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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

INDIAN TREArY.-By gentleman who left the
Indian Agency at noon on Monday last, we learn
that no treaty will be concluded with the Indians for
the purchase of their country. We had but few
minutes conversation with him, consequently we
are unable to give minute details of the Council,
but as the editors of each Of the Burlington papers
were in attendance, we hope to be able to give a
more particular account in next.
Our informant states that on last Monday week,
Gov Chambers and T. II. Crawford, Commission
ers were in attendance at the Agency-Cov. Doty
did not arrive for day or two afterwards. The
ans with the exception of some twenty-five or thr-
ty stragglers, were present. They evinccd strong
disposition TO SELL which met with the wishes of the
traders On coming into Council. Gov. Chambers,
who assumed the direction of matters, gave orders
that all intercourse between the Indians and their
traders should cease which order strictly en-
forced that they had opportunity of asking the adj
vice of the tralers which led the Indians believe
that it was the intention of Commissioners to take
advantage of their ignorance. No sooner did they
learn this to be the determination of Gov. Cham
bers than spirit of opposition to treating for the
sale of the country, spread through the Council
After this order had been given, Doty arrived, toge-
eether with Antoine LIE Claire, of Davenport, whom
Doty had prevailed upon TO accompany him, both
for his influence with the Indians, and his services
as Interpreter Doty, finding the Indians fearful of
snare, asked the consent of Gov. Chamber for lie
Claire to visit the Indians in their camps, that they
might seek his advice, and he be able to Danish their
fears which pctuIanily refused by Gov. Cham
bers For week they continued to meet, but the
Indians still remained fearful of snare and hesia-
ting to give any definite answer as to whether they
would sell or not. Gov. Chambers, on adjourning
the Council on Saturday evening" told them to give
him definite answer on Monday morning. On
again meeting, the Indians tod Gov. Chambers that
he might go home and tell their Great Father, (the
President that with him they would not treat dis
posing of their country. To others they said that
if it was the pleasure of tie President, they would
visit Washington in the sming, and treat with the
Secretary of War, selling the country desired.
A company of U. S. Dragons are in the Indian
country, driving off the settlers, and burning their
cabins
Gov. Chambers allowed spectators in the
Council room. Spectacles, of the Hawkeye, hum
bly, asked permission to so in on Monday, TO which
the Governor replied that he would give him an an
swer at another time. Monday morning came, and
no negative answer having been given to old Hawk,
he thought silence gave consent, and marched him
self in, whcreupon Gov. G. ordered him out. Up
on word of dissatisfaction with an indignant sncer,
Gov. G. continued, hold both you and your petty
sheet in utter contempt" Further deponen, saith
not.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

CO The report that MIR. Grogan, an American ei-
zen, of Iockpcrt N. Y, had been seized By band of
Canadian desperadoes, is confirmed Dispositions
establishing the fact have been TAKEN and copies for
wardcd to the President, and the Executive of Yer
mont.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

PnE-EMPrIoN CLAIMs-On the first page of to-
days paper will be found the instructions of the
Commissioner of the General Land Office, to Re-
gsters and Receivers, embracing forms for appIica-
tons, which lay the manner of proceeding plainly
before the settlers.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

C Lord Suydenham, Governor of Canada. died
at his residence in Kingston, Oh the 18th ult. from
lock-jaw, produced by broken leg. Sir Howard
Douglass has been appointed in his place.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

A SIeN.- Wager Weeden, one of the
Harrison electors for Rhode Island, has
renowned federalism, and voted the dem>
ocratlc ticket at the late election. So saws
the Prov. Herald.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22
HG RAID.
Bloomington, Friday, October ~, 1871.

RENoyAL.-The Herald Office has been removed
to tho upper story-of the new frame building on
the west side of Chestnut Street, between Main and
Second.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

O. We publish the following plan for substi-
tute for National Bank, sub-Treasury, &c. for
whatever consideration it may merit, in the eyes of
tho nennle
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-14
AI,S@9N@
QSy@rll1sMatouD
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY II, 1871,
THE NATIONAL FAST.

In this appointment, President Tyler has an
ticipated, we believe, the fervent wishes OF the
religious community. The day, we hope, will
be universally and devoutly observed. Never
perhaps since the organization Of our present
form OF government, has an occasion offered so
favorable for pressing home upon the conscience
of this whole nation its moral and religious res
possibilities the national family, in an uner-
pecied hour, bereft of its head, the shock and
disappointment of which event is felt from one
end of the land to the other.
And shall the people of God be slow to learn
righteousness, under this affective dispensation
OR to improve the occasion for the advance
ment Of religion and our country's good The
moral and spiritual coalition of this nation needs
-most urgently needs-al the advantage that
can be derived from this montory Providence.
Let the men of God, then, take their stations at
this time let the appointed heralds of his truth
promptly improve the opportunity, to pour les
sons of inspired wisdom into the heart and con-
science OF the nation, before the fountains OF
human sympathy now opened for their access
shall be dried up again Let the public and in
dividual sins of which we are guilty be faith
fully exposed and pcnitenty deplorcd. Let the
nation be solcmnly warned by the Watchmer
of Zion, that divine judgments are in prospect
which a righteous God will be sure to visit upor
Us. il, as nation, we continue to cast off hi.
law. Let the truth be every where proclaimed
clear as the meridian sunbeams, that righteous
| alamo GRAHAM n | or tb.
power Of the pulpit be every where put forth oil
the occasion, in one simultaneous effort, to res
cue the nation from its fatal tcndencies-to i'm
press on the community sense of religious res
possibility and dependence on God-and to urge
men to seek, in humble earnest prayer, for tn,
interpositon OF the Almighty to defend on
country against the most formidable enemie
that ever assailed us,--"the powers ofdarkncss.
-WotchmGn of he Valley
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-14

The LAND Piracy AT WHITE LAKE,
MicHIGAN.-A good deal was said in the pub
lie papers at the time Of the occurrence, of
a most atrocious act of robbery and wanton
mischief perpctratcd early in November last
upon the farm of Mr.. Phineas Davis, (who
resides at Detroit,) situated in the township
Of White Lake, near Pontiac. The dam
age done was near $4,000. Cattle and hogs
were slaughtered and stolen by dozens, gana-
rics stripped, and mischief of all descriptions,
consumn,ated. The perpetrators of the Of
fence (thirteen in numLer) have recently
been tried and found guilty, and will be con-
signed to the State Prison. Their names
are-David Parker, Jesse Chapman, Dun
can Mccall, George Mholland, James Mil
holland, George w. Burrows, Benjamin
Sowles, Samuel Bennett, Nicholas Bennett,
Luman Bennett, David w. Bennett, Abel
Buck, James Forman.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-14
G. A y A ID A.

On the goth OF April the ship We're arrived at Que
bee rom poule md the next dry the barquc Great
Britain from London. The captains of those vessels
report that they met large quantities of ice on the
Banks and never saw the q II so full Of ice.
MONTREAL, May 7.--Michell, the forger. has been
arrested and is now safely lodged in jail There is no
doub, but that he will be given up 10 the L. $. Gov
ernmcnl, should the proper rcquisItIon be made
Times.
Money M,nREr.-The Bank of Montreal is draw
ing on New ork at per cent premium, aud shaves
Upper Canada bank notes at 3por cent dsconnt thus
making difference Of T. per cent in favour of the
institutions south OF 45.-b.
HEAVY DAMAGES Capt Harris, of the oath Regt,
has obtained verdict of damages fo $50 0O0 against
Mr.. Z. d. David, Major in the Montreal Volunteer
Cavalry, for clipping with the wife of the plaintiff
The charge of the Judge, Gale, was strongly against
the defendant-no pnlnting Circumstances having
being proved, Capt. Harris heing an nieconatc hus
band A letter left by Mrs. Harris the evening pre-
vous to her elopement was read, written in terms of
affection regarding the man from whose roof she was
running away with her seducer. As this is a case
| which is notorious, have thought proper 10 say this
much.-Ib
We received New Yorl, dates up TO Tuesday even.
inp Mel cod had arrived there and was living at one
of the first hotels in the City he the greatest
lion Of the day. pretty subject for war between
two OF the greatest nations of the world.-B.
We learn by sic Canadien," that Mr.. Jean Ian
gevin, Assistant Civil Secretary, has been notified
thai ms services are no longer required by the Gov
eminent and that he is TO receive tiOO as an lndem
ntv for the loss of his situation Times,
MONTREAL May lst.- TIE NoRrH WEsTERs-Tht
first or heavy brigade Of Canoes will start this day
from achine for the North West, whenil Is expected
His Excellency the Governor General will visit S
George Simpson and the Compony's post al Lachinc
On Tuesday Sir George and the entire party will com
mcnce their long journey TO the regions OF The iu
traders Lords Mulgrave and Caedon accompany
the expedition as far as Red River Settlement dstan
2 900 miles the nducement to these young noblemer
being the sport of Buffalo hunting Sir George Slmp
son intends to 90 10 the mouth Of the Columbia Rive
and embark on the Pacific Ocean for Calliornalan'
the Sandwich Islands, returning TO the Russian
Posts northward of the Oregon Territory and thence
take an arctic route 10 Kamschatka, crossing Slber'
to ST. Petersburgh aud touching by the way at SOM
Chinese settlement II is expected that this adven'u
rous Journey will consume two wars OF time in IT.
performance from England, and cover $500 mileso
ground Courisr9
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-14
Correspondence Of the Free Press.
NEw YORK, Nav, 1911.

Our Book Market continues to be brisk !;
among the excellent republcations of the
past week is ID. Israeli's Miscclanies Of Lit
eraturc.' 1t has been long known to the
English public, and has found its way INTO
some of the private and public Libraries of
this country: but believe this is the first
American Edition that has ever been pub
lished. 1t is embraced in three volumes, and
is one of the most interesting and instructive
works of the season. Those parts of it cs-
pecally, entilld the the travels of Authors
and the 'Calamtes of Authors possess mel
ancholly interest. The same base grovelling
passions-the same mean petty jealouses,
which rage with little control among the mass
of ordinary men, and seem to have cmbittered
their lives and to have cast shade of dark
ne. over the bright lustro Of their splendid
genius, Many Of them too lived in earrcts
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-14
DISAPPEARANCE.

We learn from the Baltimore Sun that
young gentleman of that city, named George
+. Downing, had been for some time paying
special attentions to an amablc lady of his
acquaintance, until finally an honorable pro-
position for marriage was made and accept
ed. The day for the wedding was appointed,
and it was to have taken place on Tuesday
morning early, previous to departure for
the east. The company had been invited,
the liccnce obtained, and a clergyman, the
Rev. Mr.. Morris, was to perform the ccre-
mony, and everything was in readiness, but
the bridegroom came not. The groomsman
proceeded to his boarding house, and found
him abscnt-the wedding garments were
there undisturbed, but in one of his pockets
was found letter addressed to relative, the
contents of which, it is stated, were to the
effect, that before it, the letter, was opened,
he would be in eternity /; clearly intima,ing
design to destroy himself. Other than this
nothing has been heard from him, although
tho most diligent search has been made
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-14

U. S. STEAM FRrGATE MIssrssrppr.-
This noble vessel was launched at the Phi
ladelphia navy yard on Wednesday MORN
ing. She took the water beautifully, in the
presence of a vast concoursc Of people who
had assembled to Witness her debut. Com
modores Barron and Stewart, Col. Hum
phreys, the chief naval constructor, Mr..
Hart, the naval constructor from Brooklyn,
a large number of naval officers and hun
drcds of ladies were present. The Missis-
sippi is very nearly of the same length as
the Pennsylvania line Of battle ship, and
measures as double decker 1888 tons-as
single decker 1915; and by the same rule
as that adopted in the measurement of the
President, $3.50. The engines of the fri
gate are of about 600 horse power. She
is pierced for twenty-six guns, but will pro-
badly, only carry eighteen, viz. two Pair
hans, one hundred Founders, and sixteer
regular guns, sixtyfour pundcrs. The Paix.
hans are to be on swivels.
The Missssippiis well provided with boats
having no less than ninc-among the rest
life boat. Her complement Of men will b,
about two hundred.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-14

CArTIoS.-The pull lie are hereby cautioned asalns,
the deception and ireachery ola scoundrel in human
shape, who calls his name Gaus Windsor Soue,
alias Galus Soule. He came TO this town about four
years ago, from the State Of Maine called himself
terry he won the affections Of my daughter and mar
ried hcr,-they were married IN August 1888; and
lived together until this spring. when fact appeared to
prove his inquity. lie has wife and one child now
living in Monlvllle, State of Maine He ran away
Qeuvng his first wife Montve) to another part OF
the State, and was there published to another when
messenger passing that way he was detected. Said
Soule about years older than he represented is
feet inches in height, near sighted, has rather a
singular look about the eyes, stammers some when
excited pretends to be clother by trade he left here
the 9TH of April INST, for parts unknown
AARON LANE.
Brgwater, VI, April goth ls4l,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-14

and died in poverty, friendess and comfort
less in life, their graves have been dug by the
charity OF strangers, and future generations
have rendered tardy justice by building the
tombs Of those their fathers prosecuted by |
neglect and cruel reproach.
DC Tocquevlle's Democracy in America
has also just been brought out, IN two splen-
did octave volumes. Tho contents Of the lead
second volume have never before been pub
lished in this country. This is universally
received as the abIest and most candid work
that has yet been written in America. The
subject is treated in tone of earnestness
and with sincere desire to discern the true
character and the legitimate operations of a
system Of government this is quite different
from the ruling motives Of most of those who
have come to this country and 60 home to
write an account of their journey and vcxa-
tons; A base grovelling desire TO minister to
the national jealousics of those for whom lead
they wrote and strong disposition to treat
with contempt every thing they saw here,
seem to have dictated the substance and the
manner of their productions. The work of
De Tocqucville, although in many respects
its philosophy is much less profound than
has generally been conceded, is yet valu-
able as the work of an ingenious strong mind
ed foreigner. The defects in our government,
both in its theory and working are pointed out
with clear-sighted discrimination, and with
much more freedom than am American wri-
ter would like 10 use. Many valuable les
sons to our citizens may be learned from
this work, and its popularity is a cheering to-
ken that its influence will eventually be felt.
Sundry other literary and scientific works
have been recently published which my linn
its forbid my mentioning particularly.
Our Artists, too, are laboring with no lit
tic earncsncss and success in their respective
departments. Several very fine portraits Of
our late President nave been brought out
here, excellent as works of art, and said to be
accurate likcnesscs of the venerable dcceas-
ed. A young sculptor named Bracket, has
Just opened for exhibition work on which
he has been engaged for some time, ant
which is not yet wholly finished. 1t repre-
sen,s the archangcl Michael, binding SA
TAN, the idea being taken from the wei
! known passage in the Revelations. |, il
+, quite successfully embodied, and the grouI
cvinces high order of genius. There ar
5 many defects in the execution however
clearly showing the necessity of unwcarie'
exertion in order to reach high degree o
success in any calling.
= The Apollo Association sto be opened ncS
y week for examination, and il is said to con
= tain greater number of excellent work
than usual. The society las recently pull
i lished a very superior steel engraving in,er
dcd for gratuituous distribution to its mem
bcrs. 1t represents the famous passage
= American History, Gen. Marion, in h
!. swamp Encamqment, inviting British o
'e ticer to dinner. The Association is laborI
zcalously and with good success to advant
: the fine Arts in this country. Mcmbcrsh
is acquired by paying IS yearly.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-14

sake ofits poetry, spirited little thing Of
Proctor's, which we do not recolect to have
met with before:
"Soldiers fight to the tune Of nationa!
ballads and martial verse why may not the
forest woodman have his verses echoing to
the blows Of the axe, or each artizan have
his stock Of poetry, suited to the expression
of his craft. The spirit of Barry Cornwal's
'Wcaver's Song might be extended to all
the trades, for there is not one which has
not hidden beauty under the garb of every
day utility. Nothing just or honorable is
below the poets art to make more beautiful.
A wcaver's is an improbable profession
for the poet at first sight it suggests to the
general reader of newspapers only thoughts
of sedentary toll, parliamentary reports of suf-
fcring and starvation, and calls up the idea
of dwarfcd man Gagged in a wooden frame
and working sixteen hours in day throwing
the shuttle: but We may suppose the weaver
in an improved condition of his trade, such
as may be easily attained, having his share
of poetcal pleasure IN the occupation. Yer
lily, Barry Cornwall ought then to be patron
saint Of the craft. Having said so much Of
them, for the readers pleasure and satisfac-
ton we quote the verses I:
| Weave, brothers weave Swiftly throw
! The shuttle athwnrt the loom,
| And show us how brightly your flowers grow,
| That have beauty, but no perfume!
| Come show us the rose with its hundred DYES
| The lily, that hath no spot
| The violet, deep as your own true loves eyes,
| And little forget-me-not
Sing,-slng, Brothers weave and sing =
| It's good both 10 sing and weave:
| lis better TO work than live idle
It's better to sing than grieve.
Weave brothers, weave weave and bid
| The colors of sunset glow
Let grace in each gliding thread be hid
Let beauty about ye blow!
Let your sken be long and your silk be fine,
And your hands both firm and sure,
And Time nor chance shall your work untwine
But all,-like truth,-cndure!
So,-sing, brothers, &c.
Weave, brothers, weave TOLLS ours;
But toll is the lot of men
One gathers the fruit, ono gathers the flowers
One sowcth the seed again
There is not n creature, from England's king,
TO the peasant that delves the soil,
That knows half the pleasures the seasons bring
If he have not his share of toll!
! So,-sng, brothers, &c.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-14
TEXAS.

New Orleans papers of the 9th ult. con-
tain late aavices from Galveston and IIous-
ton. The idea of Mexican invasion had
again passed away, and, saving an occa-
sional skirmish with some Indians, the whole
republic was in peace and quiet.
An extra session of Congress was expect
cd to be held in June, for the disposal of the
monies obtained by General Hamilton in
Europe-,he proceeds Of the Texan loan.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-14
LATEST FROM FLORIDA.

The Charleston Patriot publishes the fol-
lowing extract from letter dated Tampa,
April l2:-
'CosaT ustcnugsce has just started out after Ha-
leck- Tustonuggee. He says if he cannot bring him
in, the game is up The la, of this month will test
IT, Goa coo-chee is also to report progress about thu
time. If he backs out, new operation will
commence. So stands the affairs; and no per on
can tell until the time arrives. only believe things
when see them"
The editor was informed by passenger
who came in the steamer CASTOR from the
south, that though the Indians have shown
no hostile demonstrations, they are still in
the country, and prepared for mischief, If
so disposed. Their fires can be seen at va
rious points, and under circumstances which
leave no doubt that they are kinded for mis-
chief.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-14

selves Of the moral and political lepers who for
years, have bowed them down, and paral-
yzed all their patriotic exertions. They arc
rid of these nova deiverance which de-
mands at their hands dcvout thanksgiving
The majority is composed of pure Wings
men who are Wings from reason and convic-
ton, and whole soulcd devotion TO Whia
principle none of your Loco Foccs in dis
gusc-none of your affected purlsts, who,
in the excess Of their fastidiousness, back
their friends by aiding their enemics-nono
OF weak faith and frail morals, who can be
cajolcd and tempered with and whcednd by
the Richie junto.-Wc have good and true
men all, who love Wing principles and thoir
Wing brethren, and who will 90 to tho dca,l,
for both. The good effects of such wing
majority wi Il be visible next winter in a har-
mony of feeling, practcabili,y of purpose,
and vigor of execution, which have never
before distinguished the Wings Of Virginia
1t has been for the want of such party as
this which has almost made hope sink in the
bosom Of many ardent patriots. Year after
year, by indcfatigabIc exertions the Wings
have had nominal majority, and most ofiLc
fruits of their lahore have tJc-' tn,nsd to
ashes on the lips by the folly Of some and the
trcachcly of others. There were always
some black sheep in the flock, whom Tory
ingenuity could crcumvent and miscad---
some who would hold divided counsels with
their friends, and seemed unconscious Of or
indifferent to the moral delinquency Of fol-
lowing the guidance Of their enemies. Of
all such VIC arc delivered, thanks to the Givcr
of all Good"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-14

TEEroTALisM IN lRELASp.--At a meeting held late
ly i'll Cork, Mt which the Rev. Theobald Mathew was
present it was stated by of the speakers, that
"they had eight Roman Catholic Preates enrolled,
and 700 Of the Catholic Clergy. (Chcers) The late
tour had produced l47 000-which added TO The for
mer general returns namely, $780, 900 left the total
4,6i7, 900. tremendous cheers.) Yes, four millions
six hundred and forty-seven thousand of the pop.
uation of Ireland were at that moment sound and
determined teetotuers (Checrs)