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The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

to read matchless essay on the advan-
tages of health to diseased and dying
patient.
We have no censure for Ir. SEWARD.
We havo read his two speeches careful
". and we find there no infile,ty to the
interests of Frecdom-no remuneration
Of Republican principles. We believe
that his heart is true to the utterances of
other days-tbat the Republican faith
will still find him loyal subject and a
champion who SO arguments are unen-
swc'alle. But crisis ike the present
puts Statesmen to q test which none but
heroes can bear. A military tactcan
may give perfect plan for beseigipg and
attacking n fortress, and yet lick the
nerve to lead the forlorn Lope through
the deadly brecch; and 50 Mr.. SEWARD,
whose services in preaching the defences
of the Slave Power have been incompar-
able, yet lacks the nerve and daring to
lead the column 10 the final charge. Let
US hold him in grateful honor for what
lie has done, and rejoice that bolder
spirit is our leader low.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

EFT Senator BENJAMIN, of Louisiana
was precious fellow when a boy. 1t
is now shown that lie was obliged to
leave Collage on account Of a way he Lad
Of finding things which no. ody had lost.
He has much good progress since. From
the despicab.l,ty OF stealing sixpences he
has risen to the dignity Of stealing States
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20
sP 4 gentleman living in Huds

Bs 4 gentleman living in Hudson
speaking to us Of the "leaders" of the
Star, said they were transcripts from the
Pioneer d. Democrat, with q few pious
EXPLANATIONS sandwiched between The
dolorous sentences. His assertion can
easily be verified.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

@ PErERsoN's Ladies Magazine
Cor March, is received. 1t is an admira-
bic number with profuse Illustrations
Whatever politicians may be Peterson"
will continue to he "National," and the
ladies' will never seccde from it.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

Gy The country listens in vain for
one bold, manly voice at the Capitol
Chicago Democrat.
No 50. Early in the struggle, heroic
Ben WADE gave bold, manly speech
whose sentiments were worthy of the
hoar and the people who responded to
them.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20
eg It IS tbonrat bv some that there

Eg- 1t Is thought BY some that there
is still danger of some compromise being
passed by the Republicans in Congress.
We do not believe it. The Republican
ranks were formed and led TO victory, I'M
der the very fire OF the enemy, and we
do not believe they con be broken now
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

GF 1t is declared by the Charleston
Mercury that ''the backs of Cardinals
sons are broad enough and strong
enough to bear the consequences of nil
her acts" Glad of it.---f>r that is the
broadside they will probably present to
UncleS ANS forces.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

Eg- "Why are you forever humming
that air?' asked Foote, of a man without
any sense of tune in him. because it
haunts me-" No wonder said Foote,
"you are forever numbering it,
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

~ No man can tell whether he is
rich or poor by turning TO bis ledger
1t is the heart that makes man rich
He is rich Or poor according to what he
is, not according to what he has.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

E If the reports Of the pecuniary
distress in South Carolina be true, q
slight change will soon be made in an
expressive phrase, Instead Of callin
gentlemen, who can neither pay nor in
cur debts, 'seedy," it will become fash
iouabIe to call him "sosecdy."
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

EE In view of the course the Star
suggests to cnre our National troubles,
We think the name Of that paper would
be more significant if it was spelled
backwards.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

~ A notorious abolitionist of Mass
achuse:ts announces that he will lecture
on the gaIlows The Louisville Journal
hopes tibet he may get the hang of the
subject.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

THE PRESENT HOUSE OF REpREsBN-
rAr1vEs.-By the secession of twenty
seven Representatives, the House of Rep
rantativos is now reduced to two hun
dred and ten members. This gives the
Republicans a majority Of seven.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

Cop of Peace Whose Spirit fills
All the echoes of our hills,
All the murmurs of our Tilis.
Now the cloud hangs oe' -
O. let frecmcn be our sons
And let future 4sHiSGToss
eise Ia lead their valiant onss,
TIL .srss ~sz ne rrcrs.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

EFF Why are young ladies at the
breaking up of a party like orro~s?
Because they can't go off without bean,
and arc in quiver till they get one.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

~ "Do You know the prisoner, Mr.
Jones?" Yes, to the bone "What is
his character?' didn't know he had
any" ''Does he live near yong 80
near that lie has only spent five shilIirgs
for fro-wood in eight years"
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

Sg- The present annual production
of tobacco has been estimated by an Eng
lish writer at 100000, 900 lbs.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

GB Why is the harbor of Charles
ton unpopular with the girls? Because
all tae 6uoys have been removed.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

CONFERENCE.-THE exchange Of the
best part of my principles for the worst
rar. of yours.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

Prentice say it takes three to mako .
pair now.a-davs---he. she. .nd the hired
girl.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

Ey- Death is the only master who
takes his servants without character.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20

River Falls, Feb. 18, 1861.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1861-02-20
THE CHARLESTON DgEL.

A correspondent furnishes full &C
count Of the fatal duel between Taber
and Magrath. near Charleston, S. c.
He says:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-28
Law intelligence.
IN CHAMBERS.
Before Judge Sutherland.


Tn. Trustees Of the Columbia College, Neao York g. Ed
,nard c. Delaran.-Judgment for plaintiff.
E. Pearson Us. George NJ Munson.-Referred to Mr.. B.
Ippngwel to take process the question Of the place
of residence of defendant Jane Wilson, and report tia
same, with his opinion.
In the natter of Louis Cdtoni-Certiorari allowed
In the case Of James c. TvilIa, Sheriff, vs. the Eqsn&a
table Fire Insurance Company.-Thc amount heretofor
allowed is reduced to an allowance Of $50.
SPECIAL TERM--DECIsIONs.
IScRAuAx, J-James Gould Us. Samuel f. Bu61r.
acknowledgement for defendant.
OpN1oN.-This was an action commenced before the
code The declaration for moneys had and received
by defendant for the Of the plaintiff The claim waa
for moneys received by defendant on an order BY
stark on the Post Office Department on account OF con.
tract made with Stark and the plaintiff AFTER plantn
alleges had transferred to him the use and nteress
Was IL not material at this time inquire whether
after the plaintiff had charged the defendant intent
to defraud him by obtaining the draft with the knowledge
of the plaintiffs rights he might not recover NO sucn
ALLEGATION Is made and there is no evidence to warrant
such conclusion Upon the facts as proven, my conciu'
The assignment by Stark was only part of the con.
tract as made with the United States in October 1881
So the interest under the new contract az ho' '"s
The parties by their acts sanctioned the drafts by
each portion Of half Of the proceeds under hat con-
q subsequent notice Of the name of the firm to ths
ulaintff does not alter the rights OF the PARTIES.
The paymeEt being made W u chtoi III
or;gnav furnished for carrying out contract without
ina n, change in the rights OF the parties Will not
noe W INV action for money had and recovered by the
nnnt Te pants remedy against the partner Of
The United States. 49,, 49, A., , ., 81, aoeeraont
- ho ;ndnleed The money not paid through any
SrJ or concealmcnt Of the defendant but after iuli
o,ice TO the parties. The claims of all were submitted
,so tho payment If the plaintiffs claim TO the money
was valid then the United States paid the draft on ne.
own wrong and the plaintiff claim remains gooo against
owl ' The money paid under suchpcrcumstances was
tho money Of the United statesnot tho money OF the
niontif II improperly paid, tho United States shoaa
feudspk
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-28

THE SLAVE TRADE EXCEEDINGLY ACTIVE.
The royal mail steamship Ethiope, Captain French has
arrived at Liverpool with months later advicos from
the West coast Of Africa and 500 ounces OF gold dust
Her Brittanic Maiestys ship Prometheus, Commander
Bedngned senior officer Of the south division arrived at
Fernando Pc the 9th of june from the south having
been relieved by the Aecto, Commander Raby. She
ported the South coast very unhealthy Several Euro
peans had died the Congo at Fish Bay, and other
places
The slave trade is still very brisk and in consequence
legal trade dull it anticipated that Of the fac
tories would have to Close
Captain Bedngicld had been in active cooperation with
the American squadron and had taken two vessels fitted
for slaves in the Congo rivers aso Spanish schooner the
Jacnto. The Wrangler, R. n had taken American
bark supposed TO be the Ardennes with 495 slaves
hoard The notorious SLAYER Storm King had come into
M,ngo Grandowth legal cargo american flag AMI pa
pers) but hearing there slaves to b, had pitched
her cargo overheard shipped large number Of slaves,
and got away clear.
The steamer General Mramen Formerly the Greenock)
had shipped cargo at kasnda in four hons using Anne
rcan Portuguese ard Spanish coors to suit the cruisers
she happened to meet Everything is done under the
American flag until the slaves actually on board 30
that two three English cruisers have very little chance
70 take prizes or check the trade.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-28

ergctc representations by tho British Consul the
thorties When we find IL admitted by Colonel Manning,
ABIDE Camp to the Governor OF the State of Louisiana,
that there do exist at New Orleans volunteer corps called
the Carroll Guards which he admits TO be without any
recognized military organization, to be far beyond
the control of the authorities and for whom therefore,
ne wisely declines TO be responsible, readers will
easily understand how British subjects, In common with
other people New Orleans would be liable to great
rage notwithstanding earnest wishes to the contrary on
the part Of the authorities Those authorities wish two
things not easily compatible AS politicians they wish TO
ENJOY The benefit OF strong popular feeling and large
force OIL volunteers AS the conservaors Of public ORDER
tney wish no man TO be forced, and British subjects, at
all events, 10 be left alone Mr.. Russell frankly admits
that they acted on the latter feeling the opp0r
trinity occurred and that he erred in charging them with
degree OF evasion before they released the British subjects
who had appealed to the Consular aid They had been
leased, itarpeas, with as little delay necessarytO
receive the statement of their Thus far is
very Ineligible The Carroll Guards 90 about the work
shops and wharves Of New Orleans compelling this man
or that TO join their ranks They meet with occasional
resistance and excuse particularly that of being subjects
Of the British crown They don't care much for this
they have heard the American theory that every person
who lands in America with the intention Of residing there
acquires the rights and the duties of an American citizen
Inc consul ~ asked TO appeal in their favor and the
Governor on hearing their statement and that of their
capors, lets them go, but not till they have suffer
ed some detention and outrage. When this is
was matter for record, and when the Governor
Of Louisiana cannot think himself ill-used, do
why he should seize the admission that evasion had
statements In every good Htety in Tins country When
man frankly conlesses that subsequent information
leads him to Withdraw or qualify word, the conclusion
that he sacrifices everything to truth In the dcport
men of the Governor OF Louisiana the conclusion is that
he may be safely put out of the question altogether.
This Is matte that should be known, for II helps to
illustrate the state of things in the United States and
the government Of Louisiana has not mended matters
served its cause by attempting to discredit the inform
ant who has told the simple truth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-28

English Artillery from India for Canada

IFrUiI tHb DOnuOH TntS, AtIguSt IN
Three batteries of Royal Artillery have been ordered
from India to Canada. The force will proceed overland
upwards OF !, 900 miles. Two hundred horses for the
Royal Artillery are passage for Canada.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-28
Lord PalmerstOn's Opinion OF General
McClelIan's Appointments.


The appointment of General Mcclellan TO the command
Of the federal army is a circumstance which not unnau
rally has excited considerable discussion N the New YORK
papers. BY one no is described as military DICTATOR
who to act entirely free from the control OF General
Scott and the War Department. and by another loud
complaint is raised because the gallant general,
in compliance with the intrigues Of certain selfish
politicians at Washington, is TO be hampered in the Sc
lection OF the general and regimenal officers who are to
serve under his command But all tho accounts agree In
one particular that General Mcclellan, having accepted
the responsible pest Of Commander Chief is examining
force that stern and rigorous discipline without which, as
the disaster at Bull shows great army may speedily
become disorganized and panic stricken rabbe.
But when the New York papers talk of military
dictatorship, we hardly know what they Civil
war necessarily implies the suspension of ordinary
law, and the subs tution Of the rule Of the sword
AS far ms the interests of the North concerned
II matters little whether this extreme power is welded by
the Pres dent mt Washington by tho general at the
head OF the army in the field Mr.. Lincoln, it is admit
tod has travelled far beyond the principles of the const
tuition lie has proclaimed martial law he has suspended
the habeas corpus act, and he has deposed and i'm
prisioned the municipal authorities at Baltimore.
We DO not say that these measures are not perfectly
them to be So Mr.. Lincoln can delegate to the
chief of the army any power which tho head of the
executive government Is permitted exercise and
the purposes Of the campaign matters te repeat
whether Mr. Lincoln General Mcclellan powers
which are beyond the strict letter Of the constitution
1t still appears TO be doubtful whether the Con-
fcdcrate roops, flushed with success, intend to at
tack Washington As their object will be
plshcd Dy clearing the sesessOnist states OF
federal troops, sound policy would dictate that
tho enemy should BIO quietly left to improve their ogan
zaton in the comparative security of Arlington Heights
Actual warfare in the United States has been oil
for several months Every advantage, with tho cxcep
ton Of General McCelhn's successes in Western Vir-
gina, has been on the side of the South What
has the North gained in exchangef disgrace
full defeat, amount of taxation which is unparalleled
in the history of European nations the utter subverson
of constitutional liberty and by means Of prohbitOry
tariffs the alienation Of the sympathies Of their best
customers and friends. 1t appears further that slavery
is not the of this lamentabe contest arises from
commercial Jealousy and thus that ia Am1cd he
great cattle Of free trade opposed to protection is fought
out not by hstinSs and platform speeches. ta BY The ultima
ratio regain,.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-28
NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2S 1861.


Fetch Nor is this the only apprehension to damp
the courage OF the lender. Already while this is
st III lis very cradle the bankers Of the seaboard States
are suggesting, in the form of treasury bonds, very
large increase OF the paper currency How long would
this be convertbey We may safely predict that If the
war lasts as long as II now threatens to last both sides
WIN DO driven 10 the same ptable expedent OF depre
cated paper currency as the mother country was IN
similar extremity. No doubt there are enthusiasts in
the United States who will lend money and buy Treasury
bonds for three or ten years. all the freely because
they feel deeply the social and religious aspects of the
quarrel There may, too, for ausht We know, be obo
tionis and phonhropists IN This country cho t bun dr.
laiing market and prefer gre good price
for them rather than bad on- because they for
fortune. We cannot think, however, there are SO
many such people largely to affect the quotation
of American securities in market
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-28
supply ofCotton I'm LiverpooI-iIow Long
IL May Keep the Mills Going.

[From the London News, August II
vie computed stock OF cotton at Liverpool last Fri
day evening was 9ss 070 bales against 1908 800 at the
same period Of last year, when theAuanty was unusu~
ally large AS regards the American qualities
The sfotk is eqndl 10 about renfy tUees consumption at r.
rate lately Witnessed at this time last year 1t edl
70 hcenyeigM perks' consumption There then remains
the important difference, as determining the market
price, that last year there every prospect Of tho
American supply coming forward usual, whereas
that supply Is ordered TO be stopped Another point to be
weighed that the draught stock for expectation
VIII probably be larger this year than usual continental
nnd perhaps even American consumers will fall upon our
market This renders it the more requisite that should
diminish our consumption. As the home "trade"
have of late possessed themselves Of considerable sup
ply by buying at Liverpool computed that the stock
winch they hold Is OF about the same amount last
year.
These are only few of the prominent considers-
IONS, pro and con, which have TO be estimated in at
tempting TO arrive at conclusions respecting the probable
future course OF the cotton trade We have aduced suf
say critical character of the present condition of affairs.
Az he same time, although the progress Of apprehension
Indicated by the unprecedented extent of the
business zone IN the Liverpool cotton market during the
last six weeks, would be wrong to omit from the ac.
count number of points favorng the presumption that
we shall yet tide quietly considerable period before
We arrive at the much dreaded cotton scarcity which
seems to be gradually creeping nearer and nearer.
There remains then only the anxious oucstjons never
absent from the mind Of the cotton specuato-Wl any
portion Of the American supply come forward aud If So
what poronY wa The blockade be maintained in a ,cay
70 secure d continued recognition BY England France and
other SateSp Assuming that this point is yesclred tie o
fra,ape, ,chat quantity Of cotton sct run the gauntlet "
me OtOcfddng squadron! Gven sctrCty OF the article
and high price at Liverpool and Manchester, at Havre
and MGihouse together with abundant supply in tho
Confederate States, and what will be the resutS These
class Of questions the solution Of which rests with
the future
The British Fleet for North America.
From the London Times, August II
The screw rigate mmortalitic 81, Capt George
Hancock, left Plymouth Sound Saturday morning for
North America.
English Artillery from India for Canada.
From the London Times August IL
Three batteries of Royal Artillery have been ordered
from India to Canada The force will proceed overland
upwards OF 900 miles Two hundred horses for the
Royal Artillery are ON passage for Canada
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-28
ADDITIONAL FROM EUROPE.
The City of Washington at New York
nd TeutOnia or Cape Race.
MIR. Russell Writes Again on the
,ull Bun Battle and the Strategy
Of the Two Armies Since.
He Exposes the ION to Richmond Cry OF
the New York Abolition Organs and
their After Attempts to Deny It.

lie Reports Treason in the Government Depart
ments in Washington, and q Strange Scene
in the United States Post Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-28
An Editorial Defence OF Mr.. Russell.
THE IMrREsSMENT OF BRITISH SUBJECTS IN NEW

ORLEANS.
from the London Times, August 1877
There are no people so thoroughly their good be-
vavor before all the world the two parties
in the raricidal contest raging in America. They
have to prove not only their Of justice and their
gard for truth and also that they not needessy sens
tive ready to fall quarrel There is general
persuasion In this part of the world-ndced all tho
world except between Niagara and the Gulf of Mexico,
that the present state Of affairs there is the natural result
Of defiant offensive and inolerable tone of talking and
acting on all matters whatever The American rather
too apt to consider himself absolutely right, and is
pleased to think he is so occasionally to the confusion
Of Others high civilization holds II in the greatest OF
social misfortunes that there should be difference ut all
An American does not regard this great msfor
tune. compared with having to own himself little mis-
taken, or misinormed trihe. With such people,
when quarrel has arisen, there can be only APP
pealhat appeal TO arms, which has assumed such
terrible proportions, and the issue Of which can
venture to foretell. But if there is any hope Of
promisc--if, in time, are ever to the
Northener and the Soutncrner discussing their differences
amicaby in Congress only be by the introduction of
les osre less less proofng tone than that on
Mr. Russell has been for some time in the United
States dscharging for the British public not to for
the whole world the same services that no did so well
before in the Crimea and in India. lie has everywhere
had to perform his aborous duties under difficulties in
conceivable to most of his readers, and little shared by
writers compiling narratives at library table, taking
down the words of some customary informant. He has
had to write in haste in exhaustion in noise, in danger
in the very turmoil of war, with dispuatcn and even
menace still in his He has been occasionally con-
uadicted generally confessed TO be right, and some
times has frankly and c0uragcously avowed himself
To be mistaken or Insmotmcu Ills letters are now
before The world in the form Of volumes, and, hay
ing passed through the ordeal Of criticism arc
part of the literature OF his country. Nowhere
has his liberty of speech been so furiocsy arraigned and
his vocation so denounced, as in the United States A
correspondence in another column will show how little
support truthful exact and candid is he likely
to receive there from those who might be supposed
above the madness of u mob.
He had stated that at New Orleans British subjects had
been orciby impressed into the ranks Of called voun
eers On their resistance he said that they had beer
hooked down and dragged Oh and only released atss On