom he
placed implicit confidence, as be has refused 10 do
business for some of the NEST influential citizens
after banking hours. The extent Of the robbery is
not known. Mr.. Mcknight, the Cashier, returned
from Memphis this eveningsand will ascertain to-
morrow how MUGS aas been stolen
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-02-05
CengressionnI.

WAsHINGsoN. Feb. 4.--Tbe Senate Yesterday
passed the Indian Appropriation Bill.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4-Sherman's testimony vas
taken before the Committee, proving fragrant
frauds in the Navy Department
The latest disclosure relates to the agency for sun
plying the navy with coal. By which 1t is proved
large sums were raised and used in Pennsylvania
for corrupt election purposes last year. under the i'm
mediate directions of Clancy Jones and President
buchanan Jones is implicated in other abuses.
The report of Gen. Lsmar's misconduct is discrsd.
tied by the Government
1t is believed Judge Roosevelt will succeed Dallas
at London.
Senate COafrmations- u S. Judge
for the Western District of Pennsylvania, vice IT.
win S. W. Black, Governor of Nebraska
House-Tbe Committee on Military Affairs de-
cided adversely to The establishment Of military
posts in Sonora and chihuahua
Senate-The Committee on Territories decided
adversely to the Territorial organization of Pike
Peak county.
Three and half millions of the new loan have
been paid into the Treasury.
WAsRIEGToN, Feb 4-The Senate passed the
bill apprOpriating $50 900 for the relief Of the
Captain and crew Of the brig Gen. Armstrong
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MER cIAL.
Nashvsllo rTarI.ea, Feb a.


coTTeN-The Cotton market very dun day. Holder
manifest great submit the decline which buyer
have demanded three days past hence offerings
have been " light The sales to-day amount to only lag bales
mostly good quality, and the prices obtained
higher yesterday The following part
iculas Of the days Transactions bales no at.ssc 2s
l0alr q IGO. 10 at $780, and SC o1Ec The receipts
10 day very light.
TOBkCCOThe receipts Of Tobacco preeeptby
The day 81 hoghcads the par.
ticars which folIaws sold 10 bbis at
SO 400, $50, 30 %, IS 1914 Vs. $40, s5a As, $50
Ace $40 sea- co. $40 90 Is 6al and 75 and Fisher.
wheess Co. 10 hhds at 1885, 40, ass, SIS, GA eco,
6 IS, 6 90, and :. 35.
The lob to-day not Of so good quality as that
sold yesterday and the day before There good demand and
The various grades readily prices by buyers
PRoyIsIoNsThe Bacon market quite day,
ho found ready sale the advance yesterday There
is good demand within the range Of quotations. say
Shoulders &c I0e. Clear lo9IO0, and hog round
959945, from We heard Of the sale of Of
prime, from wagon, at 95ze, hog round.
Prime Lard continues active request at l01S90ac for
prime and 90 loo for No. i, from wagons
The Louisville Journal reports the % Of 1850 key
Lard At 9c. BACON soil ~ and lle for Shoulders
Clear Sides and HAMS from Country Bacon sold
wagons for Shoulders IOc HAMS I0c Clear
Sides and lsS9 Isc for prime Lard barrels and kegs
The Chattanooga Advertiser reports extensive sales
of city Bacon lOc hog round reports
Of several lots Of country, which Ored holders
ing IOc
GRAIN-The receipts Of Wheat continue light, and with
good prime articles Red Whe holders can
readily obtain sic i.l9 per bushel
The receipts Of Corn quite liberal today and holder
readily disposed Of their Coo per buhs From store
higher figure is demanded.
GR00ERiEs-fhe Grocery market continues quite active
We notice that Sugar and Moasses seneI considerably
though neither is quotaby higher The very
the following quotations. Sugar in hogsheads exc &c.
barrels 79ssc; Molasses s6IOc Rio Coffee rex aI3c and
Java lSa2Oc
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-02-05

HONE Insurance COMPANY, OF NEW YoRK We
find the following in the January, 1859. number Of
the New Y ork Insurance Monitor, which gives some
idea of how this institution stands in that city:
" Hons Insurance COMPANY OF NEW YORK-IN-
CREASE OF C4PITAL.-This company by a resolution
of its Board Of Directors, has increased its capt
tai stock from six hundred thousand to ONE MILLION
dollars. Its stock is selling at 200 per cent
The extraordinary increase in the value of the Com
psnys Stock, is the only proof needed Of its judi
ciOus and successful msnag sment. 1t is gener-
ally regarded as the prominent Insurance Institu-
tion of the city. Notwithstanding the proverbial
muabilty Of business affairs the Home has pre- -em-
NEATLY the prescisnce TO make assurances doubly
sure, to itself and its patrons -
Nash Mari the Agents of this Insurance
company ia Nashville. See advertisements
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Tennessee Historical Society.

The February meeting at the Capitol on Tues
day afternoon, was fully attended, and large mum
Der Of donations we're announced, among which we
may mention two specimens eff sea conch shells
with several buttons of the same material found in
them, which are from an Indian mound on the farm
of Capt. w. B. Walton, Of Sumner county. As the
Indians such buttons, they must have been
made by the aboriginal inhabitants of this country,
and are probably more than thousand years old
Capt W. gave them to the society.
J. W. Csrrigan, Esq, of Baton Rouge, La, cent
several official documents of recent date from that
State large number of books and pamphlets
were presented by different persons But the most
interesting contributions. perhaps, we're made to
the coin department, among which we noted New
England Pine tree sixpence, Of 1862, from John
Meigs. The inscription on one side is-s'New Eng
land, 4nno, 1912, VI" On the other side-"In
Massachusetts," with roughly designed pine shrub,
or tree in the centre Also, Chinese CON- Of brass,
and North Carolina Gold dollar, coined thirty
years ago. Also, shilling of CarolOus ILL., of
Spain, l775, presented by A. Nelson, and q new
cent coin, American, of the emission of 1859 Also
a gold coin, Central American, Of lS47 in value 81.
The ociety decided upon purchasing the portraits
of the Governors Of Tennessee, ten in number from
the easel Of W. B. Cooper, our own well known
artist. They will cost, framed, from $500 TO
$1,000.
The Committee on Quarterly Journal, in which
the Society propose to print their unpublished
manuscripts, reported progress, and were con
tinued
Rev. Thomas W Humes, of Knoxville, and Prof.
A vi Of Tah
spending members; John Meigs a Ife-member, in
consequence of his valuable active and useful Ia
bors in behalf Of the Society; end Rev. A. L. P
Green, d. D.. an active member.
After the transaction of a considerable amount
of business, the Society adjourned till the first
Tuesday in March.