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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-04-11

Closed.-The winter term Of tic
River Falls Academy closed on Friday
last. The forenoon was occupied by MIR.
WELD in the examination of tho classes
under his caro-. As we did not hear the
examination We cannot speak of its mer-
its.
The afternoon was occupied by exsrci-
sss in composition by the ladies and dec
lamation by the gentlemen. The compo-
sitions were very creditable. We shall
publish extracts from them next week.
The declarations were of no more than
ordinary merit. We wish here to object
80 attempts to enact scenes from Shak-
speare and similar authors, on a bare
stage by school boys, when it can only be
tolerably done by actors of genius, with
all the advantages of study and the prop
er surroundings. We object too, to the
common practice of going back to occa-
sions that have lost their peculiar interest
to select pieces for defamation. Let
us hear from the platform at school the
thoughts and arguments that fill mems
minds now-the eloquent words that stil
our hearts and warm our blood to-day.
If one wishes to speak against duelling,
why cite Hamilton, when the name of
BRoDERrcK, would call the blood to eve
ry cheek. Why not, instead of repeating
the oft heard speech of Webster, repro,
duce the glowing utterances of to day
the majesty of Seward-the splendor of
Corwin-the nervous energy of Hick-
man-the sudden, impetuous sweep Of
Douglas-the calmness and strength of
Cassius Clay-or the philosophy, poetry
and power of Wendell Phillips. We be-
lieve such a selection of pieces would in
fuse more life and interest into school dec
jamations, and make that exercise more
of = power in the cause of education.
The term just closed has been sue
oessful one. The attendance has been
good, and the range of scholarship better
than ever before. The vacation will be
four weeks.
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GEMS OF WIsDoM.-Few men are so
utterly reprobate, 50 imbruted by their
vices, as not to have some lucid, or at
least, quiet and sober moments, and in
such Intervals few can stand up unshaken
against the appeals to their own experi-
ence-what have been the wages of SIN |?
What has the devil done for you2 What
sort of master have you found HIM p
Then let us in BETTING detail, and by a
seriss of questions that ask so loud, and
are secure against aay false answer, urge
home the proof of the position, that to be
vicious is to DO wretched; adding tho fear
full corolary, that if even in the body vice
is found to be misery, what must it not be
la the world to come, where nothing of
vice remains but its guilt and misery
Cpleridge.
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Frank Leslie's Family Magazine from
its size and Mechanical grandeur, may
well be termed the liking of the Month
lies" Like all otlicr of Leslio's publica-
tons, it is well adapted to please the pop
ular reader. Although not making the
literary pretension of many of its cotem-
poraries, yet it furnishes large amount
of valuable reading. 1t contains many
historical aAd biographical articles, finely
Illustrated and pleasantly sketched, the
reading of which, are well worth the sub
scription price.
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RIVER FALLS:

Mr. j. NJ. MCKEE is our authorized
Aeentih Prescott, he will receive subscriptions
had advertisements for the JOURNAL.
Mr.. VIM, H. Cocks is our authorized
agent in Hudson, he will receive subscriptions
and advertisements for the JOURNAL
All those Indebted to MS will find their bills
with HIM, also plenty of blank receipts which
he will be pleased to fill and furnish thera zsEes
80 For four dollars we will furnish the
JOURNAL, and the ATLANTIC MONTHLY one
year.
sE Fortwo dollars and eighty cents we
will furnish copy of the Wisconsin, Farmer
and the JOURNAL for one year.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-04-11

Items.-Senator Cox returned from
Madison last week. He looks as if he
had taken proper care of himself while
looking after the interests Of the peo-
pie.
DIR. A. D. ANDREWS has returned
from Chicago and will resume the prac-
tice of his profession.
j. S. WEBB has entered into part
nelship with DARLING, at Hudson.
We are indebted to J. w. HoYr,
of Madison, for volume comprising the
transactions of the Wisconsin State Ag-
ricultural Society, with the reports of Co.
Societies. for last year. The report is cd
tied with care, and contains much ,alua
bic information.
We have received the photographs
of the State Officers, Senate and Assem-
bly,, from G. NJ. Powell.
Mr. T. TUTrLr, the daguerrean ar
tist, has gone to Prescott where he will
remain about thr,e weeks. Mr.. Tuttle i
a superior artist, and we advise the Pres
colt people to put on their best clothes,
and get their pictures" Immediately.
Mrs. JANE SwIssHELM, lectured at
Hudson last Saturday evening. Subject
Woman and Politics.
An Institute is in operation ut Hud-
son, to procure circulating library, and
do good generally.
Considerable money was bet in Pres
colt on the result of the vote for Judge
in this county. 1t is unnecessary TO say
that the Democrats won.
The Democrats have eight cut of
fourteen members of the Co Board
Yntue will arise and shine, in this county
doubtless.
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T E A r S.

They err who deem that keenest agony
In s.ghs and means finds utteyancci for its
pain.
Tears are for those who hope: blessed rain
That gently falls upon the aching heart.
Stealing its grief away. The dark clouds part
And Goat aloft. In the pure, azure sky,
The gladstone golden sunlight laughs cnce
more.
All. happy heart. that weers-and smiles
again.
For me, alas the time Of tears is DER;
Hopeless, alone, walk lifes arid plain.
In heaven no star. on earth no leaf nor flower
Yet never falls for me that blessed shower
The fount of tears is dry forevermore
The place where once it gushed with fire
burned DER.
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List OfPOsa Officesln Pierce Go.

IS Ihave arrays considered Advertising, Id
orally and long, to be the great medium cfsacceSs
IN business, and prelude to acoaIth. Ind Ihave
made IL an inrariGble rate, too, to advertise IN
the d,llest times, long experience haOing taught
me that money thus spent IS rel laid ont; as By
keeping my business continually before the pub
&c, 1t has secured me many sales that ,coald 9TH
e7acisc hare loSt.-STEPHEN GIRARD.
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TURNING SHOP

vVHE Subscriber is prepared to do all kInes
of Turning of Wood Work. such -
HUBS,
TABLE LEGS.
MINISTERS,
NEWELbS,
BROOM HANDLES, DE.
at his shop in River Falls, for reasonable priees'
chairs & Be<asaeaGs
,,,.nuf,ctured. Please call and examine before
purchasing elsewhere at his Turning shoP
near Fosters Mill. on,xsry
Apill. 81. 1883.
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given to whom it may con-
Germ, that, Whereas, my wife, Nancy J. Phil
lips, having left my bed and board, the pub
lie are hereby notified not to trust or harbor
her on my account, as viii not be accounta-
BILE for debts of her contracting.
THOMAS B. PHILLIPS.
Rush River, March 10th, 1860
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Harper's Magazine needs no praise.
It's position and merit are already well
known. Keeping aoof from the vexed
questions of politics and religion, it entor-
ces upon its readers by piquant descrip-
tion and pleasing satire an observance of
the morals and amenities of life, while its
capacious pages always minister to the
desire for knowledge and the love of
amusement. Everybody likes Har-
per.
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Next in our list, comes the eyer-wel-
come Knickerbocker, filled with sweet
poems, and eloquent prose-pleaoant Cos
sip, and modest humor-sharp wit and
solid essays. The KnickerJocker has
long since won an enviable reputation as
one of the most admirable publications
o. its kind. The Editors Table," gives
a sparkle and glow to whateyer it presents
to its readers, and the perusal of its 'chit-
chat never fails to give intense saitsfac-
ton. The memoirs of the departed, IR-
WING, which it gives from time to timo,
cannot fail of awakening a livelier interest
in the life and labors of the Good Old
Man For useful and genial reading, the
KnickerJOcker has no superior, end we
commend its merits to a discriminating
public
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we want to talk to the PEOPLE of thi.

We want to talk to the people of this
village about the condition of the public
square, in trent of the village school
house. 1t is now level of black, drift
ing dirt, locking about as inviting as a
sooty chimney or a tub full Of dirty soap
fuds. How much work would it be to
plough it again, SOW it with grass seed,
and get II covered with Q fresh. green
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gpetial NOtites.

Notice.-Notice is hereby given that the
copartncrship. heretofore existing between L.
H. Pomroy and f. Pomroy is this day dis
solved by mutual consent.
FRANCIS PoMRoY. LUKE A. PoMRoY.
Troy, Jan. 2, 1860.
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VERTISING EECY
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ROUNDS & LANGDON are authorized g
receive Advertisements for this aud all thu
leading Newspapers of the U. ?, and are tn
only and exclusive agents for the majority o
hose ia the d ORTIZ est.
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Literary Notices.

The April monthlies are upon our Ia
bic. First, is the atlantic Monthly, with
its usual amount of sound literary matter.
The Professors Story" develops slow
ly. 1t ccnains much of that genial Cos
sip and good humor so characteristic Of
the writer. The account of the New Eng
land party at the "Coioners," is unsur-
passed for vivacity and correctness.-
Praise Of the literary ability and culture
of the Atlautic, is needless; it speaks for
itself, and we heartily recommend it to
all who are DESTROYS of obtaining an able
and fearless magazine.
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sf(arriieb.

On the 9th inst by VIM. A. Tozer, j. P. at
his residence in River Falls, Mr. S. HALvER-
son and Miss CHRIsrIANNA NELSON, both Of
Martel, Pierce Co., Wis.
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y. "A. HORN

.. "a. EzaessN.
N ENLIST, Office over r. S Griffin.
A. store. Prescott, Wis
DR.. Horn tenders his professional services
TO the citizens of River Falls and vicinity, and
would be happy to wait upon those wishing
Dental operations, at the Greenwood House,
where he can be found every two months,com
me ncing Nov. / st, 1859
A Il kinds of Produce taken in exchange for
work. All work warranted as represented.
REFERENCES IN PREscoTT
DR.. a. Young. G., H. Nichols,
j. W. Beardsley, A. o. Snyder,
J. NJ. Whipple, ?. V. Wise,
W. p. Fuller, r. S. Griffin
0. I. Maxon, J. NJ. Mckee
In RIVER FALLS.
DR.. s. M. Davis, c. B. Cox.
W, F. Lewis, L. G. futile.
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edward lays, and Circuit Court.
Margaret Hays.
By virtue and in pursuance of Judgment
of foreclosure and sale, made in the above en-
titled cause at the January Special term Of said
court, held at the court house in the city of
Prescott, in sad county on the fourth Monday
of January A. d. 1860. | shall expose for sale
and sell at public auction to the highest and
best bidder, for cash, at the front door of the
Court House, in the city of Prescott in sal,
county. on the Both day of April 1860 at 5
o'clock in the afternoon of sail day, the fol-
lowing described mortgaged premises to wit:
the n orth West quarter of the North East
quarter. of Section twelve. Township twenty
seven. of Range eighteen, the above described
land being and lying in the county of Pierce
and State OF wisconsin, to satisfy Judgment
and decree with interest and costs of sale.
Dated at the Sherif's Office this 9th day of
January 1860.
II, p. AMES. Sheriff
of Pierce Co. Wis.
WHITE &ssJAY Plaintiffs Attys
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Masonio.-The regular meetings of the
River Falls Lodge of a. F. A. M. are held on
the LIST and Sd Tuesdays of each and every
month at Mason's Hall, at o'clock p. NJ.
A. SAUNDERS. W. NJ
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G.. II. GRIFFIN,

nLACKSMITHING m the best style and
Is on reasonable tefYns. Shop OIL Main ST.,
RsAer Pals, August 4th, 1858.
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Titcomb Letters to the Young, "Bav
PATH novel, and Bitter Sweet, poem.
FTHHIS JOURNAL has won national rep
\ utation for its excellence as a general
Family Newspaper, and its high Political and
Literary character Published in the heart
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same date representing more thoroughly
then those journals can, or profess to do, the
Distinguishing principles Of New England in
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with especial reference to the tastes and wants
of New England families. whether settled in
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portions of the Union-THE REPUBLICAN
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PRrcr-One copy. six months, $1,00; One
year ST. 50; sixteen months, $500. Eight
copies to one address one year $1,000; twenty
copies $4,000 payable in advance.
Early in the New Year (1859,) DR.. HeL-
LAND will commence new series OF special
articles, akin to the famous and popular Tim
othv Titcomb Letters.
THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN contains each
week over forty columns of reading matter,
including all the News of the Week, local,
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Six or eight columns of independent Editorial
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with emigrants from New England in all parts
q 'A' ' SAMUEL BowLEs d 90.
noas Springfield. Mass
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NOTICE The River Falls Eclectic
Association hold their regular meetings at
the School House, at o'clock P. N. on Sun.
day of each week. All are invited to attend.
n36-tf S. L. COX, Secretary.
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RIVER FALLS. WIS.

distance of one mile
We have now in operation 2 FIGURING
Mills, Saw Mills g. Machine Shops.
doing large and dourishing business.
frrse share of our Water Power is yet unoeeu-
pied and unimproved, The inexhaustible
uantities of hard wood timber. of the bes
quality, within convenient distance of the
Falls makes this one of the most favorable
points in the North West for the manufacture
Of Wagons, Flows, Reapers, Threshing Ma
chimes, Furniture, DC, The attention of Ma
ehinists and Manufacturers, is e,led to this
matter. AL the utensils used by our farmers,
| and the furniture in our dwellings. are now
brought from the States south and east of us
at very heavy expense, the freight alone
Offering a splendid profit on the manufacture
at Dur own doors. Upon the completion OF
our Railroads, manufactures can be sent to ali
parts Of the North-West as cheaply as som
any other point.
RrrH FALLS has been fixed upon as the
function Of the ST. Croir and Superior
and Boyfe!d, and tie NORTH IPcster,s
means of these roads we shall
be put in railroad COM
municat'n with the
East, with Lake
Superior,
and with all Minnesota.
ahe FIRST CHARTERED ACADEMY in this par,
Of the State, is located in River Falls, and now
IN successful operation under the charge OF
Prof 3. Wilcox, long and faverably
known in Western New York as Principal 9
the Wilson Institute, Niagara County.
The several Religious Societies are organi-
zed and in prosperous condition. The Con-
| ,regational Society have nearly completed a
Neat and oommodious house of worship. We
invite emigrants from the East seeking homes
in the West, to come among us, and help to
build up these institutions which make lie
pleasant and home delightful, and share with
Us in the prosperity of the future, for River
Falls is certain TO become one of the most ina
| poFtait inland towns of Wisconsin.
WATER POWERS for sale or lease on
w the most favorable terms BY
N. N. POWELL.
N this immediate vicinity, for sale at bar
gain. N. N. POWELL.
THE Subscriber offers for sale $50 lots in
4 the village of hlSel Falls, among the most
desirable for business or residences in the
village. N. N. POWELL.
| C00 ACRES on Lake st. Croix, conve-
AOO nient to mills. One-fourth in hand
and the remainder in one and tive
years. Will exchange for logs.
N. N. POWELL.
| TX LOTS in the vicinity of the academy.
| sCTo those who viii contract to build and
improve these lots, 10 per cent. of the pur-
chase money only viii be required the
remainder on time to suit purchasers.
N. N. POWELL.
900 ACRES. 81 miles from Green's Mill
| CAO on the Eau Gala River. There is a
quantity of good pine timber on tbs
above tract The soil is of superior
| quality, Terms, one-foulth in hand
and the remainder in lumber deliver
cd at Green's or Holman's mill tbs
coming winter. This Is a rare oppor-
tunity for an enterprising man of small
means to secure home.
| N. N. POWELL.
River Falls. May Goth. 1858. 49-tt
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The Best New England Family
Newspaper.
The Springfield Weekly Re pub n !.

Published every Saturday at Springfield.
Mass, on large quarro sneet OF me size OF
the leading New York papers under the
editorial charge of SAMUEL BowLEs and DIR
j. G, HOLLAND, author of the Timothy
Titcomb - Letters to the Young, "Bav
PATH, novel, and Bitter Sweet" a poem.
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b L A N K s.

For sale at this office,
Warrantee Deeds, Mortgage Deeds.
Bonds for Deeds, Quit Claim Deeds,
&C., &c, dc.
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SheEiffs Sale.

Lawrence Hawkins ! State of Wisconsin
VS. Pierce County
Edward Hays, and Circuit Court.
Margaret Hays.
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Our stock entirely all of which will be sold prices that cannot
fail o please. ,.u = mo con>y DOT .roro
TT PORK BEEF VFNISON, HIDES DEER SKINS taken exchange
fol goods $50
River Falls, Wisconsin, Nov, 1859
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900 ACRES. % miles from Green's Mill
CAO on the Eau Gala River There is a
quantity of good pine timber on the
above tract. The soil is of superior
quality, Terms, one-foulth in hand,
and the remainder in lumber deliver
cd at Green's or Holman's mill ths
coming winter. This is rare oppor-
tunity for an enterprising man of small
means to secure home.
N. N. POWELL.
River Falls. May 26th. 1858. 49-tf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-01-24

Of Ehom sre far Gag n tbe rarai districts Of tie
country telling day ~ day. 10 cultivation Of the
produces Of the soil Il is that class tsat forms the
great lever aud uain-spriug of all Cur prosperity
That is me note hoder and las 70 brook the Losses
BY hank suspensions and b7 bank failr-es Gen
ilcmen may talk about bauks suspending for tac
goed Of the people, bat sir, happen 10 hnaa VIA.
the effect Of bank acspsneons is the people u te
sounirg and On She pesl of the people ~ ihe cum
try enreat YOU net TO gise us susi projection and
relief az Is furnished by bank suspsnsions for the
lasnisnt back euspends specie payment IT'S paper
deprsciales and The nole holder, either from neces
SHY or fear, Is driven into the Jaws Of a Shylick
I've 20 fifty per cent
Sir, II Wseanaoi have hanks ihai caniufRish the
people with aound convertible enrr,ney, without
the privilege Of saspeuding four iltnihs ia each
year. 4 say is behalf of my cons ats. We would
prefer % have none God cave as IRON suen pr r.
lection as hss been furnished by he bank sgsPsn-
siOns hcTstoforei
I came acre baok nas. pledgsd to rigid reform,
but 4 tlis is Wkal ( sm % take for ri I'm. j ssy
away With The Union snd Planters Btks are
oniy allowed sixty days By taeir prsssdt c5erers,
aud they have uuae and again ah0se3 that poser to
the great injury Of the credit Of tbs ale and The
prosperity end wealth. OF ia eitiz rs. Tuey have
repeatedly suspended snseis payment bu, were
able at al times to declare dividends 90 their stocs
holders. Aad nov We propose TO reform aud regd-
late he business Of baking In Tsnnsssse b. CIV
/ ing them and all other banks tbe State power %
suspend eHilfuliyF ons hundred and tuenty days
N each year, aud longer q che Governor shauld
think il 20 be iJr the public good.
Sir, think il reform is our obje. t. e We Rocli
better our banking system, los make a susTen-
sion Of specie payment forfeiture Of charter and
then cur banks viii give Us q sound currency, aod
II you viii 60 restrict them, l think It viii 10 a
great degree d. away with the necessity Of suspend
| ing at all.
Sir, I canaot vote for this biz, and have given
this as ore Of ny reasons and Do MT believe that
there is men in ny eouHi5 hat would vote for that
section that permits them 10 Wilf1ily suspend, and
remain IN slate Of suspension fsr one hundred
and tWenty dsyss especially visa lhe pgoviso that
the Governor may extend i 70 the meeting Of the
next Legislature. And aoa, sir. il you strike Out
the ten per cent damages % ihs tie holder, asa
/ you, in the name OF Ieason, what protection vii
the note holder have2
There IS no maa on this aOor m0so anxious tha1
I am, to hsYe this Yexed question settled, and CIV
the people whatever advantage thsrs may b ID
banks properly guarded sad restricted But, sin
| il this the bet reform We cen adept, saH aEay
/ Eith It