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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01


Yet there is light Colombia, .hou
Art breaking into glorious Gay
The shadows which still cloud thy pro"
The coming years shall chase away
And thou shalt rise in freedom s might,
,hy rags Ger all the world TO shat
vb;Is, snrerstition's dismal night
Shall vanish where thy light may spread.
Columbia ! thou. the youngest born
Thou shalt outlive the sooin of time
Through centuries We see thy morn,
But hone mas look beyond thy prime.
Thv borders shall expand-the sea
From north to south embrace thy shcres;
And all thu Isles of Carribee
Increase thy empire and thy stores.
Time shall not bleach thv locks, nor age
Thv strong arms wther. nor decay
The charters eyer-l wing rage
With messy tooth consume away.
From Orient To Hesperus
The freehorn winds thy flag shall hold
Suspended. vii lie the stars shall kiss
Thy starr, which deck each ample fold
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

A Coon ONE.-Two young ladies
were lately spending the summer in north
eastern New York. During their visit
they took several long rides With the
daughter of their most, about the conn
try. H Ha
On one of these OCCASIONS; as they had
been travelling some distance, and the day
was warm, and as trough of runAing
water stood invitingly by the roadside
they concluded to give their pony drink.
One of the city ladies agreed to get out
and arrange matters for this purpose
The others remaining in the carriage and
and deeply engaged in conversation, for
some time paid no attention to the proceed
ings of their companion. When, at last,
surprised at the delay, they turned to as
certain the cause, discovered her trying to
unbuekle the crupper. In amazsment thoy
inquired. Nv hat in the world are you
doing that forg To which she naive
ly replied, Why I'm un6uckling this
strap to let the horses head dozen, so he
can drink H
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
Douglas and the Dog.

The pertinacity with which tho Doug
las democrats have tried to kill the Ad-
rnnistration, and secure the election Of
their pct squatter Sovereign, and the re-
suit they seem likely to accomplish, re-
minds ns of the story Of the old mans
dog.
An old man had dog that sometimes
barked ut something and sometimes ct
II thing. He was barking QUE night
when the them ometer was at thirty de-
9rees below zero, and the old man got
cut of bed, and said, 'hs. d Fix that cusse!
cur So be carried the dog through Tao
house and into the street His wife mis2-
al him shortly after, and going to the
ndow, saw her husband in tbs stree:
without any particular clothing on holding
the dog fast by the neck. She called TO
HIM and aske him what he was doing
out there in the cold. "Why," said be.
Il am going to freeze THAI dog anyhow
Douglas will be elected President about
the time the dog freezes to DEATH
Hudson City Times.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
The Time to Buy Farms.

There is, at present, l'tfle emigration.
Men are waiting until IN hard times are
over, thinking tnat then they can 10 bet.
ter than now, moving West. This is n
great mistake. There never has been
time since the settlement of the country
SD favorable for those wishing to purchase
f rms, either improved or unlmproved, as
at present. There is no speculative move
ment in real estate, anc lands can be
purchase lar below their actual value
With cash in hand, there are farms, in
this county that can be bought for less
than the improvements cost the owner
The reason tor this is Obvious. Much OF
orr real estate has passed into the hands
of mortgages, who would gladly dispose
of 1t for the amount for which it was given
as security, and that, in many cases was
much less than its actual value. Again
much of the land is in the hands of men
who bought up large tracts for specula-
tive purposes, and are now unable to pay
their taxes. So as we first said, those
wishing to emigrate should do it now
while money is SO scearce, and land so
cheap here in the Vest Hudson City
Times.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
A Rich EpistIe.

The Hudson City Times of last Satur-
day contains the following letter written
by guest of St. Croix County" who
was awaiting his trial on charge oil
horse stealing. It is the coolest thing OF
the present heated term" 1o
HUDSON JAN, Sunday night about
10 O'clock. a-.z $685.
To The editor of the Hudson City
Times:
SIR:--During the past five months |
have been the guest OF st. Crolx County,
"far.ng suml tucusiv every day" Now,
however, as | have been fattening at the
County's expense about long enough, aud
as there has has been san Irrepressible
Conflict going ON within me between
freedom and durance vile, and as ! am
not very ambitious to be elected delegate
to Waupon. and above all, as | am nigh
tv anxious to be at liberty to vote the true
Dimmyeratic ticket next November, | am
constained to try what virtue there is IN
C rtaiH klud OF sa", anu 1t uoeo CUT Ho''
bars to my entire satisfaction.
10 J. B. Gray and Allan Dawson.
Esq'rs.. who we're to plead my case with
out remuneration | am under Gee.
gratitude; also, aud in special manner
to ]. D. Beymert, Esq.
In leaving this beneyolent institution,
| regret that circumstances DO not justify
in bidding good bye to my worthy host
and his amlahle lady; besides as they are
Just paying their devotions to his drowsy
majesty, Mr.. Morpheus | hate to disturb
them. Yet another thirty minutes and |
shall be landed ION the other side of Jor
ion, and feeling tpIerably well convinced
that have seen enough for the present
Of that ma nificent animal denominated
the Elephaut, am inclined to think thai
there will several moon, reyolNe before |
grace Hudson with my presence again
shall take some ex IA "a rs 10 make a
u sure matter OF that. P.ease give mt
res, eets to the people of St. Crox C"un-
ty, whose hospitality | have 50 long en-
loved. Ny hove (ovef the lef0 to Ralph
Taylor, and bless ngs to Herman Dodge,
To Mrs. Dodge, Father M'gnaalf, aud
Rev. Barrett, am under Obligations for
many favors. Yours, Respectfully,
An unfortunate SoG OF the Emerald
Isle.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

Eg Among The objections urge!
AGAINST Gen. Lane, The Secession candid
a.e for Wee President, by the citizens Il
Dubuque, Iowa, are The foil. wing:
Frst-H spell God W til lIttle 9.
Second-He spells barracks, bar rax.
Third-He Spells dirt with two IS
When in Mexico, he dated a
letter Very Crosse
Fifth anl Iast-H can't keep hotel.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
EN The " nsIl.l.,..n ..tul.s

tlce that on the 4th of d area npXg, NJ
Douglas Ii turn out MI iiIr Brecs,nrri1
offc.-hslders This is n.slake. ID
turn NJ Oh; " Ii he done b., an lihuoa:..
but n 1t hy Mr.. d uI.a> anl h. w"nG t'e
IN such nur that 1t wi n, be achieved:
IN the day ct lnangurali II. On til" con
trarv he will take ali nee essary tI.i.- ABOUT
t, turning out "n'y the corrupt and M
competent, and retaining all IL nest an'i
"a thful pubic servants II lhrir places -
". Y. Tribune
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
~ The Prescott Democrat has n

Ew The Prescott Democrat has nm
awfnlly careless, or dreadfully depraved
man writing some of its editorials. For
instance. its issue of July 25th, saws "that
the Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, Republican
candidate for Vice President, is the only
Northern man who voted against the
Homestead Bill"
Now the man that wrote that, knew
if he knew anything about the matter
that Hannibal lialnlin is an argent advo-
cate of the Homestead Bill, and that the
Bill which no voted against, was mis-
cradle concern, got up in tie Senate on
purpose to defeat the beneficient measure
of the House. Say, are you mean, or
only awfully carslessi
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
Dr. Evcra,s Grafton.

We have just finished read ng DR. Ev-
ERT's Grafton, delivered Mt Prescott, Jaly
4th, and published in the Democrat and
transcript Of last week. No one &C
quainted with the Orator, need be told
that tho Grafton is earnest in tone, phil
osophic in its spirit, and scholarly in ex-
preston. Dsdaining the bombast and
self glorification SO common to the day,
the DR.. gave AUST and hearty recognition TO
the virtues of the founders of the Repub-
lie, he unfoded the great idea upon which
cur Government is based, and then made
a searching exposition of the unworthiness
of the politics of to-day. He skstched
with forcible band the trickeries of eau
cuses and conventions,b by which the " hole
machinery of Government is controlled
by selfish men for selfish purposes, and
pealed out note of warning as to the
fatal result, if earnest and honest men con.
tinue to neglect their duties as cltizens.-
While we recognize the DR.'s vivid por
traiture of the trickeries of caucuses MS
truthful, we still believe that the present
system of caucuses and conventions is the
best one possible, and all that is needed to
make its workings safe and satisfactory,
is to have the warning truth, of this Ora
ton needed. But the speaker does not
believe that the foundation of our free in
situations will be swept away, but rather
that wise aud earnest men will work out
our deliverance. The proof sheets were
evidently carelessly read, as there are
frequent mistakes calculated to make a
sensitive author somewhat nervous. The
speaker clo:sl with the following
ahopefnl song for The landwhich gave me
birth."
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
The County Convention.

The County Convention met at Trim
belle last Saturday. BY reason of hlun.
der in the Transcript, failing 10 notify
the towns to eIrct delegates, the reprcsep,
totion was not full. c. F. i5orr' was
chosen President, and G. p SAsGEN1:
Secretary. GEO. A. Dill. 0. I. MAxos,
end Lutte A. TAYLOR were elected dele
gates to the Assembly District Conven-
vention to be held at Dunvilla on the ltll
inst. ,
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

@- All through the North, the feel
idg for Breckinri''ge il gaining ground.
Daniel S. Dick nson made the great
speech of the campaign. at the late Brock
inridga rally in New York 1t was one
of his best efforts. Of course the Doug
ms men are not alarmed. Oh no. Dpugas
never had better prospects of = total de-
feat.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

The wealth of the United States is es-
timated at twelve thousand millions, which
divided 10y the population, gives to each
person $500, young and old, and eoun-
ting five persons to each family, it would
give the handsome fortune So, 500 to eye-
ry family of the republic. Let's divide!
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

Senator Brown,of Mississippi who is one
of the great Democratic leaders in these
times, makes the following very beautiful
declaration:
4 want Cuba, want Tamaulidas,
Potosi, and one or two moro Mexican
States--and ! want them all for the same
purpose-fcr the planting and spreading
of Slavery. = n would spread
the blessings of slavery, like the religion
of our divine Master to the utmost ends
of EARTH So - lAaA
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
1-s- FRANK Il. FIRMlN, leading Dem

Eg- FRANK Il. FIRMIN, leading Dem
ocrat in Dane 90, and chairman of the
Democratic Central Committee there, has
resigned his position and announced him
self for Lincoln. Breckenridge he will
not support, and be cannot vote or Doug
las for the following reason; lSt, he can
not be elected, and voting for him in
crcases the chrnces Of q pro slavery can
didate, 2aa, the Wick! fie resolution,
adopted at Baltimore, aud endorsed by
Douglas, substantially comedies, as far
as principle is concerned, all that the
secess.oaists demand;' 81. the necessity
beng forced upon US o. choosing between
Freedom and Slavery, lie prefer, the
former. He cl.ises bis lett Is follows;
I attend therefore, to vote for Abraham
Lincoln for Pr, sdent believing that he can
and will be elected. and that his elect on will
ach The pr,i-slaverv mtE Of the South a
,,rofitabIe lesson, while, at the sane time It
win f,rtl >. The best interests Of the whole
country.
We will wager blue postage stamp
that Frank I. Frnin carries Il we'll form
ed a, d finely dev Hoped h ado his St"u :
ders. His 'p,rceptive faculties are good.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
On POsssix.
Perse Kountee.
July the %, 1900 and sixty.
Myster edator;


Myster edator;
tiz rance IN. and i
thot i wood rite few Inns for the Qalrnei
The leckshun k+mIane is now tarlee be
GUN and the offs seekers ar awl on the
aiurt, setin thar korns and lain thar wirs
fl IN thar statmsnts and maxim thar kIams
The Pepel ov kors. awt to bee ia formd
rs to hoo has dun their kuntree servis
and hoo kin tel EN- emmy better than the
same respective Individuals hoo has rem
derd emf sure Don't no! now max
a mos M and bee it Resolved that men
n perse Kountee hoo have sakritised
thar bud aud Branes for the guide ov the
tartee and their on guide. the wei Far
e the kommunte and their on wei Fair,
on moov rate into the wurk, and Sir ku-
ate in The kunt ee and si'ty and PnbIysh
Want they hay dun.
50 SIT i NJ, ,ter elat"r and leave the
Kac,tun for fewture consideration.
trooiy yurs.
Sfr'FIyEN
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

@ Carl Schurz is doing an eff'c-
tive work for Lincoln. His services are
eagerly s,ug' ate and he can accel t hn'
small portion Of the invitations extend
e.i To- him. Seward viii speak IN Wise n
SIN and several other Western States. du-
ring the campaign.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

MIcHELET. the French author, asserts
that "every folly of woman is born of the
stupidity of man."
"Do You see any thing ridiculous in
this wig2" asked Briefess. "Nothing
but the boad," was the reply.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

~ Ar. JosEPH GALES, senior edi-
tor Of the Washington National LatelH-
gencer, died few days since. He was
rs years of age, and has been connected
with the Mtelligencer about so years.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

GE The best thing to give to your
enemy is forgiveness; to your opponent
tolerance; to friend. your heart; to
your child, a good example; to a father,
difference to your mother, conduct that
will make her proud OF you; to yourself,
respect; to all men, charity.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

~ Marie Mignonette, in La Crosse
Democrat, speaks of "sighing for her
ralmtreed youth" He must be o long
legged f,llow.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

Eg "Brick" Pomrov has bet his office
tile La Crosse Union d Democrat.
that Douglas will carry both Illinois
and Wisconsin. Pomroy must have had
an unusually large brick in his bat when
he made that foolish bet.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

~ Some reckless democrats are
offering to bet that Douglas viii carry two
States this fali-Missouri al Illinois,
they ought not to ;orget that little Dug.
is like the man spoken Of in Hoy Writ,
.his last state is worse than the first"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

g There isn't buggy load Of Dem
oci ats in the State who dream of voting
for Breckinridge--4-Fond du Lac Press.
Admit it. The 4'bnggiest' load goes
for DougIas.-Argas d Democrat.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
A SlrTIZEN.

FREAK OF NATURE.-Ye sterdav we
inspected carefully. thu mosl extIaor.lina
~ annual we ever witnessed. 1t " a
cal, If the Davou breed. about two mon
rh> old "f dirk red color and fine 1--we.
" disposition, and III very respect but
t'lat If the head. resembles any calf
The head is about twice the size of that
If calf If it's ago, and has two distinct
mouths and nuzses divided a third OF the
way up. II iuasticatrs AMI feeds with
either mouth aud makes no distinction
in their USE But the greatest curiosity
this animal exhibits, IS an eye, ora com
pound # two eyes in one orb, right in the
centre Of the forehead. This gives the
animal one Of the strangest appearances
that can he imagined, and when its gaze
is fixed on you, you feel for once in your
life ven are Looked straight in the face.
We examined the animal carefully and
can vouch for it as genuine curiosit,
st. Paul Times.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
eheriff:s sale.


Cireuit Court for Pieces County.
H.A. Truman
LIS. Lewis.
8y virtue ofan execution to me directed and
stsiivered, listed out of said Court in the above
sntitled cause. On Judgment OF a Mechanic's
Lien rendered BY said Court. have levied up
IN and this day taken the following described
Zeal estate and buildings situated thereon. to
%it One Blacksmith Shop, thirty-four feet
lazy, By twenty wide, and dwelling house
a,irtv feet long, by twenty-five feet wide. said
buildings being nearly new. and situated on
Lot No. - of Block - in Bay City in Pierce
County, Wisconsin Together with all the
light, title and interest. which the said defen
,ssat had at the time of rendering said Judg-
tsent in and TO the land on which said build
ines are situated, not exceeding one acre,
which will expose for sale, and sell at public
sosioa 20 the highest bidder for cash at the
premises 10 Bay City. in the County ami State
aforesaid, at three O'Clock in tie afternoon ofthe
afh day Of May, A d. 1860. to satisfy said
9xdgraent or mechanics, with costs of sale.
= s. WHITE, Pitts Atty.
Il. P. AMES, Sh.riff
of Pierce County. Wis.
March, 18th, 1868. zo39 CIV.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

Gs- Mr.. Douglass Chicago organ
saws that Old Abe wi have 10 draw in
Lis horns We suppose Douglas draws
his in with straw.-LouisciAe Journ-
al
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

E There is to be n grand "Na
tional Horse Sh W and Ladies Eoue>-
trian FAIR" at Janesviie, Sept. 4th, 5tl,.
9Th. AMI 7ih. Liberal premiums are off.
cred on almost every class of horses. the
railroads will carry visitors at half fare, md
all the arrangements betoken a succo.sf,I
exhibition. We acknowledge the receipt
of q complimentary ticket, with horses
head aud neck Oh it. If you had for
warded us whole horse, gentlemen, We
would have attended the show, but as il
is, we fear We shall have to forego the
pleasure.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

Eg The Charleston Mercury says
Why should falsehood be considered
good authority Because it can he re-
lied on. AT what period of life does a
young lady devote herself to arithmetic
When she begius to sigh for (cipher) a
lorer,
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

Gg Judge Foster, of this village, de-
clares that the Democratic party is not
divided. Some think that he is political
Iy blind in ono eye and cannot $50 out OF
the other The Judge proposes to invite
James Akers, Of Trenton,to make Dem
ocratc speech herewith c be Qhe Judge
will speak at Trenton. If Mr.. Akor, !,
rs sharp as We take him to be, be Wi.
make The condition Of his speech here, thai
he judge shat keep away fr-m Tran-
ton,
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
Ey The Republican County Gu

Eg The Republican County Club
adjourned from Trimbolle to meet at Dis-
mond Bluff on Saturday, August 25th.
BY that time the hurrying labors Of the
harvest will be over. aud local matters
will begin to be interesting, ard we hope
to see 2 rousing gathering of the live
Republicans Of this county. Diamond
Bluff has been claimed as tho banner
Democratic town of the county. Let's
90 down and make that old bluff echo
with shouts for Honest O!d Abe"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

A lady's dressing table is probably call
ed toilet because it is there that most of
her toll is performed.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
~1- Gov Kendall is in favor Of t

rS- Gov. Kendall is in favor Of the
Dog Law" decidedly. emphatjeally 81"
Ia letter on the subject, he says that 1t
eannoi be repealed with his APPRECIATION,
that it will save much property to wool
growers and Increase tlioir number largely,
that every hup.an life lost by the bite OF
r dog is worth moro than all the dogs IL
the country, and closes hy giving his
opinion that tbs man whe will not colag
ply with an act by which 80 great Bono
fit will accrue to the State, fought to be
kicked oat of it.
Good for the Governor. Wonder if
any insolent cur viii dare chase him
.u ~ t4.
'""' .#. a..
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

Ry Jim, how does the thenomsme.
ter stand to-days Ours stands on the
mantle piece, right again the plaster
ing
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

EE- TIE runaway Niger at st. Pau,
having been secur i, he denzeiis Of that
spicy town are exciting themselves over 9
"Cs.,. Con. case. 1t seems that q
t.zens OF tint pace hes wife not cX-
actly '.above susp.cIon," "ud he .aId a lii
tie plan to test the matter, AMI r. turn:n!
hom one evening found his wife and ::
fellow of the male persuasion in a cond
ton more interesting than agreeable. In
stead of taking advantage OF the higher
law" and sending one or both OF the Of
Tending parties to the "Court above" the
husband carried the matter before esquire
Gibbs" After reading a lengthy news
paper report of the case, we have come
to the conclusion that it may be as an Old
poet says, that
Marriage, rightly understood.
Gives to the gentle and the good
4 Paradise below"
but it is hell 20 those who don't under
stand it.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01
Republican Congressional
COuventiO


A Republican Convention for the Second
Con sressional District in the State of Visions
in. will be holden at the city Of La Crosse, on
ID O'Clock 81, for the purpose Of nominating
acandidate for member Of Congress of said
district, to be supported at the next general
election.
Each Assembly District win be sntltled'to
two delegates in said Convention.
The several Assembly District Committee
are requested to take measI re Tor the APP
pointmel of delegates to said Congrcssioia
Convention. from their respective DISTRICTS.
DAVID ATWOOD,
CHARLES HOLT.
NORMAN EASTMAN,
|. j. G. CHANDLER,
DiStric. Committee.
/ Madison. JUNE 22d. 1860,
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-08-01

A 4Matter Of Course. Cheating and
jockcying at horse-races ara matters of
course.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-03-22
Later from Mexico.

New ORLEANS, March 15.--Acapulco dates
of the 9th ult, received.
Alvarez had ordered General Wheat to Vera
Cruz to command the foreign forces there
Miramon was not expected to attack Vera
Cruz
Caravarail with 900 men, had cut off ,0OO
of Miramon's troops, and the communication
of the latter with the Capital was also cut off,
Miramon was short of provisions and
depended on the Havana expedition for sup
plies.
Alvarado was blockaded by the Liber.
ais.
Since Mr.. McLane left, the British, Span
ish and French Ministers had been endeav-
oring to effect compromise between Juarez
and Mramon. An armistice of six months
was proposed.
American intir ence was declining in Mex
leo, and commander JAWS had commanded
Miramon not to interfere with Americans.
New ORLEANS, March 16.-Addtional
Mexican news says the Juarez Government
had declared the Havana expedition piratcal
A large amount of specie was awaiting
shipment to the city of Mexico.
American war vessels were before Vera
Cruz. The Preble arrived on the 1st inst
All non-combatants have left for Vera
Crllz.