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NaDOleOn Dead.

BY a cable dispatch from Lon
don, we learn that Ex-Emperor
Napoleon died at twenty minutes
past ten o'clock Thursday morning,
9th inst, He died soon after under.
going q surgical operation for
gravel. His death was sudden.
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E Gov. Browns message
was delivered to the Legislature
last Thursday. 1t is lengthy
and able. We shall commence
lis publication next week.
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n DEN TIE SEW Z RS
GAN When the Kidneys. Liver aud Bowels
q do not act BEAUTIFULLY, the wastes from the
q aCti III Of the system remain ID the blood. and
81 produce irritation and Iis-s;Se. These organs
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-23
Christmas Fifty Years Ago.

In Niles Register of January II,
1918, we find the following: "The
different manner in which the anniver-
sary of the Nativity is observed IN diff
ferent parts of the United States is
worthy of remark. In Boston it seems
to have been partially observed on the
25th uit, by a recommendation in the
public papers to abstain from business,
and by some concerts of sacred music
in the evening. In New York some
of the stores were shut up; but the
theatre was open in the evening, and
Nh. Cooper played George Barnwell.
In Philadelphia about one-half of the
people paid some attention to the day;
but in Baltimore, and to the southwark
of it, the stores we're shut up, the
banks closed. and business suspended
as on a Sunday. The churches also
were, for the most part, opened in the
morning, and the afternoon was given
to refreshment and mirth, being An
almost universal holiday. The only
daily papers published in the United
States, northward of New York, are two
at Boston, and they only, I believe.
were published CA that day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-23
Visit from Santa Claus.
NY ctrMryr Q. MoonE.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through
the house
Not creature was stirring-noi even a mouse.
Tho stockings we're hung By the chimney with caro-
In hopes that So. Nicholas soon would be there
The children we're nestled all snug IN their beds,
While ysions Of suGar-pums danced through their
heads.
And mamma In Der kerchief and IN my cap,
Had settled our brains for long winters nap.
When ont on the lawn there arose such clatter
/ sprang from my bed 20 see what was the matter.
AWAY 70 the window dew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash
rhemoon on the breast Of the new.fallen snow
Gave the ustre Of midday TO objects below.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But a miniature sleigh aud eight tiny reindeer,
with little old driver, so lively and quick,
knew, In a moment, II must be st. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And be whistled and shouted, and called them By
name:
Now Dasher now Dancer! now prancer! now
Vixen.
on Comet on Cupid on Donder and Blxon
To The top Of the porch, to the top Of tho wall
Now dash away, dash away, dash away all
AZ leaves that before The wild hurricane fly,
when they meet with On obstacle, mount 70 the sky,
So up to the housotop the coursers they Jew,
With the sleigh fun Of toys, aud 81. Nicholas too.
And then, In a twinklinR, heard On the roof
The pranc!ng and paving Of each little hoof
As 7 drew IN my head, aud was turning around,
down the chimney st. Nicholas came with bound.
Tie was dressed al iu fur, from his head to his foot
And his clothes we're all furnished with ashes and
SCOT;
bundle Of toys he had aung on his back,
And be looked like peddlar just opening bis pack.
Ills eycs-hov they tvinAled His dimples-how
merry
His checks were like soses, is nose like cherry
His dron little mouth was drawn up like bow.
And the beard on his chin was as white the snow.
The stump Of pipe be held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke n encircled his head like wreath :
He had broad face ana a round little belly
That shook when he laughed like bowl fun Of Jelly,
He was chubby and plump. and right Jolly old elf
And laughed when saw him, in spite Of myself.
A wink Of bls eye and a twist Of his head
Soon gave mo 10 know had nothing to dread.
He spake not a word, but went straight to his work
and hled all the stockings; then turned with jerk
And laying his finger 3side Of his nose,
And giving nod, MP the chimney he rose.
He sprans to bis sleigh, TO his team gave whistle.
And away they all dow lke tho Down Of the thistle.
But heard him exclam, 'Ie he drove out If sigh,
Happy Christmas o. ail, aud 20 all good night
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-23

up ioyfully and Immediately take the
salute. For the second we will suppose
the company to form a sort of circle.
You take lady by the hand and lead
her round the circle, presenting her to
every person present, saying to the
gentlemen "A kiss, if you please,
Tor my little sister, and bit of bread
Tor myself :" to the ladies' GA little
oread foI my little sister, and kiss
Tor myself: The kiss can by no means
be refused.
Inc Journey to Corinth-or any
where else, resembles, in some respects.
John Gllpln's famous and unfruitfui
ride. The forleit-payer, who is doing
penance, holding lighted taper, leads
around the room another gentleman.
with white pocket handkerchief in
his hand. This gentleman kisses every
lady in turn, and each time politely
wipes the lips of his conductor, the
penitential forieit-payer, which may
water, but which wants no wiping.
You kiss the lady you love best,
without any body knowing who she is,
by so saluting every lady present. In
the disappointed kiss the lady ad-
vances towards the penitent, as if to
confer that favor on him then, sud
denly turning aside, she allows her
nearest neighbor to touch her cheek
with her lips.
When compelled by the forfeit to
sigh, you go into a corner, and wait
there until you are asked. For whom
are you signing " / am signing for
So.and.so, you reply. Miss So.and-so
is obliged to come and receive your sa-
lutte, and again takes her place in the
Corner of Signs. And so it goes on,
until every one has sighed successfully,
and taken their places accordingly in
line. When it is complete the first
Sigher returns to his seat, kissing
every lady in the line the second
Sigher does the same, saluting every
gentleman and so on to the last, who
must kiss his own thumb for want of
something better.
When a forfeit orders you to make
your will you bequeath to each of the
persons present some portion of your
real or imaginary personal or mental
qualities. The same Of playing the
Counselor. According to the order
received, the forfeit. payer suggests,
either aloud or in whisper, a bit of
advice to every one present. Clever
the gentleman or the lady who can get
out of it with general approval.
LII you want TO set tax not easy to
perform, but which is sure to give rise
to a good deal of fun, order person
to blow out a candle which is rapidly
passed before their nose, without per.
hitting them to turn their mead. II
requires a good shot to do it the first
time, or even the second or third.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-23
Saint Nicholas.

Speaking of the patron saint of
maidens desiring husbands, and the
high regard which is paid to him in
France, a correspondent relates the
following illustration of his power
"Some months since, a maiden in
village not far from Paris, finding her
years stealing away and no sutton for
her hand appearing, bought plaster
statuette of st. Nicholas, placed it at
the head Of her bed, and, night and
morning, addressed fervent supplica-
tions to it to send suitable helpmate.
Months passed without bringing her a
lover. Her stock of patience now be-
came exhausted she lost all conf
dence in the saint. Taking the statu-
cite by the nape of the neck, she east
it into the street. As she threw it out
a young man happened to be passing
under the window. The statuette fell
on his head and not only stunned HIM,
but, as it broke to atoms, cut his scalp
severely. Blood poured profusely
forth. He straightway went to all at
torney, and brought suit against the
person who had wounded him. He
asked heavy damages. He did not see
the defendant to the suit until she APP
peared in the court. Her person and
mien made deep impression on him,
and he asked leave to withdraw the
suit. She, delighted at this termina-
ton of legal proceedings which had
looked threatening to her, was very
gracious to him, and they walked home
from the courthouse in company. He
asked leave to visit her. He soon
asked for her hand, and they were mar
ried without delay.n
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FLOWER OF THE DAISY.
AChristmRs story.

II was Just a week before Christmas,
and, perched on his three legged stool,
in the counting room of the great house
of Worthington Brothers, old Joe Oar
ling, the ancien; book keeper of the
firm, was finishing his Saturday nights
entries
While thus engaged a hand was laid
ON his shoulder, aud turning his head,
be saw his old grey-haired employer,
the sole survivor of the firm, beside
him.
" It's the last time, my old friend, -
said the merchant, pointing to the
ledger; the news this evening de-
cides everything. Unless something
happens before the first of January,
W0rthiugton Brothers must close
doors, and wind up business, joel
Old Joe started as he listened to
melancholy words, and tremor ran
through him.
Don't say that don't say that, Mr..
Worthmgton ~ he exclaimed. And he
dnbbed his bald forehead with his old
houdauna handkerchief as he spoke.
Don't say that Worthingtou Brothers
VIII suspend payment, SIR.
" Worse than that, Joe, returned
the old merchant, with a heavy sigh.
" see no hope OF resuming. The
great failures in Europe have hopeless
~ Involved us-so that he stopped
with a gloomy Expression in his eyes
so that on or before the first OF Jan.
nary" ho added; the house will close
ITS doors ] could bear that but
when think that the name 81 Worth.
ineton Brothers will he dishonored--"
There the old merchant broke down.
Joe Darling seized his hand, and cried,
m trembling voice
Don't, don't don't say that, air :
Don't use that word dishonorsd 7 II
rs lot 80 bad !'
Ruin ruin utter rum groaned
the merchant.
No, no not ruin See here sir.
lyon see, have saved little
And old Joe drew from his pocket
book with unsteady hands, certificate,
of deposit IN banks.
q" Take u, sir II was made IN Won,
servlce' honestly made there's not
dirty shilling in II, ,ir 1t is yours
and
lie thrust the papers into The mer
chants hand. But Mr. Worthingtol
pushed them back.
No, old friend, . said the merchan,
signing deeply, but speaking in 4 yoic
of resignation" no, that il not ia
way Worthingtou Brothers do business
II We fail, il shall bee honestly-alone-
after honorable excrtiou. We will no
drag down our friends, and you, 10,
our Oldest and best No, the hons
has kept faith and honor for hlt
years. II ruin comes. We will 60 dow
alone. II is not our fault. | will 4
my duty and trust in God, Joe, 10 IN
end.
As he spoke, the old merchant wen
20 his safe and took out roll of ban
notes. Then lie directed the yarlou
employees 10 be sent tor, and paid then
all up 10 tho end of the week. lie Ia,
kind word for each. and an inuuir
about every mans family or concerns
and then he turned to his desk. Blu
the men did not 60.
"Nhat are you waiting for N,
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Tunneling from France to England.

The tunnel under Dover Straits is
again under consideration by the
French Government. A public in.
quest has been ordered by the Minister
OF Public Works into the project Of
Messfs. Low, De Gamond and others.
A working model Of their plan was on
view at the gland exhibition OF 1867.
II received at that time the sanction of
Napoleon Ill, who proposed TO help
il by a Government subsidy. The
Prussian war prevented this plan from
being carried out, but the company are
now willing to build the tunnel at their
own expense, provided the Govern.
ment will make their grant a perpetual
monopoly. This the Government will
not accede to. II is probable, how.
ever, that a limited monopoly viii be
granted.
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tapers therein shine like stars, and
many gifts hand down from the boughs
Of the wondrous tree
Here Pet suddenly burst forth
Why, it's like our tree !" he cried
only he left out the ia tree "
"Silence, Pet! do not interrupt -
said Uncle John. 81 continue: Abou.
ben darling sighed when his darling
thus spoke.
"'Truly, Flower of the Daisy, he
said, thy cedar tree shines; but my
heart is dark, and there Is no gift there
for me-
"'There Is a gift for our father
said Parbanou, or Flower of the
Daisy; and, as she spoke, there was
curious hidden laughter in her voice.
There is a gift that our father will
value more than all else-a package
with his name on it from distant
land. >"
They did not look at Daisy, who was
trembling, and whose hand scarce pos
sessed strength to draw letter from
her bosom.
Uncle John continued:
And Misunderstanding said /.
Where is this package, my child r." to
which the Flower of the Daisy replied
Father dear, it is here See, | take
it from the boughs of the holy cedar
tree, and give it to you
As Uncle John uttered the words,
Daisy sprang forward with the letter in
her hand.
Here il is, father dear " she cried,
bursting into tears and laughter. 1t
nearly killed me not to tell you Oh,
take it, take it Our Edmund is not
dead
And, throwing her arms around old
Joe's neck, she sobbed upon his bosom,
while, with eyes full of wonder, he read
the letter from his son. As he read on,
he seemed to doubt whether he was
reading a real letter. His eyes closed ;
he uttered a sigh. and would have
tainted, had not Uncle John caught
him in his arms.
The letter was written to Daisy by
her brother Edmund. He had been
picked up in the Pacific and carried to
tho South Seas by a trading vessel :;
thence he had worked his way to Cali.
fornia, encountered Charles Worthlng-
ton roaming about in the gold regi ms
they had speculated there and made
great fortunes, and were coming home
on the next steamer. That was the let
ter.
As Joe grew faint, Pet suddenly ran
behind his mothers apron, uttering an
appalling scream.
AT tho door stood g tall young man
with ferocious beard.
How are you, father and mother,
and Daisy z"
They ran into his arms. uttering cries
and sobs. The sailor was home again,
never to leave them more; and, as
Daisy rested in her dear brothers
arms, with her rosy cheek upon his
breast, she said, laughing and crying /:
=" Father, dear, how do you like your
Christmas gift p
The windows shook as she spoke. 1t
was, doubtless, the merry gobblins,
highly pleased with themselves and
everybody else and the holy night
the happy, blessed night--went on its
way full OF Joy and gratitude.
A year afterward, strange to say,
Christmas came again and saw the
house of Worthington Brothers pros
porous, and old Joe happy, and
Charles the husband of the Flower OF
the Daisy. And again the cedar tree
was lit and spread around its cheerful
light, and the loud wind laughed, and
the merry COLLINS seemed to shout
"A merry, merry Christmas !"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-12-23
The Christmas Tree.

One of the prettiest things that
Charles Dickens wrote is this: / have
been looking on this evening at a
merry company of children assembled
round that pretty German toy, a
Christmas tree. The tree was planted
in the middle of great round table,
and lowered high above their heads.
1t was brilliantly lighted by multi
tude OF little tapers and everywhere
glittered and sparkled with bright OBJ
Iects. There were rosy-cheeked dolls,
hiding behind the green leaves there
were real watches with movable
hands, at least, and an endless capacity
of being wound up dangling from in.
Vulnerable twigs there were French
polished tables, chairs, bedsteads,
wardrobes and eight-day clocks, and
various other articles of domestic fur
niture wonderfully made in tin at
Wolyerhampton) perched among the
boughs, rs if in preparation for some
fairy housekeeping there were Jolly,
broad faced little men, much more
agreeable IN appearance than many
real men--and no wonder, for their
heads took of, and showed them to be
full of sugar piums; there were iidlles
and drums there were tamboriaes,
books, work boxes, paint boxes, sweet
meat boxes, peep show boxes, all
kinds of boxes there we're trinkets for
the elder girls, far brighter than any
grown-up gold and jewels, there were
baskets and pincushions in all devices !,
there were guns, swords, and banners !;
there were witches standing in en-.
chanted rings of pasteboard. to tell for
tunes there were teetotums, humming
tops, needle-Cases, pen.wipers, smell.
ing bottles, conversation cards. bOquet
holders real fruit, made arhhcially
dazzling with gold leaf imitation
apples. pears and walnuts, crammed
with surprises; in short, as a pretty
child before me delightfully."- whispered
TO another pretty child, her bosom
friend, There was everything and
more This motley collection ii odd
objects, clustering on the tree like
magic fruit, and flashing back the
bright looks directed towards il from
every side some of the diamond eyes
il were hardly on a level with
the table, aud few We're lenguishing
in timid wonder on the bosoms OF
pretty mothers, aunts, and nurses
made lively realization OF the fancies
of childhood and set me thinking how
all the trees that grow and all the
things that come into existence on the
earth. have their wild adornments al
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