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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1840-12-11

:" Let the democrats of every county be on their
guard and take care IN those
counties where the democratic majority is ascertain
ed to be smal-s,lch as Lee Washington, Muscatine
and Johnson. A desperate effort will be made by the
feds throughout the Terrtory-but their greatest en-
erges will be turned towards the equities where orr
maorites small 1t is here that the hottest of the
battle will rage Therefore let our friends look out
Let them rouse up organize, and prepare themselves
for action. Territorial Gazette.
Old Muscatine is wide awake Although our
majority at the last election was SMALL vet it was de-
cislvc, and can be maintained at any day with our
present population. The Wings then made every
edge cut, and had the Democracy gone as far as they
did to shove in challenged votes the majority would
have been greatly increased. We are proud to sec
the Democrats Of Muscatine instead of despairng at
our late defeat in the States and becoming lukewarln.
strengthened in their attachment to the party, and
buckling on their arnor for another campaign, with
renewed energy. We hope to see our friends Of the
other counties do likewise. The triumph will be well
worth all the toll it can cost
To our friends of the Gazette we would urge
the necessity of active exertions in Des Mones She
has the strength of all the Wing counties put togeth-
er, and yet the Wings have carried the county for
some of the larger offices by very small majorites
Let us not be contented with barely holding our own
but let us take the Wing camp. In doing this is
where the glory lies. Let the Democrats commence
their work with the same zeal that characterzes the
Wings, and the result will show triumph that will
silence the oft repeated assertion that the Territory
belongs to the Wings
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1840-12-11

OT Messrs. J. & ]. Harper, extensive publishers
in New York might do well to send to Iowa for proof
readers for their establishment Between Cedar and
Muscatinc counties, we think they can find SONS
excellent ones and chaste, classic scholars at that.
They found two or three typographical errors il Ii
weeks Herald! They certainly can't want any bets
ter recommendations they do we will send them
q paper published spontaneously at-Iowa City. Ifs
they are wanted before the opening Of nan
the 9th Of March next, our Wing posi-
envelope and frank them ono.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1840-12-11
APOSTLE.
LETTER No. l2.


NATIONAL HorEL, Burlington, ,
December 7, 1910.
Capitol at losca ~City-Penitentiary at Fort
Madison-Bloomingto n Ferry.
MEssRs. EDIToRs-Joint Resolutions have
passed both branches of the Legislative As
sembly, appointing Committees, 10 consist of
three each, two to be selected by the House
and one by the Council, to proceed to Iowa
CITY and Fort Madison, and TO examine into
|llle progress of the Capitol and Penitentiary,
md all matters connected Herewith. with pow
r % send for persons and papers, take testi-
lony, &c.
There has been several rumors abroad here,
Mhicf may have possibly reached you section
Eof the Territory.
From the first commencement of the session
there has existed disposition on the part Of
many members Of each of the two branches
of the Legislative Assembly, to hold the neat
session Of the Legislature at Iowa City, to
prevent which, the opponents Of the measure
propose Committee Of Investigation to ex-
anime into the conduct of the Commissioner
Of the Public Buildings, and the progress of
the works under his charge.
And as reports injurious 10 the reputa-
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1840-12-11

l1nIn tn1oslsb the people have BEEN
z yasw w'an suspscaoa, Any pesson found
u1lusE ny osksef Inns tnan snes Wnacn cana
POI mans mncnnnoe' nom nis pssenss AZ
go N'aout otner seat'mony, tney cnsfee tne
ln' snea1 mlnos WIN pe'ng guasy g sone
= not snc9ecs % severe penalty uneer
ue AZ. tne sae course q reasoning tne sen
sysed wing parry o the present DAY are doloy
euy ~ eacn successive PRESIDENTIAL election tney
ave assumed new name having looked back at
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1840-12-11

has, by unanimous vote, authorized us to print its
Journal at the present session. at the price heretofore
peid for such work. Very good decision, in our
opinion, and we believe their constituents will agree
with Us.
And the wings voted for us too, or at least did not
volo amiret Us. Well, we would give them little
"a # they had not taken advantage of Mr..
ani3 absence, and tried to defeat the object of
& - \ lon. 70 what kind wing we are indebted
81 ng Tort, we know not, but here's our
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28
TIE sUB.TREAsURY SCHEME.

A writer in the Connecticut Courant, under the
signature of"A Manufacture" places this hopeful
scheme in striking point of view in an article
from which the following is extracted:
s'Aiter the cue given in Congress, brother OF
the candidate for Governor of Connecticut, Mr.
Richard Niles, took up the argument. More wise
or more wary than Mr.. Buchanan, he spoke, not to
tho laborer, but to manufactures. Let us hear
h is own account Of the matter, and rs he and his
brother, the candidate, consult much together,
doubtless here have the views of both. In his
published statement, in the Hartford Times, Mr..
Richard Niles says"
"One manufacturer to whom made this state
ment, asked what would be the effect of the SUBJ
Treasury? replied, that I thought 1t might in
Banks and give stability to business, and
that The price of iebor ,ooud probably be red-
,ced but tina, produce and the necessities of life
wonld be reduced in n much greater proportion,
which would make it much better for the laboring
man as well as for the manufacturer
Here Mr. Niles evidently surpasses NJ Buchanan.
He foresaw that neither his love, nor NJ buchan'
an 8 sIove for laborng man would be deemed an
adequate compensation for reducing the wages. lie
therefore goes step further, and after lckhng he
manu- turer, tries to tickle the labofer also
He admits that by the sub Treasury, sthe price OF
labor will, probably be some reduced. But he
tells him it will be mach better for him. How
better? Because, saws Mr. Niles, PRODUCE AND
THE NEcEssARIBs OF LIFE WILL BE REDUCED IN
MUCH GREATER PROPORTION Who tolls to raise
produce and supply with the necessaries of life
The farmer. Let Mr. Niles go step further land
cell The farmer how he is to be compensated by a
sub Treasury bill which reduces the fruit of his Ia
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28
Ell T. G ITO Ms

We could fill our sheet with accounts of Harri-
son victories. Leaving the brilliant victories in
Conn. 81 RI ont of the questionable local elections
with one exc eption are decidedly favorable to the
cause OF the people. In NJ aine the changes from
Van Burenism TO true Republicanisu, are numer-
Gus and important. In Massachusetts, il is esti-
NOTED that The gain the town elections since
last fall is 5000. In New Jersey-down trodden
and power ridden New Jersey-the Wings have
beaten their opponents ia Some Of their strong holds
and gained largely in other places. In Tennessee,
in one county where Polk had 500 majority last
fall the Harrison ticket prevailed. In Pennsy Iva
mia they are gaining rapidly while the ocos are
ouarreIing among themselves like dogs Ohio is
doing up the business for Harrison in good style
In New Orleans, for the first time for years, the
Wings have elected their candidate for Mayor
So also in Augusta, Ga. And IN all the States
where elections are occurring, the Wings either
beating their opponents outright or making fatal
inroads upon the ranks of their opponents. In
M ichigan by some local difficulties, in two three
| countless the ocos have gained-but in others the
Wings have also gained. So, on the whole, the
re suit thus far is shade better for the Vanites than
last fall We speak the sober truth when we say
the revolution is onward the people triumph
ing-and the Office holders and treasury fed papers
are getting mad.
A Van Buren, paper not a thousand miles from
US, occasionally picks up Van Buren, victory to
publsl-where, perhaps its party may have lost
hundreds, yet not quito 'used up"-and a shout of
triumph is raised, and its readers told that Van
Burenism is doing well;-but to keep up the de-
cepiion, the great and numerous Harrison trumphs
are not published at all. How long will its readers
stand such humbuggery'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28
BEAUTIES OF VAN BURENlsM.

"The present Federal administration ha De not had
The slightest agtncy in ercatimg The existing DISTRESS
and can do hit little to arrest IL preocnt Ills re-
currence = buchanan.
What injured and innocent sci of patriots we
have in office. They did not create the distress !!
But who had the power land used it too with an un-
sparing hand Oh! the BANKS did the mischief
This is not a sat slactory explanation. An expto'
sion takes llace in powder mill and innocent
persons are mangled and killed 1t is admitted TO
be accidental. What caused it, Ponder; we are
gravely told. Admitted; but who applied the
match? Where is the incendiary or mad man who
threw the lighted torch? lle is the guilty one
We have had a monetary explosion which has
shaken to the very foundation the commerce and
credit OF the country and ruined tens of thousands
We ask the Federal government who did the deed:
The BANKS; is the stereotyped response of the
Federal leaders; they do not wish to go behind the
suspension. Ay! but who forced the banks to do
the mischief? Who warred upon them, and with
rude hands turned the finances of the country up
side down under pretence of regulating them ?
Stand out MARTIN V. buren, LEVI WOODBURY., BEN
TON, &. Co.; you applied the matcM Contemplate
the devastation you have made listen too, and you
may hear your doom in the dennnci ations of inpov
ershed millions One distinction you have; it has sci
dom happened, (never among free people) that SO
few individuals mot one distinguished for any thing
more than high order Of mediocrity of talent
have done much to destroy morals and blast the
prosperity cfa whole nation.-.N. Y. Times.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28
$S5,92l 6L
AFABRICATIoN REFUTED.

Several of the political journals of the day, have
attributed to the Hon. Daniel Webster, language
any thing but compliment tary to Gen. Harrison
Surprising the matter have originated either in
missappr ehension calumny, the Editor of the
Harrisburg Telegraph, recently addressed MIR Web
ster on this subject. In his reply he says:
The whole story is utterly false. Friendly reIa
tions have existed between General Harrison and
myself for many years. Nothing has ever occur
red to interrupt these relations. On my return
from Europe la,e in December, heard of his nom
nation by the Harrisburg Convention, and took
The earliest opportunity to declare publicly that l
approved the nomination, and should ,on heartily
with my fellow citizens in giving it support. Gen
Harrison has long been before the country, in war
and in peace. The history Of his life shows hiuR
to be brave soldier, patriotic citizen, hone st
man 1t is too late quite too late for detraction to do
its Office upon his reputation either military civil.
He has now been selected by the general voice
of those whose political principles agree with his
own, to 60 to the head of the column, and bear up
the advance flag, under which it is hoped those
principles NAV be maintained aud defended. l
not only wish his nomination success, but intend
also to do all that may become citizen to insure
it. 1t may fail; but if it should, l verify believe
the failure will be on inous of long train of po
tical evils to the country. If sustained, on the
part of those who have made it, by devoted splr
it of political duty and love of country, it may sue
coed, and if it should succeed, should regard that
success, as the welcome harbinger of better times.
Yours respectfully,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28
FOR THE CALEDONIA

Mr. PRINrER-What would the public say to
the moral honesty of newspaper Editor who had
given publicity the monstrous stories of tie hear
Say rn5s S-I'i, Telatlon 10 me pre-
tended fraudulent registries in MAYORS District,
and who, when the shor; and conclusive letter OF
Gill, denying these stories and showing that he
had presented himself 10 Ingersol and his friends
illness and they reius ed to examine hini-was
requested TO publish this letter in his paper that
his readers might be dsab used on the subject,
fused to do IL Could any other conclusion be
drawn than that it showed deliberate determine
lion 20 impose falsehood on his readers and when
detected, to keep The truth far in his pow
err out Of sight Is it not tantamount TO an
avowal that he does wish to have it understood
that in conducting his paper he is guided by the
least regard to truth, honesty or principle?
FAIR-DEALING.
The Van Buren, papers, about five weeks ago,
came with charge accusing tho Wings in
MAYORS District of adding 900 fictitious names to
the poll lists and Of putting the number of
votes in the ballot boxes for Nay lor backing the
charge with the aidavits OF two worthless fellows.
who swore that John c. GIL told them that he
added the names and ballots. Gill, then absent,
soon returned and published a statement that the
whole charge was false, and that he was not in
MAYORS district at the time. And other evidence
shows the whole story to be monstrous fabrca-
ton of the Vantes. Yet a certain v. b. paper that
published the charge still keeps the truth from its
readers, Honest men owe it to the cause Of truth
to discoun tenance such papers, to rown upon such
gross attempts to deceive Them Editors are liable
to make frequent mistakes, but honest men take
pleasure in correcting their errors.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28
. sEeOtIuiiF,
DANIEL WEBSTER

"Is that you, Captain scott?" (said freed coon
to famous hunter) eyes" "WeIl, I'm gone
coon; don't fre-I'lI come right down." From
present appearances, the Kinderhook Fox, if he
woulp his brush, will have to "follow the
footsteps" of the coon and make a similar COM
promise with "Old Tip" He's gone fox!
The New York Journal of Commerce, the edit
or of which was the Van Buren, candidate for State
Printer, has the following brief notice Of the cleo
tons in Ohio:
"The local elections in Ohio are decidedly
Whggish.'
A FORMIDABLE MINoRITY.-In Warwick, Va
there is but one Van. Buren, man in the place
What Office he holds we have not learned
A Western paper informs that forty marriages
occurred in one small county Mississippi in the
course of six days! The parties were all alive at
the last accounts.
Six men in Ohio have certified that they still
support the present Administration. This is very
we'll The Vanites ought to know who there are
left of their friends, for tho Administration may
have vacant Post office, to which it would be
inconsistent to appoint Wing.
The Old Hero on his o,om Battle Ground. The
township Of Perry sburgh, Ohio, occupying the site
and battle ground of old Fort Meigs, has elected
the Harrison ticket by vote ofthree to one.
A person charged with voting illegally at one OF
the 4th ward polls in New York, turned out on
examinatio to be female from the "Five foin's'
She was dressed in a bottle green frock und lign'
pants, and voted the Van Buren, ticket
The New ngand (Hartford) Review notices
rumor, that Mrs, Jarvis, lady of the Rev. Dr' 'a'
Wis has petioned the Court of Chancefy oil ne"
York for divorce with an appropriation OIL Par'o'
his property in that city, and that the Ne' h,,
has heen notified to appear and show cause why
such petition shall not DO granted
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28
From the Washington Madisonian.
THE HOUSE OF A FEDERAL ARISTO-
GRAFT
GRAFT.


We subioin below n brief statement of the ap-
pication of The peoples money for the decoration
of the Presidents house. Ii is compiled from pub
lie documents reported TO Congress, and res
peclfuily submit it for the consideration OF our
democratic brethren throug out the Union; especi-
ally those who live in log cabins and can under
stand what Gen. Harrison meant when he told his
old soldiers that when they came to see him they
would not find the string Of tho latch pulled an. If
Mr. Van Buren, should again be reelected, and the
brave worn defender of his country be put
down by the patronage and power of the govern
ment, taoenty thousand dollars more will be requr-
ed to replensh the Turkey carpets, TO re-posh the
plate, candelabras and mirrors, and to enlarge the
means ofIuxurious induI gence gene rally, which al
ready exists in oriental profusion and magnilicence
around the walks and apartments Of grand
Loco oco President. But if the People send Gen.
Harrison here, they will find that he who subssted
on ra,o Jeef aoithout sah, when fighting his coun-
rys battles, and dwelt in houses built Of logs,
also perform the duties ofthe Presidential office in
a style corresponding with the wants and habits of
p lain and honest Republican People:
On the Sd of March, an appropri-
alton complete the north front OF
the Presidents house by creating
portico, 1874, 769 20
For work to be done and about
the Presidents house and enclos-
ures 6,36I Sc
For FURNISHING PRESI-
DENTS HOUSE UNDER THE
DIRECTION OF THE PRESI-
March Sd, 1886 For alterations
and repairs Of the presidents house,
for gardeners salary, and for keeping
the grounds and walks in order, in
GLIDING the of trees and shrubs, a POO 90
1886. For alterations and repairs
Of the Presidents house-for the
gardeners aaary, and for keeping
the grounds and walks in order, in
GLIDING the cost octrees and shrubs, 3,46O 90
For daoarf wall and fence be-
tween the Executive buildings and
Presidents no use, 1,l65 so
1857 For alterations and re-
pairs of the Presidents house, and
for superine ndence around the
grounds around the same, 1880 O0
FOR FURNITURE FOR THE
PRESIDENTS HOUSE, 10000 90
1889. For alterations ofthe Pres
dent's House, and furniture, and
for superintendent of the grounds, $500 W
ner, 1900 90
1855 ,92l 81
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28

Firing at Wig Ciergyman!-A Clergyman OF
the Methodist church, named w. p. Brownlow,
who is editor of the Elizabethtown CEennessee)
Wing, was fred at recently, while sitting at his
writing table, through window; two balls passed
through the glass, and within few inches of his
breast He was fortunately unhurt
VrcroRY AT New ORLEANs!-Wm. Fereret,
Wing Candidate, has been elected Mayor OF New
Orleans, by majority of lib votes over his loco
foco opponent.
The Louisiana Advertiser (Adm.) acknowledges
that the late election ola Wing Mayor in the city
OF New Orleans "the most signal defeat ever
experienced
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28

VIRGINIA. The election of The State Assembly
was on the 23d inst in Virginia. We shall look
upon the result highly favorable to Gen. Harri'
son, if the Wings hold their own. The Van Bun len
party during the election have made the fact that
Harrison is tariff man, prominent weapon a
galnst him among the slave holders, and have held
hiH' up (and truly SOY as northern man and
friend OF freedom, and declared Van Buren,,
though northern man, to be friend to the South
that Is, TREND to negro slavery. and free trade.
These considerations have a,powerlul effect upon
Southern planters against Harrison and in favor of
Van Buren,. And though they, many of them, des-
pise Van Buren-know him to be utterly destitute
of any principle such tend to promote his
own selfish purposes, too many, thus Influenced,
we fear, will vote for him.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28

GJOn the evening before election in N. York
City, company of Vanites marched through the
streets with image in petticoais labeled Harrl-
son, and borne by a soldier belonging TO the Brit
lsh army. Iii not impossible the British soldier
had reason be enemy the veteran General
he, or his father may have had occasion TO turn
his back upon him in the last war. He is a fit sub
ject to help an Buren, we confess. He trains in
the right company now. The British don't like
"Old Tip" any better than do the Office holders
We noticed the remark a day or two since IN an
exchange paper ''that Van Buren, could not be re-
elected without the aid of British influence" bu,
we did not suppose the friends of Gen Harrison
would have to encounter the British army at the
ballot box,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28

NJ VIM c. Johnson, in speech in Congress,
a few days since, speaking oftGen. Harrison and
the administration, said:
He is a farmer as well as soldier and statesman;
he understands the interests Of tho farmers, and
has sympathy which you have not, for the labor
him from the plough, rs the Romans dds Cincin-
natus of old to quiet domestic confusion and disor-
der, and to put the Republic once more in pros
porous condition. Post your boohs, then, IteH you,
I'M uour departments, as you haze hertofo'e, or zoe
,ciH Dunish your army Of detanitcrS.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28

~ Has tho mail ceased arriving at Danville!-
This is very natural inquiry as the Danvl'le pa
per contains no alluson 10 the brilliant Harrison
victory in Rhode Island. Will some of our friends
at ID. hand in Caledonian of last week containing
the account
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28

Dor, and lin much greater proportion, too, Than
labor is to be reduced.
"rho last step in making law is to give it a IT,
tie Taking Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Niles state
ments together, ! recommend that the Sub Ireasn
~ law be entitled I'm net TO rob the iaGOrer IF his
aoages and 10 better his condition by robbing the
flrmer much more IN the price Of his produce.
A MANUFAcTURER.'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28

G-j9The report that the Governor General Of In
dia has, in behalf of England made formal de-
claraon of war against China, we apprshend must
be premature No doubt England is preparingEto
fight China, but 1t is difficult TO conceive how a
mere dependency can declare war in behalf of its
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28
HOW STANDS THE ACCOUNT,

In 1886 four of the New England States voted
for Martin Van Buren,. In three of these elections
have taken place since the Harrisburg nomination.
The following is tho result compared with the
votes then, both in the popular and the electoral
vote.
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Electors.
New Hampshire,
Connnecticui,
Rhode Island,
Total, 40,977 27.0S7
Total, 59,274 55,933

Net Wing gain in the popular vote, TEN THOU
SAND NINE HUNDRED AND FoRTY-FoUR! Gain in
the electoral vote, TwENTY-FoUR. We do not
wonder the Tory papers think "the progress of
true democracy is onward
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28

Bring oui the Big Gun !-Glorous news from
Florida Our gallant army in Florida, ably sus
tained by the regiment from Cuba, have killed and
scalped squaw!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-28
Gaga g@lEgs9 s GY&Ga

TUESDAY APRIL 20 1910.
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Under all circumstances, it must be acknowl edg-
ed that the result of the contest is ia
vorable to the anti-Van Burenites than they had a
right to expect. They more than hold their own;
and their antagonists, though victorious, admit they
are previously disappointed. Three thousand was
the majority they calculated upon, and even as late
as eight o'clock on Tuesday evening they conf
IDENTIFY claimed, and offered to bet upon majority
of two thousand FIVE hundred.