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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-08
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CUERI F'S SALE.-TIIE STATE OF IOWA,
= Scott County. In the District Court Of Scott
County, State Of Iowa. by virtue OF special ex-
eeu,ion issued from the Office Of the
Clerk Of the District Court Of Scott County,
State OF Iowa, in favor Of Elias X. " illiams
plaintiff, and against James A. Cunningham,
Jerusha Cunningham, John G.. Reed, Geo. Bent.
ley, Jonas p. Barnes. Nourse e Viee, John For
rest, Nichols Campbell l. Co., J. w. Hopkins,
Thos. Is. Wcakley, and Edwin Smith defendants,
dated October Odd, 1859, and to me directed
commanding me, that of the Real Estate hereaf-
ter described of the said defendants, l make, or
cause to pe made, the sum Of Six hundred and
twenty $500 dollars with interest ard costs, !
lcricd upon the following described Real Estate
in Sc,tt County, State Of Iowa, to-wit:-The
east half Of the nsrth west quarter Of Section
thirty two (32 in Township eighty go north Of
range four A., east Of the fifth (5th) =. NJ, as
tho property Of the defendant, James A. Cunuing-
ham.
And hereby give public notice that shall
offer for sale at public cutlery at the Court House
door in davenport, en- Thursday, the 10Th day II
December, 1859, at the hour Of o'csck, =. NJ, Of
said day to the highest and best bidder therefor
IA cash, the above described property, sufficient
thcreo; to satisfy the above debt, with interest
and costs.
Dated this 18th day Of November, 1859.
ii. LEONARD,
novl5 Sheriff Of Scott County, Iowa.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
The Republican, Party.

The Saltwater Messenger, in the fol-
lowing paragraph admirably states the
position and sentiment ofthe Republican
party.
The great Republican party of to-day,
says acotentporary, like the Republican
party ofJefefson, takes its stand upon
The broed and comprehensive doctrine OF
the E luaI Rights Of Men, rs we'll as of
the Equal Rights ofthe States. 1t sym
path.zes everywhere with thaWeak andtie
oppressed. It utterly detests tyranny and
oppression, wherever tyranny and oppres-
sion exhibit their hateful presence. 1t
seeks to harmonize Law and Justice, and
Constitutions of Government with the
eternal principles ofRight. 1t welcomes
the emigrant to his American home in
the spirit of brotherhood. 1t asks him
to be an American in name and deed !;
not forgetting fatherland, but devoting
honestly and earnestly his best energies
and his warmest affections to the land of
bis adoption--the fatherland of his
children. tasks him to join in guard
NO against abuse, the laws und.r which
he receives adoption into the Amer can
family; but, while providing against
abuses, it does not thereby seek to abridge
the privileges which he and his brother
einiorants now enjoy. @ o
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
War excitement and prices OF
Produce,

We do not remember more excitement
in our produce market, than has been
manifested the past fortnight. Prices
have suddenly run up to near the great
prices Of MAY, 1855, when club wheat
sold in this market at Sl,76 per blshel !
Again, in November of the same year, it
sold at Sl,7o. From that time the de-
cline WAS steady until the autumn of 1857,
when it sunk to the rllinous price OF soc.
Since the close Of navigation last Decem-
Der, the advance has been maintained with
iittle exception, and particularly since The
memorable words of Napoleon on last
New Years day, to the Austrian niaister,
breadstufEs haze steadily advanced. Now
we have positive assurances Of war, the
market is intensely excited, and today,
wheat is.hed at the nominal figure of 81,
40 per bnsl:el.a This is about the figure
of June Is, 1855, the day news was re-
ceiyed Of the great battle before Sebasto-
pol Wisconsin,.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
HUDSON. WIS. M;lY21,


DEAR JOURNAL The spectre. of n
broken promise has been haunting me for
the past few days, and will not be APP
poased, until absolved BY you. Hudson
is brisking up fast and the streets wear a
lively appearance. Our merchants ap
pear to have strong faith in the restora-
ton of good times, they having bought
largely, and as far rs appearances show,
are doing an extensive business.
During the past two weeks, large ship
ments Of grain and potatoes have been
made from this port to the lower markets.
The Fred Loreag last week took down
about 5000 bushels. A daily line Of
boats are now plying between Prescott
and Taylor's Falls, and appear to be do
ing we'll. The favorite little steamer, II.
s. allen, has been newly repaired and
renovated and put on this line. Capt.
Isaac GRAY, well known to the travel
ing public as the former host of the Min
nesota House, at Saltwater, is just the
man to make passengers comfortable.
Various improvements are going on in
town. A good many buildings are now
being erected, and | hear Of a good mary
more that will soon be begun. Judging
from the plans | have seen, ] should
think that in neatness and beauty of ar
chitecture, they will surpass anything Of
the kind yet erected III this city. 4an
The mills below town are yet idle, ow-
ing TO high stage of the water, which al
though rapidly falling, does not yet ad-
nit of their being run. Rafting has COM
menced, but no raft has yet been run be-
low, the high water rendering it an ex7
-ceedingly hazardous undertaking. sd
The work on the new church is being
rapidly carried forward, and will soon be
completed. 1t is rather small, but will
be decided improvement Oh any strue-
ture of the kind heretofore existing in
this place. Hudson is decidedly behind
the times, in matters pertaining to chnrch-
es and school houses. An Academy is
soon going into operation here, conducted
by a gentleman from the East, whose
name | have not learned, oesagae 3a5
Work has been commenced on the
Railroad with an energy that, promises
well for the future. Mr.. MOVES, the con-
tractor, is daily expected from the East,
and his arrival will undoubtedly give a
fresh impetus to the work. .aa9qf
| learn that ElwELL, Of the .Star, has
received an appointment as Deputy U. S.
Marshall. He is q good fellow and de-
serued the appointment. More anon. se
ito d 1Yonrs; NOSE.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
TIE Fugitive Slave law ia
the western Reserve. ~

The State Journal says; The trial Of
the OberIin rescuers, and the spectacle of
the Fugitive State Act in its practical
operations is kindlinga Juror Of excite
ment through the Western Reserve.
One Of. the reseuers, G. I'll. Langston,
who has beea sentenced, is o colored
man whose father fought IN the battles Of
the Revolution. When asked whether
he had anvthil g to say why sentence
should not be pronounced on him, he adj
dressed the Court in an eloquent speech,
from which the following is an extract:
There is not spot in tais-w de coun-
try, not even by the affairs of God, nor in
the shadow of the shafts that tell the I'M
per shable fame and glory Of the heroes
Of the Revolution no nor in the old Phil
adeIphia Hail, where any colored man
may daro to ask mercy of a white man.
Let me stand in that Hal and tell a
United States Marshal that my father was
a Revolutionary soldier; that he served
under Lafayette, and fought through the
whole war, and that he fought for my
freedom rs much as for his own; and he
would asneer at me, and clutch me with
his bloody fingers and say he has a right
to make me slave! And when I APP
peal to Congress, they say he has a
right. to- make me slave: when | APP
peal to the people, they say he has Alright
to make me slave, and when appeal
to your Honor, yoar Honor says he has
right to make me a slave, and If any
man, white or black, seeks m i,lvestiga
ton of that claim, they make themselves
amenable to the pains and penalties Of
the Fugitive Slave Act, for BLACK MEN
HAVE No RIGHTS WHICH WHITE MEN ARE
ROUND TO RESPECT. 9'i 81 ~ .t--t
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
The MA ssa chusetts Amend
Ga -H lneHE. a ~sr.

ho Democratic presses are very busy
just now in exciting the predjudices of for
eign born citizens, against the Republican
party ON account Of the amendment just
passed in Massachusetts, act requiring
an Intervention Of two years between the
naturalization Of foreigner and bis right
t, the elective franchise.
In common with tie great majority Of
Republicans, We regret the passage ofthat
act The subject excited but ittle,interest
in Massachusetts, only 40, GOO, out of leo,
900 voters, who voted en- it.
The leading, Republican papers and
speakers opposed it, but by the g sneralap-
athy Of the party it was tacitly aequiesced
in. No man well informed i'll regard 10
the Republican party, can mistake this
for a ?; 1T Of its policy. That policy con,
tains no prescription principle, and what
ever some Republicans in Massachusetts
may think or dc, the Republicans of the
North, i'll their platform on which the
| arty was organized, and in all their sub
sequent acts have shown that they are
free from the faint of Know Nothingism
In this connection we would call atten-
ton to the article on II. P. Banks, in au
other column. s. a.a a. s
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
The Happy Farmer.

George Wilkins Kendall, formerly edi-
tor OF the New Orleans Picayune lut
who for number Of years past has live
ed upon his farm near New Braunfels,
Texas, writes thus glowingly to friend
ID Boston:
~ have now about five thousand sheep,
and al fine stock Have realized over
seyenty-five per cent, profit per annum
on the investment since | have been here
which will do. for hard times. Flocks
now in healthier and finer condition than
ever. My good luck has now lasted three
wears without intermission. | went to
New Orleans last Christmas time with
my wife and oldest girl; was gone six
weeks which was quite long enough. ]
wouldn't live in o city if you would give
me one. l am in the enjoyment Of the
very best health, and am now 10 years
younger than | was ten years ago--and
twenty years gained in the lie Of q man
passed the middle age, is something
worth the while. No such
country as this for children on the face o.
he earth. 1t is never hot here-nevel
cold always pleasant. | have a set OF
good neighbors, and shall soon have the
best k d of society around me" -
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
judicial Dignity.

fasAss ri t4ttt5
The following conversation is said to
have passed between venerable old lady
and certain presiding judge. The judge
was supported on the right hand and on
the left by bis humble associates, and the
oil lady was called to give evidence:
Presiding Judge-"Take off your bon
net, madam"
Lady-"I would rather not, sir"
Judge-"I desire you to take off your
bonnet" IA.
Lady-'I am informed that in public
assemblies the women should cover the
head such is the custom, and Of course
| will not take off my bonnet" Is laa
Judgs-"Why, You are q pretty wo
man! Inieed, | think you hal better
come and take seat on the bench"
Lady-"Thank you kindly, sir-but
/ really think there IRE old soomen enough
there alreadyF' 3r ~
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
LEFE.

Life has been supposed to be imaged
by. q ballroom, whose guests are constant
ly pouring in at one door, and out at'the
other, without apparent diminution of the
number within; who are neither less gay
nor more miserable on account of the per-
pctual entrance and exit ct the two thresh-
ODDS Of Time and Eternity. And whoev
or looks into the ballroom in ages to come
will find its youth still as buoyant, as
graceful, and as beautiful as ever, just as
happy and anconcerned as if death never
had occurred. and never would occur up
Oh earth. Oh life the fascinating Disguise
with which youth invests thee is thy IRE
cious amd'et, for it is their hands that en-
circle thy blooming fields with those gor
geous curtains Which veil from the eye OF
consciousness the rough scenery that lies
beyond-!ts retreating storms, its porten-
tuous clouds, its mournfnlr@trospccts!
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
A Mistake by "a Lady.

A few days since while a country lady
was visiting store in Madison, says the
Journal, one of the clerks undertook to
show. how a piece of goods would look
made into dress by placing it over one
If the "dummies." She admired it for
some time and then bryan to look around
the room; suddenly her eyes fell on the
form of another dummie, on which was
paraded very snowy piece Of silk which
she proceeded to examine; but upon lift
ing it up, her astonishment may be bet
ter imagined than DIES RIB d, when SIC
discovered a--pnir Of legs! In fact il
was q living female, not dummie.
- Wisconsin.
We don't take stock in that story. II
a lady can be found who can 90 into a
dry goods store, and not talk so volubly,
as to make it impossible for her. to be
taken for a dlsasnsie, we should ike to
see her. She would beat Barnum's Mus
cum in the way of curiosity.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
'E'Esa Germans Gf Pitts
Hf bEzrg1r.

The German Republicans Of Pittsburgh
held meeting on the 18th inst, and
passed the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, attempts have lately been
made to disturb our relations to the Re
publican party. Belt h. os i
Resozved, That We declare cur IN
changed adherence to the Philadelphia
platform Of lS56-resistenco to Slavery
extension. return Of tie Federal Govern
ment to the principles Of liberty, honesty
and economy. and equality Of political
rights between native and adopted citi-
zens. We pledge our hearty support to
tho Republican party respecting those
principles.
RosoJued, That We cheerfully endorse
the action Of the Republican mem bers Of
the last Congress- relation to the Home
stead Bill; and that we consider this
measure of momcntous importance to the
working classes and free labor in gen ral.
and necessary TO the free, healthy and
prosperous development of tho United
States. a" PIP
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
TEse way EnfiGsels are made.

There is paper published in Boston
"A paper showing zeal and ability in its
management, devoted TO the propagation
ofinfidef sentiments Doubtless some are
made infdels through the influence of the
Investigator, but there is another power
at work which is much more effectual -
We refer to the American Tract Society,
which has just held its anniversary in
New York ~
The proceedings of that meeting were
characterized by a rowdyism equal to the
gatherings at Tammany Hall, and no po-
litical demagogue was ever more uuscru-
pulous in his efforts to pass a pet measure,
than were some Of these Rev. Dr's in the
effort to stihe the voice of the Tract Soci-
ETY. in regard to the foreign and domestic
slave trade. They succeeded as they have
succeeded before. This powerful society,
with its co'porteurs in every part cftha
land, with It's vast capital, its my risds Of
publications which are thrust upon the At
tention of al, this society which is nor
roF-stricken at the idoa of ~ social dance,
which boldly and forcibly portrays the sin
Of IN evening game Of whist or cuckre,
which hunts up al manner oflittle s;nsand
su s:onabe habits with astonishing
5hrewdness, and condemns them with com
mendabe forea and pronptitude this
society dares not give utterance to the
feeling of adherence with which both hu-
manly and christianity regard the slave
trade. sra
1t has Southern patronage, and dares
not con lomn the System of Slavery
that system which is the progenitor and
nurse of almost every vice that pollutes
society. If this is not ''paying tithes of
mint Ed / anise and cumin, and neglecting
the weightier matters of the law we
should like to know what is.
1t is such hypoeritical, erpedsent action
as this. on the part ofthose highest in the
Christian Cburch--action condemned by
tho honor of common honesty, that drives
men into iuidelity. Il is but just to say
that many of the Northern churches have
refused to have any connection with this
society. 4 5aF aa8 6u
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
Iso Ftsss take yGssr CoEsaIy
Papers:

Tho papers pahliahed in your own
COUNTY, afo an index Of the Intelligence
( Arif and pubic spirit ofthe people and
Development of the county.
These '.tell-tale" sheets, 60 abroad week
II ana ifshcy are of goodSsize columns
well sud neatly filled with Communications
s,lcetions, editorials aud spirited business
notices, the reader is impressed with the
Importance AMI prosperity Of your city and
country; but if tae contrary, he ex<lAirns,
"weIi! that is not much Of paper and
must represent s nall back town. So
iIoin- yoar-papar,- the stranger passes
udgenil n; upon you and your lection.
1ou say you aFe not abe to take home
papers, aud then III, Y DO not contain as
much, and cost the same ifuot more than
payers from abroad. True, but DO they
advance your interest by spreading intelli-
gance far and wide, concerning the chos-
en- place Of your future h5n,e, its soil CHI
mate, advantages, l65c.? ID they give you
the loca 7i,ea4. Then as a pew settler,
des;rons ior the prosperity Of your eoun :
Y, they dora9thiag for you, except amuse
:aa crafty.
TO inai whohas an interest IN his own
pros srity, in the growth of the country
around hisa and the prospect y ofsoeiety
wiiiat 5 present sacrifice take his county
la.,eF.
BY some clisna4 you are io,ated on the
hill side, or on the open priirie, around
YOU are thousands Of rich uncuitiyated
sefes yet unaesa pied and there you may
remain in solitude, without society or
ncighbors :'uptii You grow gray" unless
Something b done to acquaIut the world
With tlc Il iSaulages Of your locality. And
what Vay so elticient.ss the local papers
II he hons faper may not furnish YOU
with deta Is If mu der aud seduction
trials, II NAV n1t st;,rils you with huge
WOOL GUS, Of flint 20 inaitlens, eni agel
banditi Withdrawn swords or snagling
byenaq efnbeili<hing some tsensation tale
sAINs. murder and reyenge; Tut it will
si{a, yea Waolcs me re, d ng 'tog healthy
mn Is: viii give you q fehash Of tho news
OF e'te week, and items Of looal interest,
snl in ir4sh ana honesty, sjyoeate the iii
tercst Of the great North West, particu-
larly the St. Croix valley.
Ii You can at present t.ke hut one pa
per, interest prompts yoa to b'cribe for
homo paper. -'o
-sPeol,ls Of the ST. Croix County, you
standtvilin,i the $, tar1ald Chronicle, ]
whassyer they may be; they keep pace
with Your prosperity and liberality, shut
iip Your printing Offices, rs hnmble as they
are, and YOU might as wei live in Japan,
or within theswa.Is5 of China. zsag 5o5
b.issery dollar you pay the Printer
brings yo;. back q hundred f3ld.-- He'd
SJt Ckronicle.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
The Vsagary OF an Insane Man.

W ff Il IS
There is a man in an asylum in one OF
the ncighboring States who became in
sane in Consequence OF a lure in business.
He explains the reason of his iLcarcera-
ton as follows II am here because of
mere mistake in business. | was enga-
ged dur ng the winter in making mosqui-
toes wings which | expected to sell in
the summer. l had ten thousand of them
on hand when the season opened, but I'M
fortunately had forgotten to make them
in pairs They were all left hand wings,
and consequently lost the sale of tlicm,
aud was compelled tosus 'end payment =
He relates tbs story with g gravity and
earnestness which testifes TO the sinceri-
ty Of bis own belief in the explanation.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25

The Chicago Jograa1 is one of our
most valuable exchanges. Prompt and
reliable in its news department. able and
bold in lis advocacy of Republican princi-
Piles, it has another featurc which many
papers laek-a literature of its own.-B.
f. Tayicr, the literary editor is genuine
poet, and an industrious WORKER and his
columns run through the broad pages of
tho Journal, like brooks through meadow
fields, alike the source Of beauty and util-
ity. Taylor is a grave, earnest thinker,
yet all the time he sparkies as rapidly and
naturally as a dry hemloek log on al old
fashioned fireplace.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25

81 SAY, Dick, don't you think that il
the women had to do the fighting, instead
of the men, they would make bloody
work of it2"
"No-why do you ask 7"
Because / think they would, they
have such an engaging way with Them
s'That's very true, but then they have
also such 3. captivating way, that there
would be doubtless more prisoners than
killed.
WHAT is that which shows others what
it careot see tsslf? A mirror.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
Hudson Correspondence.

z Owing tostlie difficulty IN getting any news
from Hudson until it wasa week old. the Star
being princeton Wednesday, and the Chrosl-
iele of Saturday, seldom reaching US until'af-
ter the JouEsAL for the next week is publish
ed f; We have engaged agan:lenlan to furnish
us with the matters Of local interest in that
place.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25
ROUNDS d LANGDoNs
a u VERTTSTNG AGEE
155 Randolph Street, Chicago, LII.

ROUNDS & LANGDON are authorized to
receive Advertisements for this aud all the
leading Newspapers of the U. S.. and are the
Only and exclusive agents for the majority of
those IN the n Northwest
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-05-25

THE rumor. in New York. that the
Hon. Dam Z Sic'lles was to adde's the
American Bi.le Society and the Mary
Magdalen Society at their recent an
niyersavies IN that city has no founda-
tor