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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26
AMERICAN HOTEL,

Corner Of Second and Io,ca 44reaue-one square
from the Steamboat Landing.
FHvHE PROPRIETOR of the above establish
u ment 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 cree
ton of commodious Hotel (where one has been so
much needed) he hopes by personal attention to bu-
siness 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 Ostlers. In short,
every exeroa will be used to suit the taste comfort
and convenience of all who may call on him.
T. S. BATTELLE.
Bloomington, Nov. Is, 1910. 3u
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JUST RECEIVED.

JUST RECEIVED.
ehAA BARRELS n o Sugar;
%V 3 do Loaf do
5 Chests Imperial and Hyson Teas;
10 Sacks Rio and Havana Coffee;
Barrels Molasses;
25 Kegs Pittsburg Nails;
40 Boxes Window Glass;
1000 Gallons Ohio Stoneware;
1000 Lights Window Sash;
10000 Best Spanish Cigars;
IS Barrels of Whiskey;
Pipes Holland Gin;
Pipe best Champagne Brandy;
Barrels American Brandy;
3 do DO Gin;
a do Peach Brandy;
3 Boxes best Virginia Tobacco;
10 Kegs and Boxes Kentucky Tobacco;
As Barrels Good Green Apples;
Barrels Malaga Wine;
All of which will dispose of on reasonable terms
ard solicit my old customers to call and examine my
stock II. MUSGRAVE.
Bloomington, Oct. 81, ls40.-2f
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tcles in prose and verse; from various writers Of &C.
ebr ty, as contributors to the prominent magazines
OF the country. The editors of both magazines con-
tnue their service under the new arrangement With
such array of talent magazine of unrlr0 flea at
fractions, may safely be promised the coming season.
FASHIONS AND ENGRAVINGS.-In COM
pliancc with the almost unanimous wish of our lady
subscribers we shall, the ensuing volume, furnish
them with beautiful and correct plate of FASHIONS
MONTHLY, a feature it is believed that will neither
be unwelcome nor unpopular.-Thesc fashion plates
shall be drawn from original designs from Paris and
London, and may always be depended upon as the
prevailing style in Philadelphia and New York for
the month in which they issued. These, how
ever shall in wise interfere with the regular choice
engraving, and music which accompany each num-
Der of the work. The splendid Mezzotnt cngravings
from the BURN of Sartan which have been Justly
admired, will be followed during the volume by
raj from the hand, while the steel engravings
in the best style of art, om interesting scenes shall
still enrich the magazine The choicest pieces of
music for the piano and guitar shall accompany each
number of the work.
TIME OF PUBLICAIION.-The work will
be published on the first of the month in every quarter
of the Union. The most distant subscriber will con-
scqucntly receive it that day, well those who
reside in Philadelphia. In all the principal cities,
agents have been established, to whom the magazine
is forwarded, prior to the time of issuing it. so that
they may be delivered to resident subscribers by the
first of the month. This is an important arrange
ment to distant subscribers, who become tired i'm
Fortunate, and eventually discontinue many works.
in consequence of the great delay by publishers.
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pies yearly for Five Dollars, invariably in ADVANCE
post paid. No new subscriber received without the
money, or the name of a responsible agent. For the
accommodation of those who may wish to subscribe
for either of the following Philadelphia periodicals.
this LIBERAL PROPOSAL is made Five Dol
lars current money free of Postage, we will forward
Graham's Magazine, and Godey's Lady's Book, for
one year.
Editors who may copy this prospectus and will
send a copy, marked ,cM ink, addressed to the Sa-
turday Evening Post, (Which will save the publisher
the postage on newspapers) shall be promptly fur
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ter we should like copy of the paper maarhed TO be
sent more than once, that no mistake or delay may
occur. Editors are served with the magazine fran
the time the advertisement Is inserted. We mention
THIS as many inserted the advertisement at the close
otthe last volume, and expect all the back numbers
-Erhis of course we could not be willing to grant
Address post pad, GEORGE r. GRAHAM.
South west corner of Chestnut d Third SITS. PhiIa
November 7, 1910.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26

Mas. GENERAL HAMILTON have learn
ed that the aged and venerable widow of Alex
ander Hamilton is on the point Of closing her
long and blameless life-a life rendered truly
illustrious, although unheralded through fame's
clamorous trumpet, by the continual exercise
of every virtue that can. adorn the character of
woman. Among the busy crowds Of seekers
after wealth, no,oriety, and pleasure, the very
existence Of this lady has been forgotten; but
it has been known where want and suffering
mplored relief, and amid the circle in which
she moved, her name was never uttered with
out feeling of respect and reverence. In the
full possession Of her faculties, peaceful, pre-
pared, and happy, she is now, we understand,
awaiting from honr to hour, the summons that
shall call her to rejoin that companion of her
youth over whose cold form the tears of whole
nation were mingled with her OWN. Y.
Commercial.
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sEERIEFS SALE.

EDY virtue of an execution to me directed, fro IN
FL y the office of the Clerk of the District Court
of Muscatne County, Iowa Territory, against the
real and personal estate of Joel Yates, have levied
upon and will expose to SALE on Saturday the third
day of April, A. d., 1871, at the Court House door
in the town of Bloomington, the following described
lot of land lot No. ten (l0), in block No thirty
seven (37), together with the improvements thereon
consisting of one-sory frame building, all OF winch
will be sold to satisfy said execution, in favor
of Rowland & Brady. Sale to commence between
the hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon and four
o'clock in the afternoon of said day.
DENTON J. SNYDER,
Sheriff of Muscatlnc Go.
Feb 10, IS4l-3t-Prs fee $500
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26

The ORIGIN OF WEDDING RINGs.-The singu-
lar custom of wearing wedding rings appears
to have taken rise among the Romans. Before
the celebration of their nuptials, there was a
meeting of friends, at the house of the lady 5
father, to settle the articles of the marriage
contract, when it was agreed that the dowIy
should be paid on the wedding day, OF soon
after. On this occasion there was commonly
feast, at the conclusion Of which the man
gave to the woman, as pledge, ring, which
he put on the fourth finger finer left hand, be-
cause it was believed that nerve reached from
thence to the heart.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26
lp@1a7E1lYo

The following lines made their first appear
ance in the London Weekly Despatch, and in re-
publishing them we would hint to the author the
propriety of addressing similar lines to the Crown,
warning it of the probability that there is yet "Star
in the West" which Great Britain's insults may
draw the clouds from BEFORE to let it shine upon our
thrice victorious land.
THERE'S A STAR IN THE WEST.
There's star in the West that shall never 60 down
Till the records Of valor decay;
We must worship its light though It's not our own,
For liberty burst in its ray;
Shall the name Of Washington ever be heard
BY freeman and thrill not his breast!
Is there one out Of DO aage that halls rot the word
As the Bethlehem star Of the west!
"War, wal to the knife be enthral'd or ye die!''
Was the echo that walked in the land;
But it was not his voice that prompted the cry,
Nor his madness that kindled the brand;
He raised not his arm, he detied not his foes,
While leaf of the olive remained
Till goaded with insult, his spirit arose
Like long baited lion unclaimed.
He struck with firm courage the blow of the brave,
But sighed DER the carnage that spread;
He indignantly tramped the yoke of the slave,
But wept for the thousands that bled. [strife,
Though he threw back the letters that headed the
Till mans charter was fairly restored,
Yethe pgay'd for the moment when freedom and life
Would no longer be pressed by the sword.
Oh! his laurels were pure, and his patriot name
In the page of the future shall dwell,
And be seen, in all annals, the foremost in fame,
By the side Of a Hofer and Tell.
Revie not my song, for the good
Among Briton's have nobly confessed,
That his was the glory and ours was the blood
Of the deeply stained field of the west.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the present weather is a
perfect Rheumatism breeder, We give the fol-
lowing fer the benft of those to whom it may
concern:
The following receipt will be found upon
trial, to be simple but invaluable remedy for
rheumatism. Take pint of the spirits oftur-
pentine, to which add half an ounce of cam
phor; let it stand till the camphor is dissolved,
then rub it on the part affected, and it will
never fail in removing the complaint. Elan
mel should be applied after the part has been
fomented with turpentine. Repeat the appli-
cation morning and evening. 1t is said to be
equally available for burns, and scalds, and
never fails of success.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26

The PENSION Llsr.-By Report of the
Secretary of War, it appears that the number
of persons receiving pensions under the sever
al acts of the years 1918, '28, '32, SO and 3S,
is 4O,lO5. The number of invalid pensioners
is 1899, Of which IA have been added since
November, l839-the increase owing. the Sec
rotary says, to the dangers and hardships to
which the regular and militia troops have been
exposed in the several campaigns in the Flori
da war.
The number Of Revolutionary pensioners,
under the act of March 1S, 1918, which was
originally upwards Of 10000, has decreased to
1917.
The number of widows who have received
pensions under the act Of July 7, 1883, grant
ing them for five years, was 5,9l2, hui it is
now reduced by deaths, to 5,546, and during
the current year all Of those now on the rolls,
under that act, will be dropped; as their pen
sions will expire, by law, on the 4th of March
next.
The amount drawn from the Treasury, du-
ring the past year, to pay pensions, is $2,o48,
663 %, exclusive, however, of pensions paid
from the Navy Pension fund.-Jour. of Com.
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COOEseriEsg

a MARRIED on in all its branches, and will h,
q constantly kept on hand, Meat Casks Flou
Barrels, Liquor Kegs, Wash Tubs and Boards
Churns, Water Buckets, Dry Measures &c. &c.
WANTED,
One or I'tcO .y0urnsynen COopcrs:
ALSO,
A Few Thousand Hickory Hoop Poles.
b. COVELL.
Wyoming Dec. II, lS40-n9-6m
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26

WINDOW SASH s. DRIED APPLES.
Ah4haA LIGHTS Window Sash;
L VpaYa1 so bushels Dried Apples;
barrels American Brandy, just received, and
for sale low for Cash, by
II. MUSGRAVE.
November H. lSi0-3tt.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26

Some men seem to act as though there are
not evils enough already in the world, beset-
ting us on every hand, and SO they 60 TO work
piling up men Of straw, converting them at once
into SO many giants. and then waste their
strength and spirits in ba,tering them down.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26

None are SO invineible as your half-witted
people, who know just enough TO excite their
pride, but not so much as to cure their jgno-
rance.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26

An BARRELS of fresh Flour, just received or
II ~ consignment, and for sale low by
H. MUSGRAVE.
November 26, lSi0.-5-f.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26

onward march tomorrow. By degrees tho :.
mass Of men becoming familiar with their r s's
and conscious OF their power; they NAV becomes As
well informed that none will attempt to deceive 49,
and so determined that none will dare to assa,n'
by force. To aid in the improvement of man i y
highes. remaining ambition of the undersigned y,
has seen much of the world, has had some ex,i ne
tnce in public affairs, has witnessed much hnrs
depravity, suffered some wrong, and met with mr.
to discourage exertions for the good of bis Conn
and of his race but never for moment has he H.,
his faith in mans high destiny, relaxed his da,
minaion to contribute to his advancement under 81
discouragements. II he shall reap4 lo,a., .~,s
vantage from this course, beyond 04 sul, e!aaa
doing his duty, his children, S~arSs,d which,
and nynads of human beisgs heisssssuop,. e
by his example and abors, however humble apdf.,
bic, be made more intelligent and more happy. A.
any rate, in this glorious hope he intends to a,o'
live, aud die.
Who will aid him in this undertaking!
AMOS KENDALL.
Washington, Oct. "a, 1s40.
TERMS OF KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR
The ExPosIron will be printed in the nea,ex,
manner, upon royal sheet folded in octave form
each number making sixteen pages, with an index At
the end of each volume, embracing one year. l,wu
thus constitute hook containing history of PASSING
events, with discussions upon important questions n
human right and public policy, and may be bound
for preservation.
Price ONE DOLLAR PER ANNUM, paid IN
adro''ce. No PAPER will be sent until the cash Be
received; and at the end of the term subscribed for
every paper will be discontinued unless a rev ten,
be previously paid for. Bank notes of every descn.
ton will be received at their specie ualue.
The first number will be issued about the middle
Of January next.
All letters to the Editor must be free or pos,aq
paid.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26

SPECIE AND CoNFlDENcE.-The new idea in
political economy SO boldly put forth in the
resolutions at the meeting in the Exchange on
Thursday night, "that circulating medium
rests upon the confidence Of the community as
much as upon the specie in the vaults, and 9TH
er assets of the bank, is happily burlesqued in
the subjoined extract from the Journal Of Com
merce LEDGER.
$50, the meeting promise their confidence
to the Legislature, if the Legislature will give
confidence to the banks. The gentlemen COM
posing the meeting will probably be willing
hereafter to receive Of the banks half cash and
half confidence. The proportion of specie in
Philadelphia is still too large for this theory,
for even the bills of the United States baHk can
be exchanged at the brokers at nine parts spe-
Gle to one part confidence. But if the banks
can obtain an extension without limits, they
will probably at no distant day be able to place
the currency on the right basis of halfand half
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26
Don't be DISCOURAGED

If in the outset of life, things do not go on
smoothly, it seldom happens that the hopes we
cherish Of the future are realized. The path
OF life in the prospect. appears smooth and lev
ell enough. The journey is a laborous one,
and whether poor or wealthy, high or low, we
shall find it to our disappointment, if we have
built on any other calculation. To endure
cheerfully what must be, and to elbow our
way as easily as we can, hoping for little, yet
striving for much, is perhaps the true mode
But,
Don't be discouraged, if occasionally you
slip by the way, and your neighbors tread over
you little; rim other words don't let fall
ure or two dishearten you-accldents happen,
miscalculations will sometimes be made;-
things will oftea turn out differently from our
expectations, and we may be sufferers. 1t is
worth while to remember that fortune is like
the sky in April, sometimes clouded and some
times clear and favorable; and it would be fol-
ly to despair Of again seeing the sun, because
to-day is stormy, SO it is equally unwise to
sink into dependency when fortune frowns;
since, in the common course of things, she
may be surely expected to smile again. And
again don't be discouraged if you are deceived
| in the people of the world: it often happens
that men wear borrowed characters, as we'll
as borrowed clothes; and sometimes those VINO
have stood fair before the world, are very rot
ten at the core. From sources such as these
you may be most unexpectedly deceived !; and
you will naturally feel sore under such decep-
| tons; but to those you must become used; If
you fare as most people do, they will lose their
novelty before you grow gray, and you will
learn to trust men cautiously, and examine their
characters closely, before you allow them great
opportunities to injure you.
Don't be discouraged under any circumstan-
ces. Go steadily forward. Rather consult
your own conscience than the opinions ofmen,
though the last is not to be disregarded. Be
industrious--be frugal--be honest-deal in
perfect kindness with all who come in your
way, exercising a neighborly and obliging
spirit in your whole intercourse; and if you
do not prosper as rapidly as any of your neigh
bors, depend upon it you will be as happy.
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sgsAN GRsggIWg
OF THE
BLOOMINGTON HERALD.

A aceeh!y Political md Miscellaneous paper, pub.
Asised at Boomtzeton, Msscatine County, Io,vu:
BY THOMAS HUGHES;
JlIO. Il. Russell and TEOs, Kuches. E,d;fcr,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-02-18

ne to9rc accurately W search into the human
nhl, lhe stronger trace ws every where find o! hi,
wisdom who m1to 30. u Giscosrse on The use a.
.Ie parts ct he body may be considered as hymn 10
the CREATOR he use Of he passions, winch are the
orglnI %! ihs mind eanRo! DO barron of praise 10 linn
nor unproisciIye 10 ourselves OF ihst noble AL m
common union OF science ard admiration. which
content patton Df 'ue works Of infinite wisdom alone
can sHJrd 10 rational mind; while rsfag-.1r q, rrs
whatever We AEa Of right. good. or ar iu ourssl.
vo1 discovering bis Strength and wisdom even In our
own weakness uDd imperi,cor hpuoriuz them yhsro
ne shr2yst iHcH clearly. snj sd15nz their rrofnii-
y where "e nre - go our searoYre nay DO NOUS.
iuvn without Impcr.u,ngc, and elevated without
pride We may be admitted; if dare any So iut, tho
councils Of The Ain ghiy b. Consideration Of L5.
WORSE Thu elevation Of The mind ought io be the
principal end Of al or stud -. when g they d., r,t
90 come i7clsaTe shsci, they ofyGy Lals service
o. ne.
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pRESRYCF OF NlINn

Nap.ieon was 80 sarial 10 sngT lls, he used il, %
eIcss' IN genera. supplying is usual organs from
"asieozi recSe' Many reasons have Been as.iyn.
- for LA GarriHg The PoeLeio. hs ra.siro.t n. n
'-asuiIio iof the article generally gsc1 aaI q 80
A'F' not not Nth he following before. we venture
IN i.s Insertion
On lie eve 81 the battle Of Waterloo rs Napoleon
was Illuminating iu has t5a; upon rhsi might Lc The
event OF inc couic, shout 10 he cOums R-sd be took
His snuff box oil tho table and proceeded % make -,
VI ~ b.. so familiar vas he r.l the quantity Of Ii,
content that as he took pinch between h.s FINGER
ans thumb he perceived 10 si gritty TO the finger H..
stead Of being Is al, .lolgh the difference was
NOS visible 10 1shsNea eye lIa immediately bs vay
"i Tying s rIna.neucss gave some 10 q dog that was
'ing nine t.a'. +; had almost instantaneous C.
i5'i on 'as animal. AM in he end deprived t. II oy.
i'''ne' b'n1Yaric's sdsTci0n H.s now confirmed;
H2 saw plainly iHIi ~ atiesupt hal been nli, 90 AS
safsuaio BIN. g.i sach VA. los great presence Of
mHd, that DO iyJS caro- o. let none Of the officers
cJnp0su is sliE snow Of 10 % suza critical inns,
MS only Wccalion being u prevent q Ike occur.
renee iakI7E pace, tho su5silu,ing Of Is waist
cat pocket Tor his sugT toI
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TO GIVE IS LIKE A COP.

Ih- "h'aiag SE-las. .5r iYdsent children and
ir The sarpY Of lLJr a4i uocos.ssig. # LIE n l5s,.
VINO NEED he lti,; so'n sed iiI o5erl-ls t-e,
''"re" - iva 90 ihrco STulcmca. yyly yyiI-y iosa
fs'iS r''n--STsdn tho r.; that when a., rcs. r,v
t'n Sveur'sa ia SS7 it aaai al-l1,i al with to.r
hsnds iuil sHd H-a WI, were ;hr5y,u uI Of work ~
"w"fc M ,;i destitute % i..rs means % slpp5r.
'her families "herSa. is.i mslas his now run out
"ai ibe Same p.rsJas are s3v entirely destitute and
~i'hoU; isho-, ~ which ;lsy csa support those d,
IsascEi "1 'hea "a WV cC ,h.I fae; ,h,y pr,i.c.
fs@ '.;r1,i.a % bo organised hy he sl-cijon o.
'''rl o. Hs''s''' aIi ,n7er.agesl-ai, aad aHs,
Ir'rissS 'InsU anyoa: Of means. IA. u,iae, al q,
."A'A wa' 'G-i- NJ by subscriptions ca ne rsr, o.
h' BANKS % oas hyh,r.l JOisr, .,eh. OF ~, CITY o.
Two bundled ana fny Lolla-s .aI % T .-.l, ..n,., d
i'"H i.i;' iH-!y. Ga - rented r,,-l Li-eI sinner
"i'sn6sEi an ga!1cuce! roC.iyuc caillr.a Of u,r
eats .. ho wore desiiiuic. = foS La,,,in-- w,r,u
81 10 see II ycslorlay saI ,lr the-. Thrice. eli,
disa WIN ha! been Ia.oa by ;as association. n,,,',
stressed anl f,d. Though IL was, mes, L,,, , ,h.,
'"'"ai comfortable n"i ha19y. aai We though. ,b.
cscli those who had contributed ., lilo a..eri,.,i
.eeihso thy Noa!l % saisEsI thar IN, ,ui. SAMOAN
'h-y had g.vsn wac !o14e, n tie IlrI a.! re,.r
% 'h9m i9u'iyi! IN Iae se'y hspp:lc,s n. .,r,.
~
II = contemplated ~ 10 o.saci-i.aa n r-,,i,
pasts Tor 'hsso ehilir-a when ihsy -, il, f.
'"si nhes' hey viii y prppyry attended 20 and p,
ed % u''il.n-ss ani good habits ". Ngs,l re-,.r
'n'"d .'i:s es''ssaacui 10 s.' oroar cii,,,r, Ri, r.
'?7rk VI PIrc funev eaco aniraa,ia- ihair h-os
'"e'e " now hitherto ualaown amour; Of ,.a,..,
a. Suffering existing in This city which ,i. il,i
80" can relieve # il has the suesut Give il
th"m Il y"u seek To 1.-Two ;hlPFiIy. 70 have p!ssssi
df'sas and "skc rsro.hed
70 our friends m lhs ccrairy Ne would also ?
's'Hl'"e"d IT, r,G have abundaus. sad ..,7e n.
an abgndlncr Of food. which now j. unpr,ducfrs
oar market we bog If y7u to bring D, To- the roo
Deliver It 20 the managers Of tbs asylam AID w.
VII have - ample - ard ia the consciousness.
having done yosr dUiy a4l relieved yUar i,li5, 70,
W. w'n'i aso sosgss. 70 tsn thai a, lh.s institute
they viii oiiea anI healthy ras nsa, children ,.-
'A'J can take rnI bring ~ - ,A.i f,ai9.,s. th.roh
promoting their oHa hspggcr. uaI TIA, 0! Ia. ella!
i.ify sdojt