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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-06-16

widowed mother, looking through her
tears, saw no cause for hope from earth
" aid.
At this juncture, the widow received
a letter from G[r. Lincoln, volunteering
his services in IA effort to save the
| youth fron the impending stroke
GLADLY was his aid accepted, although
1t seemed impossible even for his sa-
! gaclty to prevail in such a desperate
case; bat the heart Of the attorney was
II his work, and he set about it with q
viii that knew no such word rs fail
Feeling that the poisoned condition Of
the public mind was such as to pre-
cIude the possibility Of impanneling an
impartial jury N the court having ia,
FsdIctIon, he procured \ change Of ven.
ne and p0stponement Of the triad
lie then went studioUsly to work IN.
raIcIllng the history Of the case, and
satisfied himself tha5 his client was the
Flctln OF malice, ana that the state
InenJ3 u his accU8er were tissue Of
1aIsehoods. When the trial was called
Oh, the prisoner, pale and omaciaeed,
vita h3pcl25suess written on every fea-
pilrr h27f?osn5ir:7>, ,,-4l,a,,--- ,.,I -,
onLy boDo was j, !, Io,Ibar,, hor;ar ar
her sons Innocence, in the Justice Of
the Gpd she H-oT5hipcd, AID in the no.
be counsel, who, without hope Of Gee
| Or reward upon earth, hal undertaken
the ca2s2-t00ll his seat in the prison
/ els box, ani with q E.St01E firn}nasa'
Ijstone3 I, f1n raoi;ao. r. ~ ': :1:.
mont Tin.ol, sat a,;5'.. H., ,,.b;ia 49,
lar9a auditors, I,n19a1 ~, , lt,s 'l,o
wo1Iorin,y ,yhaf 10 a->,,1I 80 - :.l0''j7'
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~, - oI',' we Po1Nlo,'lc] % 0Atfao'Ion.
~ o",.''>'' ~ V:l1 "el0'l33 PtoPo"aU-
~ 1''' -" questions, ana 'ooSe OF 4
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',',,'. .',',l - ms tl'2'ii' ""9' tHo some
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I>'ed 'tt"3eil the acc0Sef ana the &C.
CNAC't Ltt.sl Tie ACCUSED ana Tue de-
ceased lA2 prosecutor teiC the ease
was q clear one, ana MS opening speech
was oHGs and formal!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-06-16
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- Cooke, the circus manager, has
offered Tom Saycrs an engagement for
twelve months ut $50 a week and al
expenses, to travel with him and ap-
pear in the circle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-06-16

DR.. Stone, of New Orleans, speak
ing Of yellow fever, says:
''The fever has a certain course to
run. Keep the patient from dying,
and he'll get WE'LL There's wisdom
for you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-06-16

An old bachelor, speaking of the
ladies' fashion says people could get
out Of church a great deal better if
there was not quite SO much hustle at
the door.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-06-16

An English paper says that "Gen.
Orod Scott commands the L. S. Ar
my"
But this is cqualed by Democrat
in this town, who says that Jonah did,
Mt swallow the whale because he liked
fish, but to see the effect OH bis bowels.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-06-16

"A gentleman who had just return
cd from Albany, where he had succeed
ed in lobbying bill in which he was
personally interested, through the Leg
stature, was accosted with: "WelI,
did you persuade them to pass your
Dill 90 eyes" said he, pulling out his
pocBct-book, II oe0rso-sac0yaea them"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-06-16

Il NU5DaII LIU5 dNUOUIlCts JHe NG-
partnro Of his dearly beloved: "My
wife Anna Maria, has strayed or been
stolen. Whoever returns her will get
his head broken. AS for trusting her,
anybody can do as he sees fit; for as
I never pay my own debts, it is not at
al likely that I shall pay hers"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-06-16

"If you marry" said Roman Con
sui to his son, ''let it be a woman who
has judgement and industry enough to
cook a meal OF yictuals for you; taste
enough to dress neatly; pride enough
to wash before breakfast, and sense
enough to hold her tongue"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-06-16

Correspond 2ncc Of th4 Cleveland leader
Thrilling Episode in the Life OF Abs
Lincoln"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-12-19

A more dangerous result of the per
version of thought is what may be called
universal sccpticism. This sometime:
happiness to minds that stop midway ii
the process of sclf-deyel"pment. 1t is al
WAYS easier to detect error than TO dis.
cover truth-to demolish feeble theory
! than to construct n strong one. Many
men discern tho errors which vitiate NIL
systems, and dissatisfied with all exist
inc forms Of belief, they loose confidence
in everything around them, they see
nought but chaos and darkness where all
should be order and light and the result
to them is despair, mi>anthropy, and n
reckless disregard Of all opinions good or
bad.
But VIC need not fear that this form of
mental disease viii ever become widely
prevalent, or that its victims will exert q
permanent influence for evil.
He who to hs greatness adds good
ness increase his power in geometrical
ratio. while he who disregards morality
may indeed be used for his talents but
will not be honored for himself. For
even in world no nearer perfection
than ours, character is beginning to be
balar ced against intellectual strength
Within the breast of every man thore are
planted Fundamental principles that can
not be eradicatcd. Universal disbelief is
unnatural The first requisite to a SIN
cere and useful life is an earnest hearty
belief in something Lacking it, we In *
motive power. 1t is often necessary to
pull down tho old rotten fabrics of So
ciety, but thought must replace them
with now ard substantial structures and
this will usually be done.
Good men often lament over the lack
of veneration which distinguishes the
present age, but to me it seems that this
freedom of thought is the harbinger Of
progress and reform. and that it IS vain
TO oppose or thwart it.
The latitude Of inquiry which distin-
/ guishes the present century is the natural
conscqu nc, Of n grand series OF events
that ha, g reyolutionzed the world. The
free institutions Of our country are the
highest form in which this grand move
mcnt has vet embodied its results. Let
us net despise our birthrigh', but meet
the great questions of life fully and fairly
not seeking to spare ourselves labor
or investigation by seeking shelter behind
musty precedent or doubtful authority,
but searching ont the truth by the light
of reason and experience-so shall we
satisfy ourselves and do good service to
| humanity.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-12-19

BRoTHERs In TIE compact of this So
ciety find these words, yiz.,-"For the
purpose of "improving ourselves in
knowledge and the method Of expressing
it, we hereby associate ourselves" &C.
AS appropriate then to the objects of this
association, and therefore to tho OCCASION,
l shall employ the hour in Considering
what method OF ''improving ourselves in
knowledge" is best adapted to the wants
of the individual and of Society, and in
pointing out some of the errors to which
| believe we all are liable in this pursuit.
Forsix thousand years the world has
labored upon the one problem which in
cludes all others--the problem of Life.
p Religion Government, and Education
which may be considered as comprehend
ing the relation and interests of humani-
tv, are the engrossing topics f all times.
They have been held up to the considera
ton of mankind in an almost endless d-
versity of forms. an by men whom the
world has delighted TO honor. The tai
ent of ages has COZ spired to throw light
upon them. The record of their condi-
ton and progress constitutes all History.
And yet every question, moral or social,
literary or scientific, religious or political,
that has ever agitated the human mind
or been subject of human thought, is
torscly summed up in the ever repeated
inquiry, How can man live happiest and
live best? The worlds answer to this
question is the civilization of the nineteeth
century. For every conception of the
human intellect. and every achievement
of human energy, in ages past, is the in
h sritance of the present generation. We
therefore owe much to the ancients. We
are what we are, rather because Of the
generations that preceded us than because
we are intrinsIcally wiser than they i; their
existence and their workings were, in the
course of events, necessary 10 tho p esent
condition of the world. TT cir invest ga
tons have been the basis of our discover
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-12-19
THE
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY
FRANKLIN CT B,
Held at River Fails, Dec. 1M 1860.

The FRANKLIN CLUB of River Falls,
celebrated It's Fourth Anniversary on the
evening of the 7th of this month. The
evening was delightfully."- spent in parta-
king of an excellent and bounteous sup
per, and "other things accordin'," and in
exercises of a more intellectual character.
An original Poem, Essay and Address,
with large number of toasts, prepared
and spontaneous. constituted the main
features of the Anniversary. AS none
bat members of the CLUB were admitted
to its festivities, we obtained permission
to print the Poem, Essay, and Address,
and portion of the T"as.s.
O.v,A agricultural Society, WAS held
the City Hotel IN Hudson, yesterda.
There is to be an Express Line
tween Sparta and Hudson this white
We learn that john DALE is {
didsss for U. S. Senator from this ST
and has % sure thing ont" VIII
Transcript make q note of it.
-PErER McGREGoR was n arl
on the 9th inst. to Miss LUcRErIA d.
LEY, Of Star Prairie. Good for Pc
Better late than never
The friends of Rev. WIN. Spl
! make him q donation to morrow CIV
ing:
The removal of the County Seat
beginning to attract considerable nit
tan. Petitions largely slgnei in fa'
ofrsnoving it to Sec. %, in the to
ofPerry, have been sent in to this off
II will also be seen by an adrertiscm
in this paper that the Legislature will
petitionsd in favor of removing it to F
est.ille. A petition to this effect, Y
signed, has been left here.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-12-19
Lecture on China.-Oa Frid,

Evening. Dec. 18th. Rev. WM. SPEER
Hudson, will lecture in this village o
the Arts, Literature and Religious Sy
TENS Of the Chinese, with notice of tt
? origin and probable result of the w
now going on in that Empire.
Mi. SPEER has for many years been
missionary in China, and is thorough
acquainted with the customs and liter,
turs Of the people, and after his remov
rom there, he for some years edited
Chinese paper, published in San Fral
cisco. He has lectured in many of Il
principal cities of the Union, and th
press has spoken of his lectures in terms
high commentator. We have had th
pleasure of hearing him lecture on TIL
subject, and would urge all who can t
Admittance, Is cts; the proceeds to b
sattend.
applied to Q benevolent purpose.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-12-19
Pierce County Agricultural

Sooiety.-The officers of the Pierc
County Agricultural Society are remind
ed that the first annual meeting of tn
Board of Control under the new constitu
ton Comprising all the officsrs) will b
held ct the Supervisors Room on Wed
nssday the I'd day of January next q
which time the premium list is to be pre-
pared, and such other arrangement
made for the next Fa'ras may be though
proper, to be presented to the Society a
the annual meeting on the first Wednes
day of February, for revision.
OLIVER GIBBS Jr: Cor. Sec.
Prescott, Dec. 7th 1850. /
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-12-19
From the Spanish,

"Onania mea porto mecum."

We rarely admit just conception Of
our love for familiar objects. They are
SO inwrought with the fbres of our ex-
iatence, that we pass heedlessly along, not
even acknowledging in thought our de-
pendence for happiness upon world OF
common things. The mineral, vegetable
and animal kingdoms. all bow at our
feet. offering tithes of all they possess to
smell the aggregate enjoyment of man.
Gods ambassador-this round world, is
70 adapted to our every possible want,
ard We are o. identified with its number
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-12-19

Prentice says that cotemporary
asks if we can throw any light upon
kissing? We don't want to; tho
thing is done just as well in the
dark.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-12-19

X man in Detroit advertises for
partner in the nursery business. This
is new way of advertising for u
wife.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-12-19

CURE FOR PUrGID SORE THaoAT.-
Gurgle the throat often with mixture
of vinegar, salt and black pepper. and ap-
ply to the neck thin slices of fat pork
soaked in strong yinigar, rprinkling the
pork with black pepper, and change
oftap
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-12-19

PREsrIcE. think that if a yonag lady
has thousand acres of valuable land.
the young men are apt to conclude
that it is sufficient grounl of atszsb-
rpcnt.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-12-19
TOASTS.

We give but few of the toasts, as
many of them were of local and person
al character, not adapted to publication.
FRAEKLIN.-A stenograpAic Philoso-
pher, aud mighty sensible Man.
Our CLUB.-To-night, it speaks for
itself.
ABSENT BRoTHERs.-Responsc, Auld
Lang Syne, sang by the Club.
OrR ANNIVERSARY NIoHr.-May its
shadows ever fa!! lightly on The brow of
each brother.
HE PREss--A Big Thing
COMMON ScHooLs.-They give power
to the poor, and protection to the rich.
The RIVER FALLS AcADEMY.-May
it long b. au homer to our village, and
power in the land.
SEcaDERs.-The Devil stands first on
the list, and family likeness peryades
them all.
TIE ST.. CRo1x VALLEY R.ch in
natural resources, and favored in the char
actsr of her population, she invites the
attention Of all.
Social IsTERcoURsE.-As exhibited
by the members Of this Club, one of the
harpiest modes of keeping bright the
links of he Chain Of friendship.
The LADIEs-God bless them, Nav
we never fail to deserve their respect, ard
receive their favor.
WALT WHIrMAS.-A fearful illustra-
ton of the dreadful fact that it is nm or
fui thing to be terrible critter.
Responded to BY an individual who
had read his Poems, who closed with the
following sentiment:
Good for Nebachadnezzar Tint he
was not condemned to feel on Whit
mans "Leaves of Grass"
These and other toasts vera responded
to and the Club adjourned with the con
ciousness of having had "good time"
CURE FOR PUTEID SORE THaoAT.-
Gurgle the throat often with mixture
of vinegar, salt and black pepper. and ap-
ply to the neck thin slices of fat pork
soaked in strong yinigar, rprinkling the
pork with black pepper, and change
often.
About the year 1886 this disease pre-
varied in the Northern part of New York
under the treatment no one has ever
been known to die.
"Do you pretend to intimate, sir, til; t
ny butter is old!'
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-12-19

s.Do you pretend to intimate, sir, til:
ny butter is old?'
mot old enough to have lost its hair
dear madam"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1860-12-19

About the year 1886 this disease pre-
varied in the Northern part of New York
under the treatment no one has ever
been known to die
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17

NJ Heath, Lieut.. II. r. Martin.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and adopted. The chairman on
Rules and Bylaws not being pres
ent, Col. j. T. Sergeant, as second
on said committee, made the report.
The Board then adjourned for one
hour when it was again convened.
Upon calling the roll, Major Charles
Bartolette, Capt. William Slater and
Lieut.. j. S. Crammer found to be
present in addition to those of the
morning. The Bylaws were then
taken up and adopted as whole, af-
ter which they were taken up and adj
opted by section On motion of Ma
jor Bartolette, Resolved that two
hundred copies of the Rules and By
Laws be printed. On motion We adj
jonrn- adjourned
COL. j. T. SERGEANT, Chrm
LIEUT. Z. M. HEATH, Sec'y.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17
Look Out for Bargains i'm
FALL GOODS!
A RRIVAL No. 2, at
emery g. CO.'S,

FLEMING TON, N. j.
10 our numerous friends and patrons of " Old
Hunterdon, . we wish to mention this arrival Of
FALL GOODS.
We return thanks to our customers for their
patronage, and by dilligent attention to bust
ness, we hope to merit continuance of the
same. We will here mention some of the lead
ing articles in our stock of
DRESS GOODS.
Fancy Silks, Silks, Silks 200O dollars worth
of these Goods that can't be beat in jersey .
Call before you buy
1860 dollars worth Black Silks, very cheap.
OTHER FANCY FABRIC.
A full line of Layella Cloth, Valencia, Cash
mere, DeLaine, Poplain, Rich French Figured
Merinoes, very handsome new style Travelling
Goods, at Reduced Prices.
200 dollars worth of New Mourning Goods of
all kinds just received.
SHAWLS, SHAWLS, SHAWLS,
rs Stella shawls at 81 50 and up. 100 Blan-
ket Shawls, black and fancy large lot of Mot
tied, Plaid, and Gold Centred Shawls, new style,
call and see them. Also, few Cloth T listers of
a new pattern.
EMBROIDERIES
100 French work Collars of new style some
selling at 2 shiIlings, worth shillings; Jacon-
net, Edging, Flouncing and Lace, in all their
variety; Hosiery, Gloves, Handkerchief, Round
and Square Wells and Shetland Wool Wells,
for a cold nor westerly
DOMESTIC GOODS,
Good and Cheap. $1,000 ds. Brown sheeting;
LOCO yds beached do and Shifting, full stock
of Ticks Diapers Toweling, Cotton and FOOL
Flannel, all colors. Also, Ladies Sack Flannel,
all colors. 1900 yds. Carpet. at New ork pri-
ces. Crockery, Cedarware, &c. We are selling
so, 600 worth of Clothing, which is guaran-
tee for Cheap Goods and good Cutter.
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings of all shades.
GROCERIES, CHEAP
Good Molasses, SO cts. per gall. Produce ta-
ken at market value, and Goods sold at mos.
to good men-Cash not Refused.
Fresh Butter, 20 cts. per h.,
Fresh Eggs Is cts. per score,
At VIM P. EMERY & Co.'S.
Cart 70 1894 tf
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17
DougIas Meeting.

On Thursday night last the Doug
las wing of the Democratic party held
an enthusiastic meeting at Ooryell's
Hall. The meeting was gotten up
under the auspices of the club at this
place and was addressed by b. Vansyck-
ell Esq, of Pennington and j O'Bryne
of Phila The last named gentleman
apologiSed for the absence of Daniel
Dougherty Esq, of Phila., who was
expected to address the meeting. =
The Douglas Club of this place num-
herring about lao members was present
with torches and transparencies. A
meeting Of this wing will be held to-
morrow evening in front of Runyan's
Hotel, to be addressed by G.. A. Can
non Esq. of Bordentown.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17
Coal and Weed!

NNhs subscriber having leased the premises
i formerly occupied by Mr.. Nelson Large,
Decd, is prepared to furnish the citizens of
Lambertville and vicinity with the best quality
of prepared COAL for family use, at the Lowest
Prices, with good supply Of Oak and Hickory
WOOD. Also, Soft Coal for Blacksmiths use,
all of which is under cover.
IRON & STEEL
Of the most approved kinds and all the various
sizes, some of which are embraced in the follow
ing list viz Common American Tire. Best
Rsfned Bar Iron, English Horse Shoe Slit Rods,
Hoop Iron of all kinds, Oval and Half Round,
Scroll Iron, Round and Square, best quality of
Norway Rods, Brand Iron, English Blister
Steel, Blister Steel of Sweed's Iron, Spring
Steel, Cutivator Steel and Teeth, Refined Cast
Steel, and American Hammered Iron in all its va
riety, all of which will be sold at the lowest pr-
ces. Any and all applications for Coal or Iron
will be thankfully received, and promptly atten-
ded to, at the corner of Union and Coryell SITS.
Lambertville, N. j., where the subscriber will
always be found on hand.
j. 7. FLUMMERFELT.
n. B.-Deats' far famed Cooking and Parlor
Stoves constantly on hand. sep. 10, 1960tf
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-10-17
TO VERTIs Frs.

To the advertisers of both city and country,
we now offer a sheet that has larger circulation
among business men. las will be seen by refer
ence to our business directory and others, than
any other paper in the county, and is therefore
the medium through which to advertise, in order
to bring themselves more generally before the
public.
We offer other inducements besides our large
and constantly increasing circulation, to adver-
tisers, in these days of scarcity of money, by a
great redactaon in our rates of advertising of one
half the former cost.