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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
Sale Of Lots
the County Seat Of johnson County, L. r.

HI the County Seat Of johnson County, 4. r.
AM7TI.L take place on the premises, on Monday
w the Gath day of MAY, 1871. under the SUI
perintendence OF the Board of Commissioners Of said
county, and will continue from day to day until all
the lots sold, Cat the discretion of said Comms-
soncrs) This town is situated on the North W est
quarter of Section Is, Township 70 North Range 6
West; lying south and adjoining the town plat OF
Iowa City, and is in effect an addition to said city
the principal streets being laid out parallel and Cor
responding with the streets of the city. This town
is situated on high and dry ground, nearly level,
Astounding with excellent timber and water In point
of health this location cannot be surpassed by any in
the Territory. Iowa City being generally known
we deem further description unnecessary. The
value and rising prospect of property so advanta-
geousy situated must be apparent to all who are de-
srous of making pr fitabe investments.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-fourth of the purchase money in hand, and
the balance in three semannual instalments. Bond
or Certificate will be given for the execution of a
deed when all the payments are made.
By order Of
PHILIP CLARK,
JOHN PARROTT,
Commissioners
S. B. GAnpSER, Clerk.
February 5, lSfl.-nl5-ts.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
BLOOMINGTON kh.RRY.

NHE PUBLIC are informed that the FERRY
IL across the Mississippi river at Bloomington. 10.
wa Territory. is now in operation.
In order to have to the river opposite Bloom.
ington, large Flat Boat will be in the Slough with
ropes to propel it, that travellers coming to il, can
ferry themselves their wagons and stock across with
out difficulty. The RATES OF FERRIAGE will
be as follows:
For each wagon and two horses or oxen, 81 90
For each additional horse or oxen, 012l-9
For each horse and wagon, O75
For each man and horse, O37l.2
Horses and cattle, per head, Ol2l.2
Sheep and hogs, OO6 IA
Freight, per hundred pounds, Ol2l-2
CHAS. A. WAKEFIELD,
Agent for the Propretors.
bloomington, March 10, ls4l. elf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
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AGENTS FOR THE HERALD.

UsThe following gentlemen are authorized to re.
ceive subscriptions, and receipt for all moneys paid
therefor. Some of them have not been spoken to
on the subect-if any such feel unwilling to act in
that capacity, they will please notify u.s.
Patton Mcclellan. Prairie La Port, Clayton,
John King. P. NJ. Dubuque,
VIM. a. Warren, BeIlview, Jackson do
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S. c: Trowbridge, Iowa City, johnson CO.
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VIM. Chambers, '''''o''' ''''''' oouiS'
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Amos Ladd, Fort Madison, Lee CO.
q The Postmaster General has decided that post
masters may frank letters containing remtanccs to
publishers in payment of subscriptions.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

JACK DOWNING has written very excel
lent letter to John Bull, i'll the Express of
this morning, about war, and things in
all of his notions III on which matters, he
agrees very we'll with the sentiments this
paper has uniformly expressed. His ill.,
PRODUCTION is worth quoting:
Il did think, at first, | would send this
letter to the Queen herself, so there would
be no mistake about it, as find the best
way, after all, is 10 go right to the head of
the family-but it is now going on lhir-
teen years next grass since wrote letter
to any kind ,f women folks, and the last
was to Miss Hepsy Ann AppIeby, who
kept school at Saco, about a little court
ing matter; and riled her considerable
by calling her an angle. instead of an an
gel, and she sent me back about as sharp
and sour an answer as ever a man got
there warn't bit of that paper that
wouldn't turn IA pan Of milk as quick as a
piece of runnet-and all owing to that ac-
cident in my putting an l. before an E,
and she having lee.le crook in The back
which never thought on but women are
particular folks in such things. and if you
touch 'em on soft spot, the fat is in The
fire right off-aud so said never wonld
again try my hand in writing any on 'em
letter again and lha, is the main reason
why don't send this letter to the Queen
instead of to YOU"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
Personal CoURAGE.-At the stormine


of Morne Forunee, in the West Indies, l
knew an Irish officer of the name of W.
who had lately joined his corps. He led
the forlorn hope, and displayed cool de-
termination that surprised the oldest sol
diers. Bearing the Kings colors in one
hand, and waving his sword with the 9TH
err, he was the first TO ascend the ladder,
and plant our victorious standard on the
breach. W was thanked in public
orders by his commanding officer, who
congratulated him on his bravery, and in
formed him that he was recommended for
immediate promotion. What washis sur
prise, when the young soldier answered.
that all he wished was to obtain leave to
return home, and throw up his commits
sion in favor of a young brother, who arr
IDENTIFY wished to embrace the profession
of arms. The Colonel surprised AT so sin
gular request, was naturally anxious to
know to wha, he could attribute so strange
a resolution in young man with bright
career before him.
is i. WISH said he, 'to see your fam
ily!'
mo, sir was the reply of W.
'You perhaps are iD love, and fear the
dangers of absence 2
NO, sir, if absence could produce any
alteration in the affection of one that we
might love, it would be proof that her
attachment was of very frail nature
what can be your motives You have
Just distinguished yourself before the enc
my; yon are now a lieutenant, and all
likelihood another battle you may obtain a
company
This is exactly the reason why wish
to quit the service
'What the prospect Off rapid promotion
the colonel thought him mad.
mo, sir, but the fear of degredatlon.'
you speak riddles
Then sir, | must be explicit: it is the
very expectation of other conflicts, in
which you are kind enough to think Il may
again distinguish myself, tina. conyinces
me that the career of arms is not my de-
tiny.-Must confess the truth the sigh,
of The first men that fell near me in the
ranks. struck me with that sense of dam
ger, that innate feeling of self preservation,
that, to my shame own it. was on the
point of dsgracirg myself forever. when
the next man was killed, bespattering me
with his brains, | move on mechanically
with our party. | was reused from this
apatheic state by the loud cheers of my
companions, it seemed to be dream. |
felt inspired with unknown energy: knew
not where | was when found myself on
the breach, my coors planted on the ruins,
surrounded with the dead and the lying
What may appear to you, sir, still more
strange, gazed on my uniform, wonder-
ed at my transformation from the peaceful
garb wore in my Fathers Office (he was
an Attorney to the .rappings of a soldier
in short, all appeared to me vision. The
kind congratulations of my comrades re-
stored me to my senses, which soon con-
WINGED me that The closet was more nalu.
raj to me than the field The candid con.
fession of what might be called natural
feelings, did not deter his commanding
officer from urging him to persevere in
the profession {; his resolution was unalter.
able.
lie returned to Ireland, and his brother
succeeded him in the regiment Stories
of Torres Vedras.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
OLD ESTABLISHED
PASSAGE OFFICE, FOR CABIN, SECOND
t,ABfN AND STEERAGE PASSENGERS.

PASSAGE OFFlCE, rOh CADl4N, 0I0OA>D
CABIN AND STEERAGE PASSENGERS.
.EN Tue subscribers continue to make en-
-LY4 gagements for passages from Liver
EK NAPpool of any persons residing in any
s5Ess part of England Ireland, Scotland,
and Wales; and from Hamburg, of persons residing
in Germany The ships comprising this line sail ev-
cry week they of the first class, coppered and
American built, commanded by skil!hl and careful
men, and the frequency and punctuasy of their de-
parture prevents the heavy expenses which often oc-
cur by delay in Liverpool, particularly as Agents of
the first responsibility engaged there, and In the
other principal towns, who give all information in
their power and every at ention to promote the COM
fort Of passengers. The fare is now considerably
reduced Persons wishing to send money can be ac-
commodated with drafts from New York, OF any
amount payable throughout til. United Kingdom
Apply (if by letter, post paid) to
HERDMAN d KEENAN,,
81 South street, New York,
or to CHARLES CORKERY,
Fe5. 6, lS4l.-ly. Dubuque, Iowa.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
CALL AND SETTLE.

a S the old year has run its common course, and
"a new one commenced its inantile career GUS
tom and long established habit has made it necessa-
nv to know how we stand with regard to each other
in pecuniary point of view, would, therefore, re-
quest ii of all those who know themselves to be in
debted to me, re call and settle Aso-all those hav.
ing accounts against me- will do me an equal favor
by presenting the same. l.. MCKEE.
January 10, lS4i. l3-tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
Tue Nrw PosrMAsrra AND tbs AppL1cA-

THe New POSTMASTER AND The APPLICA-
r1oNs FOR AppolNrMENTs.-The eagerness OF
men to step into others places, was strongly
manifested Yesterday. During the whole cleo
ton campaign, and thereafter, up to the day OF
Inauguration, all the applicants, and office beg
CARS to boot. did not equal the rush made yes
ter1ay. by the loafng young Wings for clerk
ships, letter carriers. porters, &c. &C.. IN me
post Office, under the new Postmerter, John ~.
Montgomery. Esq. No sooner had the sun
peeped from his hiding place, Il the Chronicle
! fallen under the eyes of the expectan's' than
all haste was made at once, and clean shit's'
collars, and highly polished boots,were as thlcK
on the streets, leading to the domlclle OF me
newly appointed. as were those that throneed
Washington on the day of the Inauguration.
The door bell ingled, and the attendant com
menced his duties, which were lncessant du-
ring the entire morning, until 'hr d'nIngroomf,
parlors, hall. and entry. were completely h''en
with hungry applicants, and then. but not III
then, was there any rest tor the Por'el' "heh
he retired to inhae the fresh air aud SIT won
dering what all the gentlemen wanted with
| Mr.. Montgomery; but no one was there to re-
ply to his interrogatores, their time belhg oc-
cnpied in answering the numerous questions
put TO teen by the multitude OF vi>lters IN the
house. The new postmaster being a shrewd
gentleman, had very wisely taken the precau-
ton to be among the missing, and the poss'bi'-
ity of his returning, those in waiting thought
very doubtful, as he had gone on, without ex-
peciing many visiters, and had not stated at
what time it was likely he would return. But
the office seekers were not TO he frustrated
and those in possession. held their places like
good fellows, while the new corners thron2ed
the doors to ascertain where he could be found.
1t was actually computed that not less 'han
fifteen hundred persons visited the house dn-
ring the day in search Of situations. in and a.
bout the Pcs Office.-Phl. Chronicle.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
DESERT OF CAL1roRNlA.--This immense

DESERT OF CAL1roRNlA.--This immense
plain, the existence of which was, until
very recently, wholly unknown, IS sltua'
ted in the central part Of Upper, or New
California, in Mexico. 1t is limited on the
north by a mass of rocks, which seperate
it from the head waters of Lewis river on
the west by an irregular chain Of noun
tains, extending in parallel ridges along the
shores of tn, Pacific Ocean: on the east by
the western branches of the Colorado, on
the south by the valley of the Colorado.
lis area is equal to that of Virginia, and
consists of an elevated plateau or table
land, fanked on all sides, by descenls
more or less inclined, according TO their
geological structure. In all lis essential
features this remarkable waste resembles
the Great Sahara Of Africa. 1t presents
little else than an arid surface, broken at
intervals by few detached mountains of
limited extent; but rising atsome lns'an'
ces above the region of perpetual snow.
From these mountains, small streams flow
during the rainy seasons. On reaching
| the plains, these torrents Instantly disap'
pear in the sand, leaving no other trace OF
! their existence than the fragments OF rocks
and debris, which are borne down by the
cnrrent and deposited at the basis OF the
hills. No region can present more drea
~ and desola,e appearance. A solitary
antelope or black tailed deer, wild in the
extreme. and a few struggling Indians
among the most wretched objects in crea'
ZION, may sometimes be seen traversing The
plains. The country beyond the noun
tains which bound the desert on the west
is Inhabited by numerous tribes Of short
haired Indians. They occupy the valleys
of the Buenosventura, and hunt the elk, an
,elope. blacktailed deer, grisly bear, &c
Immediately adjoining the desert on the
northeast, is situated one OF the most ex-
,ensve lakes in this par, of The continent
In common with all other isolated lakes OF
great extent, its waters are strongly I'M
pregnaled with rock salt, which abound>
in the mountains on the east Tanner s
Geographical Notes.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

Flowers, Trees, SHRUBBERY.-W We
are not about to philosophize al all, but we
wish to ask the farmer, the man who has
a house, and "a lot with it, the owner OF
any spot of solid earth, why he does no,
more often realize the power which he
has to make himself master of d little par
adise Our poets always talk of green
leaves, and fresh flowers, and noble trees,
as things belonging of course, to blessed
pl ce. Our hymns tell of "howery plains
and ",rees of life immortal - and all our
representations of happy places and scene
ry, include them as d matter OF course.
Why cannot this be realized: The man
Who has house, garden, yard, or a
farm, can, with little care, have all these,
although he can lay no claim to wea tn.
There is wisdom in culliva' ing these love
ly adornmen,s and although we promis-
ed not to phi.osophlze, we cannot help
saying that there is more philosophy in
these notions than most good people i'm.
agine. There is reason as well as poetry.
And he who has about his dwelling these
children OF earth, will have, among the
sungslers Of the air, and the fragrance and
music which will come the breath of sums
mer through his open windows, that which
will swee;en his intellectual associations
as we'll as regale his senses.
Now, if this little article should be the
means of planting hundred trees and
flowers, we should not be surprised to
find ont i'm the end that II had cherished
also a hundred domestic virtues.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
A Practical PEACE MAN.-Mr. ORR

A Practical PEACE MAN.-Mr. ORR
gen Bachelor of this ely is practical
peace man and no mistake. lie watches
the beligerenl members Of Congress. and
when he finds them disposed to fight. in
troduces them, through constable, to a
Washington magistrate gets them put un-
$1,000 bonds-and goes home to his Gra-
ham supper. with consciousness ofhaving
done his duty. We mean what we say in
this. Origen is corresponding secretary
of the Peace Society. lie is also cores
ponding actuary for his co, duet cores
ponds to his professions in this particular
at least. When ne send challenge, or
receive one, MIR Bachelor shall certainly
have the first intimation of it.-Jonaban.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
new STORE.

HVHE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale large asst
j sortment Of DRY GOODS consisting in par
OF READY-MADE CLOTHING. Also, Groce-
ries, Hardware and Cutlery, Glassware, Boots and
Shoes Window Glass and Sash, all of which he
will sell for Cash, or exchange for Dry Hides, Deer
Skins, Furs &c. JOHN ZElGLER.
Bloomington, Oct. &c, 1910 lit
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
CODDcriRg

& MARRIED on in all its branches, and will he
u constantly kept on hand. Meat Casks, Flour
Barrels, Liquor Kegs, Wash Tubs and Boards,
Churns, Water Buckets, Dry Measures, &c &c.
WA NTED,
One or Tar0 .yourneyme. LOopers:
ALSO,
A Few Thousand Hickory Hoop Poles.
B. COVELL.
WYOMING Dec II lS10.-n9-6m
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
FURNITURE.

TENHE subscriber has still on hand on consign-
IL ment, large supply of cherry post Bedsteads
and Tables, which he offers low for cash Persons
engaging in the business of Tavern-keeping would
do well TO call and see for themselves.
March IL 20-6m W. +. DEWEBER.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

CURE FOR TOOTH AcHE.--Mix alum and
common salt in equal Quantities, finely
pulverized Then wet some cotton, large
enough TO fill the cavity. which cover with
salt and alum and appI. it. We have the
authority of those who have tested it, to
say it will prove perfect remedy.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

WINDOW SASH & DRIED APPLES.
ahdAGA LIGHTS Window Sash;
Ill VHSIap so bushels Dried Apples;
3 barrels American Brandy, just received, and
for sale low for Cash, by
II. MUSGRAVE.
November - IS40-3tf.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
TERRITORY OF IOWA, 80
MUscATINE County,. :
On The Chancery side If the District Court, No
renber Term, 1910.
MARY RoBB1Ss,)
vs.. Petition for Divorce.
S. B. GARDNER, Clerk.
February 5, lSfl.-nl5-ls.

WM ROBBINS.
4 ND now this day comes the petitioncr.h by VIM.
II r. Rankin her Solicitor and filed her bill OF
complaint in this cause and therefore lis appe ,riny
to the court that writ of subpoena has been issued
and returned non est, Therefore ordered, thas no
tce be hereby givcn the said VIM. Robbins, to be
an appear before the District Court for said county,
on the first day of the next term thereof, to be begun
and holden at the Court House. in Bloomington. on
the third Monday in June next, to answer said bill Of
complaint or the same shall be taken pro conicsso,
and decree entered accordingly &c; and that this
order be published in the Bloomington Herald for the
term of eight successive weeks before the next term
of this court. }. G. MORROW, Clerk
WV. r. RANKIN, Solicitor for complainant.
February 5, 1874 AMIDST. Prs. fee So
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
TLRRIToRY OF IowA,2


District Court for said county, to the lNay Term,
4. ID. 1871.
William c. Massey
x Jonathan Harf's' }1n Assumpsit.
Us.
James Davis.
ENHE said defendant will hereby take notice that
Il on the sth day of October, A. D. 1910, writ
of attachment issued out of the office of the Clerk
of the District Court of said county, in favor of the
said plaintiffs, against the goods chatels lands, tene
mens rights Credits moneys and effects of the said
defendant for the sum of lightweight dollars and
thirty three cents, which said writ, together with
summons 10 garnishee, returned into said Court
at the November Term 1910. Now unless the said
defendant shall appear and plead TO the said plaintiffs
action, before the next term of said Court to be be-
gun and held in Iowa City. on the fifth Monday in
May next, judgment will be entered against him in
this case also against the garnishee so summoned,
to the amount of said claim and costs.
ST EPHEN B. GARDNER, Clerk.
WM. r. HAuRusoN, Atty for plfs.
February %, lSil-l9-4t-prs fee S..
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
LOCUST TREES.

LOCUST TREES.
H0O0 YOUNG Locust Trees on hand, of
cOOV the proper growth for setting out this
spring. Persons wishing 10 purchase can be suppl
ed by calling on me at my farm, 5 miles west of
Bloomington. j. WILLIAMS
Locust Lawn March 10, lS4l. 81
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

Why is l, that women never stammer
1t is remarkable fact that they never do.