Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-23

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BLOOMINGTON HERALD:
A ,oeekly Political md Miscellaneous paper, pull
Eshed at Bhoommgton Muscotine County, l0sss:
BY THOMAS HUGHES:
.yno. Il. Russell and Thos. HusAes, Editors.
ENCOURAGED by the catering prospects Or
the success of Democratic paper IN Bloom
ipcton, held out by many of its citizens and Of
the counties adjacent to Musca,ine, protesting
the principles we advocate. as well as many Of
the opposite party, all looking to the interest
Of the country at large, the Publisher has at a
very heavy expense, established the HERALD
at the above named place, the first number Of
which appeared on the 9th inst. Since issu-
ing our former prospectus, paper advocating
the principles of the Wing party has been es-
tablished in this place, which, if ii does not
endanger our success in making permanent
establishment Of the HERALD, will at least
take from us some patronage that otherwise
we should receive. These things taken into
consideration, we think our claims to the pat
ronage Of the people. and especially Of these
who:e interests as party we shall endeavor
to advance, warrant US in appealing to their
liberality, and entite US to their efforts in our
behalf. Although our Territory is yet but
sparsely settled, the country around our place
is sufficiently populated amply to afford to each
establishment liberal support without loss
or injury to themselves, bu, with profit and ed
ifcation.
In National Politics, the HERALD will yield
a cordial support to the leading measures of
the present administration, yet we shall no, be
so devoted to its support as TO give our sane
ton to any and every measure it may propose.
We do not claim for the Chief Magistrate in
falibility. but we are sincere in our belief that
The measures of his administration are far bet
Ter calculated to carry the country through its
bese''ing dangers, than those proposed by the
opposite party. If in the future course Of tbs
leave the path Of duty, we shall plainly speak
our nina, as well upon his course as upon
the Wing party, which, for the sake Of power,
has left principles to take care Of themselves,
and is, by its willy leaders, endeavosing to
sing and drink into office, representative os
no set Of fixed principles, that they may them
selves fatten on his lack OF principles, juds-
ment and decision.
In Territorial Politics, it will advocate an
immediate and thorough organization Of the
Democracy. preparatory to the formation Of g
State Constitution. imposing restrictions or
future Legislation in granting exclusive prlvi-
leges to corporate bodies, the free exercise Of
which has enslaved the people of many of the
states; and of defining its powers in other res
poets so as to suit its condition. Justice TO
natnraIlzed citizens requires that their rights
to the exercise Of the elective franchise, accer-
ding TO the spirit of the constitution of the u
nited States be guarded against the schemes
of the Wing party, as their efforts in some
of the states TO deprive them of this sacred
privilege, prove their principles to tend. That
these safeguards may be incorporated in that
instrument. is essential that the Democracy
maintain their ascendancy, therefore we shalt
advocate the policy of drawing the party lines
at every subsequent election.
The perpetuiiy of our unequallcd form of
government, depending. as it does, upon the
wisdom and intelligence of its citizens, the
best means Of spreading universal knowledge,
which is admitted to be common schools, de.
serves the early attention of our Legislature,
IN providing for the use of the means placed
IN our hands by the parent government. To
the advancement of this great cause we shall
add our efforts.
That we may be able to make our paper 10.
teresting to our Territorial readers as chan
mel of information concerning our own couu-
try, the editors intend offering such induce
ments to correspondents as will insure COM
munlcations from all parts Of the Territory,
giving detail of all matters Of Importance
transpiring Whereabouts, as well as descriptive
OF towns, settlements, &c. &c.
Besides containing the current news Of the
day, and no pains will be spared to collect inn
Portant intelligence, both Foreign and Domes-
tic, good space will always be devoted tc
Literary and Miscellaneous selections, so as
to render it interesting 20 the lover of litera-
ture as well as the politician and man Of bu-
siness.
The interests of the Farmer shall not BE-
neglected, but such information Of value to.
them as can be collected from the writings
of old and practical farmers will be given.
The BLOOMINGTON HERALD is published
Weekly on an Imperial sheet, at 81, 90 per aa--
mum in advauc; $3.50 at the expiration Of six
months; or $500 if not paid before tue end.
Of the year.