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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

Of the SUCCESS of the contemplated change
in the price of University and School
lands. At all events, the people of north
western Wisconsin will hold them respon-
sible for the failure of the reform, which
1isffully regardelas al-important to the
settlement and prosperity ola large por-
ton of our State. That the measure q
luded to, would directly tend to secure
settlers os the lands in question, no one
will seriously deny; and in the footsteps
Of settlement, follows Of necessity M
proycment; and from Improvement fows
the res;stess tide of productive resources.
The credit and good standing of a
State depends very materially upon its
active and solid resources. If the re-
sources of our State are in lands, its cred
il is of ,seqative character until the lands
are disposed of and made available fer
active service. This is self evident.Any
public measure of, reform which affects
beneficially the actual operators and oprc-
ducers of the country, becomes equally
valuable and important to the whole Stat
or country. A narrow, niggaidly- Stat
policy, is unbecoming sounds statesmen
and is inevitably at war with every essen
tial element Of intelligent progress.
A. en-.
Bay City, Wis. JAM, 1e, 1860.
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Mrs. Steve at Florence.
Bay City, Wis. JAM, 16, 1860.

The following beautiful passage is from
a letter from Mrs Stowe, published in last
weeks independent:
-.' FLoRENcE.-T The sun of this fair Sab
bath morning is shining aslant the silvery
Ieafed olive trees of the hill which rises
the other side of the Arno, and Bounds
the horizon fir IN our window. An old
gray convent rears its walls against the
Sky, and the black, obelisk forms of cy-
presses mark its cemetery. Farther on
is the village of Belloguarda, renowned
in "Aurora Leigh" and sweeping round
to the right the distant snow peaks ofthe
Apponines, which all day long simmer
and change like an opal ring with tints
of violet, green, blue and rose, blended
with inexpressibe softncss by that dreamy
haze that forms the most peculiar feature
of the Italian skies.
The bells ofalI the churches have been
sounding for more than an hour, filing
the air with sweet, solemn vibrations, as
ifaneels were pasaingto and fro over
head, and harping as they went; and ey-
er and anon, the great Campanile bell
pulses in with throb of sound ola quail
tv so different that one bushes ones
breath to hear Ore might fancy it the
voice of one of those kiugly archangels
that one secs drawn by the old Florentne
artists-a voice grave, unearthlv, and hid
den untertone Of mystery.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

THAcKERAY q DICKENs.-Attornoy
general HOWE, in arcccnt lecture Mt Mad
ison, thus speaks of these two distinguish
ed writers -
Because Thackeray had an almost in
tuitive knowledge of nil the ways and
alleys as well as highways and avenues
of the human heart, because he possess
ed every resource of language to convey
that knowledge, and was as remorseles IS
as death in detailing it, apparently find
ing delight in dissecting meanness or
nnmasking n hypocrite, the lecturer regar-
ded him as the ablest of his class. Be,
cause Charles Dickens had larger heart
and moro generous and manly impulses
because of his bcundless humanity
because he had solemnly Dedicated Lis
splendid abilities to holding up the abb
ses of society to the scorn and laughter
of the world-because he had pointed
out the great truth that hcroism, virtue
and true christianity often have their
highest examples in the lowliest of live
because in exhibiting the follies and ev-
en- the crimes of men, he had so done it,
that, while they conveyed terrible mean
ing, the subjects were yet left within the
pale of patriots sympathy and Chris
tian's hope, the lecturer thought him tho
best writer Of bis class.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

Ey Some of the hypercritics are try
inc to draw consolation from the fact that
the Republicans declared their determi-
nation to stick to Sherman for Speaker.
Such was their purpose, and they executed
it right manfully, in despite of oil attempts
to Dive them from their position. They
never flinc,.cd nor faltcred nor broke their
ranks. The Republicans voted for him
in solid pbalanx until he himself rose in
his place and withdrew his mare as n
candidate. This he did in view of the
fact that by the capitulation of tie Dem
ocrats and Disunionests to the South A.
mericans, lie had ceased to have a plu-
rality of the votes cast. At this point,
for the Republicans tie insist on the use
of his name any longer, was to court de-
feat. As this was not their Object, but
success rather, they adopted the only
course left open to defeat their adversa-
rles. Ii is no wonder those alversaries
lament the change and complain of it.
These complaints are very natural, but if
they can derive consolation from the event
inquestiop, all we can say is, they are
satisfied with homeopathic dose Of that
biessing.-N Y. Tribune.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

The Burlington Sentina! tells the fol-
lowing joke OF Capt. Lout C hamberla n of
Lake Champaign notorety, who is a wit,
good fellow, and a liye Republican:
The Capt. was comeing up from the
city t'other night on the train, and cas-
ually remarked to a crowd of listeners,
(the Capt. is always crowde |, )that he had
lately seen in n. Y. City the largest pot
ash kittle ever cast in the world. 1t was
Observation-Disclosures sixteen inches thick,
sold cast iron, the ears weighing eigh-
teen hundred pounds apiece.
What on G. rth was the object for such
an extensive kittle!' quoth an enquir;rg
grecny. ...,s.-. at f..~a--r--.. ...
TO dissolve the Union inn said the
Capt, very solemnly, looking at the watch
and asking what time o'day it will be yes
terday, and what o'clock it was to.inor-
roW. ~na .as .es ~ In a.a5 .fe @
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS mven

- 4 e.
s.0fis z@s~ 4
The Convention was. called to order
by JAMES B.oGRAr% II. G. Williams,
of Pepin. was elected temporary Chair
man, and Lutte A. Taylor, Sec. On mo-
ton Of M. S. Gibson, the chairman APP
pointed committee on credentials. The
committee reported the. following por-
sons entitled to seats in the Convention.
st. Croix Co.-John Comstock, M. S.
Gibson, Geo. Strong.
Pierce Co.-Lute A. Taylor, III. Felt, ].
L. Dale,
Polk Co.-A. Gaylord, JIG. Button 2
votes. BEts III
Eau Claire Coo. Z. Porter . votes,
J. 0. French. .-rs4ss
Pepin Coz NJ. D. Bartlett, II. G. Will
Jams, S. B. Washbulne,
Dunn COD. Harshman, EN-. Bart
lett, 2votes. rJt dt ay1E
Chippewa sCo-G.E. Porter, F3g votes
Douglas Co. George Strong 3 votes.
La Pointe Co.. 8" g .,..-e" ar
The report was accepted, and the
committc was discharged. On motion
Of John Comstoek, Il. c, Williams WAS
elected President, and Lutte A. Taylor,
Secretary of the permanent, organization.
Mr.. Williams made appropriate r9mqrks
on taking the chair. ......t..lv
On motion Of John Comstosk, the Con-
scntion proceeded to informal ballots
which rsulted as follows: -a-t -.t5 #9
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Congress Organized.

The great struggle for Speaker--ex-
tending through eight long and exciting
weeks-was brought to a termination last
Wednesday, by the election ofIIon. Vim.
PESNINGToN, of n. J..
On two. former occasions-in 1S49
and lS56- similar contests were had,
but not 50 long in duration, or so innbit-
tered by partisan feeling. On each Of the
preceding occasions, the controversy was
terminated by the adoption of the plural
lily rule, bit on this occasion, the arbitra-
~ foling of partisan Douglan Clerk
would not admit of the adoption Of such
rule, and not until Mr. Pennington re-
coivcG n majority of oil the votes cast,
could choice be effected. The Demo
Gratis could, at any time during the past
month, have effected an organization by
permitting former precedents to be fol-
lowed and upon them alone must rest
the responsibility of the long delay and
the imbitterel feeling grown out of the
contest. ..eL. s.s
While the Republican party of the
country would have preferred the election
of Mr.. Sherman, under the circumstan-
ces, they have achieved great national
victory of which they will feel proud
MIR Pennington is Republican all over,
though claimed as an Old Line Wig
Just such an old line Wing as thousands
of the best Republicans of the country
are. He never voted Democratic tick
ct in his life, and since tie organization
of the Republican party, has acted and
voted with it-having stumped the Sta:e
of New Jersey in 1856, for Fremont and
Dayton.
The Republicans ofCongrcss have won
for themselves imperishable honor for
their unbending adhesion to their cause.
While the Democrats voted for half
dozen different Misunderstanding q rab-
id Know Nothing higher vote than for
any of their other candidates-the Re
rublicans stuck steadily to their only two
nominees until success crowned their de-
yotion. We would have been glad TO
have seen John Sherman elected, for the
reason that we would have been rcjoiced
to see the Southern Democracy and the
Northern dough faces, after all their
threats and blackguardisn, bending their
slayish necks and acknowledging him as
their presiding officer. They would have
aequiesced in his election, just as they will
acquiesce in the election of Mr.. Penning-
ton, and just rs thoy will acquiesce and
submit TO the election OF a Republican
Prcsidentin l86O.-,StU,oater Messen-
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81. ONE DOLLAR! 81.
s a4. FOR THE
W eekly Wisconsin.

THE SUBSCRIBER. in order to place the
reach of every farmer in the North West, will
send it to any address one year on the receipt
of 3 \ !. postpaid.
sB Any person sending US $40 will receive
eleven copies for one year,
The Wisconsin is the largest family
newspaper in the State, is independent IN poll
tics, has the fullest and most reliabeielegraph
reports, and contains each week Review OF
the Domestic and Foreign Markets. K
N. B.-The Daily Wisconsin is mailed
every afternoon at 4 o'clock, at 8 . er year.
in advance Tri-Weekly every otherp day, Al
So per year in advance. 9Hs
sW~ All country Exchanges inserting tho
above four times, and calling attention to the
same. will be entitled to daily exchange.
WE. CRAMER, Pu -
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Fer Judge in the 9Th Judicial Circuit
THEO. G. SPENCER,
raa aaiaoF EAU CLAIRE 2

v The Convention to-day passed off harmo-
MO sly. We have no time for extended re-
marks, but can assure our Republican friencs
that they have candidate every way worthy
Of their support. - h'"ffss egg $3.50 b"
- Let every Republican do his duty, and T
c. SPENCER win be the next Judge i'll this
Ci~cUit. q. .t..fr.-..f IS .,..s ss...l .-f
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

RE- Most of our readers have proba-
bly, seen tho first chapters of Wolfgane;
which were published in nearly all the
papers as an advertisement ofthe Ledger.
PORTER, of the Free Press gives it the
following hit;
WoLFGANG, Continued-Our readers
may feel curious to know whatever be-
come of Captain Lester, who was left in
q cave, bound in irons, while the rising
water was threatening destruction to him
self and the pesky rats. 1t will be re-
membercd that he had Just discovered
Carrio Thornton through fssure in the
rock. circumstance which gave him
great courage. He bribed one old rat to
knaw off his irons; and killing the re-
mainder, he tied their tails together,
took himself to pieces and Carrie drew.
him up through the crack, piece by piece
by the rat tail rope. Capt. Lester hav
ing, with great presence of mind, marked
each piece, had no difficulty in putting
himself together again. Just at this mo-
lhent Wolfgang came in, and Capt. Les
ter stuffed feather bed down his throat
causing instantaneous strangulation.-
Capt. and Carrie were married and are
now keeping the "Wolfgang House, on
the rock of Giberalter at the mouth of
Baffins Bay. They are said to be in easv
circumstances. The Capt. never thinks
of rats without shuddering.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

re" 1t is wrong to Judge man by a
single action, though, at tho same time,
all the circumstances attending it should
even be known. In moment of enthu-
siasm, a false calculation, transient er-
ror, may make the most honest man
commit censurablo action. Judgment
should be deducted from the whole life.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

Recess Of ten minutes. The next
formal ballot VAS as follows: Spencer, IS;
Clapp, :; Humphrey, 2; Pierce, 8. On
motion of M. S. Gibson, L. G. SPENCER,
of Eau Claire, was declared the unani-
nous nominee of the Convention.
Mr.. Gibson, urged this motion in some
eloquent remarks, urging the necess ty
of unity of action, and pledging his best
efforts for the success of the nominee.
r. c. SPENCER, being called on made
a pertinent speech, in which he returned
his thanks to the Convention for the hon
or conferred upon him, and pledged HIM
self to do all in his power to make the
canvass successful nne
H. L. Humphrey, being called or, said
that defeated candidates were not usually
in the best humor, but he came into the
Convention republican and should 90
out one. He came there thinking his
chances were good, but went away think
ing Mr.. Spencers were much better. Mr..
:. umphrey spoke in an eloquent manner
for some time, and elected tremendous
applause.
Judge E. A. CLApp, said that the
nomination met his decided appreciation,
and gave an eloquent tribute to Mr..
Spencer's ability as a lawyer, and worth
rs man.
p. D. PIERCE after thanking those who
supported him, expressed his satisfaction
with the nomination and his intent to
vote and work for the success of the Re
publican ticket.
II. n. TwoMBLY being called on, hand
somely endorsed Mr.. Spencer, and ex-
pressed his belief that Pierce Co. would
roll up her usual Republican majority.
Judge NJ. D. Bartlett, of Pepin Co.,
said he had to thank no one for votes
given to him, but he was thankful that
he had brains enough to sec he inherent
justice of Republican, principles and back
bone enough to vote for them. He cor
daily grasped the hand offriendship OK
tended across the 'big woods" and clio
sed with tribute to the ability and
worth of Mr.. Spencer.
S. H. CLoUGH expressed his gratifica-
ton at the action of the Convention, and
instituted an inquiry for the solitary man
who east an informal vote for him, that
he might tender him bis heart felt thanks.
G. Z. PORTER, of the Eau Claire Free
Press, being called on, said he did not
cone to speak, but to vote, and to assure
the Convention that the Republicans of
the Chippewa Valley, would vote right
at the polls. He did not think it right
for an editor to speak when so many
lawyers were present, who merely wan
ted to be tipped and ont fowe speech.
LUTTE A. Taylor, ofthe Journal, be-
ing called out, said be agreed with PoR-
TER, and porter agreed with him. He
was short man, but should wade in his
entire depth for the election of Mr.. Spen-
Ger. s
J. C. BUrroN, of Polk Co. said he
knew Mr.. Spencer only by reputation,
but felt he could pledge him majority
in his comfy. He was assured that Mr..
Spencer was temperate and moral man,
and that fact would be hailed with entbu-
siasm by Republicans in Polk Co. They
lived up in rocky country, but thew
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GE- The Duke of WELLINGTON, o

Il INC DUke OF eIIlhoton, CIV
ing orders one "a during hs cam
paign, for battalion to attend q rather
dangerous enterprise-the storming of one
of the enemies batteries of ST. Sebastian
complimented the officer by saying that
bis was the first regiment in the world.
YES, replied the officer, leading on his
men, .and before yonr lordship's orders
are finally executed, 1t viii probably be
tho first in the other world" iau .
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H Elk. Gov. CHASE, of Ohio, has
been elected U. S. Senator in place of
Geo. L. Pugh. Ohio has now a noble
representation in The Senate-WAp and
CuAsR.
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Superior,
aud with all Minnesota.


The FIRST CHARTERED ACADEMY in ssis part
81 s;e State, is located in River Falls and now
IN successful operation under the charge sf
Prof 3. Wilcox, long and faversbly
known in Western New York a. Principal .
the " ilson Institute, Niagara County.
The several Religious Societies are orgaai-
zed and in prosperous condition. The Goa
regatonal Society have nearly completed a
Boat and eommodious house of worship. We
invite emigrants from the East seeking hsmes
IN the West, to come among US, and help To-
build up these institutions which make life
pleasant and home delightful, and share With
Us in the prosperity of the future. for Rivss
Falls is certain to become one of the most inn
po1sant inland tcwns of Wisconsin. e..
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d. n. POWELL.
RIVER FALLS, WIS.,,

CONTAINS a population of 500 bona .fds
~ inhabitants. Eis pleasantly situated or'
the Kinnickinnic River. at the Junction ef'tAss
two branches of the stream. II has-the mosE
available Water Powc the st. Croix VAL
ley the river, ,includin both of its branches
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

Gg MIR. Calhoun said ten years ago
IN the Senate of the United States, The
war will last between the sections as long
as there Is slave in the South, | fear,
WI not see it until it is too late. They
VIII become more feeble every year, while
the North will grow stronger and strong
err"
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THE Subscriber offers for sale $50 jois In
Il the village of River Falls, among the most
desirable fer business or residences In the
village. n. n. POWELL.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

A man cannot avoid the companion
ship of bis own conscience, SO that le
lad better make i. his f-:ead.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

Gg- LIfe's pleasures, if not abused
VIII be new every morning, aud fresh
every evening.
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* LOTS in the vicinity of the academy.
ITO those who will contract to build aud
improve these lots, 10 per cent. of the pur-
chase money only will be required the
remainder on time TO suit purchasers.
N. N. POWELL.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

600 ACRES on Lake ST. Croix, coHve-
AOO nient to mills fourth in hand,
and the remainder in one and two
years. VIII exchange for logs
.Fi7#5 n. N. POWELL.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

WATER POWERS for sale or lease On
w the most favorable terms by
n. N. POWELL.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

A FEW choice pieces of farming land in
IN this immediate vicinity, for sale at bar
gain. n. n. POWELL.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-02-15

900 ACRES. 2is miles from Green's Mill
O-O on the Eau Gala River. There in
!. quantity of good pine timber on the
above tract The soil is OF superior
quality, Terms, one-fourth in hand.
and the remainder in lumber deliver
ed at Green's or Holman's mill the
coming winter. This is a rare oppor-
tunity for an enterprising man of small
neans to secure q home. 5st
N. N. POWELL.
River Falls May Seth. 1858. 49-t
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On motion of M. S. Gibson the con-
vention took.a recess Of ten minutes.
After recess the Contention proceed
ed to formal baIlottings, rs follows: 49,.
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distance of on9 mile.
We have new in operation FIGURING
Mills, Saw Mills g. Machine Shops,
doing large and fourishing business. A
large share OF our Water Power is yet unoseu-
pied ard unimproyed, The inexhaustible
santities of hard wood timber, of the bss
quality, within a convenient distance of the
Falls, makes this one of the most favorable
points in the North West for the manufacture
of Wagons, Plows, Reapers, Threshing Ma
shines, Furniture, &c, The attention Of Ma
eAinists and Manufacturers, ia cs1ed to this
matter. All the utensils used by our farmers.
sad the furniture in our dwellings. are now
brought from the States south and east OF US
at a very heavy expense, the freight alone
Offering splendid profit on the manufacture
at our ewn doors. Upon the completion OF
onr Railroads. manufactures can be sent to all
parts of the North " est as chsaply ~ from
any other peint.
R,rHa FAILS has been fixed upon ~ We
Jsp,etion Of the 81. Croi1 and Superior
AID bayfield,. ana the North Westsr"
Land Grant Rail Roads BY
means of these roads we shall
be put in railroad eoIR-
municat'n with the
%ss East, with Lake
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PenningtOm's Acceptance.

Mr.. Pennington after being elected
Speaker Of the House, was conducted to
the CHAR by Messrs. Bocock and Sher-
man and then made the following re-
marks: Ee-
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J. c. BurroS, of Polk Co. said he
knew Mr.. Spencer only by reputation,
but felt he could pledge him a majority
in his comfy. He was assured that Mr..
Spencer was temperate and moral man.
and That fact would be hailed with enthu-
siasm by Republicans in Polk Co. They
lived up in rocky country, but thew
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Wedne sday, Feb. 10, TSG0.

River Falls, Pierce County. Wisconsin.