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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
Election November 8.

For Governor,
ALEXANDER w. RANDALL,
OF Waukesha County.
For Lieutenant .Gorernor,
BUTLER G. NOBLE,
OF Walworth.
....,-'..t For Secretary Of State,
.,-- ~. e.. /. p. HARVEY,
..y.s, -.ar Oh Rock.
.ta.lt#s For Treasurer,
STE. S. d. HASTINGS,
e: g.e- OF Trempeleau. ss
-. For attorney General.
.T27s .~.<o1- JAMES II. HOWE,
ee.e-n-- es.. I OF Brown.
For Bank Comptroller,
G. VAN STEENWYCK,
''@>' OF Columbia.
For STATE Prison Commissioner,
HANS C. lEG,
Of Racine.
t'-.nf Fer State Superintendent,
- - yaei J. L. PACKARD,
OF Grant.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

The Bishop of Troyes commenced a
recent circular to bis clergy thus:-"God
has written magnificent page of histo-
ary, Nth TIE assistance Of France"
Probably some Frenchmsn, ere long
will write-Niagara Falls is great in
stitution, made famous By the wondeyul
erploits Of Mons Blondin.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

DOUGLAS has published a lengthy arti-
Gle on Popular Sovereignty in Harper's
Magazine, and the proprietors threaten
to prosecute any publisher who reprints
it. The Chicago Journal says:
I'VE think Douglas IS the one that
should prosecute. The article will dam
age i'm more than its republication would
Harper"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14
Republican Senatorial Com
y ycntiOn. Egers

The Republicans of the 28th Se' aforlai DIS !.
.rict viii Hold a Convention at the City of
Prescott on " e,lnas,lay fhe.2Sth ofsertember
next nj 2 o'clock r, II. for the purpose ofnom
mating a candidate f)r Senator TO be support
cl at the ensuing elcction, aud TO transact such
other business as may properly come before
the convcmtion Each County Will he entitled
To three lcgrtes, and ii especially requested
that full delegation be present.
H. L: HGNrHRE1, } S material
= T. DWIGHT'HALL, Committee
C. Ii. HOWARD. }
Hudson, Wis, Aug. Goth, 1859.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14
Republican County COnven-
ton.

The Republicans OF Pierce County VIII NOD
a Convention at Prescott, ON Monday, Sept.
J 9Th. at O'clock p. NJ, fer the purpose of
choosing three delegates TO attend the Senate
rial Convention t, be held at Prescott. Sept.
26th, and also to choose delegates TO attend
the Assembly District Convention TO be hol-
den at Dunnville. Sept. 22d.
Each town and ward in the county will be
entitled to Two delegates.
.t Bv or er OF the
~ .te ..t. .COU tTY COMMITTEE.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14
Republican Cauc us.

The Republicans of River Falls are reques-
ted 10 meet at the School House in this village
on Friday Evening. Sept. Is. Mt ] clock p.
NJ, for the purpose of choosing two delegates
To attend the County Convention TO be held
at Pres ,ott. Sept, 9Th for the purpose of choc-
sing delegates 10 attend the Assembly and
Senatorial District Conventions.
Bv order of the
TOWN COMMITTEE.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

A contest for the Oregon seat in the
next House of Representatives seems to be
inevitable. The Democratic party, or the
friends of Mr.. Stout, claim the election by
a majority of nine votes only, while the
Republican party claim, by rejecting some
illegal votes, small majority for Mr.. Lo-
gan.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

AN intelligent Republican, who has
lately been in several parts of the interior
of New-England, reports that WILLIAM
PITT FEssENDEN of Maine IS the favorite
in that reg on as the Republican candidate
for the Presidency. Mr.. Fessenden is a
strong, brave, and spotless man, and
would make an admirable President.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

In looking over the last Prescott Dem
: ocras, we discovered q noticeaof a very
singular phenomenon. In noticing the
fact, that Gaiusha A. Grow is to speak in
Minnesota during the present campaign.
the Democrat says
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

"a Galusha A. Grow, Frank p. Blair, Jr.,
Schuyler Colfax, Carl Schurz and other
distinguished Republicans arc now speak
ing in Minnesota. @f
The Democrats expect Douglas to lend
them some aid by canyassing a portion of
the State. .93 rg to ss.g
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14
Democratic State Ticket

Gov.-Harrison c. Hobart.
Lieut.. Cora. S. Palmer.
Sec. Of State.-A. b. Alden.
Treds.-Lion SHERMAN.
.1Hy. Gea.-Samuel Crawford.
Bank Compt. joel G. Sqnires.
State Pris. Com.-IIenrv G. Fleck.
Sup. Pub M.-Lynan c. Draper.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

Sec thr call for County Convention
at Pres t ,cxt Monday. Also the
caucus in this town to choose delegates,
ON Friday evening.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

Why is an insolent fishmonger likely to
get more business than a civil onei Be
cause, when he sells fish, he gives sauce
with it.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

WE learn from our exchanges that ear
~ frosts have Teen very general in the
Northern States, and vines and corn have
suffered severely.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

Why is the letter j like the end of
springs Because it is the beginning of
June.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

EW We would request all our friends IN this
aud adjacent towns to aid us in giving interest
L. our paper, by furnishing us with items OF
local news, articles on amy of the industrial
interests of the community, or OF literary
character.
: No Communication will beinserted, unless
accompanied bv tho real name of the writer,
rat necessarily for publication, but as guar
.nty of the writer's good faith.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

What kind of sweetmeats did thew
have in the ark? Preserved Pairs.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

Hon. ADRIAN LINCOLN will deliver the
address at the State Fair at Milwaukee.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

C00 ACRES on Lake ST. Croix, conve-
AOO nient to mills. One-fourth in hand,
and the remainder in one and tive
- years. Will exchange for logs,
N. N. POWELL.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-09-14

TIME Subscriber offers for sale $50 hts in
l. the village of River Falls, among the most
desirable fer business or residences in ths
village. N. N. POWELL.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29

For the journal
A meeting Of the Democracy of Columbus was held
in Whiteville Saturday, Odd April agreeably to
outions at previous meeting the 18th inst, and
motion OF \. l.. Williamson, Esq, Mr.. Richard Woo
ten called to the chair and A. j. Butner requested
to act as secretary.
On taking his seat, the chairman briefly explained the
object OF the meeting which was, to appoint delegates
to represent this county in the Convention to assemble
in May next for the purpose of nominating candidate
for this district in the next Congress Of the United
States.
On motion Of n. L. williamson the chairman ap-
pointed committee Of three to draft resolutions for the
action of the meetng-viz Messrs F. George, Mar
maduke Powell, and n. L. williamson who, after a
short absence, reported the suboned preamble and
olutlons, which were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, 1t has been time-honored custom of the
Democratic party to meet in Convention and select
didates for important public offices Therefore
ResolUed That we approve of the calling Of Con-
vention to nominate candidate to represent in the
next Congress of the United States
ReSOlred That we recommend Wilmington as the
most suitable place. and the Goth May the con-
venient time for holding said Convention.
Resolved That We pledge cordial support to the
nominee of that Convention.
Resolved, That the Hon. Warren WinslOW, our Rep
resentative in the last Congress- has, by his ability and
patriotism gained for himself most enviable position
in national councils and that his course meets our
entire appreciation.
from each election precinct in the county, to represent
Columbus in the aforesaid Convention.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Wilmington Journal and Fayetteville
North Carolinian.
In accordance with the above resolution, the chair
then designated the following gentlemen delegates to
the district Conyenton-viz:
For Bug Hill Ditrlct-Messrs. Jno. IL. Gore, Jesse
| S. Cox, W. k Gore.
For Gum Srcomp Distrid-Messrs Isaac Wright
Jno. Mears, w. j. Stanly.
For FAIR Bluff Disria-Messrs. Jno. G. Powell N
L. Williamson, d. F. Williamson.
| For Iatun'S Dtsrict-Messrs. Marmaduke Powell
Isham williamson W. W. Brown
For WhteUWe Ditrid-Messr6. F. George, j. W
Ellis, A. F. Powell.
For Pntes' Distrid-Messrs A. j. Baldwin, Thos
Barefoot, Jas. &. Pierce.
For Lees DiStJid-Messr8. Jas. W. Edwards, james
Beach, G. z. FOrneyduyal
And on motion the chairman and secretary were add
ed to the above delegation
The thanks of the Convention having on motion
been returned to the chairman and secretary for the dis
charge of their duties, the meeting adjourned.
R. WOOTEN, Chm
A. j. BUrNER, Sec'y
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29
California.


We give some items in addition to our telegranbic
reports yesterday, from California. The dates ara -
the 9Th instant
The Roanoke, Jamestown and storeship Relief ,n...
at Aspinwall all well. - were
The attempted revolution in San Salvador n,.
speedily put down. va"
The advices from Nicaragua are only to March 9oo
and generally confirm the news already received
fearful earthquake had destroyed the CITY of Omit
with loss of over 1000 lives Quito is the canifoi y,
the Republic of Ecuador, South America D.
1t quite q handsome, lourishing place with
population variousy estimated at from $4,000 to -
900 souls. 1t has repeatedly suffered from earthoUoo
on former occasions.
DR.. Territt, Q. S. Consul at Valparaiso, who had
difficulty with the principal actors in the outbreak ~
the 20th February, took refuge in house which vo.
twice invaded by armed police, and several youpo ror
taken prisoners The first time they were driven ont b
the energetic department of the Consul and his adv by
the next day they forced to submit under noos
1revitts eXequator had been cancelled by the 9oyHr
ment.
The revolution in Chill had been nearly QueTed A.
an engagement in Loqumbo (?) the government forces
were compelled to retire with loss of 90 men. Tlo
revolutionsts lost nearly double that number
In Bolivia the opposition party were beaten in an
engagement with the government forces with loss Of
60 killed Gen Cordoba had made his appearance IN
the frontiers and troops were sent against him.
| The blockade at Guayaquil continues.
The loss at Quito by the earthquake stated at three
millions OF dollars The loss of life is given by some as
high as five thousand. number Of small towns to the
northward were also destroyed and some damage occa
stoned in Guayaquil.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29

FIRE IN THE WooDs.-On Thursday last fire broke
out near the Steam Saw Mill on the Fayetteville and
Abemarle Plank Road, about miles from town, which
ragged with great fury till about l P. M. on Friday,
when it was arrested having destroyed about 10000
Turpentne boxes large extent of fences, timber, &c.
on several plantations The wind was high and the
drought had dried the leaves to make the fire spread
rapidly 1t surprising that it arrested.
The vast volume of smoke visible in town all the
afternoon, seeming to be but short distance Of The
scene recalled tie memorable Goth Of April 1855 when
with similar drought and high winds, but far hotter
weather. many thousands of dollars worth of property,
including dwellings, and in instances every house
upon plantation, were swept away. In this instance
we understand that no house has been burnt
The sufferers are Miss Mcpherson, Mr.. Mcpherson,
Mr.. Owen and probably others.
Fayetteville Observer, 25th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29
For the Journal
Democratic Meeting


Pursuant to notice, meeting of the Democrats OF
New Hanover county was held at the Court House in
the town of Wilmington, on Wednesday evening, April
9th, 1859.
On motion, the meeting was organized by calling n
n. Nixon, Esq, to the chair and appointing James M
Stevenson, secretary. BY request Of the chair James
Fulton stated that the object of the meeting to
certain the wishes Of the Democrats of New Hanover
upon the to be adopted in view of the approach
ing election for member of Congress from this district
whether this county would 90 into a Convention if
held and So to appoint delegates to represent u.s.
On motion of w. L. j. Vann, ESQ.,, the chair was
authorized to appoint committee of five to report res
outons for the action of the meeting whereupon the
chair appointed the following gentlemen:
James Fulton, VIM. c. Bettencourt, j. A. Corbett,
John A. Taylor and D. A. Lamont, Esos
The committee having retired for consultation, on
their return reported through Mr.. Fulton the following
which, on notion were voted upon separately and adop-
ted:
James Buchanan President of the United
States believing to be dictated patriotism regard
for the highest interests of all sections of the Union.
ReSo0e That we are opposed to the system of specific
duties, and in favor of tariff strictly revenue pur-
Resolued That in John W. Ellis Governor Of North Caro-
na we have found an able and faithful public officer and
one determined to discharge the functions of his high
ton with strict regard North Carolina interests and
North Carolina honor
ReSoUed that cordially approve of the course of Hon.
Warren Wnsow our in the last Congress of
the United States believing to be in strict accordance
with Democratic principles and policy.
ReSOlUed That believe the right of the Democratic
People of the district to hold Conventions any time
the holding of such Conventions may be deemed promove
of the harmony interests of the party.
ReSOtred, That should it be deemed proper hold
Democratic Convention for the purpose of nominating can
ddae to represent this district in the Congress of the
United States New Hanover county will be represented
such Convention and the chairman of this meeting
by authorized appoint his leisure two delegates from
each Captains district in the county and three each
Captains district in the town Of Wilmington, represent
New Hanover county in such Convention be held such
time and place may be designated by majority of the
| counties of the district.
! On motion, it was
Res0lced, That these proceedings be published in the
Wilmington J0c1nGI and that the Fayetteville Carolinan
| be requested to copy.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
n. n. NIXON, Chm.
J. NJ. STEVENSON, Secretary
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29
Cane Fear and Deep River Works.

1t will be seen from the following extract from the
Standard that the above works weesod per advertise
men on Saturday last the State becoming the purchaser
at $365,OOO:
SALE OF CAPE FEAR DEEP RIVER WoRKs.-These
works were sold at Pttsboro, on Saturday last and
were bid off by Graham Dawes, Esq, private Secreta
ry of the Governor for the State, for $3650OO. We
learn that the liens the works. prior to their mort
gage to the State amount to about $4,000 OF course
the State must pay these liabilities.
The amount of $365,O0O is intended to cover the
prior mortgage the States endorsement with interest
paid on the bonds, etc.. which it will about do.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29

CAREER OF AN EDIToR.-John Milton Crane, editor
of the Bonham TeXan) Independent was shot and xii
led on the 29h inst by Mathews Saddler who he had
caned few hours before. The New Orleans Plea.
yune says:
Crane was taken home and his wounds pronounced
mortal. He fingered in great agony for four hours
He retained his senses to the last His distracted wife
hung around his bed soothing and comforting him in
his great trial. His two Children one an infant of only
four months and the other some two years DID, were un
conscious Of the deep tragedy passing before their ewes
cooling and playing about his pillow. Occasionally the
mother would raise them up to kiss their dying father
who, to the very last seemed only concerned about their
future welfare.
Crane was native of Frankfort, Kentucky where
he born in May, 1924. Before he was eleven years
Of age, having heard of the revolutionary struggle in
Texas, he ran away from home to Join the Texans and
arrived at Galveston just after the battle Of San acn
to. He was accdenty poisoned; found sick by friend
of the family and taken home. He had in the mean
time lost father and mother. OF his own accord he en-
tered printing Office and worked hard-earning his
trade by day, and studying by night by the feeble light
Of bits of candle that he picked up about the Office
When the Crittenden expedition to Cuba was organized
Crane was one of its most active friends and canvass
several of the Southern States to raise means for it
Alter the failure of the expedition he returned to the
printing business, and established paper, called the
Democrat at Boonvile, Missouri. In couple of years
he sold out removed to Tennessee, started another
paper again sold removed to Texas started paper
at Goliad, again sold out purchased the hotel at In
dianola married niece of Hon. Mr. Orr, of South
Carolina got tired of hotel keeping removed to Bon
ham ; started the Independent; and was doing well
when his career was sadly and bloodily ended
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29
Ex-EMPERoR SoLoQUE.-A late Jamaica letter says

Ex-EMPERoR SoLoQUE-A late Jamaica letter says
"The redoubtable Soulouque, who has honored us by
making this island his home held in great veneration
by the negros here, with whom it is objectionable
offence for any to say aught against the fallen
Majesty. He walked out once, but troop of little dir
ty urchns of both gathered around him. and
his sable Majesty, fearing of them might with some
thing dangerous than bare bodkin, 'his quie
tus make, made haste to get home and sts
out foot again 1t given out when Soulouque first
arrived here that he immensely rch but it turns out
to be all false. Not that whilst he tyranzed bis
countrymen he did not inappropriate enough Of the
public revenue would make him On his less of power
still man of wealth; but it appears that his minister
rogue of little more cuteness than his MASTER
All the produce that the willy prime minister had orders
name he took care to ship on his own behalf lie is
gone to Europe, where he will live at upon the
illgot wealth which Sououque calculated to fall back
unOn"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29

THE HIGHER Law" NOT THE Law OF THE LAND D: -
Some time ago the community at Obern, Ohio wlltn
is very strongly imbued with antislavery, sentiment
rescued fugitive slave from United States officers %
tifyng their conduct on the ground that the higher law
superseded the law of the land, or, in other words I
when their conscience and the law came in COLLISION t
first duty was to obey their doctrine which
renders all Legislatures and maorites unnecessary anu
sets each individuals private judgment above the ss Ia
regulations and convictions Of the society in when
lives. Thrtyodd of these Oberin people were Inalco
and last week one was tried and convicted Inc CO..
stutionality of the fugitive slave law was dlsP9u n
but the Judge Wilson charged the jury that it did n'
become court of inferior Jurisdiction to entertain
question upon the of laws when ht t
been fully decided to be in strict accordance WIN a
Constitution by the highest legal tribunal in the c0u
try,-Ledeer
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
WmMINGToN, N. q, FRIpAY. April 20, $50
Dust, Light Travel, Etc., Etc.

During hurried trip to Raleigh, from which we re-
turned this morning we found the dust as ANNOYING as
we ever remember to have seen it, especially On the
Carolina Road. Rain is wanted, if for no other pur-
pose than to make travelling possible without risk of life
from sufocation. We hardly blame people from staying
at home at this dusty season. But whether we blame
them or not they do stay at home or at any rate the
travel on both the upper and lower lines is very light
it generally is at this season-the business travel be-
ing over and the pleasure travel not commenced
Raleigh appears to be about usual, only more than
usually dusty. Some little excitement having arisen
among Democratic friends up that way we accused
of them of having kicked up the dust but all hands
denied the soft impeachment. 1t will all subside quiet
Iy, we think and believe. We say this without any
disposition to take part in matter of that kind which
can always be best arranged when left free of outside
interference
His Excellency, the Governor looks remarkably well
He has just returned from an examination of the Al
bemarle and Chesapeake Canal a very considerable
work which will complete the line of inland navigation
between the waters of the North Carolina Sounds and
the harbor Of New York. 1t is intended to accommo
date vessels of eight feet draft The Governor speaks
in very high terms of the work.
The State is a Stakeholder in the above work, and
the Board of Internal Improvement is required to make
an additional subscription of hundred thousand d
lars on the ulfment of certain conditions by the Com
pany The Governor wished to satisfy himself this
subject hence his visit to the works The subscription
was made yesterday.
We will copy the minutes Of the Board from the
Standard of Saturday next-DGaty Journal, 27h laSt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29

The IMMENSE Coal FIELDS IN THE UNITED STATES
Professor Rogers has finished his long expected work
the Geology of Pennsylvania" and it is issued in
the United States and in England. The English re-
viewers appear little astonished at the immense coal
fields of the United States, beside which their own are
dmnutive. The coal fields of Great Britain are in ex-
tent about 5,4OO square miles Those of the United
States l96,850 square miles While the amount of
workable coal in Great Britain is put down at 100000
100000 tons, that of North America is set down at
4OOOOO00O Or p times greater in amount than
the mines of Great Britain. An English paper, com
menting upon these facts, says When reflect upon
what has been achieved by the produce of the coal fields
of Britain and then endeavor to anticipate the mining
Of the vast fields of the United States upon an extensive
SCALE we are led to forecast future of almost boundes
enterprise of that wonderful country"
Petersburg Erpress
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29
Fresl, Troubles In Utah.

LEAvENwoRrH, April 25.-Utah adyices represent
the state of affairs that territory as threatening
Judge Cradebaugh had discharged the juries they re-
fusng to find bills against certain murderers. Owing
to the excited state of popular feeling one thousand
troops had been moved to the neighborhood Governor
Cumming had issued proclamation taking ground
with the Mormon sentiment The danger of an outbreak
was imminent Besides the difference between Cover
Cumming and Col Johnston, there is an open rup.
ture between the executive and the judiciary.