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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
BY ONE WHO KNOWS HIM.

The subject of our biography was born
ut Bunker Hill, on the Fourth of July,
1916, and was one of the original signers
of the precious document which sealed
our liberties on that day, We refer to
tho Declaration of Independence. His
fathers name was Mr.. Lincoln, and
his mothers Mrs. Lincoln, ifhe had sisters,
they were known ne the Misses Lincoln.--
At the age of two years, young Abraham
commenced splitting rails for a living,
singing beautiful bymns while SO engag-
cd, and displaying all those noble virtues
for which he has since been distinguished.
When he was about ten years old, Boston
ssddenly became the hub of the universe,
and required so much greasing that clean
ly people were obliged TO now away
The Lincolns went to Illinois, where
Abraham became the ablest lawyer in
the State in less than week, and learn
ed 10 chew tobacco. His reputation for
eloqusnce was unparalleled-and, as a
specimen of his wit we give the follow
ing
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
Lives of Presidential Candidates.

+ The New York Mercury, under the
head of 'Our Great Biographical Enter
priss,' thus amusiugly takes the lives Of
the different Presidential candidates now
before the people for their sufferages.
Members of all parties can find something
TO laugh at in some of thsm; 'chacgn a
son 0Ou.'
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
LIFE OF JOHN BELL.
BY AN INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE

The Honorable John Bell was born
on Mason's and Dixen's land, of rich but
pious parents, and was noted for bis ring
ing voice. His extreme personal beauty
suggested that delicious poem, in which
the poet asks his friend, Brandon;
Did you ever see the beautiful Bell, Brandon i!
He spent the earlier years of his life
on plantation, acquiring such fine cult
walton, that his epistolary efforts are re-
garded with admiration by the whole
world, and no man is considered good
scholar who is not familiar with Bells let
tiers. AS Mr.. Bell grew to manhood, he
gradually esehewed all youthful society,
and cultivated old gentlemen exclusively,
and was noted for his venerable virtues.
On one occasion he won the friendship of
tea total society of old maids, under the
following circumstances: Being asked if
he believed the use of tobacco to be inju-
rious. he promptly replied;
aft tobacco is chswed in certain way
it will do no harm to any one"
"How is ihat!" asked an ancient Miss.
at should be es-chewed, replied the
eminent statesman.
In reference to Mr.. Bells public career
:hey tell the following
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
.ANECDoTE.

while Mr.. Douglas and his gigantic
opponent Lincoln, were canyassing the
State, they agreed to hold a debate at
Quincy, and allow the people to decide
which had the strongest claim to their
votes. The meeting was a large one,
and il did not take long for Douglas to
oct the letter of the argument. Finding
inc battle going against him. Lincoln
drew his form to its utmost hs'gh1 ana
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
ANECDOTE.

As MrBel was going from the Senate
Chamber to his hotel, after delivering his
celebrated speech on the re-opening of the
slave trade, he was overtaken By prom.
inent politician from one of the North
ern States, who saluted him with;
81 say, Bell, that was good speech OF
yours: but You are always too solemn
ald your friends have told you SO often. u
"WeIL" replied the Senator, show can
Bell help sounding solemn when it is
tolled so often.''
Immediately after this the subject Of
our memoir was seized with severe fiji
of sickness; yet even that did not quench
his spirit. When the Doctor asked him
one morning how he felt, he replied;
ooh, ] feel all sound, like any other
Bell"
If Mr.. Bell is elected to stay at home,
he will adorn that position and write fol-
the Ledger.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

A wager was laid on Yankee pecq-
liarity Of answering one question, by ask
ing another. 70 decide the Bet down
easter vas interrogated: II want you,n
to give me straightforward answer to q
plain question" 81 can do it, mister,p
said the Yankee. ssThen why Is it New
Englanders always answer question by
asking aaother 7" "Do they!" was JON
athan's reply.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
ANECDOTE.

On one occasion Mr.. Lincoln was split
ting n rail in the parlor of Judge Douglas
residence. when the latter joined him, and
thsking to make good joke about our
hero's extreme leanness, remarked;
why, Abe, you are rail, yourself,
Mr.. Lincoln looked up from his work
with that sublime glare which has often
petrifsd world. and gravely respond
ed:
You, sir, arc the reverse of a rail-
Douglas Immediately graspsd his hat
aud carpet bag, went to Washington, and
asked the President to explain what Lin
coin meant by that.
Why replied the President, the re-
verse Of rail is rail spslt backwards
Since then, Douglas and Lincoln have
been warm friends.
The Subject of our biography was de-
fsated by Mr.. Douglas for the United
Shtes Senate, in 1854, on account OF
sickness in the family, and has since been
known rs Honest Old Abe TO the whole
country. He is man unfinching integ-
rity, and though he chews tobacco at
present, will not CHOOSE the Weed for a
companion if elected President.
n. B.-The author of this biography
died immediately after peHning the above
work.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
LIFE OF STEPHEN a. DOUGLAS.

by osg WHO HAS KNOWN HIM SINCE HE
WAS so HIGH.
Mr.. Douglas was born at Bennington,
Vermont, on the fourth ofJuly, 1776,and
denmonstratsd the utility Of Squaiter
Sovereignty before he threw offhis crino-
line. His parents belonged to a noble
Scotch family, and when Stephen was
svo yssrs old, they emigrated with him
to IAionis. 1t was during this journey
that he gave vent to remark which has
since bscoms classical. His father asked
kin if he would have an apple; and, on
resolving an answer in the affirmative,
made spit in it-prsparatory to div
idine it into two pisces-Ehen Mr.. Doug
las suddesiy grasped the whole, exclaim-
ing:
1.-THE Cnios must and shall be preserved
This immortal sentence was immedia-
tely telegraphed to all the papers in the
United States and Ganads, and procured
the slsctlon of Mr.. Douglas to the office
/ of Judge of good whiskey, as soon as he
arrived in Illinois. When about ten years
old, he commenced writing for Harpers
Magazine, and finally contributed a series
of humorous articles to the editorial col
nmns of the Chicago Times. Just before
his election to the Senate last time, an
exploit of his gave birth to this,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27

EFFECT OF THE CENsUs OF lS60.-The
New York Times makes an elaborate show
ing of the effect of the census Of this year
on the representation ofthe several States in
Congress. 1t figures that the States which
will lose representatives are: Alabama, /;
Connecticut. /; Georgia, !; Kentucky. 8;
Massachusetts, 1; North Carolina, /: New
York, 8 Ohio, l; Pennsylvania, 2; Rhode
Island, !; South Carolina, 2; Tennessee, L;
Virginia, 9; Vermont, The States which
will gain representatives are: Illinois, S;
Indiana. l; Iowa, 4; Michigan. 2; Missouri,
/; Texas, 8; Wisconsin, O. The other Sta
ties will stand as they are. The Times sums
up tho remarkable facts as follows:
Il. All the old and large States of the
Union, without exception, losa ground rela-
lively, and most ofthem positively. 2. The
South loses ground largely; the new State Of
Texas having fve-fold the territory of the
old States, and lying west of the Mississip-
pi, is the only one that gains. 3. The only
part Of the Union which positively gains is
the Northwcst-M Missouri being properly IN
cluded in that. 4. The Northwest positive
ly gains Is representatives and 2 Senators
in Minnesota. s. The slave States lose II
representatives and gain 4. being positive
loss of :. The free States gain IA and lose
10. being positive gain Of 4, with four
Senators in Minnesota and Oregon. The
admission Of Kansas and Nebraska, which
will speedily happen. will add 2 representa-.
tivcs and 4 Senators to the same side
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27
NARROW EscApE OF FAYgrrE McMuLLEs

NARROW EscArE OF FAYErrE McMuLLEN
On Friday last. Fayette McMullen, Ex
State Senator, Ex- Member of Congress. Elk
Governor Of Washingt ton Territory, and at
present sovereign residing in the county
of Smythe, in this State, met with very
narrow escape from death. 1t appears that
he was riding on horseback. and on approach
ing the Railroad near Marion. discovered
the train was near at hand, and running
very rapidly. lie at once checked his horse
but the animal becoming frightened dashed
off and reached the track. where the road
crosses, at the very moment the approaching
train got to that point. The horse was run
over and instantly killed, and McMullen
thrown on the COW catcher, where he re-
manned for some moments, until tho Engi-
neer was able to reach him. and succeeded
in dragging him on the engine, the train
all the while being in rapid motion. The
most singular part Of the whole transaction,
was the fact that the Governor was not in.
jured in the slightest degree. Lynchbmg
Ftrginion.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27

Wreck or BALTIMORE Built CLIPPER,
WITH CARGO OF SLAvEs--A letter to the
N. Y. Herald, from the coast Of Africa.
states that Baltimore clipper built hernia
phrodite brig, with cargo Of slaves, was
recently pursued BY the British steamer
Gloucester, and the Portuguese steamer
Tagus. The latter fred on her just about
dark with several thirty-two Founders, car
rying away her foremost and jibboom The
SLAYER, however, continued on, and ran d.
rectly on the rocks off Cape Lopez. and inn
mediately became wreck. AS she struck,
aud was overwhelmed by the breakers, the
poor miserable creatures on board, probably
to the number of five hundred, set up a
howl of despair that could be heard even a
bove the roaring Of the hungry sea. But
it was too dark. by that time. to see much,
and beyond human skill or power to aid the
drowning wretches, SO that they soon must
have met their doom. for on the next morn
ing the beach inside of the rocks was strewn
with corpses and the fragments of the wreck
Nothing was found, however, to reveal the
name of the SLAYER, or amy other information,
concerning her, save that to the practised
| seamen she proved of Baltimore build. The
men who manned the vessel are supposed to
have escaped in their boat before she struck
and must have gained the shore, as boat
some what stove was discovered on the
beach, with the oars near by.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27
SALES OF LAND.
NELSON FARM FOR SALE.

F1tHIS very desirable farm situated in the cotn-
i " of Nelson, the North fork OF Rockfish
River offer at private sale. 1t lies within miles
of Alton Depot Oh V. C. Railroad, Is miles from
How ar dsr lille on the James River and Kanawha
Canal to which point there is good Turnpike
road, passing Immediately by this farm, and also
passing the Alexandria and LynchburG Railroad,
at one of their Depots Il miles distant.
This tract contains Sl5 ACRES, between
three and four hundred ut which are low grounds
of good quality, the greater triton being good
Tobacco land, and producing we'll all the Stapls
Crops of our Country. also well adapted to grass
having how good timothy meadow and conside-
| rable portion of the land we'll set in Clover.
The Improvements consists OF q good DIV ELL
ING HOUSE conveniently arranged with Rooms
Cellars Store rc ms &C., good dairy, Ice house
and all other houses ,""-sary for comfort ard con
| venience. with well tf fine water within few
steps OF the do0l, as~ne yard and superior gar
den; the dwelling is stu ated on beautiful emf
hence, overlooking nearly the whole farm. also
good Barn and Stables, and first rate tobacco
barns-capable OF securing a crop of 20 ho1shsad
of Tobacco.
About $50 Acres Of this land is cleared and
we'll enclosed, the balance in timber-this farm is
Regarded as amongst the best in the County, the
location for health, is unsurpassed in Virginia the
neighborhood pleasant and agreeable, Convenient
to Churches, Schools &c. Any person wishing to
purchase first rate farm, will do well to examine
hss. and the subscriber will take pleasure in SHOW
ing to any one wishing to view the same. and ascer-
tain the terms. Ny address is Greenfield Nelson
County Va.
JOHN B. COLES.
Arril 20, '60.-4t.-Rockinghlm Register COPY
and send bill to this Office.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27
FOR SHERIFF..

MrWe are authorized to announce Col. JAS
~ LlLLEY. as candidate for Sheriff Of Augusts
county, at the next election.
ny We are authorized to announce John J
LAKEW, as candidate for Sheriff Of Augusts
county, at the next election.
Mp- We are authorized to announce HENRY
H. PECK candidate for the Office of Sheriff o
Augusta county.
Jan 6, l860.--tde s.
Mss. We are authorized to announce PETER G
STEELE, candidate for the Office of Sheriff o
Augusta county.
Jan. l3, 1860.
ME~We are authorized to announce Capt. P
o. POI.MER candidate for the Office of Sheriff
of Augusta County.
February g. 1850.
ms- We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
G .SrERRET a candidate for the Office of Shel if
Of Augusta County.
Feb g. 1860.
MB-W We are authorized to announce THOMAS
P. WILSON candidate for the vfHce of of Sher.
if of Augusta
March 9, l860.-tde*
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27

WnrrE AND NEGRO CHILDREN.-On the
18th instant, in the United States Senate,
there was very strong debate on what is
termed the school bill, for the benefit #
the District of Columbia. The District b. :
ing the common property of the States. alb
clifton Senator's, who put forth all their a.
bilitics for the negro in preference to white
men, made the above bill the occasion of
much excitement in the Senate. by an o.
mcndment offered by Mr.. Clark Of New
Hampshire, who proposed that the Schools
thus benefited be opened also Ito the free
colored population That is, the black
children. according to the amendment offer
ed by Mr. Clark, would have the same priv
ileges in the same school with white chill
dren The resolution raised storm Ill the
Senate. Mr. Clark. Mr.. Harlan. and Mr.
Wilson advocated the amendment. Sena-
tors Bayard, Mason, Davis, Brown and
Others condemned the amendment in strong
language, believing that it was offered with
view to insult the Southern Senator'S. Sen
ators Mason and Davis took high constitu-
tional ground--made able speeches on the
subject, and presented flack- Brown Repub-
licanism III lis trus colors.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27
SPECIA L N OFFICES.
Comfort for the Aged.


The Montreal Transcript, speaking of Wstar's
Balsam of Wild Cherry, June 10, ays,--seWe be-
lieve it to be generally recognized useful nedi-
cine bv medical men, and we can state, with per-
feet truth and sincerity, that in one with
which we are more particularly acquainted
OF an old gentleman, at least eighty years of age,
residing few miles from this city. and who is
troubled a. times with an asthmatical complaint
the most decided relief is obtained whenever he
makes use ofthe 3alsam; this at the advanced pc.
Rod of life which he has arrived at, may be con-
sidered an dnanswerabls proof Of its virues."
Look out for limitations.
None genuine nDless signed L. BUTTS on the
wrapper. Sold by Agents every where.
%B-Prepared by SETH w. FOWLE & Co.
Boston, and for sale by w. B. Young, P. H. Trout
g Co.; and d. l.. Eichelberger, Staunton j. 4.
Ross, Mt. Sidney, James NJ. Stout Il Co., New
Hope, T: II. Wheeler. Mt. Meridian, 7. H. Antrim
Waynesboro'; J 7. Antrim. GreenviIle; Randolph
Patton d Co.. Middlebrock, Stewart Il Anderson
Moiiat.,s Greek: and by all dealers in medicine.
April 20. lS60-2t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT.

Gs-I hereby declare myself a candidate to fill
by the death of the late incumbent. 1t is within
fresh recollection that in time past had charge of
the office for several years. The duties of it are
familiar to me. Should it be conferred on me, I
will discharge the duties involved by with all the
faithfulness and assiduity of which am CAPABLE
JOHN B. WATTS.
re. We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
A. BURNETT as a candidate for the office Of
Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Augusta county.
H-We are authorized to announce JAMES
COCHRAN as a candidate for the office of Clerk
Of the Circuit Court of Augusta county.
@We are authorized to announce ALEX. F.
KINNEY. candidate for the Clerkshp OF the Cir
cult Court of Augusta. a 9ff
@s-We are authorized 70 announce JOHN
PARIS a candidate for Clerk Of the Circuit Court
cfAugusta county.
January 6, 1860-tde
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27

Poor DseroRs. the following articles,
specified by law. as being exempt from levy
or distress, we publish for the benefit OF
people and officers;
A COW, bedstead and he'd, with covering.
six chairs one table. six knives and six
forks, six plates. two dishes, two basins,
one oven, six pieces Of wooden or earthen-
ware, one loom aud its appurtenances, one
spinning wheel, one pair of cards. one axe,
FIVE Barrels corn. five bushels of wheat or
one barrel -four. 200 pounds bacon or pork
and five dollars in value Of forage, one cook
ing stove and utensils for cooking; and in
case Of mechanic, the tools or implements
of his trade. not exceeding $25 in-value; a
sewing machine, and exempting family
portrait from law also, one horse or mule
or yoke of oxen, not exceeding 800 in val
ue; also, the necessary gearing, except for
taxes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27

EE An alteration occurred, and fight
ensued between two delegates to the Charles
ton Convention, at Knoxville, Tennessee.
on last Friday, which resulted in one Of the
parties having his arm broken with a stick
in the hands of the other; wbereupon the
manned man stepped back and drew pis
tol, and shot bis adversary, the ball taking
effect in one arm and breaking it, when they
were separated. both parties having broken
arms. Both were lawyers and residents of
Knoxville. and named respectively Spencer
and Graham. Notwithstanding their severe
injuries, both expressed their determination
to attend the convention.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27
DIED.

On the 18th inst Mrs. ANNIE G. HARssBERaER,
consort of the late Samuel Harnsberper in the G4th
year Of her age.
At the residence of her uncle, Geo. W. Greiner.
'Waynesboro', Of sore throat, in the l4th year of
her age, MARY E. GRElNEs, daughter of Eagon
Greiner, late Of Stanton
very pleasant ch'ld she was gentle, affection
ate, amiable and intelligent, and for wear past
has given many tokens Of christian hope Her
friends have mu to encourage them in the walk
OF this dear departed one, that she rests in peace.
Young as she was, she contemplated an early union
with Gods people, and would have died profess
sing christian but for causes which prevented her
presenting herself at the last communion-a step
which she contemplated and for which it is believ-
ed she was fully prepared.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27

ET BY tho latest news from the Rio
Granje the position of affairs ct Reynosa
does not appear to be much changed. Col.
Lees demand for the delivery of certain Of
Cortinas' men had been declined by the AL
calde and people of Reyuosa, who had taken
q position of resistance aud sent to Mata-
moras for help. The American command.
ing officer informed the Mexican authorities
that they should have till six o'clock of the
9th to deliver the felons at the river and
that if it was not done. or any of them were
allowed to escape from the town, they would
be held responsible. There were about
four hundred Texas and United States cav
airy at Ediuburg. opposite Reynosa.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27
Far tie Hindicokor.


E.r Gods sake, nConatryman" hold up |.
You'll accuse Judge Thompson Of sheep
stealing next. and make his election sure
Whit On earth has gotten into you OF
What great sin can Mr.. Fults have been
guilty to be afflicted with such plaques
men who know the folly of their acts before
eommitting them. but yet cannot restrain
themselves, and must, for the mere gratih-
aatien Of the moment. sacrifice every chance
for bis election Why cannot his friends
exercise the same heroic patience that has
marked his course throughout this contro-
,ersy. and have only an eye to ultimate
success There were many opportunities
for Mr.. Fultz to retaliate on his assall-
ants. but be. in accordance with his truly
christian character, fcrbcre, and cheerfully
submitted to be prosecuted man, to &C.
cure bis election. and the public good
WHY don't all our friends initiate '.Junius,"
who breatbes Mr.. Fultz's very spirit, and
who must sit at his feet listening to his
teachings night and day, to imbibe SO thor
eughly bis taste and style. for there is not
= word or an idea ia the whole series of his
communications which Mr. Fultx might not
have written himself?
What can be more delightful and refresh
ing than the happy abstrabtions which might
very properly be entitled The Life and
Times of q German Prince, with variations,
being an analogy between the life OF the
Prince and the Constitution and Laws of
England and Virginia, from the earliest Pc
Rod to the new Constitution of the latter,
which, when revised and enlarged by ''Se-
mex" with the Constitutions Of the Jewish
aud other nations, from the time Of Moses
downward. presents field for speculation
that cannot iujure Mr.. f., aud will serve
to remind the people that he's out (but care
should be taken that all communications
are beaded Judicial Election') for the
Judgeship. It seems to us this ID the true
policy. Let US write about everything bat
tie issue involved Our candidate is run
ming upon Judge Thompson's unpopularity
more than any merits Of his own, and it's
the height of folly to turn it into popularity
By abuse and persecution-fo every Que
who lives in the district knows he lJudge
4. lie all honest, able and faithful Judge,
but one who has been too busy to cult rate
the people. aud cannot acquire popular hao-
its as easily as younger but more reserved
md forbidding man. In fact, am astonish
ed At the difference year or two can make
In meu on such occasions.
la conclusion, will ever pray that Mr..
FultE .uxy BE- saved from his friends.
ROCKBRIDGE.
April Goth, 1860. Ill.,.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-04-27
A HErNoUs OUrRAuE.-On Tuesday nigh,

A HEINoUs OurRAuE.-On Tuesday night
last, an outrage without parallel in this
community was perpetrated upon an estima-
BILE young lady of respectable family IN this
place. Going into the yard about 9 o'clock
she was seized by two unknown persons,
and a handkerchief placed over her mouth /;
she was then carried to the creek. thrown
in, and left to drown. She managed, how
ever, to escape, and reached home in state
of prostration, after 10 o'clock. About the
affair there seems to be mystery The
Mayor, it will be seen, under direction of
the Council of the Corporation, has offered
a reward Of $500 for the arrest and convic-
ton of the guilty parties. Nartinsburg Re
publican.