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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-07
CHILDREN's LANGuAGE.-It is a matter

CHILDREN's LANGuAGE.-It is a matter
Of serious regret that no more attention is
paid to the language oflitlle children, than
is paid by those who have the early charge
of them in our country and TIA. parents
and nurses so generally teach children the
numerous words which they learn in their
first ten years, in such miserable, broken,
half spoken bad English. The mother
and father, talk with their children in their
| little babe pronunciaions, sounds of half
spoken words not only, but total disre-
gard of proper construction of sentences,
as we'll as the use of numerous words
| which have no existence but in vulgar and
improper English. Here then in child>
hood is badly learned what it will in after
life take years to unlearn, and wholly from
an objectionable neglect in parents and
early tutors. 1t is proper enquiry, must
it always be so! This may be answered
| by another inquiry, has it always been
| thus I? Certainly not. 1t was not SO among
| the ancient Lacadenonians. The mothers
took special care to have the children
speak correctly, and at an early age they
were admitted to the pure and chaste con-
versation at the public tables, where sat
the prince and men of stae.-It was not
SO among the ancient Greeks and Romans.
| The Roman marons bestowed the earliest
care seven in infancy to form the man
ners and language of their children correct
ly. They were peculiarly careful that
they should not receive their earliest i'm
| pressions and their first language from
slaves or barbarians, and took great de.
| light III educating themselves in all the ell
egance of diction that characterizes their
| language. This course was commendable,
and the result sufficient to compensate all
the pains taken. Perhaps there are none
of our readers but have exI erienced that it
has been very difficult to rid themselves of
bad words and wrong pronunciations
which they have learned in the nursery.
1t takes us along while by the use of gram
mars TO obtain so good style Of CONVEX
salion, as We should else have grown up
in without the study of grammar, had our
parents and friends paid the proper attcn-
ton to the language of children. The
French, the English we are behind all
nations in this article; and we submit it
to parents, whether there ought not to be
an immediate mprovement.-Mor ning
Star.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-07
AMERICAN HOTEL,

Corner Of Second and lo1va -4ueuue-one square
from the Steamboat Landing.
FEyHE PROPRIETOR of the above establish
Il mcnt would respectfully inform his friends and
the public generally, that it is now open for the re-
ception of all those who may wish to patronize him.
Having incurred very heavy expense in the ercc-
ton of commodious Hotel, (wherc one has been so
much necdcd) he hopes by personal attention to bu-
sness and strict regard for the comfort of his guests
to merit remuneration through the patronage of a
generous public.
His TABLE will be provided with the best the
market affords. His STABLE is commodious, and
will always be attended by trusty Osters. In short,
every exeron will be used to suit the taste comfort
and convenience of all who may call on him.
Il. 5. BAITEILE.
Bloomington, Nov Is, 1910. 3tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-07
Sale of Lots
liz the County Seat of johnson County, 4. r.

KTLL take place on the premises on Monday
w the Gath day of May, ls4l, under the SUI
perintendence of the Board of Commissioners of said
county, and will continue from day to day until all
the lots are sol Cat the discretion of said Commits
sioncrs.) This town is situated on the North West
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. lnPolnt
of health this location cannot be surpassed by any IN
the Territory Iowa City being so 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 profitable investments.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-four,h of the purchase money in hand, and
the balance in three semiannual instruments. 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. GaRDsER, Clerk.
February 5, lS4l.-nl5-ts.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-07

ELEMENTS OF PHYsIocNoMy.-He who
has a low forehead and full of wrinkles
will look like monkey.
He who has high forehead will have
his eyes under it, and will live all the days
of his life-and tina, is infalIible.
He who has a long nose will have the
more to blow and the better to handle.
A great mouth from ear to ear, signifies
much foam and no bride such are not
hard mouthed, but all mouthed.
A little mouth drawn up like purse
denotes darkness within-and certainly
looks more like loop-hole than a win
dow.
A watery mouth, that spatters when it
speaks, and overhows when it laughs, will
have need of a SOLDERING bib.
Whoever has frzle or black hair, will
put the bareer to mucn trouble.
He that is bald will have no hair-but
if he happens to hive any, it will not be
on the bald places.
Sparkling eyes will be very apt to
shine.
Women who have curious eyebrows
will in all likelihood have eyeIashes under
,hem--and will be beloved if any one takes
liking to them.
Whenever you see a woman who has
but one eye, you may certainly conclude
that she has lost the other.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-07
STORE HOUSE TO LET.

va ME STORE HOUSE now in the occupancy
I'LL of Messrs. Van Antwerp & Warie!1, at Ant
werp, Cedar County, will be for rent and possession
given the first day of April hext. This is one OF
the most desirable situations for store, in Cedar
county, being on the main road leading from Bloom
ington, via Moscow and Rochester to Marion, the
county seat of Linn-is twenty-six miles north of
Bloomington, and in the heart of one Of the best
settlements in the Territory. There is a comfortable
two story dwelling house, which will be erected if re-
CURED. The store house is Is by 26 feet, with a
counting house and warehouse adjoining. Apply to
Jas. w. Tallman, Esq of Antwerp. Cedar county,
or the subscriber near Bloomington.
CHAS. A. WAKEFIELD.
March 26 22.tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-07
BLOOMINGTON FERRY.

Z VIE PUBLIC are informed that the FERRY
across the Mississippi river at Bloomington, To-
wa Territory is now in operation
In order to have access to the river opposite Bloom
lngton, large Flat Boat will be in the Slough; with
pes to propei IT. so that travellers coming to it, can
Terry themselves, their wagons and stock across with
outdifiIcnlty. The RATES OF FERRIAGE will
be as follows:
For each wagon and two horses or oxen. 81 90
I or eacn addluonal horse or oxen, IL l-2
For each horse and wagon, O75
-Foi each man aud horse, O37l-2
Horses and cattle, per head, Ol2l-2
Sheep and hogs OO6I4
Freight, per hundred pounds, ol2l.a
CHAS. A. WAKEFIELD,
Agent for the Propre;ors.
Bloomington, March 10, 1871. elf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-07

How TO INsTRUcT.-Pour in know
ledge gently. Plato observed, that the
minds of children were like bottles with
very narrow mouths if you attempted to
fill them too rapidly, much knowledg &c W as
wasted, and little received whereas, with
small stream they were easily filed
Those who would make young children
prodigies, act as wisely as they who
would pour pail Of water into a pint
measure.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-07
OLD ESTABLISHED
PASSAGE OFFICE, FOR CABIN, SECOI

PASSAGE OfflCE, FOh CADI>, foLCO4SD
CABIN, AND STEERAGE PASSENGERS.
THE subscribers continue tomake en-
=,NIY.4\ gagemcnts for passages from Liver
IN lMs4AAP pool of any persons residing in any
sssE 5a-s@sspart of England, Ireland, Scotland
and Wales and from Hamburg, Of persons residing
in Germany. The ships comprising this line sail eH-
cry week they are of the first class, coppered and
American built, commanded by sktul and careful
men, and the frequency and punctuality of their de-
parture prevents the heavy expenses which often oc-
cur by delay in Liverpool particularly as Agents OF
the first responsibility are engaged there, and in the
other principal towns, who give all information in
their power and every at enton 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 eff by letter, post paid) to
HERDMAN q KEENAN,,
81 South street, New York,
or to CHARLES CORKERY,
Feb 6, 1S4l.-ly. Dubuque, Iowa.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-07
lp01S7g1D
SPRING.

Hark who is this with tripping feet,
With sunny skies and voice so sweet,
With f1ow'ry ringlets in her hair
Tell me who is this beauteous fair?
hear the warbling blue-bird's note,
see the ground-bird's russell coat,
! see the rcd-bird's flashing wing,
hear the distant robin sing,
All this, all this, is beauteous spring!
Hank who is this that bounds along
With blithsome steps and joyous song,
That gilds rho top of yonder hill,
And flashes on the opening rill!
hear the squirrel barking loud,
see the frightening azure cloud,
hear the forest vocal ring,
hear rejoicing Nature sing,
All hail all hail, 0 bcauteous spring!
Hank who is this all clothed in light,
That scatters blossoms in her flight,
That bids the swelling bud be seen,
And decks the earth III robes Of green!
A voice is in the dancing stream,
That glitters in the bright sunbeam,
hear it as the willows swing,
Swayed by the zephyrs downy wing,
A welcome to returning spring!
Say who is this all decked with smiles,
Comes she from the Indian isles,
Where swift the sunny streamlets flow,
Der diamond sands that CLEAN below!
She comes, she comes, DER land and main
She breaks old winters icy chain
Then haste We maidens chaplets bring,
Az, trip it in the may ring,
And welcome bright, returning SPRING.
All! this is Spring, the bright and gay,
Her reign is welcomed by the lay,
Of thousand warbler's, from the steep,
Of mountain high and valleys deep.
All this is spring, she treads the skies,
And brightens the cerulcan days,
She spreads DER earth her magic wing,
Then quickly shoots each living thing,
TO welcome bright, returning spring!
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-07
NEW STORE.

"HE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale a large o.
IL sortment of DRY GOODS, consisting in n ~
of READY-MADE CLOTHING. Also, Groca
ries, Hardware and Cutlery, Glassware, Boots and
Shoes, Window Glass and Sash, all of which h.
will sell for Cash, or exchange for Dry Hides, Dee,
Skins, Furs, &c. JOHN ZEIGLER.
Bloomington, Oct. 26, 1910 Lift
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-07
AGENTS FOR THE HERALD.

OF The following gentlemen are authorized to re-
ceve subscriptions and receipt for all moneys paid
therefor. Some of them have not been spoken to
Oh the subject-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. M. Dubuque,
VIM. a. Warren, Bellview, Jackson do
Andrew f: Russell, Davenport, Scott do
Maj. Sherfy, Wyoming, Musca,ne co.
V. H. Iompkins, Montpelier, do
VIM. II. Rankin, Upton, Cedar county
Nelson Hastings Rochester, do
;. Z. Trowbrdge, Iowa City, Johnson co.
Joel Lcverich, 1m
VIM. Chambers, ''''i' '''''h Oou'i'y'
John Ronads, Harrison, Louisa County;
bernhart HEM, Burlington, Des Moines
Amos Ladd, Fort Madison, Lee co.
o. The Postmaster General has decided that post
masters may frank letters containing remittances to
publishers, In payment of subscriptions.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-07

10 make whitewash durable and pre-
vent it from cracking. the water in which
the lime is mixed, should be fully satura-
ted with salt, before the lime is put in.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20
HANGENG-ROCk
AG a ID E M Y.

YENHE Trustees Of this institution feelgra-
IL titled to announce to its patrons and
10 the public generally, that they have
secured the services Of Mr.. SAMUEL
SPENCE, for the ensuing year. 1t is
presumed that his character is so well es-
labIished that any eulogy is deemed un'
necessary and supcrhuous.
The exercises of this Institution will
commence on the first Monday in Janua-
ry at the following rates, viz:
PER QUARTER
Spelling, Reading, Writing and
Arithmetic, 80 5O
English Grammar and Geogra-
ply, with the above, Go
This Institution is situated twenty-si1
miles north of Camden iii very healthy
region, and in a civil, moral, and reli-
gious community, remote from vice of any
kind.
Good Boarding, including washing and
candles, can be obtained convenient to the
school house at seven dollars per month.
DAVID MILLER
JOHN u. INGREM,
JAMES M: INGREM,
FRANCIS P. INGREM,
CASWELL MOBLEY,
DURWELL BECKHAM.
Trustees.
Dec. 2Sih 1910.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20
BUST Received,

A SUPPLY Of the following approved
Medicines which have been foand highly
eficacious in the diseases for which they
are recommended
HAYS EMINENT.
This article has popularity far surPas-
sing any patent article as sovereign re-
medy for the piles.
NEW ENGLAND COUGH SYRUP.
This article has acquired reputation for
the cure of Coughs, Colds, Influenza, and
all affections Of the Chest. Warranted
genuine.
ALSO-Macauba, Rappee and Scotch
Snuff, of hrs. Millar's manufactory; and
which is.now sought after by Snuf-'akers,
who desire good article.
For sale by DELECN q LEM 7.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20

to a contraction of one or more Of the
muscle or part, and admit of perfect re,
lief by simple and by no means painful
operation, and the limb brought INTO pro-
per shape and usefulness.
Our respected fellow-citizen, DIR. WELLS,
has within the last year treated i've cases
of Club Foot with perfect success. Two
of these cases were of the very worst ues,
criplion. One case of young lady aged
about twenty-five years, (Miss FARRAR'
residing near Lexington &. H.) the olher
a gentleman about the same age -
CROFT, Esq. Of Georgetown. In tn Sc
cases both feet were affected, turned H.
wards, the soles of the feet looking up
wards, and the toes drawn inwards to-
ward the heel, so that they walked on the
outside of the instep, supporting the
weight of the body upon surface about
the size of a dollar; the defo:mity more
over compelling them to wear covering
for them more resembling box than
shoe. The young lady now wears as
handsome slipper as any lady in Colum'
bia, and the gentleman, when we saw
him few weeks since, had clothed MS
feet with fashionable pair of bootees.-
The operation has also added from an
inch 10 an inch and half to the height
! of these individuals. We have never
seen apparently mo,e grateful man than
Mr.. CRoFT. He declared that he would
not take ten thousand dollars and stand IN
! his former position, without the prospect
of cure; that the deformity had been such
source of modification 10 him, as 10
prevent him from mingling much in So
cisty, although delighting in social inter-
course.
We understand that the operation IS
adapted to almost every case of the de-.
forUily, at any age under forty; but OF
course the earlier in life the case is SUBJ
mihed to treatment the better ana the
more perfect the cure.
Southern Chronicle.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20

Cal when the plantation was robbed on the
2:>th Oci.) approached girl who was at
some distance from the rest, and inquired
where her master was-whose men were
working on the pine-barren-how many
white men there were in the house, &C.
The fellow made no threats, but merely
uttered "umph," "umPh," to the girls re-
plies, and telling her to say nothing, GIL
ded away into the woods.
The old story for 4ycarshas been, "we
can't find the Indians" Now they come
50 near that with spy-glass from the
house tops, we might see them grinning
a,us. How accommodating? That there
was party on Monday, within two miles
of the town, who sent the negro out as a
spy, we have no doubt, and that they will
commit some depreciation before they re-
turn south is quite probable. Really
these Indians are restless neighbors.
Since writing the foregoing, we have
learned that on Sunday morning one OF
Mr.. Jenckes' negroes discovered Indian
tracks near his plantation at North River,
20 miles from this place; in consequence
of which his people have been removed.
Mr.. Jenckes has family of 70 negroes,
and a large plantation and buildings, and
a mansion for prince, within 20 miles OF
the oldest city in America, and yet he is
kept prisoner in town. He ATTEMPTED 10
re-establsh himself last spring, but was
besiegcd BY the Indians, narrowly esca-
ping with his life, and good part of his
crop was destroyed.
Col. Hanson has also family of about
70 negroes, within two milcs-wilhin
sight of the town, upon plantation of
which the Indians take possession when
they please.
These two arc the only remaining plan
tations in St. Johns Country. However
calous may be northern hearts, these two
owners Of l40 slaves feel responsibility.
They have l40 mouths to feed, and l4O
persons to clothe, lodge, and protect
Were the country quiet, this would be an
easy matter, but it is not easy when Sc
minole Indians come when they please to
destroy crops, and plunder negro houses.
bid.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20
OPERATION FOR CLUB-Foo

OPERATION FOR CLUB-Foor.-Thc tri-
umphs in operative Surgery, within the
last few years, especially in the removal
Of deforniiies dependent on defective or
can;zation, have been truly astonishing.
The exact nature Of the various contrac-
lions and distortions Of the limbs and
Joints, scru. 10. !, have been well under
stood By the medical faculty, until within
tic last few wears, consequently their
irca,mar: hns &C.. Intellectual and unsatis.
factory, both TO the Surgeon and patients;
50 that such cases have for tho most part
lccn abandoned 20 tic efforts Of nature
Who has ever known the common. dis
trcssing and unsighily delormily of Club
Foot TO be reneded until within tie last
year or two, eyceptin a oery fen instances,
when the case has received strict attention
in infancy, and then only partially reliev-
ed. Ii is now well understood that Club
Foot, and kindred deformities are owing
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20
Town Faxes.

EYEE Taxes of the Town were due on
l. the first day Of Janusry, inst. All
Licences to retail spirituous Liquors OK
pire on that day. as well as all commute.
lions for Road Duty. The undersigned
will receive the same during the present
month, a. the Council Room. tie will
also receive communications for Patrol Du.
ty at the same time-aiter which Time do
faul,ers will be returned to Council to be
dealt with according to law.
BY order Of Council,
r. L. WILSON, Recorder.
Jan. 6, 1910.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20
PROCLAMATION.

BIZ JOHN p. RICHARDSON, Esq.
Gouernor and Commander in Chlet, III
and ouer the State Of South Carolina.
NNTHEREAS. in pursuance Of the act
Wv of the Legislature of this State, the
votes for members of the twenty-seventh
Congress have been counted in presence
of the Governor, by Commissioners ap-
pointed for that purpose; and it appears
that ISAAC L. HOLMES has been duly cleo
ted for the Congressional District of Char
lesion; R. BARNwELL RHETT, for the DIS
trct composed of Collection and Beaufort;
JOHN CAMPBELL, for the District COM
posed of Georgetown, IlorIy, Marion'
Marlborough, Williamsburg, and Darling
ton; 8. H. BUTLER, for the District COM
posed of Barnwell, Orangeburg, Lexlng-
ton, and Rchland; F. w. P1cKENs, LOT
the District composed of Edgeheld ana
Abbevill; WILLIAM BUTLER, for the DIS
trict composed of Pendleton and Green
viii; JAMES RODGERS, for the District
composed of Union, York, Spartanburg
and Chester; THOMAS D. SUMTER, for the
District composed of Lancaster, Kershaw,
Sumter, and Chesterfield; and PATRICK =:
CALDWELL, for the District composed
of Fairfield, Neyberry. and Laurens.
Now, therefore, l do issue this, my
Proclamation, notifying and declaring,
according to the provisions of the said Act.
that Isaac E. HOLMES, K. BAnNwELh.
RHETT, JOHN CAMPBELL, S. II. BUTLER
F. w. P1cKENs, WILLIAM LUTL Err,
JAMES ROGERS, THoHAs D. SUFFER- ana
PATRICK C. CALDWELL, had a majority
of the votes in their respective Congress
sional Districts, aforesaid, and are duly
elected Representatives in the Congress OF
the United States from this State. :
Given under my hand, and the Seal. OF
the State, at Columbia, this the 10Th
day of December, in the year OF our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred
and forty, and in the sixty iii!n year
of the independence of the United
States Of america,
JOHN P. RICHARDSON,
By the Governor.
Secretary of State.
Dec. II o.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20
Correspondence Of the SeuGanah Republican.
FORT HOLMES, (E. Fl
Jan. 9, 1871. {


Iwrote you few days since, and hope
you received my letter. lr it gave you
a hasty account of Indian daring in their
attack on train Of two wagons almost IN
The presence of one hundred men: and they
numbering not more than six. Wherever
the Indian rifle is heard, there he is sure
to leave his mark, while all the e1erions
Of the army are parlizcd by unto@ard cir
cumstances beyond their control. Trsl ly
the Florida war is in every respect, both
as to the mode OF its prosecution and ma
ture, an anomaly in the affairs Of men.
We have received another piece of
news more thrilling than any thing that
has occurred since Dade's unfortunate ai-
fair. In old times the hernism displayed
in this affair would have been celebrated
all over the country, and can it be posi-
bic that selfish party politics have so cor
rupted us, that no sacrifice, such as the
following, will scarcely draw forth sigh!
| must confess | am afraid our national
corruption will bring upon US heavy GALA
mites. But to the tale Of heroism, and
would had the pen of Scott TO do jus.
ticc TO the hero.
On the 29lh ult. Lients. Sherwood and
Hopson, Of the ?th Infantry, started from
Micanopy with Mrs. Montgomery, the
young wife OF Lieut.. NJ. Of the same Re.
giment, for Wakahoota. They had an
escort of ten mounted men, which has
been deemed amply large to travel through
the Territory. About three miles from
Micanopy they were attacked by about
hundred Indians. Mrs. NJ, the Sergeant
Major of the 7lh, and three pripates,
we're sho. down. 1t is believed that Mrs.
NJ. was not then killed. Lieut. Sherwood
most nubly dsmounted, and in the face
Of this overwhelming savage foe, seized a
musket from one Of The dead soldiers, and
heroically fought over the body of Mrs.
Montgomery, until overpowcred, when
his noble spirit took its flight to mansions
of eternal rest. His body was found ly-
ing over that CT Mrs. NJ. with the musket
in his hands. Noble Sherwood! your
friends will shed the tear of true sorrow
at your untimely fate, and your noble
deeds stimulate your brothers in arms to
acts Of daring, such as this land has not
and youl name become the
watchword for just retribulon on our Sa-
page toc!
A command was sent out Immediately
from Micanopy, but could find nothing Of
the corardly enemy, though force much
smaller than their own.