Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-11-19
the arrival Of the Narraganset at

and loss of life the result the particulars OF WHICH
the limited size of our sheet compes us to Admit
Although the Chinese forces struggled hard, the city
was ransacked, and plunderet Her British Ma
iestvs Plenipo;entiarics offered to suspend iurhe'
hosilities and spare the city upon condition that SIX
millions should be paid as ransom, to be increased
to nine if payment should be delayed few days at
ter the time proposed. This occurred from the 2is'
to ODD May.
The pretext of the British for mating war upon
the Chinese grew cut of temperance movement IN
China agains, the importation ofoplum
NJ Some time since We saw an article going the
rounds of the Wing papers, originating with a ST
Louis paper, we believe, giving great credit to Gov
Chambers for his shrewd management Of Indian Al
flirs, gaining by it, they SAID, an unbounded contro
over the INDIANS, possessing himself OF their entire
confidence: and for his industry in becoming acuuain
ted with the wants of the people, preparatory to
transmitting such Message to the Legislature as
would enable it to serve the people in the best posi-
bic manner. This little scrap, sanctioned by the
,,,re rotice, but neglected to do it, otherwise we
should not been compelled to state its substance now
from memory only. If our memory serves US right
it was suggested by notice of his reception Fort
Madison, and stated that he was fast making himself
personally acquainted with the people of all parts Of
the Territory. This was all well enough if it had
been merited. Now for the facts, and in stating
them we disclam any i'll will towards Gov. c. person
ally or politically, so far as this matter is concerned
as, were he Democrat, we should take the same ex
ceptions to his course as we now do.
Ia noticing the matter we shall confne oursclf to
the truth, and then if we make the Governor appear
cupaby negligent OF his duty, lie is guilty and mer-
its exposure and if not then we shall have brought
no unjust charges against him, but may be entitled
to his thanks for telling what he has done towards
serving the people
SO far as the statement concerning his manage
ment of Indian Affairs is concerned, we learn the
result of the late aborvc treaty to settle tie matter
we only alluded to it because it connected with
a matter we deem worthy of notice
Upon the organization of Territorial Govern
ment for Iowa, Robert Lucas of Ohio, appointed
Governor, and VIM. B. Conway, of Pennsylvania,
Secretary. The Governor being detained in arrang-
ing business in Ohio did not reach the Territory I'M
til some weeks aft the organic law went into effect
Mr. Conway, who by the organic law was acting
Governor during the absence ofhe Governor, reach
ed the Territory short time before the Governor,
andentered upon the duties of the higher office. As
soon as possible after the arrival of each OF these Off
GERS, they took occasion to visit the northern and
middle parts of the Ierrrry, to see the people, OBJ
serve their habits, and make themselves acquainted
with their wants. This fact may have led the people
into error in believing that it was necessary for a
Governor to know his dominions and Subjects but If
So we leave it to the Governor to show it.
| From the haste with which Gov. Chambers came
to the Territory, before the Secretary OF State
had given notice 10 his predecessor of the change
made. we were apt to infer that he intended to make
an carly commencement in seeking such Information
| concerning the people and their condition might
be interesting TO himself and useful to the country
Have these anticipations been fulfilled! On arriving
at Burlington he set himself down though in that
place were combined all that he need desire or look
for-as though It's citizens were the only people who
were to be cared for, After lapse of some months
he visited Fort Madison, and then Iowa City, pass
ing through this place 20 Davenport and back to Bur
lngton. North ofDavenport be has never been, and
knows no more of the wants of the people from per-
sonal observation, than if he had established his de-
parmont in the capitol one ofthe adjoining States.
The NORTH part of the Territory, which he has not
condescended to visit from the character of the oc-
cupaon of its citizens, needs the attention. of the
Legislature. Without knowledge of what is need
ed, it is impossible that he can recommend legislation
adapted to its wants, to It's capacities. II it was
not intended that the Governor should become ac-
qualnted with the people and the Territory, why is
he required to reside in it! Why might he not as
well reside in an adjoining State! We deem it I'M
necessary so further TO show that he has neglected
duty which was essential to proper discharge OF
his Duties as we feel assured that the neglect itself
shows it in conclusive light TO the people.
| GANE.-For the last two three weeks our
sportsmen have been very successful in their hunting
| excui sions. Fine saddles of venison have been
| quite plenty as also, Turkeys, Geese and Ducks
Our hotels have been well supplied with wild
game, that the gobbng, quacking and leapng of our
old bachelors has suggested to the landlords the pro-
priety of fencing in their hotels and bespeaking the
mandatory OF lot of cages.