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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-03-23
Concessions of the Church 10
the World.

There are practical concessions which,
are even more to be dreaded than any
speculative laxities. 1t is one thing to
decline asceticism, it is another thing to
live in IN almost unbroken round of husi-
ness ana pleasure, with onl y the, fewest
and most weary moments for prayer and
benevolent effort. and the work of the
kingdom. Of course amusemcnts are
needful for the young and for the mature;
but this necessity cannot be appealed to
in excuse of the eycitements, which are
only varied as winter passes into summer
and the tide of fashion rolls from the city
to the country. 1t is asolemn truth, and
not a piece of ascedcism, that they who
live in pleasure are dead whilst they live.
The earnestness and aspirations Of tho
Lords Day and the sanctuary utterly fail,
in multitude Of instances, of any realiza-
ton in the daily lives of avowed Chris
tians. 1t would very often be hard to say
what it is, save peculiar creed or ritual,
that distinguishes the multitudes of belle
vers in the Gospel from the Jew, or the
Mohammcdan, or the Hindoo; certainly
it is not a higher tone OF living, an cleva-
ton of aims and tastes, an enlargement OF
the spiritual and moral nature, q refine
ment of the soul that makes careless
and self-indulgcnt life impossible. sH..Tt1
For man or woman, for youth or maid
en-, the Christian life is a grand enter
prise; it involves self-Ienuneation,-
rfces of which the cross is the perpetual
symbol. Its ways more excellent are Il:
ten steep, rough, and narrow. Only
when preachers aud people find this out,
and draw clear, sharp line between the
exceeding righteousness of the tue
Church, and an easy-going worldlness,
does the Word Of Jesus become the great
reality of life, so precious as to need no
external commentator. we make con-
cessions. we gather the half-converted
into a communion and fellowship which
we would fain regard as the Church, we
substitute entertainment for instruction,
and those who would have given them
selves, body, soul, and spirit, to Gospel
If heroism and patience, become jaded
critics in chapels Of case. Large demands
are often far more attractive thnn large
concessions. We must kindle great fire,
.anless we would be forever tending it.
Christianity lives in the world upon con-
ltion that it is missionary and aggressive,
a proclamation of the kingdom OF God in
a life of Religious Magazine. -.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-03-23

The following Poem, about one year
ago WAS extensively copied by the news
paper press, and new it is again receiving
a wide circulation. Our readers will be
pleased to read it second time with the
following reference to its author by the
Springfield (Mass.) Republican, to which
paper it was originally contributed:
COVER THE RIVER" AND ITS AUrHoR.-The
public admiration of the beautiful lines cover
the River fir,t published in the Republican,
in August, 1857, and the enquiry as to their
origin, have not yet ceased. We meet the lit
tie poem and the query as to where it came
from. among our exchanges almost daily /; bat
not only till now have we felt at liberty to
unveil the anony glo;:sness which it has hereto
fore borne. Lizzie Lincoln" over which
signature the poem was first contributed. is
young lady of Hinsdale. n. H., whose real
name is Nancie A. W. Priest. That she has
real genius. her writings sufficiently evidence
but its character and the public appreciation
of it are increased by the facts that her educa-
ton has been only that of a District School"
and that for three years past she has worked
for self support. in "the mill" from daylight
till dark. She is now. at % years of age.
struggling against the adventitio circum-
stances Of her position, to fit herself for teach
er.v The thousands who have been touched by
she high poetic expression, as well as the
marked sweetness and strength of her produce
lions. will sympathize with her warnings and
efforts, and watch the promising career with
hope and interest. The mind, capable of pro-
ducmg " Over the River" under such circam-
stances, is nst and should net be content with
a single victory. zs..
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-03-23

existence-fashes and flickers, glittcrs
and sparkles, the beautiful demon, with
out whose attendance we never see the
noble magician and his grave aspect of
commxnd. Ariel seems to represent
the highest intellect seperate from moral
responsibility. His power and knowl-
edge are, in some respects, greater than
those Of his master. He lashes up the
tempest round tho island; he saves the
King and his crew from the shipwreck !;
he defeats the conspiracy Of Antonio and
Sebastian, AMI the clumsy plot of the
beast Calibap. lie al o
yields immense influence over the ele-
mcnts, and compreh, n Is. without con-
domination or sympathy, (Which are NOR
al results the sin and suffering of hui
mainly. Therefore. because he is only
q spirit of knowledge, he is made subject
to the spirit of love; and the wild, subtle,
beautiful, powerful creature is compelled
to serve with mutinous W yyardness and
and unwilling subjecton, the human soul
that pitied its harsher slavery to sin, and
set it free from it; and often compelling
it with 4 wise and necessary severity to
the ful llment of its duties, yearns after
it with the fearful eyes of tender, human
love, when its wild wings flash away into
its newly recovered region Of lawless lib
erty.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-03-23

But these wonderful soul-friehds, TO
whom God grants such perception, are,
the exceptions in life; yet sometimes are
we blessed with one who secs through us
as Michel Angelo saw through block OF
marble, when he attacked it in divine
tervor, declaring that an angel was im-
psisoned within it;-and il is often tho
rcsolute and delicate hand of such o
friend that sets the angel free.
There be soul-artists, who go through
this world, looking among their fellows
with reverence. rs one looks amid the
dust and rubbish of old shops for hidden
works of Titan and Leonardo, and, find
ing them, however cracked or torn CIR
painted over with tawdav danbs of pre-
tenders Immediately recognize the divine
original, and set themselves to cleanse and
restore Such BE- Gods real priests WHOSE
ordination and amounting are from the
Holy Spirit; and he who hath not this
enthusiasm is not ordained of God,
though whole synods Of bishops laid
hands on him.
Many such priests there be among wo-
men for to this silent ministry their
nature calls them, endowed, as it is, with
fneness Of fibre, and a subtle kccnness of
perception outrunning slowfooted reason;
and she of whom we write WAS one Of
these. l @
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-03-23
RECONCILIATION.

It's true that you and fell out.
Yesterday
I've no idea what about.
Johnnie Gray
only know the sun shines on, ses
Though yesterday be dead ana gone,
And through the trellis at the door
The light comes dancing as before,
~ o. Johnnie Grayl
The evening followed glowing noon,
Yesterday
And driving clouds obscured the moon
s1s Johnnie Gray
But night is past, and morn is here
The fields are green--the sky is clear
The rose and lily CLEAN with dew
And I've two loving lips for you.
Johnnie Grayi
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-03-23
IL OSSufh.

'Ir is seven years, says the writer,
since Kossuth left the Uunited States
but be looks twenty years Older now. tina
ne did then. His flowing beard the,
ct black, is now plentifully sprinkled
with gray. He has grown very bald,
end conceals his badness by combing his
ar over the top of his head. His face
marked with deep wrinkles, and tho
npress Of care, and grief, and hopes
'ong deferred, is deeply stamped upon his
eatures. But his smile is sweet, bis
voice is rs deep and melodious, and the
light of his dark eye is as soft and as ten
Tor as in the days when he 50 won the
hearts of our people, and masie' the soul
s the natien yibrate like the strings os
tho lutte 10 tho scuelt,of genitis al.,. .sk1..
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-03-23

See whers the surly winter passes off.
Far to the north, and calls ais ruffian blasts:
His blasts obey, and quit the bowling hill,
The SHATTERED forest, and the ravag'd vale
While softer gales succeed. at whose kind touch
Dissolving SHOWS in livid torrents lost.
The nc-n'sins lin their green heads toths sky
T1c.s,o..
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-03-23

WHEN man gets to the top of bill
by honesty, he deserves to be taken by
the neck and hurled down again, if LeIis
ashamed to turn about and look at the
lonely road along which be opee travelled.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-03-23
OVER THE RIVER.

Over the river they beckon to me,
Loved ones who've crossed to the other side.
The CLEAN of their snowy robes | see,
But their voices are lost in the dashing tide.
There's one with riEglets of sunny gold,
And eyes the reflection of heaven own blue;
He crossed in twilight gray and cold,
And the pale mist hid him from mortal view;
We saw not the angels who met him there,
The gates of the city we could not see.
Over the river, over the river.
My brother stands waiting to welcome me.
Over the liver the boatman pale
Carving another, the household pot
Her brown curls waving in the gentle gale,
Darling Minnie | see her yet.
She crossed on her bosom her dimpled hands,
And fearlessly entered the phantom bark,
We fel it glide from its silver sands,
And all our sunshine grew strangely dark;
We know she is safe OH the further side
Where all the ransom.d and angels be;
Over the river. the my site river,
Ny childhood's idol is waiting for me.
For none return from those quiet shores, -.s
Who cross with the hoatman cold and pale
We hear the dip o. the golden oars,
And catch CLEAN of the snowy sail; Z.
And 10 they have passed from our earning
hearts, .N -
They cross the stream and are gone for aye,
We may not snnder the veil apart aa
That hides from our vision the gates of day,
We only know that their barks no mere
MAY sail with US over life stormy sea;
Yet somewhere i know on the uns. en- shore,
They watch and reckon and wait for me-
And sit and think when the sunsets gold
Is flushing river and hill and shore.
shall one day stand by the water cold,
And list for the sound of the hoatman's oar
shall watch for the CLEAN of the Tapping sail
shall hear the boat as it nears the strand.
shall pass from sight with the boatnsan pale
To the better shore of the spirit land.
shall know the loved who have gone before,
And joyfully sweet will the meeting be,
When over the river. the peaceful river,
The Angel of Death shall carry mel
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-27
There's Nothing Lost.

There's nothing lost. The tiniest flower,
That grows within the darkest vale,
Though lost to view, has still the power
The rarest perfume to exhale;
That perfume, borne on the zcphyr's wings,
May visit some lone sick ones bed,
And ike the balm affection brings,
Twill scatter gladness round her head.
There's nothing lost. The drop Of dew
That trembles in the rose buds breast,
Will seek its home Of ether blue,
And fall again as pure and blcst;
Perchance t0 revel in the spray,
Or mOisten the dry, parchng sod,
Or mingle in the mountain spray,
Or sparkle IN the bow of God. -',-
There's nothing lost. The seed that's cast
BY careless hands upon the ground,
viii yet take root, and may at last
A green and glorious tree be found
Beneath its shade, some pilgrim may
Seek shelter from the heat Of noon,
While in its bows the breezes play,
And song birds sing their sweetest tune.
There's nothing lost. The slightest tome
Or whisper from loved ones voice,
May melt a heart Of hardest stone,
Aud make u saddened heart rejoice;
And then, again, the careless word
Our th0ughtless lips too often speak,
Nay touch heart already stirred,
And cause that troubled heart to break.
There's nothing lost. The faintest strain
or breathing from some dear ones lutte,
In memOry's dream may come again,
Though every mOurnful string be mute;
The music of some happier hour,
The harp that swells with loves own words
May thrill the soul with deepest power,
When still the hand that swept its chords.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-27
Petition in Insolvency.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of FL Dorado. In
- County Court.
A. COIlN vs.. HIS CREDITORS.
Pursuant order 0fthc Hon. James Johnson. Judge
Of the Court aforesaid notice hrreb! given To all 81 the
creditors nf sad nsoNent Debtor. 10 he and appear hc
fore the Court Aforesaid in open Court, ut the Court
House If said County the City If Paccrvlc, the
18th day Of Scptrnlr ~ ID. 1859. at ten o'cck, A. NJ
Of that day. to show cause fanny they ean why the pray
Of said lnsOlVcnt Debtor should not be granted and
assignment Of his estate he made and he be discharged
from ali his debts and liabilities in pursuance If the stat
utcs in such made aud provided and in the
time il ordered that all Judicial proceedings aganst
said Ins0lyent Debtor he stayed.
Witness my hand aud the seal ot said Court
! affixed ut office, in tn" City Of PlacCr,Illc,
! '' % ! this 10th day Of August, 4. D. 1859.
A. u. WALDKOS, Clerk.
CD Patterson, Atty for Petitioner. 2z7tw'
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-27
S UMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, In the District Court Of
ii Dorado County. the llth Judicial District.
Action brought in the District Court Of the th Judicial
District, and the Complaint filed in the County Of III
Dorado, in the Office Of the Clerk Of said District
Court, in and for said County and State.
L. r. CARR vs.. GEORGE CIORPE\ING.
The People Of the state Of California, to George
Churpcning, GREETING:
VOU hereby required to appear in action brought
i against you by the above nanrd Plaintiff. III the lbs
trict Court II the lth Judicial District in aud for the
County OF III Dorado, and to the Complaint filed
theprin "a copy Of which accompanies this Sumnonsl
within ten days exclusive Of the day Of servce after the
service you Of this Summ"ns-if served within thi'
county fseTvcd out Of this county, hut within this Judi
cial District, within twenty days IL served nut ~ said
District, then within forty dnys,sr Judgment by default
/ will be taken against you.
The said action In brought to recover judgment fr 49u
S?-lO, upon certain Hill 0f Exchange drawn you In
Plaintiffs favor by A. McDougad, and by you ac-
ceped June 25il >9, payable thirty days after date
and you fail 10 appear aud answer the said Complaint
above required the said Plaintiff will take judgment against
you for said and costs, according to the prayer
/ said Complaint.
by order Of Hon. James johnson, County Judge.
- Witness my hand and the seal II said Cour
{ LIS hereto affixed, at office in Pncervile, th'
/ H'' the 9Th day 81 August, Ammo Donini one thou
49, sand eight hundred and Afty-nne.
A. u. WALDR0N, Clerk.
W. Sandcrson, Plaintiffs Atty. 22.3m
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-27
Let Her Rip.

One sunny afternoon last week,
thought Id take ride,
And hired nag they said was I" fast,"
I'm sure she was-when tied.
Ny friend, Bill Spriggins drove the mare,
While laid ON the whip,
And shouted till ! was quite hoarse-
"Blly, put that animated female prCjcctilc power
'hF'ush-sel-'nnfGa ct her ripw
We stopped at Godfrcy's on the road:
OF course we had to "smilc,"
And give the expeditions nag
4 drink, and rest awhile;
We Tagged" then calling for the mare,
tossed the man ftp;
jumped into the wagon, and seizing the rens,
requested the Ethiopian individual who held the
double distilled Of lightning, in emphatic
tone, TO
"Lct her RIP"
chap who drove large bay nag,
Seemed anxious for a I" brush;'
So whipping up our own fast crab,
We went il with rush;
Twas neck and neck mile or MORE
When his mare made trip;
We glided by like lightning creased
For having hired the extraordinary animal, we
considered we had perfect right to get the worth
Of our money, and therefore
"Let her rip!
We drove along with out mishap r.
At least dozen miles,
Stopping now and then. Of course,
To take . few more smiles"
At last we run into Q chap
Who gave US too much lip;
The horse brOke-the wagon, tOO-pitehing Bill
and myself into ditch by the roadside. ," Bill,
says l, the mare has run away" Bill. still strug-
CLING under the combined effects Of lager and q
mOuthfafOf mud, exclaimed:
LET her rip"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-27
The Withered Daisies.
IT RE AUTHoR OF "ovER TEE RIVER"

81 THB AUThoR OF oVER THs RIVER.
You ask me why I love them %,
Those little simple flowers,
That over every pasture blow
In ApFil's sunny showers;
And Why daisy wreath twine,
Instead Of dewy roses,
TO hang about the holy shrine
Where our lost child repOses.
Twas 10 the spring-time that she came,
And ell the forest mazes
Were bright with flowers without . name,
The fields were white with daisies.
You know how beautiful she grew,
How fair aud sweet and holy,
But the violet, wet with morning dew,
Is nut more pure and fowty'
She fitted like sunbeam bright
Around our cottage door;
Her footsteps, e tairy's light,
Made music on the floor.
On every flower Of wood or glade,
She lsvished childish praises;
She loved ell things the Lord has made,
But most she loved the daisies.
How many thoughts beyond her years,
That then were all unheeded,
We think Of now, with binding tears
Sweet teachings that we needed.
Three happy years We led her feet
Along life's stormy mazes;
The fourth, we laid her down 70 sleep
Beneath the April daisies.
IT'S we'll, and We are Teconciled,
For He who gave the blossom,
Who lent N us our angel child.
Recalled her to His 6OsOm.
And waiting till He calls for me,
To sing with her His praises,
III keep her blessed memory
Embalmed in April daisies.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-27
NOTICE.

NoTIcE is hereby given that the undersigned intends
~ TO dig and complete Ditch. for the purpose Of
vcying wa,cr Tor Mining and other purposes from point
the South Fork Of the American River nhout mile
above the mouth ~ Plum Greek. Ia tn" Mining Region ia
the vicinity NJ Iaccrvr. including Whit" Rock Hcs"r
v"ir Hill Smiths Flat, Negro Flat Spanish llll, Texas
Hin. Coon Hollow &c, g. taking NJ III" waters Of the
American River Plum Greek, and the other H."
line Of sa bitch also the waters Of Clear Luke and Red
Lake. which bodies 81 Water will he used Reservoirs
preliminary survey IL said Ditch las already h"cn
made by which will he followed As nearly practical
blr, and the work said Ditch will be prosecuted rap
idly possible Sand Ditch viii he constructed with fall
Of twelve feet To the mile, and ri capacity to carry TWEEN
~ cubic feet Of water all the which will he fur
nished by said Lakes and Streams.
JOHN KIRK.
Dated. july 18th, lSi9--1m
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-27
IWud not Dye in Wintur, Etc.

II EaE oRrHoR ov "THoRTs OK FADED BoKA.'
&nd knott dye in wintur,
When whiskie punchiz 10
When poOty Rirles air skating
Oar tealds Ov ice 4 snO--
When saSsidge meet is phrying,
d Hickeri knutts IL thick;
Oke! who kud think Ov dighing,
Or even getting sicks
w,i6 knott dye 10 the spring item,
i miss the turn mp greens,
h the poOty song Of the lettle frawgs,
4 tue ski larks arly SCREEN:
When the burds begin thare webbing
4 tatera gin to sprOut-
When turkies go q gObblering;
wud knott then peg out.
/ wud knott dye in summur,
4 leeve the gardiD Sass
The roasted lam and buttur milk
The kOOl place in the grass;
] wud knott dye in summer
When evry things so hott,
4 leeve the wbiskl Jew-lips- ~
Owe know! ide rGther Knott.
wud knott dye in ortum.
With peaches fit for eatin;
When the wavy korn is getting wriPe
4 candidates are treeting.
PhOr these, and urther wreasOnS,
Ide knott dye in thephall;
i sense i've thOrt Il over,
wud knott dye tall.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-27
while mnsing thus, one summer eve,

An Arkansas candidate for Congress sets
forth his qualifications for Office in the follow
iHg language:
Gentlemen, If I am elected to this office, ]
will try as the wa tSe
day. / will unrivit all human society, clean
ali its parts. and screw it together again. l
and go through the enemies Of our party like
arat through new cheese"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-27
Theory and Practice.

On, il there is one earthly bliss
More precious than another,
II is when, with delight, you kiss pretty girl when
shc sends certain individual out Of the room on the
important errand of seeing what nOur 10 indicated
by the hand of the family timcpiece down stairs,
Certain individual being her brother.
while mnsing thus, one summer eve,
As by the fair ones side sat,
The time was near at hand 70 leave, so, stealing my
hand around her waist, / drew her gently " me,
and when in the act of applying my lips to hers: the
door was softly opened, aud her respected Ma"
appeared. armed with . brOOmstick, and before l
knew where / was,
Twas Knocked into Q cooked hat
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-27
Notice

hereby given. that the undersigned will apply 10 tho
Honorable H,Ard If Supervisor. II III Dor count,
at :hrir meeting in September, aud continue such a
pliraton until heard, for renewal Of their lccns" for
one year. to keep Toll Bridge Wcblcr Greek on
the road leading from Placerle to Diamond Springs
said county. s. MORRILL,,
s. II. CENTER.
PlAccrVillc, August 5th, 1859. augG 81 It
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-27

A CARD.-Prompted by an honest desire Of my heart,
N wish to lay before the public which deserves
high commentator, not only ns An act Of scientific skill
but Of humanity, also. About two ycarA ago, suddenly
and from unknown to me, seized with At Of
epilepsy, which, owing my inability meet the
consequent upon thorough medical treatment aud the
encouragement which met with on attempting 1t. soon
became such las then led 10 beieve) defy the
skill Of physician. was frequently, while in pursuit Of
my calling thrown down to the ground without the slight
warning, and although inscnsbe to the aHOnies yet
desped the mlseries Of my life and learned to look
upon those who would render assistance shelter
enemies who sought to proong the misery
omy existence. While In this state, and having
to my affection tasted the sweets OF life. was
induced to attempt seeking aid Of physician, and, by
commen daon called DIR. L. J. Czapkay. told him
my circumstances and my inability tn reward him for his
services regardless Of which, however, he Mt UNDER
took my case, and with the blessing Of God once
restored to perfect health Unable to reward him
the boon which enjoy at prc'ntand yet conscious Of
my Indebtedness consider It due to myself and to all
afflicted make the public, In order that those in
need Of medical advice may find physician Ia whom
cry confidence can be placed.
II. al MEYER YARL0NSKY.
State OF California; County Of San Francisco, sa-Sub-
acrbed and before this LIST day Of August,
A. d. 1856. GILBERT A. GRANT,
L.. ST. Notary Public.