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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19
DUBUQUE, March 18th 1910.
To THE EDITORS -


The town Of Dubuque presents singular
spectacle at this time, compared with what it
has been two or three years ago. attended
the monthly meeting of the Catholic Temper
ance society, on last Monday evening, and the
number of persons present are set down at three
hundred, of whom the ladies formed goodly
number. The meeting was opened by we'll
set lecture from MIR. Quigley, followed by Mr..
Benton, in truly pathetic style. Lawyers
Davis and Bradford next poured out the s. force
OF eloquence,' when Mr.. Goodrich being called
upon, delivered a truly neat and impressive
address. Mr.. Collins closed, by flourishing
appeal. Nineteen persons appeared and took
the pledge. too, "went to mock, but knet
down to prav." The last certificate issued
that evening numbered 22l. The numbers of
the other society are also increasing rapidly,
so that believe we may challenge any town
in the Union to present similar reformation.
have no doubt of the next monthly meeting 5
presenting one third of the whole population
of this town, as enrolled members of a temper
ance society. All classes, and all religious
denominations las you will perceive from the
speakers named above,) are uniting in the
good cause.
This being the first temperance meeting
which have attended, am unable to state
what the rules of the other society are. One
rule, and think good one, Of the society es-
tablished by the Catholics, is, that no person
under fifteen years of age is permitted to be-
come a member. The pledge administered by
Father Matthew in Ireland, is adopted by us,
and is read from medal presented by that eel
ebrated man, to one of our members.
Congregated multitudes attend the weekly
lectures of our Lyceum also. Not less than
three hundred persons attended to hear Mr.
Collins lecture on education. last Tuesday
evening. Hcan truly be said that the school
master is abroad" T.. Z.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

Extract from letter, dated Havana, Feb.
5lh -" Fanny Elssler is more the rage here
than she was in New York. The people of
Havana are still greater fools than they of the
United States. On her benefit night next
week, purse is to be presented to her, which
fifty of the rich creoles have subscribed sixty
ounces of doubloons each, making the sum of
fifty thousand dollars. One Of my friends has
seen the list or should not believe it. The
same night after the Theatre certain Count
ess is to give her ball.
One of my friends is here from your coun-
try TO get married. With great difficulty he
has obtained dispensation from the Bishop
by paying eight doubloons, or $l36 dollars.
If it had not been for powerful friends, no
body knows what the expense would have
been, as the sum he paid is the least.
Coffee is higher here than in the United
States. Vessels for Spain buy at high prices.
l, will recedc after they are suppled.-Jour.
of Commerce.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

DECLINE OF THEATRIcALs.-No one, accus-
toned to observe the signs of the times, can
have failed to witness the certain indications
that Theatricas are on the wane. In this city,
two Theatres have closed within brief space
of time. Nor is it here only that the waning
Of Theatricals is to be seen. it may be said
that in almost every portion of this country,
where Theatres have heretofore been support
ed, they are now unsustained, without calling
upon the g served funds'' of the managers.
In Boston, New York, Baltimore and else
where, this is distinctly true. Scarcely house
pays it way, and even if one does, it is mis-
cellaneous establishment of what is termed
"smaler dimensions The Opera and the
dance are now the only amusements connect
ed with Thea,ricals, that appear to do-and
even those do little else than to abstract mor-
ey from the pockets of Managers, and put it in
the pockets Of exorbitant Stars.
In other countries, the same decline Of The
atricals is TO be seen. In London, for instance.
nothing but ruin has attended the labors of a
horde of managers: and the same remark APP
plies to most other Nations, from which we
have positive information.
1t is in vain TO pretend that the taste of the
pubic has not met an extraordinary revulsion
In relation to Theatrical representations. The
great mass of the people seek other amuse-
ments. Public lectures, Museums, Concerts,
and Social parties, where real enjoyment takes
the place OF the extravagant dress, show and
expensive catering which were thought all es-
sentlal for some time past, have doubtless
each and all contributed to procure the great
change, which has so obviously occurred of
late years, in regard to Theatrical representa-
Enthusiastically Courier.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

CONFIDENCE REsroRED.-The country was
told and made to believe that if Gen. Harrison
should be elected, confidence woul be restored
in six weeks-the banks would resume-mon'
ey would become penty-and all things woult
again go on swimingly. Well Gen. Harrison
has been elected, and it is scarcely six weeks
after his election before the vaults of the banks
are again closed, and the country is left in q
worse condition than ever Truly, this is .
bright prcsage of the +" Harrison tines thai
are to come.-Ter. Gazette.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

VoTINe SwoRD.-The Legislative Council
Of Florida have voted handsome Sword to
1t. Col. Harvey, of the Cd Regiment United
States Dragons, for his galan, conduct in the
Seminole war. This officer merits of the Flo
ridians this testimonial of their regard, as we'll
as the thanks of the country, for his bravery
aud untiring zeal in bringing the Florida Jar to
close. Since the days of Jesup he has been
more successful in fighting these savages than
any other officer we have heard named.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

az The Legislature of Illinois has again sane
toned the suspension OF specie payments by the
Safe Bank, and authorized it to issue small notes.
AT the commencement of the session, the most rigid
measures were too mild TO prescribe for it, but the
session drew to close, and no funds being provided
for the payment Of the members, the bills of the
Bank brought them to compromise. Query-If
the Bank, in seven years conquers the Legislature,
how long will it require to conquer the people?
Shame on such Legislature!
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

nF Bennett, of the New-York Herald, was IN
Washington at the latest Dates awaiing the inaugu-
ration Of Gen. Harrison, from whence he has writ
ten numerous letters for his paper descriptive OF the
congregated mass of hungry ofceseekers and filled
with the most fulsome praise of the old worn out
poppet, who, in formaity of law is to sign his name
to commissions According to Benefits showing,
he is already so trained that upon an introduction to
an ofce-seeker he knows that he must shake hands,
make bow, and say something afterwards, which,
SO far as he is quoted, has been very simple, not to
say foolish. The smallest incidents which transplre
when Gen. Harrison is in company, are given, just
as the writer would give were he particularlzing
little yearling child when brought out by its vain mo-
Their, to show its snartness though it were ne
cessary to convince the people Of the United States
that their President is not as great fool may be
found in the Lunatic Asylum. All the Presidents
little attempts at wit are chronicled, many of which
are very flat, and unbecoming one of his station.-
Bennett says His highest enjoyment is to crack his
joke-to indul,e his good feelings, and to pat the
cheeks Of pretty girls and is much ticked with
the Presidency as young Wonah "ou'o oe Win
new bonnet And this is told with commentator !!
Mr.. Webster appears to be the ring-naster in the
Cabinet. He has sent old Tip to Richmond, while
he remains in Washington to receive the petitions of
the oce-seekers and consults with his corulers up
on the most expedent appointments. The Cabinet
being arranged, the next Office to be disposed of is
that of Collector Of Customs in NewYork, and
with it rises a test question. The two most prom
nent aspirants are divided in their preferences for
she next Presidency, between Mr.. Clay and Web
s,er each Of whom will contend for his subject and
upon the dceisiofof Gen. Harrison, the one will
feel it victory, While the other will inwardly feel
soured at his>lsappointment. As matters stand be-
tween these two master spirits Of the administration,
we are bound soon to see "utter confusion worse
confounded," or a separation between the friends of
Gen. Harrison. Clay, to whom was rendered the
highest office in the Cabinet, feels that he should
hold the swaying power, because he was the first
choice, while Webster for having accepted, will
claim it aso Which will place the old man in un-
pleasant dilemma, and let him take either horn, the
heterogeneous mass of which the ,vhig party is COM
posed fobids that either should be satisfactory to all
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19
as to bring down the prices i printing in the man.

as to bring down the prices6 printing in the man
ner proposed. The door-kcepers, fre-men, mcssen-
gers. and Seareants-at-arms, have but little duty to
perform, and yet they are paid as much per day as
the members. These offices could be well illed for
two dollars per day, and yet what wing member ev-
er proposed to reduce their per diem! No one
and vet that reduction would have exceeded the
saving they proposed in the printing. If the DEM
ocratic members merit the least censure for pursuing
an Independent course, steering round the trap set
for them, the wing members guilty of palpable
neglect for not proposing the appointment of COM
mi,tee to wait upon the idle oafers in Burlington, to
ascertain who would make their fires at the lowest
rates. If they are penurious in one matter they
should maintain consistent course by acting so In
! others.
The preamble continues, Gas also by extending
and combining the entire patronage OF the Legsla-
ure upon their partizan minions to the exclusion OF
all Others" Upon looking over the proceedings, we
find that w. A. Warren, Scargeant-at Arms In TIE
Council at the last session. presided as President OF
the meeting, to which his name as such affixed
| Could it be that he there signed his name with
out having his conscience tell him the injustice
Of the act in creating false impressions in the minds
| of the people,
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

CT Judge Barbour, Of the Supreme Court of the
United States, died suddenly at his lodgings in
Washington. on the Gath ult. He was found dead
in his room in the morning, after having been with
his associates business until late the previous
ming. A disease of the heart, it is thought, was
what occasioncd his death.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

q The Standard Of Friday last, contains the
proceedings Of a whig meeting held at Bellview,
Jackson county, on the Sd ult. at which resolutions
were adopted dcnouncing the General and Terrific
al administrations by Wholesale. In the preamble
preceding these resolutions the Legislature is charg
cd with having dsregarde, the wishes and will Of
the people of the Territory, by patronizlng parti
Fan press to the exclusion of all Others and at far
greater expense than the editor of the Hawkcye press
offered to do the printing for the Legislature,
portion thereof, for; by candy denouncing those who
differed with them in opinion.
Now VIC will admit that the Legislature gave
to partizaa press portion Of the printing at the
usual price instead of giving it to another partzaa
press, which offered to do at reduced rate, and
believe that thepeope will heartily sanction its course
on becoming acquainted with the incidental circum-
stances attending that decision. The editor of the
Hawkeye knowing that he was not the choice of the
House for printer Of its Journal, offered to do that
work at reduced price, hoping thereby to induce
the legislature to establish precedent for undr,co
ing that, hereafter, when he could not get any
tain portion of the public printing at fair price, he
might obtain it at low price, preventing any pollt
ica adversary from obtaining It, at least from
king profit at it. This proposition the House in
dignanty rejected, justly considering it scheme to
lure it into the establishment which in following,
would place its patronage lii the hands of those who
can afford to lose, instead of allowing the needy
an opportunity of making profit by it If the price
heretofore paid was too high why did not the sane
tilted editor of the Hawkeye, when he had finished
his numerous jobs, deduct the amount of his bills to
a moderate price! The TRUTH is, when he could get
the work he considered it no extravaganza to pay
the usual price for work, and when he could not he
tried to frighten the Legislature into his measures,
believing that it dare not make choice of another
when he might offer it small saving by employing
him. As well might the Legislature set up its va
rious offices, at public outcry, to the lowest bidder,
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

OjJ Two counterfeters, by the names Of Meredith
and Avres were tried at the late term of the district
court held at Burlington, convicted of passing coun-
ereit money. and sentenced to the Penitcnary, the
first for OF e year, and the last for three months.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

Ur The steamboat Agnes, Capt. Lepper, reached
our landing on Sunday night last, and left for Dl-
buque next day. The Otter left few days previ-
ous They will probably be detained little by run.
ming ice
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

uT We would suggest to the authorities of our
town. the propriety-the aecessity--of clearing the
landing at this place of divers waer-soaked logs that
Law thereabouts frequently rendering it very difficult
for boats to get within reach of the shore with the
longest planks. And furthermore they present
very unimposing appearance to strangers visiting
and passing our place. While the river is in its
present low state it can be done at a very triAing
cost
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19
III Err AID.
BsoonsSngton, Friday, March 10, l64l.

To CORRESPONDENTS .-The author of commu-
nicaon signed Miller" is informed that it is an in
variable rule with editors, to publish communca-
ton, be the tone or subject what it may, unless the
name of the author accompany it, or is known to
them. For this course they have many good and
satisfactory reasons which need not now be enumer-
ated We have ne objections to the article, but we
must decline its publication until the author cntrusts
his name with us.
A reply to communication published in the las
Standard, over the signature of Fair Play" was
received too late for todays paper twill appear in
our next
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

EXTENSIVE SwlNDL1NG Bus1NEss.-Sylyes-
ter's Reporter publishes list of l52 Banks
which have failed, and swindled the commune
ty out Of at least $685. 900.
The Hon. R. Fl. Menifee, late member of
Congress from Kentucky, died at Lexington
on Sunday the 2lst, ut.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

Ct Henry Clay said in the Senate, that he had
abandoned the Bank of the United States to its fate
and would lend his energies to the establishment of
another
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

OF The Territorial Gazette gives shot from its
lockerat the appointment Of Mr.. Badger, as Secre-
tary of the Navy. Now we are willing to do Gen.
Harrison the honor to believe to be the best appoint
ment he has made. He is unknown without the
limits of his own State, and unlike his associates,
his former life does not appear before the eyes of the
people, to show how far they have rose above their
merits.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

" We are requested by Mr.. Warfcld, to state to
the citizens of this place and vicinity, that at
conference he had with the citizens of Rock Island
county, residing opposite this place, they manifested
a strong desire to open convenient communication
with us, and for this purpose they propose to unite
with the citizens of this place in erecting perma-
nent and substantial bridge, above hgh-watcr mark,
across the slough in the bottom opposite landing
and opening road from the landing to the buff
After an examination Of the route, it is asccrained
that road may be laid out upon good ground, and
opened with very lutte labor, ding from the lard
ing directly opposite this place TO the bluffs crossing
the slough where bold banks extend cut at each side
narrowing the space, and rendering the construction
of bridge across it cheap and practicable. The
citizens propose to do one hall OF the work on the
bridge, provided the citizens of this place will do the
other, the whole cost of which i: is estimated will
not exceed three hundred dollars. This proposition
deserves consideration The farmers opposite US
feel deeply interested in opening way to reach our
market, as is shown by their offer, and certainly we
should view it as a matter Of importance to this
place and lend our assistance in the work. The
subject is unconncced with the question as to the fer
ry privileges the river, it does not add an
iota to the claim of Mr.. WarieId or take the same
from that of the town. for let the decision be c
ther side, the road must be opened and the bedge
erected before the ferry can prove of any advantage
to the place.
The citizens, we understand, are to meet on Sat
urday morning next. for the purpose of opening the
road.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

TADvEnrrs1Nc.-As the spring business will
soon be opened in this place, we would remind our
business men of the facilities for spreading nforma-
ton which it now enjoys over what it did one year
ago. confidently hoping that it may not be permitted
to pass unembraccd. We deem it unnecessary to add
word of argument to prove that it is to the advan-
vantagcs of business houses, mechanics, and all 9TH
ers relying public patronage, % advertise, as too
many instances must have occurred before the eyes
of every observing individual to render it at all ne
cessary. We confess tibet we do not feel Indifferent
on the subject, and our readers will agree with us
that we should not when we tell than that it is chief
ly upon advertising that all western newspapers rely
for support and we cannot expect to sustain the
Herald on different means from other journals. Our
circulation principally in the Teritory) is large,
yet were every subscriber to pay his subscription in
advance, it would pay for printing the paper
year, and so far, sufficient amount has not been
paid upon subscriptions, to purchase the paper used.
We complain Motive have confidence in the hon.
or and ability Of subscribers, and feel encouraged
by the patronage bestowed in such pressing times.
We would take this occasion to return our thanks
to our adververising friends for their patronage SO
far, with the hope that they may feel an interest in
increasing it with their increase of business. Among
them we have the pleasure Of numbering many
who are opposed to us in politics, and to them we
feel truly greatful 1t is creditabe to them as men,
bers of society, above those who carry their political
partiates and prejudices into the smallest business
transactions. Newspaper patronage is like that of
any other kind, and he who dsobliges himself ra-
Their that patronize those who opposed to him in
politics. is equally unwise with one who would fast
all day in preference to eating his dinner at house
kept by landlord of opposite politics. 1t would be
thought very foolish in individual to enquire of
merchant what were his politics before purchasing
his goods, and yet it would appear no worse than to
see man refuse to advance his own interest, be-
cause in doing he would promote that Of another
And further, person, on seeing an advertisement
Of article they wish, stops to learn the pol
tics Of the paper they read it in.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19

GA bill passed the Senate of The United States,
on the 22d ult authorizing the Legislature Of this
Territory to increase the jurisdiction of Justices of
the Peace, in civil gases; bill providing for run
ming and markipse northern boundary line of
the half-breed ~ nd bill granting to Johnson
country the e lection of land on which the
county seakI ated, and removing the reservation
of the Acti1 Sd land adjoining the section on
which tho Of Government is located.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-08-05

papers. and elsewhere pfopOsno to clTc
Ia give 10 tic Bank The power Of establish
ins branches in The States. which shall not
at the first Session of The Legislature after
the Bank bilI passes, express their dissent
and rescrvinS TO Congress The power OF
placing branches in any Of the dissenting
States, whenever il may deem il necessary
and proper. Mr.. Buchanan characterized
The proposition as 4 snnp Judgment on the
States. Alr. Rivcs sIrcnuolsIv Y opposed it
as II mere trap-a political trick. Your
Senator Mr. Preston upheld it and voted
Tor it. ltpasscd by vote Of % 10 2l.-
The Bill then passed by vote of % TO
2l. Thus South Carolina has The honor,
through her Senator, Of having passed the
bill aud lie Amendment in The Senate.
But hc under no uncasincSs. If do
not very much mistake, it will only prove
To be a miserable abortion. The President
will think, without doub, veto it-and il
he does not, we have nothing to fcar.-
Capitalists will never risk their capital in
an institution, which must bring down up
on it, by lis charter, the fcrccsl contention
in all The States. Aud should even they
risk themselves in the conicst-thc people
are yet sufficient for and will overthrow IT,.
The Democrats are huoyani and the Wings
discourcurcd aud distracted The timhcrs
;hcy seem 10 think arc going 10 pieces,
whilst the wrath of the great ocean OF De-
lnocracv is gathering around them,