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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-21

II VI. IONT - co. Agents in Richmond for tf,e
- sale OF Diaeon's Mechanical Lamps have some very
handsoe Patterns leit which they will al New York
prccSihs purchaser thereby say!ng expenses ~ ran.
poIauon, exchange, &c They adapted TO Hotels,
ChureheS AMI az pubic buildings, well as for ths draw
ing room ptr!or.
The Smoked article in relsion them from the New
YORK Times and Evening STAR OF 2ith an
einarss the Other day IN relation 10 the New York scfefv
Library. We mentioned that the rooms we're well she6
ans should have ated by Mr. A Dacons patent
car LAMPS as Is also the Aston House They are truly an
elegant article and possess advantages over all other De-
seiplunsot light, particularly Tor drawing rooms
roous &C Tor which purposes they generally seed IN
au elegant establishment Pars. where steady uniform
hEni, that produces smoke eli desirable.
We have doubt they will entirely tase the plare Of M
common astral and other smps, which only about
Que thUd the light Is produced with the same cor SUNNI
too OF ON therefore in point Of economy alone they are
From ne NeV York Herald
MEcHANoAL LANPs.-Thih 10 an ELEGANT and vafrtabf
aItice. d Is more economical sheIs heter Iirhr -
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

The following rensrkson he inposiancs u 1
Lyceum, written for the Burlington Havkeye, IRE
not applicable to that place alone but Bloomington
may come in for share other profits Would not
the young men Of Bloomington derive much benefit
from prompt action upon the suggestion! Our
young men, were they to undertake mental improve
incnt in the manner suggested, with proper zeal,
might reap many benefits from it, and enable those
OH the decline OF life, who feel disposition to par
ticipate, to spend their long winter evening much
more pleasantly and proftably than without such an
institution And the young ladies too, would be de-
lighted with the opportunity of listening to the dis
courses Of those who, after an investigation Of any
subject to be discussed should feel willing to con-
tribute their mite to the instruction Of other. What
say you, young men!
Mn. ERIroR-As the question is not unffequeut-
ly asked what we to do for amusement this Win
ter! Permit me to suggest through the columns OF
your paper the proprety Of establishing Lyceum in
this city. OF the advantages of Lyceum all are
familiar. Intellectual and moral improvement are
the sure attendants Of such Institutions if properly
conducted Thrown together are from differ
character and sectional feeling, any means that will
tend to reconcile our preudices and establish friend
ship should be hailed with pleasure. Nor is tenden-
cy to strengthen our esteem and friendship the only
benefit derived. far higher and more benevolent
object is gained in the turn of inclination given to
the young. Few minds proof against repeated in
roads and that virtue is rare, which remains unsha-
ken amid the riot of dissipation and the allnrcing
|forr0sof vices Ifsuch An institution is cap bieSfl
dvering the minds of any from worthless objects,
and directing them in the pursuit of more laudable
and honorable ambition, surely we bu, follow the die
tates Of plain duty, when we lend our aid to its
cessful establishment. The merchants and mechan-
les ofSant Louis, acting upon the principle of what
conduces to the intellectual and moral improve
ment Of their clerks and apprentices results in Their
increased safety and reward have established q
Library for their especial advantage. Indeed, wher-
the least sympathy is entertained for the indi
gent anxiety felt for the young, meansare adopted
and employed to improve that lot, which is but the
accident of accident. There are many in this city
who are qualified by education. and profession to inn
part much useful information. Many young me-
chanics, lawyers and merchants, capable of making
good arguments upon usufuI subjects. If hey will
enter upon the task much improvement may be ac-
CURED and no small share of amusement and enjoy
ment afforded throughout the long, unsocal evenings
OF winter. would recommend then to the consile- |
roion of the citizens ofhs city the proprietv of ho
ding meeting some convenient evening to take |
the matter under consideration, ii the weather per-
init, say Monday evening next. II.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

lsxweli, inshis lifesof Wellington, rsl,.
q touching incident as having occurred du,;s
the battle Of Talavera. He says:
The fighting had lasted withou, interms.;
from i've IN the morning. The slauoh,er
both sides had been immense, and H.. ! On
became intolerable. By sort Of tact. unas
standing the struggle ceased on both Sides
bout 8 o'clock, each availing themselves :.
the brief repose which both so much requ;,.s y
The French appeared dispiri,ed; for INV
hours not movement was made nor r,n.
ket discharged; .sand it was question ws
us whether we should advance and in aa M
turn become the assaiiants' or remain o,; ~
ly where we were, and wait the resul, If w.
enemy's deliberations" During this rpe..
ton OF hostilities, an incident Of rare occn.
renee in war produced an interesting dsnIa,
OF generous feeling between two brave an5
noble minded enemies. GA small strear,
tributary to the Tagus, flowed through a pa,,
OF the battle ground, and separated the CON-
batants. During the pause that the heat of
the weather and the WEAKNESS of the troons
had produced, both armies went to the bantS
OF the rivulet Tor water. The men approach.
ed each other fearlessly, threw down their
caps ana muSkets, and chatted with each 9TH
er like old acquaintance, aud exchanged their
canteeas and wine TASKS. All asreri,y Of
feeling seemed forgotten. To stranger thew
would have appeared more like an allied force
than men hot from ierocious conflict, and on
ly gathering strength ard energy to recon-
mence it anew. But still nobIer rivalry 70,
the time existed the interval was employed
in carrying off the wounded, who lay inter
Dixed upon the hard contested field and to
the honor of both be it told. that each endeav-
ored to extricaie the common suti rers. and
remove their unfortunate friends and enemie,
without distinction. Suddenly the buoles
sounded the drums beat to arms many of the
rival soldiery shook hands, and parted with
expressions of mutual esteem. and 10 ten min
utes after they were again al the bayonet's
point
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

Elk PRESIDENT ADAMs.-It has been recent
" announced that the Hon John Quincy Ad
ans would decline 10 be a candidate Tor re-
election after the present Congress. The
Quincy Patriot of Saturday, con'radcs this
report, on the sutherith Of Mr.. Adams himself,
who says that he "shall be ready TO serve his
constituents, as their Representative in Con
gress, SO long as they may require his servi-
ces, and his health permits him to discharge
the duties of his Office"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

DEM cRArc Mass MEErING.-We copy to-day
from the Iowa Capitol Reporter, cali upon the De-
lnocracy of the Territory to assemble, In mass, at
Iowa City, on the sth Januarynext. Although there
are no divisions in the ranks of the Democracy ser
riously affecting lis harmony, meeting OF the char
acter contemplated might be productive OF much
good in the Territory, by bringing all parts together
in common consultation for the good of the party
Friends the same principles cannot too often meet
in consultation, by frequent meetings they are en-
abled to understand each other and actin accordance
with what may be ascertained to be the will Of the
whole We hope that all who can make it conve-
nient will be present on that day.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

GATHERING OF THE DEMOCRACY 1T has
been suggested to us by several of our politi-
cal friends assembled here, members of the
Legislature and others, that it would be we'll
to have gathering of as many Democrats Of
the Territory, at the the seat of government,
on the EIGHTH of January next, as can make
it convenient to attend.
The day is one calling up GLoR1cuR REcor-
LEcTIoNs. and 1t has been Sc apart heretofore,
IN many of the states, as one peculiarly appro-
pirate for meetings of the Deaocracy, either in
conventions, or in MASS!
At the suggestion then, and in behalf cf ma.
ny of them assembled here, our Democratic
brethren throughout the Territory are invited
to gather in Iowa Cry on Saturday THE STEI
OF JANUARY NEXT, when matters of in.
terest to the party will probably be taken into
consideration.--lowa Capitol Reporter.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

don d NJ. Booth, 3rnas publisher q the
Miners Express, II auc was selected to print
the Journals Of the I'M O3Imotion Of Mr.. Grant,
ordered that the commlilee Oh the judiciary be in
structed to enquire BY What law the District Courts
Of this Territory entertain jurisdiction in civil cases,
&C. Mr.. Grant gave notice that he would, on some
future day, introduce bill appoint agent to re-
ceive from the United Statesthe amount due Iowa
under the Distributionlaw.
TUESDAY, Dec. WAS chiefly spent in the con-
sderation of bills not general in their naure several
of which were on their sed0pd reading.
memorial for an appropriation Of $4,000 to de-
fray the expenses of convention to form State
Constitution, and one asking payment Of claims for
services &c in the "Nissouu War;" are in progress,
and will, doubtless pass.
Both Houses adjourned on Wednesday morning
last to meet again on Monday Sd Of January, 1912.
0j1 The Report submitted to the Legislative AS
semby by the Director ofthe Penisentiary, which we
omit in consequence of the reduced size OF our sheet,
is very specific, and we doubt not will be fully sat
isfcory to that body. The Director states that since
his last report, but little has been done towards the
completion of the Penitentiary--ihat five convicts
have been received, two have been pardoned by the
Governor, one escaped and four have been disc.ar-
ged, having served outhe term for which they were
sensenced, leaving but four nov in confinement
These are engaged in coopering and blacksmithing.
Within the past year. 81 1873 43 have been realized
from the labor of the convicts, besides work to the
value of $500 on the Penitentiay and garden at
tached it. The labor performed by the convlcls has
more than paid the expenses of boarding, clothing
and salary of guards. The fetal debt of the Peni
Tertiary is estimated at about Sl3795 80. He rec
commends the adoption of measures for the early
liquidation OF the debt and the completion of the
work.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

LATER SrIIL.-On Sunday night last, the Steam
boat Otter reached this place from St. Louis which
is, we believe one of the latest arrivals ever known
on the Upper Mississippi. Sheexperlenced no great
difficulty in ascending ahho the ice was then hea-
vicr than it had been for the three preceding weeks.
Navigation has so far been closed only for the want
of perseverance on the part of the commanders on
the river, as the channel has been clear of ice for
weeks at time without an arrival. She passed up,
intending to winter the foot of the upper rapids
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24
ATTENTION.:

q DORk, Flour. Butter and Wood will be taken in
n payment of debts due this office, for which the
highest market price will be allowed Those who
have agreed to make payment in these articles
requested to deliver them as soon as possible.
Dec 21 E
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

ToEAcco ON Rock RlvER.-The Rockford
Pilot says: 'sThe success which has attend
ed the effort to cultivate tobacco in this vicin-
ity, demonstrates the fitness of our soil and eli
mate for its profitable culture. In the precinct
of Bloomingvile it is estimated that the late
crop will amount to at least rs tons, which
meets a ready sale on the ground at four dollars
hundred; this amounts to the very pretty sum
of $4,000 for one precinct. This will be great
ly increased the next season. We are inform
ed by those engaged in the business that the
average crop is about one ton to the acre; and
that the whole care of cultivation, harvesting
and preparing for market, will occupy from
eighteen to twenty-five days. Thus an acre
of ground, with, we will say, one months la.
Dor, returns $50. Another year will show
tina: Tobacco is to be one of the most valuable
staples of the beautiful Rock River Valley.'
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24
bloomington, Friday, December -. 1871.

II No mail from the south on Monday evening
last and nought but empty bags from the North, con-
seouenty we are in the dark as to what IS gong on
in the eastern world, or even that portion OF the west
living east Of the Mississippi river. The running ice
in the Iowais, we presume the cause of the failure
Of the southern mail Cedar too, was too full OF run
ming ice, on Tuesday last to permit the stage, TO
Iowa City, to cross. The driver, Mr. Smith, with
characteristic perseverance, effected crossing ma
canoe, with the mail and trusting to his own strength
and the chance FOX borrowed horses, left the river
with ii on his back. BY the way, ought not the
Postmaster General to recommend to Congress the
establishment Of additional mail routes to Iowa City!
At present its only mail facilities are according 70
contract, semi-weeky horse mail from this place.
The contractor, in order to keep with the increase
of business has, at his own expense, carried the mall
IN two horse carriages for which he is sure Of no adj
ditional compensation. This improvement has been
made necessary because' Of the heavy mails to and
from that city, and it is Inadequate, the mail making
almost full load for the team Our Legislators will
surely make representation ofthese facts ia the De-
nartment too MANY cannot raise their voices in urg-
ing the matter A route should be established from
the westeraart Of our southern border through that
CITY to Dubuque, twice aweek, in four horse post
coaches The business on the route will justify it,
and the interests OF that portion ofhe Territory loud
ly calls for it.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

The weather, for few days past, has been neither
one thing nor the other, but considerably mixed
First it was moist and the streets became quite mud
dythen it became cold, freezing the surface of the
ground sufficiently hard to bear team, then came
RAIN which soon froze, covering the ground with
sleet, greatly endangerng the lives, or limbs, rather
of insure footed people, and then calae snow mixed
with fine hail. to the depth of three or four inches
Upon this we had, what is Unusual at this Of
the year, rain, a pretty good supply, thawing and
softening the earths white coat after which it foze
stiff, completely preventing its drifting, much to the
advantage of the poor sleigh horses. Yesterday we
had an addition to the supply Of snow on hand,
which was sufficient to fill up the holes in the rough
parts of the road SO our gals and boys will have
fine sleghing for Christmas times. BY the by, we
must have sleigh ude-now the first gentleman
who asks us to take ride will show himself to be of
the right order, viz: a gentleman scholar, soldier,
and dancing master. Don't all speak at once. We
hear the bells ringing but dang it, we can't get
mong them to-day.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

The Commercial Bank of Buffalo has clos
ed its doors. There is now only one solvent
bank in that city, the State Bank of New
York
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

Hon. G. G. Clay, of Alabama, has resign
ed his seat in the U. S, Senate. Cause-ill
health of his family.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

There is to be 'FANDANGo' at the Amer-
can Hotel on Tuesday evening next. 1t will
doubtless be splendid affair, as odd Bat is
fixing up things in tie finest kind O STYLE
We have it upon pretty good authority that
the editor Of the Herald will be present. If
this should become generally known, the
crowd would be immense. 1t would be well
for members of the Temperance Society, be-
fore that day, to sign the pledge in duplicate,
as one pledge is not always enough to res
train those whose bump of tirmness is small,
from taking dthrap O. the sarpent's blood.
If 'twere not for offending our particular friend,
the Chairman Of the Executive Committee,
we would recommend that, as a measure of
safety, the refractory members of the Tenn
perance society be furnished with spirit
gage, on the plan Of Evans Safety Valve,
but as we have once offended him, we have
concluded to say nothing about it.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

The Macon Telegraph of the 10th inst, says:
"We learn with the deepest regret that the
recently in the vicinity of Mobile, of conges-
tive fever. In the demise ofthls eminent states
man and patriot, the Republic has sustained
loss not easily reparable, and The Democracy
of our noble sister. one Of their ablest chiefs
and brightest ornaments. We tender to our
brethren of Alabama the expression of our
deepest sympathies in their bereavement"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

~ ny gentleman from Iowa City, we learn
That Messrs. Van Antwerp & Hughes. Of tho Rnort-
. nave purchased the establishment Of the Argus,
u cost OF $1,000, allowing Dr. Jackson to con,inue
SArsus.un the close Of the session. Dear Al half
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

A Rich INDlAN.--The Boston Notion copies
a short article with this caption. from some
western paper, publishing the demise of Rich
ardville the Miami Chief, and suggesting his
immense wealth. The man of the Notion,
estimates tina, 100000 in hard cash is great
sum of money, and would be glad to know
where the chief got SO much and where he
kept it-signifying that wigwam would be
an insecure place Of deposite. To all this we
answer, that John B. Richardville was half
breed-a cunning sagacious man, chief CT
once powerful tribe of Indians, that he accu-
mulated a large fortune in cash in different
ways, receiving CT the Government at almost
every treaty, large sums of money, both in
lieu Of lands celed and presents, that he pos
sessed extensive tracts Of land adjacent to the
Wabash river, which he sold for case, thus
making up the aggregate sum. AS to his
banking house, he chose his mother earth
digging pits wherein he deposited his wealth
by the keg, the location known to himself and
daughter. His mansion lwigwam forsooth,)
is splendid specimen Of modern architecture,
situated eligibly in foil view of Wabash and
Erie Canal and wonld appear respectfully
alongside your great fremont fxings. Such
was the great chief John 3. Richardvlle -
Carroll Elk.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24

A NATIONAL. BaNK.-Duane'sW eekly Au-
rora. of April 2, 1916, contains the following:
- Mr.. Demsey an English member of Par
lament at the close Of the Revolutionary war
said: ''Lord North mis,ook the means OF con-
quering North America. Had he establish
ed bank of England with several millions
capital. at Philadelphia. he never need have
sent an army thther--the thirteen Colonies
would have been as easily managed as lanai
ca
This matter IS now pretty well understood
by the people OF t,centy-sir SaicS, and far
Territories. And we reckon John Bull VIII
come about as near - conquerinG North Amer
lea" by The attempt he is now making with
his allies here, to subject the people. by the
establishment Of Bank. as he did with his
armies sent here during tue " Revolutionary
War" Captain Tyler seems TO understand
this subject pretty well and the recent cleo
lions have spoken in tones that will be heard
on the other side of the s.. big waters " against
the unholy alliance of British tories and A.
merican federallsts, for the purpo of estab
fishing Great Bank to control the destines
Of this country.
The English papers are sold at 10 cents. a
copy, two cents OF which is an excise duty
paid to government-each sheet before being
printed is stamped at the government Office.
A correspondent Of the Boston Times says the
receipts of the London Times for papers, is
one million of dollars, and for advertisements
about the same amount, per annum. Each ad-
vertisment also pays duty to government, of
about 81 I-2 cents, whether it be long or short.
The usual charge of this London journal for a
cOlup1p for a ciprio 9day ic s,IH0 fpty
ago the Carlton club, composed of some ofthe
weaIttiest of the English ariaocracy. purcha-
sed the right to occupy its editorial columns.
which are confined to one of the eight pages
of the paper, for which they paid S55o,000.-
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-12-24


citizens, from different parts of the Territory, upon
the subject ofthe formation of Constitution for state
government and application for admission into the
Union. From all that we could learn from these
gentlemen, we are of opinion that large majority Of
the people are in favor of the adoption of measures
at the earliest possible period for admission into
the Union. bill for this purpose has been report
ed, in each house, we believe, but not such, it was
Thought the people desired, so they have been re-
committed to the committees reporting them. Their
exact provisions we do not recoect but from what
we could gather from such members as we conversed
with the subject, we infer that bill will be pass
ed authorizing an election early in the spring, at
which each is required to vote for or against adj
MISSION at the time voting for Delegates to the
Convention for the formation of the Constitution. IF
majority found in favor of admission Athe Con-
vention will assemble early in the summer and if it
is in opposition, the election to be null and void. In
anticipation of the alrmati We action ofthe people.
memorial to Congress praying for the appropriation
of $4,000 to defray the expenses of the Convention
has been introduced, and was progressing in its sew
eral readings when we left 1t is thought the num-
Der of delegates to be chosen will be fixed at double
the number of Councilmen and Representatives elect
ed by each County or District The reasons offered
IN support OF bill authorizing decision upon the
proprlety OF application for admission and the cleo
ton OF Delegates at the same time are, that withou,
the election OF Delegates all may not attend to give
an expression OF their wishes upon the former That
these reasons are good one who paid any attention
to the vote given on former occasion will doubt. as
many VITO voted for offices to be filed failed to vote
either tor Or against admission. Although the plan
ABOVE alluded to appears to be hasty one, vet we
believe the people in favor of it, and Weld all OBJ
jecuons to IT. When the people once understand
that they st act or permit those who turn out to
govern 70 halter, general expression will ensue
winch will at once settle all doubts upon the snhect
In our little community the people generally.
Without distinction party, are, we believe in favor
Of admission, and we have no doubt that t,yoth;nas
Oh the people ofshe Territory are likewise in favor oft
u bya gentleman from Iowa CITY. we lear,,
nat Messfs. Van Antwerp & Hughes, OF the Rport.