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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14
GOD SPEED THE RIGHT /!

Now to Heav'n our prayer ascending.
God speed the Right
In a noble cause contending.
God speed the Right
Be our zeal in Heav II rec, rded,
With success on earth rewarded,
God speed the Right !
Be that prayer again repeated
God speed the Right
Ne'er despairing, though defeated
God speed the Right /
Like the good and q eat in story
five fail. we IA Nth glory
God spes. the Right
Patient, firm, and persevering
God speed the Right
Nee tn event nor danger fearing
God speed the Right
Pains, nor tolls nor trials needing,
In the strength of Heaven succeeding
God speed the Right
Still our onward coarse pursuing
Goa speed the Right
Every foe at length snbduing
God speed tia Right
Truth our cause, whate'cr delay it,
There's no power ON earth can stay it
God speed the Right
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14
yes. sir, he is
The clerk 'wilted.'

G 4 Democrat of the Grand River
Valley not of often seen in ehnrh, recent
" attended Methodist prayer meeting.
We shall call him Squiggle by way of
concealment. In short time his coun-
tenance lost its usual oily jolly look, and
he became oblivious of the solemnties
going on around him, and was plunged
in profound reyerie over the recent de-
feat Of his party III Maine, which he had
been discussing that morning. AS he
reflected his face naturally elongated. and
his jaw dropped. Noticing his serious
and solemn look, and not remembering
g err to have seen him before, one of the
brethren took him to | e stranger of a
religious turn of mind, and leaned over
bis bench and remarked;
Brother, these are refreshing seasons
Squiggles gazed vacant,y at the speak
er and groaned inwardly. The brother
pursued:
1T is good to be here
Squiggles, still absorbed in reverie,
groaned again.
Brother, do you often think of your
future stater
At the word state tho eyes Of our
Democratic friend lost their dreamy look,
and his jaw clashed into place like rat
trap.
'Stater he exclaimed, bring ng down
his clenched fist on the back of his ques-
toner's bench, with an emphasis that
startled the worthy brother greatly
I'LL! it's gone Black Republican by
$4,000 MAJORITY
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

"Mr.Van Buren," said defeated eli
ent, sis there any client SO low and mean /.
OF any case so nasty, that you won't I'M
dertake to defend him in it p Il don't
know said John, stopping to put away
another oyster; then tending down, and
confidently drawing out his reply in the
little mans ear-",chat hare you been
doing"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

CHILDREg.--Hard be his fate who
makes not childhood happy; it is SO easy.
1t does not require wealth, or poslti n,
or fame; only little kindness, and the
fact which it inspires. Give child
chance to love, to play, to exercise his i'm
agination and affections, and he will be
happy. Give him the conditions of health
simple food, air, exercise, and a little
variety in his occupations-and he will
be happy, and expand in happiness.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

DOUGLAS PISs.-A correspondent,
writing from North Eyens, says t. at an
individual entered store in that place,
the other day and asked for Lincoln pins.
The dealer was out of them; and had
not one left. He had some Douglas pins,
if the gentleman would like to look at
them well, let's seem them,' was the
response. Where upon the tradesman
prodeced card of diaper pins Taking
into consideration the long search Of
DOUGLAS after his mother. the shop
keepers joke is better than the average
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

THE BEST CRtTERIos OF CHARACTER.
The truest criterion of mans char
qcter ana conduct is invariably to be
found IN the opinion Of his nearest rela-
tons, w',o have daily and hourly oppor-
tunities of forming a judgment of him,
will not fail III doing 50. 1t is a far
higher testimony in his favor, for him
to secure the esteem and love Of few
individuals within the privacy of IS own
home, and the good opinion of hundreds
in his imms late neighborhood than
that of ten times tho number residing at
a distance. In fact t is a close truth
for man to ask himself --"Wh hat Is
thought tfme by the familiar circle of
my own freside?' Would that all re-
membercd this.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

THE AMERICAN CoNsTITUTIoN.-That
is a beautiful figure of Wiathrop's in ref
erence to our Constitution, where he
says Like one OF those wondrous rock
ing stones raised by the Druids, Which
the finger Of n child might Eiorato to its
centre, yet the might ofan army could
not move from its place, our Constitution
is SO nicely poised that it seems to sway
with every breath of passion, yet SO firm
" based in the hearts and affections of
the people, that the widest storms Of
treason and fanaticism break over it in
vain
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

IE What glorious rid this would
be if all its inha! itants could say vita
Shakspeare's Shepherd: 'Sir l am
true laborer; earn what | wear; owe no
man hate; envy no mans happiness;
glad of other mems good; content with
my flock
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14
PARADISE MILLS
HUDSON CITY, WISCONSIN.

YNHE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly on
l. hand at their Mills on Willow River a
short distance from the steamboat landing, a
large quantity of Fine, Superfine, and Extra
Superfine Flour, Corn Meal, Buckwheat
Flour, Bran, Shorts, Middlings, and all
kinds of Mill Feed, Provender, &C., dc.
The subscribers feel confident that with the
facilities they possess, they can compete sue
ceesfully with any like establishment.
Persons coming from distance with grists
will be promptly attended TO. The best brands
Of -four put up in halt, quarter and eighth bar
rel sacks, and for sale at wholesale and retail.
Cash paid for wheat and all other kinds OF
grain. Please give us a call
cox d GREEN.
Hudson, Jane IS, 1857. f1M
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

But after seeing the pale, heavy-facei
boy that England must have for n ruler,
or have something worse, our love of de
mocratic institutions has returned. 1t
takes lifetime to get rid of small king.
1t takes only four years to use up a bad
president, and destroy the party that
SUPP orts him in hs iniquities and cor
ruptions."
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

Eg A school boy being asked to de-
define the word admission" said it
meant twenty-five cents
twenty-five cents !" echoed the school
master, what sort of definition do yot
call that p
al don't know" sulkily replied the
boy, but I'm sure it says so on the nd
vertisement for the show"
YES" said another boy, "snd child
rem halfpricc."
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

THEEE is a man down East who has
lived SO long on corn bread that his
hair has turned to silk like that which
grows on the grain, and his toes are SO
full of corns that he expects to see them
covered with husks the next year.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14
Fey Lonefollow, in lis poem 81

AE Longfollow, in lis poem lila
watha, has the following:
"Ie seized his g sndmother and threw her
Up INTO the sky at midnight.
Right against the moon he threw her,
It's her body that you see there
Grin.jlbbew ,waasschoolla, the deputy
sheriff Of the tribe, was on the track Of
the villain at last accounts.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

EE A clergyman had a milk-white
horse, which, on account Of its beautiful
form, he called Zion. Having ordered
his horse to the door, friend asked him
where he was going. "Why," said he,
''to mount Zion."
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

double OR Ours. I'll fog yon for
an hour. you little VILLAIN
Father instantly replied the incorrigi-
ble young scamp as he balanced penny
on his finger. Il will toss You to make it
two hours or nothing
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

ne A counsel being questioned by q
Judge to know "for whom he was con-
cerned," replied, Il am concerned, my
lord, for the plaintiff, but am employed
by the defendant"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

GENUS vs. LABoR.-'Of what use is
all your studying and your books, said an
honest farmer to an ingenious artist
'They don't make the corn grow, nor
produces vegetables for market. NV
Sam docs more good with his plew in
in oac month, than you can do with
your books and papers in one year
What pillow does your son user said
the artist quick y.
why, he uses IS pillow, to be
sure. lie can do nothing with any other
By using this p!ow NC save half the la
Dor, and raise ;hrec times rs much as we,
did with the old wood concern
The artist quietly again turned over
one of his sheets, and show ed the farmer
a drawing of the lauded pillow, saying, J.
am the inventor Of yeur favorito pI,.w,
and my name is -
The astonished farmer shook the artist
heartily by the hand, and invited him to
call at the farm house and make it his
home 81 long as he liked.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

E.g- There is something inexpressib
" sweet about little girls.--Erchange.
And it grows on 'em rs they get big
ger. There now !-LoMsviUe Journal.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

Der. We copy one Of them:
TEE RACE.
We have been heard to laugh "some"
at times, in our sanctum, we believe;
but We doubt if hearticr guffaw ever
ca ne from it, then WAS awakened by the
following Grace with Ball. for which
wo have to thank new correspondent
in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. 1t almost
ecIipscs The Cock Fight in HaycHa,'
which we published some time ago: in
which an American sailor unbagged an
uncouth bird in the pit Which, after
receiving unreSIsting two or three power
full digs from "BIack Sultan" his game
antagonist put ono claw on his neck, and
with the other pulled his head off. He
was an American Bald Eagle. Like the
horse-racers below described the Spanish
"sportsmen" growled and grumbled; but
they werc compelled to submit to al I'm
glorious defeat"
"Somo forty years ago the members
of 4 race course near Brownsville, on the
Monongahela, published notice ola race.
one mile heats, on particular day, for
purse of one hundred dollars free for
anything with four legs and hair on
"A man in the neighbprhood named
Hays had bull that he was in the hab
it riding to mill with his bag Of corn, and
h, determined to enter him for the race.
He said nothing about it to any one,
but he rode him around the track num-
Der of times, on several moonlight nights,
until the bull had the hang ofthe ground
pretty well, and would keep the right
course. He rode with spurs, which the
bull considered particularly disagreeable,
SO much so that he always beloved
when they were applied to his sides.
son the morning of the race, Hayes
came upon the ground on horse back
on his bull Instead Of a saddle, he had
tried an ox-hide. the head part of which,
with the horns still on, lie had placed on
the bulls rump. He carried short tin
horn in his hand. He rode to the Judges
stand, aud offered to enter his bull for the
race, but the owners of the horses OBJ
jected. Hays appealed to the terms of
the notice, insisting that bis bull had four
legs and hair on and therefore he had a
right to enter him. After a good deal
Of swearing, the judges declared them
solves compelled to decide that tho bull
hal toe right to run, and he was entered
accordingly.
"When the time for starting arrived
the bull and the horses took their places.
The horse. racers were out of humor at
being bothered with the bull, and at the
burlesque which they supposed was in
tended, and thought that it would be over
AS soon as the horses started.
"When the signal was given, they did
start. Hays gave blast with his horn
and sunk his spurs into the side of the
bull, who bounded off with a terrible
bawl at no trifling specific dried OK
hide tapping up and down, and rafting
at every jump, making combination Of
noises that had never been heard on a
race course before. The horses all flew
the track, every enc seeming to be seized
with sudden determination to take the
shortest cut to get out ofthe Redstonc
county, and none Of them eovll Ec
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

TnR Springfield Republican thinks the
s;ght of TIE Prince of Wales has not been
entirely unprofta de to the American
people. 1t concludes an article as fol
lows!
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

Eg If YOU respect yourselfas much
as you do others, you will be as careful
to do noth hing MA when alone, as liz
cor pany.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

Eg A young fop about starting
down to New Orleans proposed to pur-
chase life presorver. "Oh! you'll not
want it," suggested the c'erk, bags of
wind DOM sink.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

RFA Flirt is u dipper attached to n
hydrant--every one is at liberty to drink
from it, but no one desires to carry it
away.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

TIE PREsIDENT's MAEcH.--M March
Forth
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

PUNcH's MENTAL PHnosoPHY.--
What is the mind? No matter. What
is the matters Never mind, What is the
nature of the soul? 1t is immaterial.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

GF A lady being asked the place of
her nativity, replied: 4 am SO unfor-
tuna;c as to have no native place; | was
the daughter Of Methodist clergyman
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

Color OF THE SHEEP THAT WAS DYED
IN THE Itra merin-O!
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

The FIRST DANCE AT THE PRINCE
BALL.-A break down.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

R STONES, did you see that SPLEEN
did half-bust of Douglas when you were
in New York;"
Eyes, bat I've seen finer ofe fiji
PENNSYLVANIA. 1t was full bust"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

Gg- Modern education too often COW
ers til fingers with rings, and at the
same tnae cuts tho sipews Of the wrists.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

TIE ADMINISTRATOR GRAvE.-Du..
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

~ "Mr. Smith, don't you think
Mr. Skeesicks is a man of partst"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14
THE KNICKERBOCKELg
MAGAZINE.

We have before us tho November
number of the Knickerbocker. The Ed
TORS Table is as usual loaded with good
things, which form the pleasantcst kind
of desert that can be imagined, after
the longer and graver articles Of the mum
Der. We copy one of them:
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

Decidedly so, Miss Brown; he is
part numskull, part knays, and part
-"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14

A large lot Of vsll-msde and extra
good quality Of
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-11-14
DON'T READ

But bear. in mind that yon will al
ways find the best and cheapest as
sortment of Goods at G. /. ap Rob-
srts' Store, generally known as the
"Old Pioneer Store" where every
body gets such bargains.
Let il be known that this Store has
been rsfillsd with complete assert
meat OF
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-05-05
Council Proceedings.

.1prN 18th, 1860.
Adjourned meeting Present: Mayor Avery.
AID Butler, Indy. Wilson, Giidlcy Drew. Wade.
ranhihS, Clancy, Mairhoier, Hobau and Han.alle.
ni"u'es OF last meeting read and approved
Siahcf, from finance Committee to whom was
REFERRED Tie communication of Andrew Rierdon IN
relation to taxes paid BY him. reported that in hs
opinion SAID Rlerdon had paid the taxes on lots )
and 4, III block 49, States ,ddition and that it
was 'he fault OF the City Collector i'll not marking
them paid on hls book
On motion OF Wade
Ordered, That the CITY Attorney was authorized
10 cancel the certificates ot sale lots aid t. III
block 81, States Addition. NOW held by the City, 1t
appearing satisfactory 10 the City Council that the
above report vi the finance crlInticc Il correct.
Clancy, from same COMMITTEE, 10 v HON was re-
ferrcd the bill, of Manly Il Dow, $G.ic and Tomb,
x Sauder, - cts, reported the same correct aud
recommended payment. Ordered paid.
Clancy. from same committee To whom
fcrred the communication OF Joseph MyeI in rela-
ton 10 breaking windows, reported thereon. Re
port laid over.
W AIDE presented q communication from Moses
osman and forty three Others Informing the City
Council that they have organized a company to be
styled Hook and Ladder Company" No. ]. of
ottawa ana also L petition from L. +. TAYLOR
foreman. and Frederick a. Sherwood seer e AIRY OF
said company, asking the City Council to provide
sand company with apparatus suitable for such Or
ganZation.
On motion of Wilson, communication and petit
'io'i fecei'eG: men on motion 81 Wade,
I.eH0tteO, ihat the City Council accept the or
sshIzatI"n OF " Hook and Ladder Co. No. j." and
that the City will aid sand company in procuring
The necessary apparatus for the Use of said cumpa
ny; so lar as the means OF the City will allow
BILLS oRDERED PAID-Bil OF Richard Egau.
night police, s2I,O; bill uf 4 ID Shope night
police, Slg.5J; bill OF Henry Barker night police:
sl9.5'; bill of w william Norris nj .ht police ~ Sc
bill OF Oliver T. Stumph. night police s.. so; bill
Of John r. Nash mukin., copy of record in CITY
cases, 5000. anu $685. Robert Wilson making
map OF States Addition to Ottawa $500; bill OF
y, - haIcn ,,ples for l,.lie.; -; a. ~ * -
II, ~ oit ia'oI' >" 49, "''i U. Dehni'
ieWLcS, Wofh GA streets - Cts.
hich.ei 'ohhci.. bIil loT Iour Gays "oik Oh
streets presented
nu'ter moved 10 pay l"uI dollars.
lLi"o'S moved 10 amend ny paying fS-.p. Car
Ficu.
Bill OF Iurney Eng.ish. CItE Mars shall, for seryI
ccs Referred 10 finance committee.
VA motion OF " ade the Cay Council proceeded
10 appoini Judge OF the election. TO be held the
first Monday IN Nav next. IL follows:
i-t ward-l. Il. Deauo, Dennis Waich and L.
Barnard
u ward { Florv, Ju.,n LowInau and George
ii. Hunter.
81 ward-John Amour, IioIiey Drew and Wm
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-05-05
Ottama free Graber.
LOCAL. MATTERS.
domination for MayOr.

The city democratic convention on
Thursday put in nomination DAVID W ALKER,
Esq, as the democratic candidate for may
or. The nomination was unanimous,
Mayor Avery having positively declined
allowing his maine to 60 before the con-
vention.
To say that the nomination is an excel
lent one, would but feehly express our ap-
probation of the peculiar fitness of the
thing. Mr.. Walker is a native sucker, and
nearly from his childhood has been resi-
dent of Ottawa. He was a resident of this
city when it was necessary occasionally to
dodge the bullets of Indians. Growing up
with the city, all his local attachments and
all his interests have ever centred here
No public enterprise has been stalt ID for
the benefit Of our city, but he was always,
II not among the projectors, at least one
of the first called upon to aid in pushing
it forward and to the extent of his means,
no one will accuse him Of ever having
been behind others.
Even since our city has assumed corpo-
rate name and functions, Mr. w has almost
uninterruptedly had some official connec-
ton with it, He served his term of trus-
tee under the old regime, and frequently as
alderman, since our incorporation as q city
He has also been for some time n memhe
OF the board OF public schools, besides
officiating in other capacities In all these
Ia, i..,, III, 5rd Int, tuty Win Il IaIIu-
fulncss, industry and tact equaled by few
others, and has won and even enjoyed the
unlimited confidence Of our citizens
1t is tit That we should have such man
for mayor--it would be more eminentlv
fit that he should be elected unanimously.
as he probably Will be, for we are not add
vised that the republicans propose to bring
out an opposition candidate. Mr.. Walker
Is. however, and always has been, an un-
compromising democrat, and as such the
republicans owe him srudge They are
sly, and may try yet to defeat him. At all
events, we must caution the democracy to
be on the look out, and 10y all ineans-eyery
one of thrm--to 60 TO the polls and vote
for David Walker ON Monday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-05-05

Uo>oEAELE AND PROMPT DLALr>a o. AN
lNsUEANCE OFFIcE-The Great Western In
meut last mouth. J. w. Fay, then agent
III this city. Is cancc!ling and paying back
the premiums on their policies which i a
guaranty 10 ali who do business with him
Will be honorahly dealt with in every res
pcct. He represents a list Of the most
able and trustworthy Tn> Coz doing bu-
sincss in the west and issuing policies par
ticirnt;ng ia the profits Of the business
which every property holder should III
ve>tisote b, this plan a great saving i
made
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-05-05

IN the secOnd ward 10 party lines will
be drawn on alderman, all parties having
agreed to support FIR reelection : L Grid
ley. Esq. incumbent, vino. though a re
publican, IS u honest mIau and has given
entire satisfaction - l;s constituent kith-
vr;o
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-05-05
H0oELkRD'S GERMAN PILL,

being well known throughout Europe America needs
no cornineniation here They purely vegetable
prepared with great eXactness and su:coatcd No
better Catartic Pill he found per box.
These medicines prepared by Dr. c. VI. JACKSON 4
Co, Phal phia Pa, and St L0uis. Mo, and sold by
druggists and dealers in medicines everywhere The sig
c VI. JACKSON viii bc the outside of each
bottle or box.
Fr.ryLaly'- s1,-nrn- r,I;s,.a'
vii End testimony and commenatory notices from all
parts Of the country These Almanacs given away ~
ell 0ur agents
For safe "a, ottl,.t by e l. THOMPSON. y. WALK =
ER, <. Y. GTlGGS, and u. KSECSSi. novl2
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-05-05
CIIICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO. Nav :.
Frcr-l'> steady. Contracts for coru to buffalo
ni;.ie 4 b
Flour firm Sales choice spring extra Al & = ;
good pr. 45Ja4 .': winter $50.
" heat finn. Sales No -pIing. at slal.l2 ;
W = I.HlaI-o2 rejected o a. L.
Com buopaut aud active sales No. J, 53aJJc.,
Rejected iajGc.
u.r>-DuIl sales at :2a2lc on track
l}aiicE More active. Sale prime 734.tc.
IT.. rI.rt.. - $40