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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
rheohine-e PronIen.

In his message to the legislature OF
California Gov. Irwin refers to the Chinese
question to the effect that the presence Of tho
Chinese thtre.Haz initiated an irrcpress.ble con
Gict;that il the right q unlimited immigration
i conceded to the Chinese there is danger Of
their civilization overriding our own, pro
yided that they are protected here under the
provisions Of the treaty. BIT there il immi-
nent danger the conflict viii become 30 sharp
that the government VIII be unable To secure
the protection 20 which they would be enti-
lied, both by the treaty and the laws Of hu-
munity. In view Of this contingency it is the
plain duty Of the United States government
to secure an abrogalion Of the treaty prOyis-
ion permitting unrestricted immigration, and
tie legislature should memorable the Prcsi-
dent and congress to that effect
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13

Gen. Howard has approved the findings
Of the court Of inquiry in the case Of Captain
David Perry, charged by the citizens Of Idaho
with neglecting to succor the band Of volun-
teers when pressed By the Indians at the Cot
tonwood fight. The findings are to the effect
that Perry could not have known the charac-
ter Of the volunteers until they were attacked;
that a delay Of about ten minutes occurred
after the attack before troops were sent To the
relief; that the volunteers received no addi-
tionaI injury on account Of this delay. No ties
timOny as ELECTED rejecting upon the cOur-
age Of Capt. Perry, and the findings exonorate
him from having made improper delay under
the circumstances, having nearly surrounded
himself with hostile Indians.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13

The bill introduced by Representative
Shelly, q Alabama, q regulate Chinese i'm
migration, proposes TO levy Per capita tax Of
$3.50 upon every subject Of China Immediately
upon entering the United States, either from
China OF any other country, after the first day
Of January, 1873. excepting officers on duty
accredited agents Of the Chinese government
and their families or servants, coming 10 the
United States in some Official capacity. Every
Chinese subject entering the United States
without paying the tax shall he imprisoned
al hard IabO- for i've years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
!. Be Just and Fear Not :"

when | was travelling around town
on the loose, | was afraid of my own
shadow, /" we heard young man remark
the other day, "but since I've been ON
the square, and trying to do my very
best, ] don't know what feat is He
vas poorly dressed youth and his Ian
guage was not over elegant, but what he
said contained the germ of truth. Moth
ing has so great a tendency to make a
man a coward as wrong.dong, while
nothing creates bravery so quickly IA
leadinga trtily conscientious lie. Shake
speare, who sounded the depths of hum
an nature, has said, " Thrice is he armed
who bath his quarrel just, and he is but
naked, though locked up in steel, whose
conscience with injustice is corrupted"
And the same great master has said;
This conscience doth make towards
of ms all. !" The man who lives a life
devoid of offense, and studies honestly
to do his entire duty, may look the whole
world in the face without tremor, while
he who Expresses or defrauds his fellow
man is never entirely at ease. but is cor
stantls subjected to the upbraiding of "a
still small voice, . (which, like Banquo's
RLlOSt. W III uOl NlpNn. AAoh ~ hC IL -
that . the wicked flee When no man pur,
sueth." 4 burglar ventures into the
street after the commissions of felony,
He hangs his head and looks furtiyely
around. lie sees a policeman. locking at
him, aid at once takes t. lis heels. The
officer knows nothing of his crime, but
at once pursues and captures him. and he
is brought to justice, the victim of a gull
ty conscience. Let the young man who is
tempted to wrong-doing consider this
matter seriously. Pause at once, and
listen not to the voice Of the siren, Keep
your conscience clear, and you will fear
nothing. Give way to crime, and you
will be the veriest coward that sinks
along the earth. Moral courage is far
greater than physical; for we are told by
an authority that cslnot err, that g he
who can govern himse is greater than
he who taketh a city,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
Curious Custom.

The London World tells this story from
the memoirs Of Laferriere: "a young
attache of embassy, who now occupies
prominent position in diplomacy, was in
vited by Count Demidof. When taking
coffee he inadvertently took piece Of
sugar With his fingers when fOotman
presented the tray. The count, shocked
BY what he considered a want Of btsnsaancs,
made sign 10 the servant 70 throw the
basin cut Of the window. The atteehe,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
Inc CercIaye Of Carainnl..

Within the past few days all Italian
political and military authorities have re-
ceiyed instructions calculated to insure a-free
and undisturbed meeting Uf the eonclaye. Al
though newspaper reports concerning the
POpe's health are more favorable, private adj
vices indicate his condition as growing worse
He lies helpless, and although his mind Is
clear he endures great suffering, from which
he is expecting and even hoping speedy re-
lease
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
An old DefaIcatIOn.

Gen. Asa Rogers, has in a communica-
ton to the general assembly of Virginia, made
the announcement that $4,000 worth of cou-
pom bonds had been distracted from the treas
urcr's Office and funded second time under
the FINDINGS act Of March 3D. 1871. These dc.
velopments but disclose new facts in the de-
falcation Of State Treasurer Joseph Mayo
in 1878, for which he was indicted, but not
tried, he being adiudged insane by the court
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
Amusing Incident at an Opera.

A little incident occurred at Baldwin s
Theater that was not down on the bills.
1t seems that the brace of intelligent
supes who personate the devils in the
last act of Don Giovanni at four Lis
q night, had been rehearsed in their seer
by Carl Formes. instead Of the tenor
who personated the Don. The former
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
Anew ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

A new Democratic journal called the
Post has made its appearance in Washington
starting with q specimen issue Of about ten
thousand copies. The staff consists of Stllson
Hutchns, proprietor; John A. CockereIl,
managing editor; 4. c. Buell., editorial writer
and Mcssrs Aiken and Marks. assistants.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
VIEW so,a Fis,a. Dlrsoxerea.

\ Victoria, British Columbia dispatch
says great excitement exists there over gold
quartz discoveries in the Cariboo district.
ledge has been traced for five miles with a
width Of IS to 9G yards. Assays 50 feet below
the surface, give forty TO ninety dollars to the
ton. IN official report is to be made by the
Government engineer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
Ausrribie seheme Fails.

The incendiary fire of Ercher Sc Well
ng's paper mill, at North Bennington, Yer
mont, on the evening Of the Sd was coupled
with an attempt to destroy life US well as pro-
perty. At the time the fire was kindled in the
building, another train Of paper was fired,
communicating with the gasoline tank, which
fortunately did not burn, or else terrible ex-
pl0sion endangering hundreds OF lives would
have ensued
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13

although be took the lesson as an affront,
would not allow himself to sppear dis
concerted. He drank his coffee slowly,
and then, looking at the count, carelessly
dropped through the window the spoon.
cup, and saucer, saying, did not know
that such was the custom hsr1
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
IMPEACHMENT proceeding. D,.m,..ed

Henry McIver has been reelected as
associate jnstice of the supreme court of South
Carolina by unanimous vote Of the legisla-
tUre, Democrats aud Republicans. There will
also be an election for associate justice in the
place Of Wright, cOlorcd, resigned. Impeach-
ment proceedings against Wright have been
dismissed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
EItharaws all Pretens.on..

Ex-President Lerdo de Tejada has
written letters stating that it is his intention
20 withdraw all pretentions to the Mexican
Presidency. He intends TO retire to France
and desires that his name shall be no longer
used for political purposes, and recommends
General Escobado 10 the suffrages OF his
friends. The professions are not believed in
bY manT Of his political supporters. Various
bodies Of troops are marching toward the
frontier
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
neatn ofnCanItaIis,.

James Bowson, one of the chief stock
holders anG managers OF the South Pittsburg
iron works in Tennessee, according to q dis
patch from his son, died in New York on the
S0th. BOwson came from England two years
ago and represented an English company
which invested 5000 900 in Tennessee mineral
lands, ana are erecting immense iron works
at South Pittsburg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13

claiming 10 inherit as the daughter Of the late
Cardinal Antinelli, came before the court IN
Rome on the 5th. The hearing was adjourn
ed until after Christmas. A correspondent
remarks that judgment will certainly be
against the plaintiff unless she can produce
her mother in court. This her counsel has
engaged 10 do If absolutelyuecessary
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
wIIIor aKIch Rnntist.

The viii of the late Gardner Chilson,
of Boston, Mass, bequeaths S25,OO0 each to
the American Baptist home missionary society
American Baptist mission union and American
Baptist publication society, S5,0OOfor the relief
Of INDECENT Baptist Ministers, and - 900 to the
Mansfield Baptist church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
A Observation-Disclosures.

From tie CourIer-JoarnaI.
GladstOne-Doctor, your Longfellow
is = great favorite here in England. I
suppose you know him very well. Doc
tor GRANTEES stpuiJ wonderful animal,
20 mistake. Hes not running(pe u any
more, though. They've got him up here
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
The Huron Inv..,,-a,,on

\ court Of Inquiry to investigate the
Huron disaster met in Washington on the 5th
and heard the testimony of Admiral Trench
ard, Commodore Wyman and Master Conway,
Of ne Huron. The testimony thus far is
m ely corroborative ofnewspaper accounts Of
the wreck
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
Na,ionaI remperanc. soe,e,,.

The National temperance society in
special conference in New York, have resolved
70 memorabilia congress for commission TO
make careful and comprehensive inquiries
about the liquor traffic, and its physical, social
and political effects, and also requested Christ
ian Journalists, ministers and physicians 10
exhort those who entertain at the approach
ing holiday season TO prefer no Intoxicating
beverages, and all to abstain from their use
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
a Kings VI arrIage Apprev e

All newspapers, including the opposi-
tion, approve Of King Alfonso's marriage with
the Duke Montpensier's daughter. All for
c gn courts also express their approval. Sen
or Estrada, the captured President of Cuba,
has arrived at Cadiz and has been conducted
prisoner 70 the fortress at Barcelona.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
HowtheY doitfn Deadwooa.

A difficulty has arisen regarding the
ownership Of the Wooley mine, George W.
Ramsdell, Major J. y. Yooley snd s Edwards
being contestants forthe property, and eseh
Of whom have alternately held possession by
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13

4. F. Boas, cashier of the suspended
Reading, Pa. savings bank, has been arrested
on a charge Of embezzling during the past two
years over twenty-five thousand dollars. A
writ Of habeas corpus was granted, the pris-
Oner giving bail in $4,000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
nesean.nsIa,. Reclamation.

Rumors of Earl Beaconsfeld's resigna-
ton OF the premiership are again circulating
in London, and that Lord Derby, secretary OF
state for the foreign department, viii succeed
him, and the Marquis Of Salisbury, secretary OF
state for India, viii succeed Lord Derby.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13

1t the regular meeting Of the board of
education Of New Haven, Conn. on the even.
Ing Of the 9TH, ii was voted, six to three, TO
dispense With religious exercises in The public
schools Of that city
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13

The Tennessee legislature proceeds
slowly in tie work q adjusting the State
debt There i strong opposition to the ac-
ceptancc Of the boudLolders' proposition To
compromise al 90 cents on the dollar. Mat
tiers have been still further complicated by th,
submission 81 direct proposition by J. J.
McKeunon, rs representative cf the Funding
Association Of America. which Is regarded by
members us more favorable as To terms than
the proposition Of the bondholders. The IT,
ucwal Of the proposed result Is a compromise
upon thebasis submitted by the New York
arbiters through the governor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13

The Shah of Persia has reduced the
taxes of his subjects by one-half lor the
next fourteen wears. This is owing to
the large amount of gold taken from the
recently discovered mines of llhmedabad,
near Tahiti, and to the prospects Of fur
Their large receipts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
Famous uImCa.e REVIVED.

The Jumel will ease is about to be re-
viycd, this time BY new claimants from France
Il viii be tried In the United States circuit
court for New York, aud the United States
commissioner viii take testimony and submit
Il 10 the court. The taking Of testimony be.
gins the Eth inst
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13

means Of armed forces On the night Of the
9th Col. Ramsden with force Of seven armed
men took possession, whereupon the Wooley
interest organized force and drove them out,
and they in turn we're driven out by force Of
fifteen armed men headed by S. Edwards, who
remains in possession, proyisioned for siege
Of sixty days
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
Canadian Customs Regulations.

The government having received infOr-
nation that American vessels were violating
the customs regulations regarding vessels
wrecked in Canadian waters, the commission
er Of customs issued the following order TO
harbor officers: Pending instructions expected
by the customs department from the minister
Of justice, no vessel, foreign or Canadian. has
a legal right 10 interfere with wrecked vessels
on he-Canadian shore, unless permitted 10y
the collector Of customs At the nearest port,
after reporting 10 him, and no foreign vessels
should receive permission, as It is contrary 10
the customs law, and Should be detained in
cnsc Of violation
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13

! The State board Of public works held
meeting at Columbus, Ohio. on the Sth.
with representatives Of the lcssees, and de
termiucd 10 ask for the appointment Of re-
ceiver TO take charge Of Che public works dur
i'm the pending Of the suit which IS Ia De
brought al once 10 settle the difficulty which
now exists between the State and the lcssces.
The court VIII he asked 10 appoint Peter
Thatcher, OF Cleveland, a member ftLe state
board, a receiver on the part Of the state,
and some other person a. receiver on the part
az the lcssecs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
Valuable stock Bura.a.

\ barn near Hackenssck, n. j.. owned
by Peter r. Alderman, was destroyed BY fire
on the 9Th. The stallion "Hyperian," with =
record Of 90, valued at $4,000, and eight
other valuable horses were burned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
cathoIIc Bi.hop AppoI,,~,

A letter from Rome states that Rev.
John keane Of Washington, has been appoint
cd Bishop Of tie Catholic diocese Of Richmond.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
stoelshoidrrs or = rank sued.

\ suit has been brought in the United
States district court in Keokuk, Iowa, against
William NJ Fiudiay, Robert Douglas, J. VI.
Denny, W. r. Evans. n. Ii. Glen. John B
Glenn and other stockholders 81 the Bloom
ield bank, which. failed about a year ago, 20
recover $4,000 the petition states tie in
debtedness OF tie bank TO different parties
was million dollars, and that available assets
were only Sj,oO0. Itavegs that the stockhold-
sr- claimed they had paid mp their stock in
full, when ia tru,h they had not paid anything
sud ask adecrcc compelling them 20 Tay the
above amount. Tho suit IS brought ~ the
a~signCe-
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in Kentucky, improving the stock. PUT.
puff. puff Astonishment Of Gladstone.
The conversation changes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13

the Bismarck shield wears the oak lee yes
as sign and crown Of victory-LoHdon
Truth,
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A French paper points out how the
passion for gambling is shown in Eng
land, 80 that even in wedding notices It
Il necessary 20 state that there were mo
csrds
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13

But little King John, he hugs his throne,
The sea, the sun, the wind is sweet,
And up in the clouds, high and alone,
The trees wonderful wishing seat
Little King John Is sailing his ships
In the Open Polar Sea, perhaps
At least, his grand discovery trips
Spells all the old geography maps.
Little King John Is leading his men,
On gallant horse he sweeps the field,
The bands play up-and he cheers,a and then
The guns the charge. the ensmy yield!
Little King Johnnie is grand and tall,
He looks just as the President should,
Like Waahington-yes, man, OF all,
Would wish to look like him If he could.
Little King Johnnie is scrambling down
He barks his knees on the wishing tree
At the tea-bells sound his dreams are fowr
And naught but a hungry boy is he.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13

FLoUR-Westcrn extras, $As5cs6f5: Min
nesota extras, $5OO,f650; patent, $500
200; superdnc, - 35t74. 90; winter extras So 25
@T.25
GRAIN-Nheat No Chicago. Siilsz; No.
2Chicago, s1.10s< cash and seller November:
Sl10Gl.l0lsc seller December; $i.lO seller
year; Sll0ssesi.i0s4c seller January: No. 8
Chicago, si.0S; rejected 911kd92c. Corn 4sS<c
cash and seller November; 49, seller Deem
Der and all the year; 425sc seller Janury: re-
leeted, 42c. Oats, 26sZ seller cash; 26Js seller
November; 25ss seller December: 25& seller
January; rejected, &c. Rye Sc. Barley,
&c.
PRovIsIoNs-Pork sil 90 cash; $li.S5 seller
December: Sissy seller year: S12.o5 seller
January. Lard $3.50 cash and seller Novem-
Der; $50 seller December and year; $7s5
seller January. Bulk meats, shoulders. Sc:
short rib, CSC, short clear. 6lse.
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Latest Aarke, Reports.
MILWAUKEE.

GRAlN-Wheat No l hard, Sl.I7L: No. /
81, l5l4; No. 2,Si. 12l4 seller December $780,
seller january, Sl.1OSs; No. 3, $l.07I$. Corn
No. "a 81. Oats, No. 2, 26I Sc Rye, SIC for No
1. Barley, No. >, 71@T2c.
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Little King John,
BY ELLA FARNAN

Little King John sits up In a tree,
A tip-top throne has little King John:
But no fair queen by his side has he,
For how, pray tell, could queen hold on
Little King John, o, where is your crownt
Or little King John, where rs your hats
You've burnt your nose 10 coffee brown,
And whst'll your mother say 10 thatF
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-13
ANOTHER STEAMBOAT DIS.
ASTER.
The Steamer Emma Sunk-Seven Lives
Lost.
Especial to N. o. Democrat.


BELAIR PLANTATION, May 12.-The
steamer Emma sunk at Stella Planta-
ton. The missing are Ed. Layett, D.
Michero, four children and slush cook.
OLIVER CANTON, JR.
[The Emma was stern-wheel boat,
commanded by Capt. Oliver Canton,
Jr., and made tri-weekly trips to
the Lower Coast as far as the Happy
Jack Plantation. She left here Friday
evening with very large cargo. Stella
Plantation is twenty miles below the
city on the left bank Of the Mississippi,
and was the scene of the Oriole explo-
sion little more than year ago. The
Emma, our reporter heard, is sunk in
Is feet OF water, and at about $50 feet
from the levee. She went down In from
five to eight minutes. The cause of the
sinking we were unable to learn. The
Emma was insured at Vicksburg for
$4,000.
Since the above was received, Capt.
Canton called at the DEMOCRAT Office
yesterday, and gave the following state
ment relative to the history Of the boat
and the particulars Of the disaster:
The Emma, he said, was bnilt in October 1872;
Custom house Measurement, lSo tons. Has been
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-13

in Yazoo river until last November, when she
came 10 this city, was docked, repaired and passed
All for Red river for one year, made
a trip in Red river, when she entered
the lower coast trade where she has been success
fully employed rs freight boat ever since. Left
here Friday ut about 8 y. M, with about 30 tons
OF assorted light freight on board, making our
regular plantation landings.
Before we landed at bearsdale both the watch
man and carpenter had passed through the hold,
~ Ia customary, aud reported everything all
right, After landing there, being in the pilot
house, noticed the boatsd old not handle very
well, and coming down atairs / ordered some OF
the freight shifted so % to trim her. then
caused the eyphon to be tried, found it was
throwing water freely, and ordered the boat TO be
landed. We put her ashore on the fiat at the
Stella plantation, our stage landing in about two
feet OF water. As the people were getting of
the boat iurched suddenly to port, causing the
stage te shift. A panic occurred among thnse
who were trying to get off, several were thrown
overheard, and are still missing. She strucs
nothing that we know Of
In rounding out from Searsdsle. she grazed the
bank pretty hard Astern, which may have caused
her to spring leak. Among the missing are Ed.
Laye.t, Dom Michero, the slush cook, the wife and
child (names forgotten, Of the stable man ut the
Linwood Ilantation, and a coored woman and
child.