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WALTER LENOX,
Alto RN EK At LAW

OFFERS his professional services 10 the public.
~ Instruments Of writing carefully prepared notes
and accounts received for collection, and prompt re-
turns made of all moneys collected
OFFICE on Louisiana Avenue a few doors above the
Old Theatre. may Tiff
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ron MADsoNAN.
STATISTICS OF CRIME IN LOUISIANA
"Abstract Of Prisoners remaining IN me
Louisiana Penitentiary, 3lst December,
1902
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V,HE NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW !. pub

HNHE NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW 10 pub
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ent editor. II continues to be conducted the
plan heretofore discussing with freedom subjects in
literature, philosophy, science and art and occasional
y commenting on coniemporaneous events and mea-
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tional, and party controversy.
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The Honorable Attorney General of the U 3, and
the Hon Henry Clay, arrived in town Wednes-
day evening.
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TBs CLERKsHP.-We perceive that the several
candidates, viz M st. G. Clarke, Col Shock, f. o.
J Smith, Mr.. Mcleod, Mr. Birch and ii. NJ. Gar
land, are on the ground,
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The N. Y. Evening Signal has been united will
the Tribune, new daily paper which is deserved.
becoming popular
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From The Lynchburg Virginian

Some Of his vi ews novel, but they may, never
heless, be sound and practicable and if they be, we
disposed to think, from hasty examination of
remove some of the most formidable objections now
urged to the incorporation Of bank by Congress.
invite the attention of readers TO this letter
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ALBANY May 10th, l84l

Gentlemen Your note of the Sd instant, inviting
me to attend public dinner to be given on the Goth
instant to the Hon N P. Tallmadge, one Of the Sc
majors Of this state in the Congress of the United
States, merited tribute of his private worth and
public services, has been received. Entertaining the
higest respect for the talents and character of your
distinguished guest deeply impressed with the convic
ton of his eminent services to the cause oftrue Con-
stutonal Repubicanism, in the trials through which
it has recently passed. and happy on all occasions to
manifest my sincere respect and esteem towards him,
nothing shall prevent my acceptance of your kind in
vitaton but public duties the necessity of being in
the western part of the state upon private business
necessarily much neglected during the long session of
the Legislature.
l am with much respect,
Your obedient servant,
WILLIAM III. SEWARD.
To JOHN L. LAWRENCE and 9th ers.
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Hermitage precinct, Tennessee gave 81 votes for
Caruthers, Adm, and 10 for HALL, Opp.
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EXCHANGE AND CURRENCY.

ton by our intelligent Richmond correspondent meets
with wide and hearty approval From among the
number Of notices Of the plan, select the fol-
lowing.
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To JOHN L. LAWRENCE and others.

ASHLAND, 10th May, 1871.
Gentlemen Cordially concurrng in the feelings
and opinions which have prompted The tender of the
compliment of a public dinner to the Hon. N. T.
Talimadge, on the Goth instant, il would afford me
very great pleasure be able to accept the invitation
with which you have honored me; but expect to be,
that time my way to attend the extra session OF
Congress and instead Of the qualification Of my per
sonaI attendance, can only transmit my hearty good
wishes With high respect am
Your friend and ob't servt
H. CLAY
Messrs LAWRENCE, KNAPP, and Others &c. &c.
A number of other very excellent letters we are
obliged to defer.
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JOHN IL. LAWRENCE, Esq,
and others, Committee, &c.

The following letters were received from distin-
guished gentlemen whose public employment prevent
ed their attendance at the Festival:
WASHINGTON Cry, May II, ISii.
Genfiemen--I have received your favor Of the third
inst inving me 10 attend as guest at public din
ner to be given in your city to the Hon N P. Tall
madge, on the Goth inst, merted tribute to his
private worth and public services.
II would afford me great pleasure to attend and
unite with you in expressions Of confidence and re-
gard for amiabe and eslimable man. whose private
worth have long known-and an able and efficient
and faithful public servant, whose merits highly APP
precate. But occupied as am in public affairs, shall
be unable to grant myself this indulgence, and must
therefore respectfully decline your invitation.
am, with great respect
Your obt servt
T.. EWING.
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DEPARTMENT or SrArg,

WashtnsloHl May 20 IoFI-
The following translation Of notice to Mariners,
has been transmiitedt this Department by The w. g.
Consul at Bremen:
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The Georgia papers announce the death of General
Gldseock
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THE sTEAMsHIP-MR. GOODMAN.

The above appears in the New York Express.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

A NOBLE AcT.-At a late term of the Circuit
Court in Lewiston, Fulton Co., ILL.,, Hon. Stephen
A. Douglass presiding, Democrat charged with the
crime of voting twice at the last Presidential election,
was arraigned at the bar for trial. when he plead
guilty, and asked the mercy Of the court. This
tickled the Wings greatly, as they supposed par
don would be granted thus affordng them little
capitol with which to assa the Judge and the poll
teal party to which he belongs. The courthouse
was thronged to hear his decision. Imagine the sur
prise of the Wings on hearing the Judge, in pow,
erul address, holding up the crime in all its bearings
and pronounce sentence TO the utmost rigor of the
law. Were the bought up voters of New York and
Philadelphia possessed of the same honesty of this
criminal, and their judges as faithful as Judge Dou
lass, pDc-laying would not be again resored to in
those dties.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

wish thing perfumed-nor hot-house plant
that every frost will nip and winter kill-a
popinjay will not please me-nor would the
eternal singing Of high-born family be music
to my earl hate the reveler in gold, the
amassng of which has made children 60 I'M
fed and mothers mourn-l want my honest,
modest JACK, whom the children meet with
shouts-the poor with smiles; on whom ma
ture has marked, "a gentleman the world,
"a whole-souled man." Dare you help me to
get him! his youthful folly is forgot; tell him
he is forgiven, and still there is being named
MARIA.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

~ At the township election in Burlington on
the 9Th inst one hundred and fifty five persons were
voted for in filling up the various Offices under the
late law enjoning township organization is Des
Moines and several other counties. There were no
regular candidates in the field except for justices of
the peace, consequently the choice had to be made
from the multitude, and so almost every citizen
ceived few votes We notice that our friend of the
Gazette, and the renowned John Porter Bradstreet,
the champion of literature, elected teEce-view
ers, ard James w. Grimes, Esq. overseer of the
poor Such elections afford sport to the gay circles
of the town, which has been well improved by the
editor Of the Gazette, who has greatfully accepted,
and at the time they show the folly of the law
under which the election was held. The fewer num-
Der of offices we have in system of government
the better, the duties of every one of which the
fees do not make them an object, is neglected, and
soon becomes subject of ridcule among the peo-
pie. We hope Muscatine may long remain free
from the township law
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

CT We are pleased to have Miss MARIA glve'
through our columns the outlines ola character she
would have her lover possess, and regret that we
cannot with our present insight into her love affairs
give her any further assistance in gaining her
much loved Jack. than to say to him, whoever he
may be, that lady of MARIA" principles is well
worthy of him, and he unworthy of her If he longer
permits her to sigh in single bessedness. We should
be glad to hear from her again-she speaks on sem
timents exactly.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
HER AID.
Bloomington, Friday, .9prtl l6. 1871.

APPOINTMENTS ron THE TERRIroRY.-It has
lucky, who has been running on Gen. Harrison er-
rands since the Inauguration is is to be appointed
Governor of Iowa, and Mr.. Stuh, of Hagefstown,
Md. Secretary, SO Messrs. Viele and Hawkins can
can hang up their fiddles"
Mr.. Thomas B. Johnson, of this place, is appoint
ed Marshal, and no' Mr.. Dallan, as stated, on the
authority of two wings, incur last. At this ap-
pontment our wing friends are the only ones that
feel disposed to complimentary have bitten them
selves, having declared over and over, that Mr. j.
stood no chance Of getting the appointment The
Democrats receive it with smile of qualification, as
they are stickers for consistency. TO those who
are Familiarity acquainted with Mr. Johnson we have
nothing 10 say but we would inform our distant wing
friends that he is man after Gen. Harison's own
heart, chip OF the same block, and consequently
in perfect unison with the powers that be. Mr.. j.
has triumphed those political friends who dis
ceuraged his pretenslons, and proved himself and
Gen. Harrison the real and e nine Democrats, &C.
cording to Whicher, who is the Standard, notwith-
standing Walker and Johnson are considered good
authority, and Webster is, perhaps. IL
ly followed. Do you ask why Va !gl
cedcnce over all other dictionary - n
because he has spent long life in st1dyin ~
correct definition of Democracy alone, whilst the
others commenced with the alphabet and followed it
through. He defines it to be a cheerful acquies-
cence in the expressed will of the majority so Mr..
johnson, seeing that sufficient number had ex-
pressed their will in favor of old Tip, to carry him
ion of the people that such should rule, pressed
his claims in despite of the of his wing bre-
therein, and old Zip being of the opinion, grant
ed his petition. Hurrah for Johnson and consistency.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
Il PECTEKE.
Il Y NJ u s. NJ . s. Is. u A Y A

BY MRS. NJ S. DANA.
And strangers gazed and wondered a; the sight,
Round that lone being gIowed a hallowcd light;
Upon her pale, thin face hcaven-bon smile
Played like sunbeam on some lonely isle.
Yet plaintive were her tones in speech or song,
Like the low moaning winds the trees among,
And YOU could see her tender heart was riven,
And all the love she had, she gave to Heaven.
Oft, when the god of day had sunk to rest
And sunlight fingered in the rosy west,
Still would she wander forth, with noscess tread,
And by secret influence spirt-led,
Seek the same spot to which her steps would stray
With those she loved-but now; ell where are they
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
From the Territorial Gazette.
TIE settlers ON the public lands rinGicatea.
Bloomington, April 2, lo4l.

The anathemas and Recommendations heaped
by Mr.. Clay, and other whig leaders, on repea-
ted occasions. upon the settlers on the public
lands in the Nest,. every citizen Of Iowa, We
take 1t for granted, is conversant with. To
the course Of this gentleman and his followers,
may indeed be mainly ascribed the feeling
now entertained towards them by many living
In the eastern states, who have never even Wis
tied the West, and whose opinions Of the wes-
tern people are formed from reading the spec
ches of some favorite political leader. Can it
surprise any, that devoted follower and ad-
mirer of Mr.. Clay, after perusing his numer-
Gus speeches on the subject Of the public lands,
in most if not all of which he alludes to the
settlers on the public domain in most deroga-
tory manner, and in some instances denounces
them as "punderers," land pira,es," " rob-
bers," &c. &C., should be forced into conclu-
sions unfavorable to the moral character of our
people!
To DR.. Linn, an able and patriotic senator
from our neighboring state Of Missouri, do the
people of Iowa, and of the West generally,
owe heavy debt Of gratitude, for the follow
ing noble vindcation Of their character, upon
recent OCCASION in the United States Senate.
DR. Linn, it will be seen, in huring back the
missiles OF falsehood which have been so law
ishly used in blackening the reputation Of the
western people, also tells some valuable Truths,
which none but himself if recollection
serves US, had theboIdness to utter.
The remarks of MIR. Linn were made when
the presumption bill was before the Senate, and
in opposition to an amendment submitted by
Mr.. Huntington, "a wig Senator from Con-
necticut,) to limit the operations Of the law TO
two years.
'sDr. Linn said he wished to offer few
words on this amendment. If, said Mr.. L.
we are to open pre-emption discussion every
two years, he predicted that it would cost this
Government ten times as much as it will ever
gain by the adjustment ofthe presumption sys-
tenn altogether, and putting the lands to the
highest bidder, which, as has been conclusive
ly shown, amounts only to the difference Of a
few cents. He did not entertain doubt Of it.
Why, sir, have we not seen, from time to time,
Congress engaged, day by day, grave;y dis
cussing, at an immense expense to the people,
he question whether you would pass laws to
permit the earliest settlers of the wilderness
to purchase their lands at one dollar and TWEEN.
ty-fse cents the acre? He considered the
money thus spent as absolutely squandered.
He had voted for the Senator's amendment
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

MINERS BANK OF DUBUeuE.-Wc give below
an exhibit of the affairs of this institution, which
should quiet all apprehensions as to Its soivency.-
By private letters from that plaza, we learn that 1t
continues to redeem its notes with specie when pre-
scented by Citizens and that its suspension against
the large sums held by St. Louis companies was not
of necessity, but as a measure oil expectancy, 10
cause them to discontinue the practice OF gathering
up its notes and drawing specie tor them, Tor the
purchase of notes passing at par in business trans
actions. getting premium of from 10 to II per
cent. From the time the bank commenced opera
tons. the merchants of st. Louis, who are the d.
rectors and stockholders of all the chartered compa-
MES IN t. 1T city, have pursued towards the Minefs
Bank very Liberal course. They feared that it
might assist the smeIiers in rescuing the lead trade
from St. Louis monopoIists, which would deprive
them of their greatest sources Of speculation. The
Gas Light and all the Insurance companies have
freely taken its notes. but paid them out, for
the sole purpose of drawing the specie upon them.
Another reason may be assigned why this couse
course has been pursued towards this Bank. tits
the policy of the St. Louis brokers and spectators
pose of buying them up at discount, so as to be
ready to realize profit them as soon as their Of
ficcrs shall disabuse the public mind by statement
of their affairs. This game has been played IN st
Louis on the Banks of Cairo, Mineral Point, and
Dubuque, all of which are now in good credit.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

Wordsworth.
All hail, beautiful Srring. We welcome
thee with joyous hearts. The killing frost"
of bleak winter retires at thy presence; the
rushing and mighty winds are being lost IN
gentle zephyrs TO greet tree! Thon art the
season of beauty-of life and regeneration
The forked beginnings Of the heavens proclaim
thy majestic approach and the pealing crash
of the mighty thunder declare thy power
Eacl, tiny and bIushing flower is peeping forth
to receive they blessings--the sweet dews OF
thy delicious breath--.lhe delicate hue of thy
matchIess pencil---the odor Of thy heavlng
bosom. Thou art the harbinger of ,oonder!
Look at the insect world, of all hues, contig-
uraton, and pecnliarities of structure. glitter
ing in the beans. Listen TO the feathered
warbIers singing praises to thee! "'Ihe lark
whose notes do beat the vauly nearer so high
above our heads!'' See the babbling brook
dancing by the way, from hill to valley leap
ing. (and way-worn wanderers poorly clad, are
smiling at thy showers.) 1t is thy genial in
fuence that aninaes all nature. The man,
the beast, the bird, the fish, the insect. and the
worm. The heart of man expands with rap
ture as thou revealest (ln type) his final re-
basement from this tabernacle Of clay. Sum
mer may boast of her matron grace---her quick
ming power---her golden harvests; Autumn Of
his scar and yellow leaf" his benefcence,
his "silrer hair," tranquility, consistency, and
wealth but 'tis to thee, sueet Spring, they owe
their beauty; thou art the germ---the rudiment
Of their eristence---the iJfant Of their maturity.
And what if thou, sweet Spring, hadst known
Mishap by worm and blight;
If expectations, newly blown,
Have persisted in thy sight;
If loves and joys, while up they sprung,
" ere caught as in snare:
Such is the lot of all the young,
However bright and fair.
Bloomington, 8pril, 1871.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

UT Several of the Wing papers of Illinois have
hoisted the name of Joseph Duncan, familiarly
called Free Jo, as candidate for Governor at the
next election. They must be hard run for materials
In the Southern Congressional district there are
already four candidates in the field for Representa-
tive Mr. Casey an apostate democrat, is q candi-
date for reelection in the second district as also John
Il. Stuart in the third
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

~ The Postmaster General, in order to bring the
expenditures of the department within the revenue
has ordered the discontinuance of the Sunday mail
in ST. Louis. We do not know whether such an
order has been issued in any other instance or not
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
S2OS,4lS As
r.. O. MARTIN, Cashier.

!.
By the above statement it appears that on
the Goth of March the circution OF notes was
put down at $97, 900. From this, however,
should be deducted &3S,775; this amount hav-
ing been Withdrawn from circulation by The
agent Of the Bank in this city, of which the
Directors were not apprized when the state
ment was made. Consequently the circula-
lion of the Bank amounts to $751;
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

GR4HAM's MAGAZINE for April has been received
Its coitents are rich as usual We extract from it
the following lines, which need no other recommen-
datoi than the rame Of the authoress who will long
be remembered by her acquaintance in this place
to insure them general reading.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
For the Herald.
I'm Ode to Spring.

''Thy help is with the plant that crecps
Along the humblest ground,
No bluff so bare but on its sleeps
Thy flowers may be found;
But most, on some peculiar nook,
That our own hands have drest,
Thou and thy train are proud to lcok,
And seem to love ii best"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16

The late Democratic meeting in Davenport was
the largest ever held in Scott county.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
From the ST: Louis Gazette:



A wrong impression Gas we are informed)
prevails in our community respecting this bank,
in regard to It's having forfeited lis charter by
the ac, of suspension. Such is not the fact;
as there is nothing in the charter which makes
it illegal for the bank to suspend specie pay
ments. We make this statement because we
noticed that the Era had been led into the error
above stated.
The Miners Bank is undoubtedly in as good
condition as any suspended bank in the coun-
try. There is but small amount of her notes
in circulation here, and we advise all who hold
them moi to submit to discount Of one cent.
Miners BANK OF DUBUQUE,
March %, 1871.
At meeting of the Directors of this lnsl-
tuition, held on Monday, the 29th day OF March,
lS4l. the following Preamble and Resolutions
We're adopted:
Whereas, 1t was the intention of this bank
to have continued the payment OF specie on all
its liabilities. Notwithstanding the general sns-
pension which had taken place among all The
other Banks of the country and whereas, 1t
would have been entirely convenient for this
Bank to redeem, with specie, from the ordna-
~ channels of circulation. all its Outstanding
notes, according to lis original intention: yet
the course which has suddenly been adopted
by a large and influential Banking House in
St. Louis, of collecting, in large quantities, OF
the notes Of this Bank, and demanding their
redemption in specie, while at the same time
it was discredi,ng the notes in that city, Will,
by drawing a large portion of the specie IN this
Bank for the purpose of speculation and profit
for the particular advantage Of few, to the
detrment of many, have tendency to render
it extremely difficult AID expensive Tor this
Bank to maintain its position as specie pay
ing bank. Therefore.
Resolved, Tha: this Bank, having proper
regard for its own, as well as the interest OF
its creditors, WILL for the present. decline pay
inc specie on its notes, except IN such su'ai'
anne UNITS as shall be required for the convenient
transaction of business.
Resolved, That there is no we'-tounded
cause for alarm on the part OF the bill holders,
as regards the ultimate ability and disposition
on the part of this bank to redeem It's llabll-
ties of every kind, as will be seen by state
ment which is this day published, with par
tlcuIar regard TO accuracy III setting form 'he
amount Of Liabilities and Assets OF the Bank.
Resolved, That during the suspension oil
specie payments on the part OF lhls BANK
quarterly statement OF lis situation shall be
made and published for the satisfaction OF Tue
bill holders and community in general.
BY order of the Board
JOHN VI HAKTON. President.
Statement of the Affairs of the Miners Bank of
Dubuque on the 29lh day Of March, l64l.
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock, $500. 900 90
Specie deposited to apply On
notes discounted, 5000 %
Individual deposites, 6,O99 90
Discount received, 1,764 as
Notes in circulation, 97,O05 90
$20S,4lS AS