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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18
Terrible catastrophe.
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE

Ono Of tho most terrible accidents Of
which we ever read, occurred at Lawrence
Mass, on Tuesday, Jao. 10Th.
The Pemborton Mills fell with a sud
den crash, VII lo about 500 o erativas
were at work. a tslesraphic dispatch
soon after the accident, states that JOS
dead bodies had already been taken GU.
Of the ruins, besides many rortally woun-
ded. About ten minutes after the fsIl Of
the building it took fire, when the scene
became heartrending in the extreme.
The screams and means ofthc poor burn
ing creatures could be distinctly heard
but no power on earth could save them.
1t IS estimated that at least 200 persisted
in the flames, while the whole loss Of life
cannot fall much below 400.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18

Leap Year.-The present is leap
year, a fact of considerable inter st to
timorous young men. The necessity Of
leap year arises from the fact that the so
lar year does not correspond exactly with
the civil year, and were it not for this ar
rangemeut, in course of time, Christmas
would come with tie flowers and suns OF
summer, while the Fourth of July would
be stranded on banks Of ice and snow.
Originally On the last or extra day Of
February, ladies claimed the privilege OF
"popping the question" but the privilege
is now accorded during the whole year,
and is not confined exclusively to the
question. We are led to regret that Ia
dies do not more generally claim the
right given to them, but we shall say
nothing about'it, except that we can gen
orally be found ut the JOURNAL OFFICE
from A. NJ. to / j p. NJ.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18

such q result. The members from oder
towns passed unanimous vote Of thanks
to tho c;t.zens Of River Falls for the hos
p'ta,i.ies shown thcnA during their stay
among rs, also to Mr.. PRArr for his ser
vices as conductor.
The Society announced their next Con
cert at Hudson, on Wednesday evening,
Jan. 25th. We bespeak for them hearty
reception and Il full house.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18
5(e II A06ertisements.

s2Y- Ihapc Arrays considered adgcrti,iag, lib
e-alty andlong, to be the great medium ofSuccess
in business, and prelude to acealth. lind / hare
ma3e il an inrarja5Io rule, too, to advertise IL.
The d'!lest times, Tong experience hari,g taught
me that money thus spent is rel laid oM; as By
keeping n'y business continually before the pub
&c, dhas secured me many sales that tcoata 9TH
a74c5se hatc lost.-STEpHEN GiRARD.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18

ALICE CAREY has written four as beau
t;ful lines as can DO found in the English
language:
"Among the pitfalls in our way
The best of us walk blIndly;
So, man, be wary, watch and pray
And Judge your brother kindly
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18

REV. Dr.. Cox gives his idea Of tho
BROAD Church as follows: Tho Broad
Church! Yes Make Gods Church
broad enough to take in Simon Macus,
and J'lia&, and S'atan!-Out upon it,
1T IS all pious Stnll}oYay- and not so
pious either!"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18
Lectures. The FRAEELIN CLUB o.

Lectures. The FnAEELIN CLUB o.
Ills village have made arrangements fer
a course Of lectures. They will be given
at the Cong. Church, and will be free
Although these textures arc procured by
the CLyB, they will not feel insulted il
the citizens Of the place should assist them
in bearing the necessary expense atten-
dant upon them.
The first lecture will DO given this
"wednesday evening, ~ Rev. c. H.
MARSHALL, Of Hudson. ulject;-
Young men Of the West.
We hope there may be full atten-
dance.
Jtems.-The weather has been warm
for the week past Slcighing has pretty
much "gono up"
Rev. J. 0. BARRErr will preach at
Cox Hall, next Sunday, at 10 o'clock
A. III.
w. II. WINCHESTER, as Chairman
ofthe Committee of Arrangements du-
ring the late Musical Convention, desired
us to return the thanks of the Committee
to the people of this village for the ready
hospitality with which they received all
from abroad. We shall do no such thing.
Every body expected the people here wod
act creditably, and they did, and nothing
need be said about t.
Last Friday evening there was Fes-
tiyal at Alton, the proceeds Of which were
to be for tho purchase ola Town Libra
nv. 1t was very largely attended, passed
off pleasantly, aud large amount ofmon-
ey was taken.
At the late donation party in Hud-
son for the benefit of Rev. J. 0. BAR
RErT, ho received $3.50 half being in
cash.
Col. ROBERTS, in q recent lecture
at St. Paul, speaking of the climate said
"anothcr SURPRISING effect of the climate
IS, that there are few wives who havo q
cradle without an occupant Just so
here, Colonel!
Mr.. WHIrrLEsEY, Assomblyman
f,on the St. Cro;x District, in his jour
ney to Madison, as six days from Bay
field to Chippewa Falls. He Travelled
most Of the way On snow shoes with an
Indian for guide.
w. jar WmPPLE, Of the Democrat
was IN town Friday TO attend tho Con
cert. He is 40 musician, but wa suppose
he dare not stay away, lest he should De
thought to 10 one of those slough culs'
MIR. Shakespeare speaks Of who have no
music in their soul.
The Democro! pites us for our Alb
clifton ds!usion We trust it will,
First ,ndrre, tsn pity, thcn a,Jro5o."
-WH.rHLE spoaks Of "snowy breast
Cd girls" in Prescott, Wonder if he
would mean TO intimate that they arc
cold hearted (!
-ELwGLL, Of the Star, has, recently
been to Milwaukee. Hc speaks Of sec
ing hand printing press recently invon-
ted, which will print 500 impressions an
hour, and will cost but $50.
"A few evenings since we had tho
pleasure Of hearing DR.. EyERrs, Of Hud-
son, giyo lecture on 'Heroes and Mar
tyrs." We have not room TO speak ofthe
lecture, which was = superior one. The
DR.. will lecture in this village next week,
and we advise all to go and hear him.
Wheat has sold as high as IS cts
in Hudson and Hastings.
There are o number Of stammering
persons in this village. BLoBBs suggests
that they employ surgeon to help their
dclt0ery.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18

HERE is = good deal of discussion,
about these days, in regard to the mar
rIase of cousins. We have heard the
lll-natured remark that all marriage is
cozening.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18

NOTICE The River Falls Eclectic
Association hold their regular meetings at
the School House, at l o'clock p. Nj. ON Sun.
day ofeach week. All are invited to attend
n36-tf S. L. cox, Secretary.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18
y. a HaOR

n ENLIST, Office over r. Grifins
~ 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 monthscom-
me ncing Nov. lst, 1889.
All kinds of Produce taken in exchange for
work. All work warranted as represented.
REFERENCES IN PREscorr.
DR.. A Young, G, H. Nichols.
J. w. Beardsley, A. Q. Snyder,
j. NJ. Whipple, P. V. Wise,
Z" W. p. Fuller, r. S. Griffin.
90. I. Maxon, J. III. Mckee
TX RIVER FALLS
DR.. S. NJ. Davis, G. B. Cox,
f" W, F. Lewis, I. G. futile.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18

SIR WALTER ScorT declared that these
four lines, by Robert Barns, were worth
n thousand romances -
"Had we never loy'd sac kindly
Had we neve loy'd sac blindly-
Never met-or never parted
We had meier been broken hearted
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18

That young man who drinks, bets,
swears, CANDLES, and idles away his time
is on thin place 10 the ice.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18
Se. Creix Valley Paint.

100000 Catalogues,
NEW, ENLARGED AND REVISED
NOW READY FOR DISTRIBUTION.
Superior inducements to the Public
rSy A new and sure plan for obtaining
GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, and other
valuable Prizes Full particulars given in
Catalogues, which will be sent free to all upon
application. o
Valuable Gifts, worth from Scots to 800,
GUARANTEED 10 each purchaser. 100000
in Gifts have been distributed TO my patrons
patrons within the past six months-$l so 900
to be distributed during the next six months.
The inducements offered TO Agents are more
liberal than those of any other house in the
business.
Having been in the Publishing and Book
selling BUSINESS for the last eight years, my ex
perience enables me to conduct the Gift Enter
pr1ze with the greatest satisfaction to all.
sW- AGENTS WANTED in every town
and county For full particulars address
DUANE RULISON,
Quaker City Publishing House,
8S South Third ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18
Special Motites.

Notice.-Notice is hereby given that tn,
coPartncrship heretofore existing between l.
IL. Pomroy and F. Pomroy is this day dis
solved by mutual consent.
FRANCIS PoMRoY. LrKEA pouPov
Troy, JAN 2, 1860.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18

1t is exceedingly bad husbandry f
harrow up the feelings of your wife.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18
Buds

Buds
Folded in their tiny leaflets,
Unrevealed TO mortal eyes,
Many a flower, most sweet and graceful,
In its modest beauty lies;
WAITING but the charming sunshine.
And the gently falling dew,
To ope It's matches beauties
To the world s admir:n5 view.
And the child-its hidden graccs,
Like the bud with folded leaves,
Lingcr but for smiles and sunshine,
Which friendly face can give,
Ere they burst the clasping petals,
Ere the human bud expands,
And reveal the wondrous favors
Given by eternal hands.
SOME enthusiastic ''poic" gets off th'
following:-
A little glove stirs up my hearta tides stir. u
the ocean,
And snow white muslin when it fits, wake
many curious notion;
All sorts of lady -fxins thrill my feelings, q
they'd orter,
Bat little female gaiter-boots, are death, ant
nothin' shorter!
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18
Notice.

ALL persons having accounts with A. D.
A>DRHws, are requested to make payment i'm
medlately, 10 G. j, Riker, who is authorized
to settle the same
River Falls, Nov. 80, 1859.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18
5 q N x S.

For sale at this office,
Warrant,e Deeds. Mortgage Deeds.
Bonds for Deeds, QUIT Claim Deeds,
DC, DC, DC.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18

Masonic.-qhe regular meetings of the
River Falls Lodge of A. F. A. NJ. are held on
the LIST and 81 Tuesdays of each and every
month At Nason's Hall. at Z o'clock p. NJ.
c. i. ABBOTT. II. n
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18
Sec Here!

It is novelty how WEBB sells Goods 50
c. cap, bat the matter is eassily explained by
taking iato consideration that he buys his
Goods in New York and Boston, thereby sa-
wing from 10 to 30 per cent over small traders
who buy in Chicago, and other Western VIII
lagos.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-01-18

Our stock entirely all which will be sold at that enaot
fail to please. o.no co,>r nom MORO
WHEAT OATS, CORN, POTATOES
FLOUR PORK BEEF VFNISON HIDES DEER SKINS exehas
for goods 49, - 800
River Falls Wisconsin, Nov, 1859.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-03-12

Mobile Races. Wv
4 From the Tribune Of Saturday we extract the
following report Of the run over the Magnolia
Course, ON the previous day:
Yesterday The annual stake race for three year
olds came OF on the Magnolia Association Course
The race was two mile heats, $500 entrance, hal
forfeit, four or more to il the stake. The Assoc
ation to add $500 If the race was run. The second
horse to save his stake. The stake closed with
four entries, viz Maggie G., Laura Farris, Wag-
ner colt and Exchequer. OF course Maggie q.
paid Forfeit owing to her misfortune at the winter
meeting. All three Of the others came up to the
scratch, and each of them had considerable repur
tation for running. Exchequer. however, had the
call before the start, yet the Wagner and Laura
we're not without their hackers, who planked up
freely. Laura Farris is the first descendant Of
Lexington that ever run on Mobile Course, end
wen did she sustain the reputation of her noble
sire. The day was fine for a good race, with the
exception Of high wind, which Of course had
some effect on the making Of time.
First Hedt-The Wagner led OF at lively gait.
| Exchequer had rather bad start. but soon took
the second position They passed the score on the
first mile. with the Wagner in the lead Dy several
| lengths Exchequer second, and Laura third. just
before they got to the halfme post on the second
mile, Exchequer passed the Wagner. Laura now
concluded to run, notwithstanding she had fallen
| back some thirty yards. She passed the Wagner
about the half-mie post, and then challenged Elk
chequer. Before reaching the quarter stretch,
and side down the stretch. Laura came in a win
ner Of the heat by nearly length. Time-3.45.
/ Second Heat.--The friends of Laura, after the
| first heat, we're numerous. They had good start
this time. The Wagner and Excheauer did the
running side by side most Of the first mile and
half, Laura trailing some thirty or forty yards be
hind but again. as in the previous heat, she COM
menced running on the last half mile-made mp
the gap, and took the lead before she entered the
stretch. II was an exciting struggle down the
stretch between the three. Laura had the heels,
and won the heat and race. Wagner second.
Time-3.47s
MAGNOLIA JOCKEY CLUB RACES. ~ Spring Meeting
Friday, March 8, 1860 Annual Stake for Three
Year Olds. Ss.&s @@
Conditions = Friday. previous to The regular
Spring Meeting, the Annual Stake for Three Year
0lds Two Mile Heats $500 entrance, half forfeit
-four OF more to gil the Stake the Association to
add $500-+the second Horse to save his stake.
II G. Adore's b. Laura Faryi by Lexington, dam by
Jehn EapbeIs Oh. colt by Wagner dam by Glencoe. q
r. W Doswclls CHI colt, ErcaeQ,rr. by Rerenue dam
W. CottriIEs sorrel ally. Asqge g. BY brown Dick dam
Sally Riddssworh BY imp Rddleswortl pd H.
Time, 3:45-3:471.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-03-12

this sheet among other things, contains what pnr-
ports to be an illustration Of the lynehng of Jas.
G. Cummings, at Chappells depot, on the Green
vile Railroad. The locality, we are Informed, is
correctly represented. The lynching and hanging
Of the individual named is simply an invention Of
Leslie or one of his contributors. No such thing
ever occurred.
Besides this lying illustration there is an abomi-
nable editorial paragraph rejecting upon the
South. Mr.. Glass, who supplies large number of
readers here with Leslie, very properly refused to
sell copy Of this number, and returned them
promptly to the publisher.
We understand that Mr.. Townsend also returned
apackage of Lese's yesterday.
columbia Is. CO. Guardian.
few dealers in this city have the obnoxious
sheet on sale. We recommend the example Of Mr..
Glass
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-03-12

TURF GossIP.--It is rumored that Major Thomas
boswell. the venerable and respected head of the
Turf in Virginia. is very ill and not expected to re-
cover. We trust that it is not SO bad-his loss
would be irreparable.
The match between Jonce Hooper and Ex-
chequer, four mile heats, Camden Course, next fall,
is attracting much attention at this time. We trust
both colts may be in their best form.
The Tennessee stables are said TO be very promis-
ing this spring. A number of young ones are on
their first legs, and no doubt the spring meetings,
with the reduced weights, will show fine time
Maj. Baeon's stable is at home and SO is the
Major-preparing for the fall campaign.
MONTGOMERY Mail 9Th
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-03-12

necessary military protection for their security
therefore be It
Resotred etc.. That the sum Of IS 600 900 is here
by appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury
not otherwise appropriated, and that the same be
ana hereby Is placed at the disposal Of the Presi
dent OF the United States to pay the expenses of
such volunteer forces as he may consider 1t expe-
dent to the public interest to call into the military
service on the Southern frontier of the United States
10 assure the safety Of the citizens Of the United
states residing in that quarter and to vndicate the
laws and insure their faithful execution.
AT half past four o'clock the House adjourned.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-03-12

A Secession or TKAGEDIEs.-A dispatch of the
It'll from Cincinnati says:
Last night Patrick McHugh cnt his wife's throat.
killing her instantly; John Miller fatally stabbed
Charles Brill in Street affair, and A. Il. Bayard
fell dead in the street. Yesterday morning q
woman was found dead in a bed at the corner OF
Pearl street and Western Row. On Sunday, the
daughter of Noah Stratton, on the Montgomery
| turnpike, was burned to death.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-03-12

To OUR SOUTHERN ExcHANaRs.-At the present
suspicious moment when the Southern section of
the Confederaey should put forth her best energies
for the Development of her own resources, we re-
speetfuy suggested to the conductors of the South
eFn press the propriety of adopting the following
as an invariable rule. Never TO notice favorably
any Southern book or pamphlet when there is rea-
son for believing that it was issued from North
ern printing office. We have adopted this rule, and
acted upon it for some time, and have given the
cold shoulder to several catalogues Of Southern IN.
stitutions because they bore the imprint Of some
Northern office. [Greenville Is. CO Patriot.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-03-12
I A Boar WnEekED.-- Baton Rouge Gazette of
Saturday last has the following:

Saturday last has the following:
On Thursday, the 9Th inst, Mr.. John Severe
found floating in the river opposite this place part
OF the upper cabin Of steamboat He went on
the wreck and made an effort to secure it but
finding this impossible he examined il. and found
parts torn up, a. though from explosion, and evil
dences of fire. Mr.. Severe removed what he could
from the wreck-a safe, some dry goods, hard
ware, ete.-which he deposited at the warehouse
the goods was found lot of printed cards for the
Coast and Harbor Job Boat, New World, 7. Nc.
Cullogh mastern which to the belief that the
wreck must be of that boat. Where the accident
happened, how, and who were aboard, is all as
yet mystery.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-03-12


SHOOTING AND SuIcIpE.--From the Shreveport
Southwestern Of Wednesday last we extract the
following:
Last Friday evening a difficulty occurred be-
tween MIR. Mooring and Mr.. Daniel Smith, both
Of whom resided in this parish, in the neighbour
hood Of Cross lake. Mr. Mooring shot Mr., Smith.
who died very shortly afterward from the effects 81
the wounds he received. -
On Monday night, at Mr. j. s. Allwine,s board
ing -hsuse, man by the name Of John McMullen. a
native oil Ireland, and formerly a resident of New
Orleans, committed suicide BY taking strychnine
The following lines were written in a diary. found
in his trunk after his death:
Mr.. AlNine-f feel death approaching upon
me; in case die suddenly you will be so GOOD as
TO bury me in some christian ground, and let INV
friends know -
Mr.. Allwine--I hope you will not think I am
either thief, murderer, nor robber; thank
God am strictly an honest and industrious man
which Messrs. Richard Noel and B. R. Mckham
your neighbors, can tell you. Please write to Nr
John Forster, painter, ia Carondelet street New
Orleans. My dear sir, am too nervous to write
but glad to leave world that have suffered SO
much in.i
Mr. Allwine--I feel am going to die; let nv
acquaintances know that / was tired of life they
live on Notre Dame street, between Tohoupitoulas
and Magazine streets. Direct your letter in care
of Mr.. Iions.n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-03-12

MEDIctsAL.-See advertisements of Messra. j.
Wright Co. The great medicine dealers q and Isl Charities
street. offer for aale Dr. Davis Compound Syrup Of Wild
Cherry and Tar DsIeys Magical Pain Extractor and Wrghes
Indian Vegetable Ps of the North American College Of
Health, and Winsris Canadian VcsmifnFe.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-03-12
cLornrso cnKAr.-Being determined to run of

CLOTHING CHEAP.-Being determined to run of
bis hne stylish winter clothing Mr. N Montrosa ID
Magazine street. reduced his prices 10 such figures that
ers Of masculine habments make money by buying their
supplies winter and laying them up In Lavender until
Jack summons forth in the coming fall Fom the
feeling things now chance for thick clothing
do SPRING those who intend travelling the fur
Their North is Magazine street snrous articles which
should place their valses OF their equipment
Warranted best Kid gloves had of Mr. Montross
advertisement niaaSa
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-03-12
STREET LocomorIvEs.--In the Cincinnati Com.
tnarcial Of Tia F4l NC sd n. eli

9ibhEi lSoCoMuTiNEs.--in the Cincinnati Cons
mercial Of the eth we find the following:
Last night at IL o'clock, Mr. Alexander B. I.atta
brought out his new street railroad locomotive for
trial, and q glorious trial it has proved In COM
pany with large number of railroad men and
eitzens, we have enjoyed a ride behind the first
CINCINNATI street locomotive. II was q success in
every sense Of the word. The engine passed mn
Fourth TO Main street. and around to Fifth and
&ace, where Q car was stationed containing mn
| eager company Of invited guests. The engine and
can were soon attached, and away VIC went, with
ah easy and pleasant motion which delighted every
/ passenger. s'4s'u efei5
4 AZ filth and Vine. and several other places On The
Ioaee, carriages were met and passed. and not a
single morse eyineed the least syinptom af alarr, ~
iear-.ior there was nothing to alright them. We
ihehlaoh thas the more particularly. as many bs,a
conserved It impossible To- build a straat 49,;
winch VIII not startle horses Owing n ths az M
storm there was an unusual large mn ohsr IF a On
eles returning from balls in tie street ne sI
feature worthy of high commentator, ii the III
senGe Of noise the qnietness with which tho joeo
motive run was surprising The noise Il nat graat
er fnan that OF car moved by horses. Tba On.
gineer possesses the most perfect control os ~
machine, stopping and starting with pronntness
which delighted us. Surprising as it NAV seen, L
u nevertheless true, that The cars stop much NOR.
instantane0usly than they do when horses ara II
tached. No difficulty was experienced in turnins
curves. Even the double curve at Seventh an,
John streets was passed over without trouble.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-03-12

A NEw Dr-covERy.-Justn Casbergue & Co..
No IS Condo between Main and s. Anne Streets give notice ID
the public In another column that they have bought from Pref
r. Geenough of Boston, the exclusive right and privilege
manufacturing and selling Louisiana the carhonc acid ga
burning ad and ramphene being explosive material
can be with the greatest safety and yields splendid light