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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15

PRE.EMPrIoN LAw.-We insert below that por-
ton ofthe Distribution bill which has reference to the
right Of pre-emption
SEC. 10. Aud be it further enacted, That
from and after the passage Of this act every
person, being the head of family, or widow,
or single man, over the age oftwen,y-one years,
and being a citizen of the United States, or
having filed his declaration of intention to be-
come citizen, as required by the naturaIiza-
ton laws, who, since the first day Of June, A.
D. eighteen hundred and forty, has made, or
shall hereafter make, a settlement in person
upon the public lands to which the Indian IT,
tie had been, at the time of such settlement,
extinguished, and which has been, or shall
been surveyed prior thereto, and who shall in
habit and improve the same, or who has or
shall erect dwelling thereon, shall be, and is
hereby. authorized to enter with the register
Of the land Office for the district in which such
land may lie, by legal subdivisions, any num-
Der Of acres not exceeding one hundred and six.
ty, or quarter section of land, to include the
residence of such claimant, upon paying to the
United States the minimum price of such land,
subject, however, to the following limitations
and exceptions: No person shall be entitled
to more than one pre-emptive right by virtue
Of this act: no person who is the proprietor of
three hundred and twenty acres Of land in any
State or Territory of the United States, and
no person who shall quit or abandon his resi-
dence on his own land to reside on the public
land in the same State or Territory, shall ac-
quire any right Of presumption under this act,
no lands included in any reservation, by any
treaty, law or proclamation of the President Of
the United States, or reserved for salines or for
other purposes no lands reserved for the sup
port OF schools, nor the lands acquired by eli.
Their of-the two last treaties with the Miami
tribe Of Indians in the State of Indiana. or
which may be acquired by the Wyando,t tribe
Of Indians in the State of Ohio, or other Iodi-
an reservation to which the title has been or
may be extlnguished by the United States at
any time during the operation of this act no
sections OF land reserved TO the United States
alternate to other sections granted to any Of the
States tor the construction Of any canal, rail-
road, or other public improvement; no sections
or fractions of sections included within the
limits of any incorporated town, no portion Of
the public lands which have been selected as
the site, for city or town, no parcel or lot of
land actually settled, and occupied for the pur-
poses OF trade and not agriculture and no lands
on which are situated any known saines or
mines, shall be liable to entry under and bv
virtue OF the provisions Of this act. And so |
much OF the provision of the act of the twenty.
second OF June, eighteen hundred and thirty-
eight, or any order Of the President OF The Uni.
ted States, as directs certain reservations to be
made 10 favor Of certain claims under the trea- |
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15
q ? Mr.. John Carnahan, living on Edwards rive

OF Mr.. John Canadian, living on Edwards river,
Mercer county, Illinois, about twenty miles from this
place, has sent few specimens of Marble recent
ly discovered on his farm. tits of light blue color
vaegaed with irregular spots of white, and bears an
excellent polish. 1t is soft and easily dressed. So
far as he has examined the quarry, he finds the quail
ty to improve, and is Of opinion that its range is five
miles in extent. Any person intending to build
stone or brick ediices in this part of the country
would do well to examine this marble before using
common stone. Every one who has examined the
specimens give it the preference Of the marble at
Iowa City.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15
HER AID.
Bseosstagtsn, Friday. Octo6er 10, 1911.
Rxxoylr,-1he Herald Office has been removed
to the upper story Of the new frame building on
the west side of Chestnut Street, between Main and
Second.
N subscrsSers-.a Proposition.

Two numbers more will complete the first volume
Of the Herald, when those subscribers who acom-
menced with the first number, and have not paid
their subscriptions, WILL according to our terms, be
indebted 81 Feeling too sensbly that the times are
hard we are disposed to share them equally with our
patrons, and now offer to give receipts for the trst
and second volumes, upon the payment Of So, on or
before the close of the present volume. We have
now labored near year, never dunning, and we
think we are not looking for too much when we ask
our subscribers to meet half way. that for the next
year we may go on our way rejoicing We are IN
pressing need Of little, and we hope our patrons
will try and accommodate US. Oct. =.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15

LOG ROLLING. 1T has assuredly some.
what surprised us that the wing Senas
should have hesitated for moment to cor
cur in the nomination of Edward Everett
as Minister to England. A better or NOR
able man cannot probably be found in 'hef
ranks. A reference, however, to the poll
cy which has ever guided that party, a.
lords prompt explanation. HIS nowins
ton was kept in suspense for the purpo''
of influencing measures pending in Con-
gress. The southern wings held o's
this nomination TO keep every northen
rebelling wing in the traces. The party
now in power does every thing by log rd'
ling. 1t piles one measure upou another
and its appointments upon the whole. "
retalners. who dare to assume anything
like independence, are told that they cs'
secure the measures they approve, ouly D!
asserting to measures they condemn.
They must go for everything or defea
everything. We had not supposed, una
we were convinced by recent indications
that even wEiggery was corrupt enough %
mingle its appointments with its gran'
log rolling operations. Bad as we suPpo'
ed them to be, we had never believed them
to be so corrupt as they are.-HilPs "a"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15

Ct John Sergeant, of Philadelphia, has resigned
his seat in Congress- in consequence Of his troubles
with the second bank bill. The wings of his dis
trict nominated VIM. B. Reed one of their State
Senators, to ill the vacancy, but having had an a.
gency in procuring the late charter of the United
States Bank of Pennsylvania, he thought it best to
be retired possible and declined and about the
same time resigned his seat in the Senate.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15

MAlSE.-.The Augusta Age gives the following re
suit Of the election in that State as far as heard FROM
Fairfield, Dem. As 1862; Kent, whig 35,572. The
Senate stands 81 Democrats to wings, and the
House now stands, as to be heard from,) Demo
Gratis, LOG; wings, 4s. Stop that ball.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15

G Amos Kendall has issued proposals for the
publication of weekly paper of super-royal SIZE in
Washington City, TO be called the Union Democrat.
His Expositor will be continued, and after the first
Of January next considerably enlarged.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15

WIscoxux.-We have a. yet received but par
tal returns from few counties in this Territory but
from passengers on the steamer Ohio, We learned
that unofficial returns from all the counties had been
received which render the election Of Gov Dodge as
Delegate to Congress- certain, by majority OF nom
800 to 500. We cannot refrain from expressing our
qualification at this result. For years has J. D. Doty
ruled that Territory with an iron rod, and exerted
every nerve to disodge Gov. Dodge from his hoIdin
the confidence and respect Of the people, WITH the
appropriation Of $40 600 for erecting the Capitol the
Bank Of Wisconsin and the Bank of Mineral Point
at his command, with which to lead the ambitious
into his wake he succeeded in an election as Dele
gate to Congress, where he was enabled to procure
the removal Of Gov. Dodge and his own appointment
in his place. Having led the Legislature from the
organization of the Territorial Government ne ina
eined his influence to be sufficient to carry his plant
tools into any Office he might name them for; but
for the first time for several years, he has been de-
ceved and his tools put down by the people OF that
Territory. The band Of Brown, the leader OF tie
robbers in the BeIlvew tragedy not better train
ed than are the forces of Doty in Wisconsin 1.-The
robbed the Government, they cleared and upheld him.
If he asked for charter appropriation, the lie
eislature gave it to him. If he robbed the people
through his Banks, they said it was all right
so with crimes of deepest dye proven against
him, he has controlled the Territory until he encoun
tered the old General who has routed his forces and
freed the Territory from his supreme rule.
Our informants had not learned the complexion
of the Legislature, but we have no doubt but 1t will
/ be soundly Democratic.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15

or Gen. Jackson, in reply to committee APP
pointed al ! Democratic Convention in New \ ork,
to transmit to him copy Of their proceedings on
the llth ult says that every effort to write admon-
ishes him that his life is nearly spent. His health
has been bad during the past season. Feeble a. IS
the old Soldier and brief as his letter is It breanes
the same devotion to the principles he has ever con-
tended for that is 10 be found in his correspondence
when he was in active political life. We shall pub
lish his letter next week.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15

INDIANA.-The cheering news from Maine and
Vermont made US feel little too prosperous in the
good cause to think of noting down small matters,
SO for two weeks entirely forgot to mention the
setting of the last seal in this State. Nathaniel
West, the Democratic candidate for State Senator
from Marion county, Tin which Indianapolis is stu
ated,) has been elected by majority of only 23l
This gives the Democrats majority of TWO on joint
ballot in the Legislature At the Presidential cleo
ton Marion gave Tip and Ty majority Of $751;
Whiggies, do you hear that?
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15

We find the following notice OF the Iowa
City Argus, in the Miners Express, published at
Dubuque:
Iowa Cry ARous.-That same Doctor
Jackson, Editor, &C., Of the Argus. is not
thousand miles removed from fool we mean
that he is essentially deficient 10 good. COM
mon. eyerv day, sense. 1t was but two or three
weeks since he published entire in number
of his paper. the Constitution of the United
States! That must have been entirely new,
and more too, to the readers of the Argus.
newspaper at this day filled up on all sldes'
with the Constitution!!! Wonder the Doctor
don't hold forth with some twenty or thirty pa
ges of commentaries upon that instrument, II
would undoubtedly prove extremely accepta-
BILE to all. "both great and small" A beauti-s
ful compliment that to the intelligence OF the
people of the west!: But we suppose the
truth is the Dr. has but jus: made the discov-
ery that there is such an instrument in exist
ence, and the good old soul FASTENED with all
speed TO inform his friends and neighbors OF
the astounding fact! He hes probably not yet
discovered the Declaration OF Independence,
when he does, the good people of Iowa City,
may look for acknowledgement flair up" But
the Dr.. undoubtedly does the best in his pow
er, 50 we see no good and valid reason why
other papers should cater-claw the poor man
SO numerically. Gentlemen you are gaining
no laurels in that warfare, depend upon it.
Just let him alone and he will swallow his
own head before the sides of March," BY thus
jumping rough-shod upon him, you will make
him a great man, and that would De most
palpable violation of every law Of nature nell
Their of which HAD the remotest intention that
such should be. As for the Standard, it is so
fiat that it can't gap more than once month,
and as for winking, that is entirely out OF the
question.
TO Iowa City, that he too should try to exterminate
the doctor! Or, is it :" all in my eye" about other
editors assailing the doctor for that purpose? Don't
fear, Mr.. Express, that we shall make great man
out of the doctor, by mounting him rough-shod, as
that would be an impossibiity, as every number of
the Argus goes to prove. While he furnishes so
much evidence to the contrary, is not to be fear
ed if all the presses in the Territory to turn
their attention to him.
The time was when we could tilt lance with our
brethren in the Territory, and sometimes pretty
warmly, without any lasting separation, but never,
until lately was punch under the fifth rib constru-
ed into desire to injure put down the adversary
The editor Of the Argus labors to make appear that
we sought controversy with him for the purpose
Of nppng his prospects in the bud, but such is not
the case, will appear by reference to our first
tice of that sheet. Since that time we have seen
that there is nothing to hope from him, and have
uivcn him over tn hardness NJ heart
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15

Three wing Senators in Virginia have
abandoned their party and united them
selves with the democracy of the Old 10
minion. THIS gives Us the control Of zoe
Legislature of that State,
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15

or We frequently it stated in our exchanges
that Gen. Dodge, the Indlan-fghter and Ex-Govern-
or has been elected Delegate to Congress from Iowa.
For their information we would state that our Gen.
Dodge is not the Gen. Dodge that made such sad
havoc among the Indians, but a son of his. Our
Gen. Dodge has taken hand in the same game, but
lays no claim to the title. He may or he may not
it from personal observation, but as whig-exaunc-
tifer, we know it's hard to find his match.
Next winter may be seen the father and the son.
occupying seats Delegates from the Territories of
Wisconsin and Iowa. and in the Senate the brother
and uncle, (Dr. Linn may be seen battling man.
fully for the rights and interests Of the west What
feeling of pride it should excite in the bosom Of
our Delegate! If he visits the Senate Chamber he
may see an uncle lead captive all attention by an
ergetic plunge into the merits Of the most intricate
see the stern old veteran father who has trumphed
over every obstacle thrown in his way, and lives the
chosen instrument of his neghbors for the highest
trust within their gift. While they have long been
in the public service. with opportunities for dis
playing their qualifications, he, by his own talents,
unaided by other friends than those he made for
himself, and before he has passed thirty summers,
is honored by his fellow-citizens with seat among
the talented statesmen of the age.
RuMons.-It is rumored that Henry Clay intends
resigning his seat in the Senate for the purpose Of
making room for Crittenden, as the best means for
obtaining the nomination for 1914.
1t is also rumored that Judge Mclean will decline
accepting the appointment of Secretary of War, ten
dered him by Mr.. Tyler. 1t is supposed that the
Judge has an eye to more important station, and
will not accept unless he thinks it will assist him in
reaching his higher aspiration at least not affect
his prospects. If he defines, Albert H. Tracy, of
Buffalo, N. Y. will be appointed.
Gov Poindexter is to be appointed Minister to
Mexico.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-15

OT Bella Badger, one of the confederates of Client
worth in pipe-aying, appointed Naval officer for
the port of New York, was rejected by the Senate,
and Ex-Gov. Ritner, of Pa appointed Receiver Of
the Mint at Philadelphia, shared the same fate
Will the wings deny that there was pipe-.aying, now
that wing Senate has made it the cause for reject
ing an officer charged with it.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-10
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

MuNDAf, august y, lS4l.
Mr.. JOHN w. JONES presented copy Of resoIu-
tons passed by meeting of Loco focos at Fauquer
Court House, Va, against the Extra Session, Dlstri-
hutton Of the proceeds ofthe saes of the public lands
National Bank &c, &r., and insisting on repeal
of the charter If the present bill should become law
Mr., Jones expressed his the doctrine of the
resolutions and his conviction that they embodied the
sentiment of his party not only in that county, but
throughout the Union. He moved to lay on the
table and be printed.
Mr. POWELL said as the representative Of the
District which included Fauqucr county, he felt him
self called upon to any false impressions that
might be made to the character of the meeting. As
to the resIectabllity of the persons assembled, he
agreed with his colleague, but the number assembled
only thirty three, and of these three highly dis
iingu he'd members of the party, Gone Of them, the
State Senator from that disrlct) had strongly
pressed their dlsapprohaton of he proceedings and
had voted against them. de could answer for his
district md for the Commonwealth of Virginia that
the doctrine ol repeal hostile 10 Their ancient prln-
ciples OF public aith aud regard 10 and to
the fundamental principles ot society, would ever be-
rcpudraled Ivy them.
Mr. MORGAN asked for a division Of the aucs-
ton.
The motion to lay on the table was passed without
division.
Mr.. CUSHING moved to lay the motion to print
the table, The motion TO lay The motion TO prlnt
on the able was carried-Yeas l07, nays 10
Resolutions being then in order received
from different members
Mr.. ADAMS presented a resolution nstructing
the clgrk to prepare and publish lit of all petitions
excluded this session by the special rule. tie explain
ed his object, but was not htdfd
On motion OF Mi GlLMER it was laid on the la
be--Yras 1871. nays 62
Messts. TILLiNGHAST and ROOSEVELT
attempted to lDtrou resolutions, which were de-
cded la he not in order
Mr. c. BROWN presented a resolution calling for
infoI nation relative to duties foreign coal
Adopted.
Mr. IRWIN introduced bill providing for making
u,yln.nt for the sites OF marine hospitals in the est
rrn States Referred to Commerce on WAYS and
Means.
Mr. WILLIAMS, Of Maryland, presented a re-
solution ia OF an appropriation to iortify Hsvre
DE- Grace Objected to.
Mr. WISE presented resolution TO admit TO the
obbes Of the House all officers of the army md navy
manned the public service. After some inquiry
objected TO-.
Mi HUNT advocated the bill
Mr. MERlWE HER made an animated speech
in favor Of he repeal
Mr. STEENkOD followed against the bill.
After some further debate and partial call OF the
House with incidental notions the bill was or
ered be engrossed and being then put on its third
reading, passed at SIX ociock-yeas 1874 nays
81; majority A. Mr. Campbell, of South Carolina
voted with the majority. Many Wings were absent,
bu, the Opposition seemed to be all on the ground
We shall give the yeas and nays hereafter.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-10
COMPASSIONATE Congress.
FIRST SESSION.
IN SENATE,
SATURDAY, August 7, 1871


Mr. BUCHANAN presented a memorial Of citi-
zens of the city and county OF Philadelphia PRAYING
that coarse wool be exempted from duty.
Also a memorial Tor the exemption Of soda ash,
and bleaching powder from du y,
Mr. CLAY pre-, ented memorial for the exemption
Of soda a,h, and bleaching powder from duty.
All which were laid on the table.
The unfinished bus ness, in connection with the
proceedns and resolutions of meet ny OF citizens
OF Fauquer county, Virglnia, declaring the uncon.
stitutonalliy Of National Bank, and the right and
duty of It's repeal which were presented w Mr., Ben
ton, was taken up, beng on ints of order. The
immediate question pending on the a. peal taken
by Mr.. Calhoun from the decision of the Chair,
that appeal could be laid tue table by vote OF
the Senate:
Mr.. CLAY, Of Kentucky, commended that an APP
peal could be laid the table and or proof of lhls
referred 10 the rules and journal OF the Hou,e OF Re-
ptesentatlv,s Ii was common transaction there
and he quoted one among the many cases Ut this kind
He preferred decisions 10 those of Parli IL
was "a glorious House Il had been douhted he said
at the commencement Of the session, when its long de
bates on points order took place ami when SD much
tune consumed before they succeeded in organIz.
10y whether they were competent to discharge the
business OF the people at all But Whg House OF
Representatives had solved the problem whether they
could or could do the work the people they had
shown chat they could do 1t, and in noble manly,
and patriotic manner and that 2I2 members could dc
business IN better manner and with expedition
than 81 members d d. Whenever he felt any III hu-
mors coming over him, he going into that House
of Representatives, and one breath OF the pure, palr
otto AR in the Hail would restore bun He would
take the authority OF the House of Representatives on
this point and with them II a common occurrence
to lay APP calls on the table.
This question was debated at great length by
Messrs CALHOUN, EVANS, SEWER, BAY
ARD, HUNTING ION, WALKER KING
| WOODBURY., PREM flSS, and ALLEN,
Two or three appeals and points of order, being
new piled one upon another 1t concluded that the
best manner to ,elieve themselves from this conpcs
ton of points of order was to undo their proceed
/ ings and commence anew with the resolutions. The
question was, however ta-en the last appeal that
OF Mr. CALHOUN and it wa, decided by yeas 8 and
nays 30, that appeal Iom the decision OF The Char
could not be laid on the table The journal was Their
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-10

Among the thousand rumors and prophecies of the
uay Is one looking to a change in the Cabinet o.
TINS we can speak neither atirmayeIy nor negatively
No administration ever yet passed through its term
without hearing more from the tongue Of rumor than
ever entered into the magnations Of all its officers
According to that licentious oracle we are usual
upon the eve Of crisis" We had supposed the
time had long since come, when there was nothing to
be wondered at But now, every body is wondering
what will be the consequence Of reto of the Bank
bull, u such an act should possibly occur. We con-
fess to no more wisdom this subject than the Rich
mond Wing, and that valiant press sagely observes that
no Executive veto can bring the world to end be-
fore its time" Nous rerrons.
In the language of George Clinton, "permit me to
observe, that the question to be decided does not de-
pend simply upon the right Of Congress 10 establish
under any modification, bank but upon their power
to establish National Bank, contemplated by this
BILL" We are therefore, Inclined at this crisis to
resort to the philosophy of Mr.. Samuel Patch, and
console ourselves with the belief that Some things
may be done well others"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-10

corrected and the previous proceedings withdrawn up
70 .ne point Of order raised by Mr.. CLAY against
ueoa.e ny Mr. BENTON, on his motion TO take up,
rom The table, the motion to print
ms pom. Of order sustained, by yeas %, and
y 40, ana thus II was decided that motion 10 take
up iiom the table was moi debatable
nus the entire day having been spent the point
was fegained, Of which they were Thursday, aud a
motion motion was made TO adjourn, This was Withdrawn,
however, for moment and
THE NAVY PENSION BILL
was rs taken up, read third time, and passed.
Ihe Senate then adjourned, at quarter before
three o'clock