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The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-12-07

CoNGREss.--The session of Congress COM
menced yesterday. AS there is no speaker TO
be chosen, the messageswlll probably be deiv.
cred this day, and will be here in the course Of
the week. After the usual preliminary to the
serious business of :he session a skirmish
about abolition is ended, the Revenue, Tariff,
Currency and Distribution bills, &C., will come
up for consideration. Upon the deliberations
of no Congress, for years, has the veal or woe
Of The Country SO materially depended, as upon
the one now assembled. If fair protection
is not granted 10 American Industry, the cur.
rency and every thing else is lost. In the
present confusion of parties no one can cor
rectly prophcsy the result. We shall use our
best endeavors TO sketch the proceedings and
speeches 10 the satisfaction Of our readers.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-02
Il National Lcg0Cu.

Among the many interesting letters, lately
developed in Mr.. Sparks life Of Washington,
is the following, said to have been written In
reply to proposition made to Washington at
the conclusion Of the war, Ivy certain officers OF
his army, to accept a crown. The following
sentiments show the republican spirit that
animated the man:
"Sir-With the mixture of great surprise
and establishment, have read with great at
ten,ion the sentiments you have submitted TO
nv perusal. Be assured, sir, no occurrence
in the course Of the war has given me more,
painful sensations than your information u
their being such ideas existing in the army as
you have expressed, which must view with
adherence, and reprehend with severity. For
the present, the communication Of them Will
rest in nv own bosom, unless some further agi--
ta,ion of the matter shall make disclosure
necessary.
81 am much at loss to conceive what part
of nv conduct could have given encouragement
to an address which to me seems big with the
greatest mischief that can befall my country.
fl am not deceived in the knowledge OF my
self, You could not have found person to-
whom your schemes are more disaSreeable.
"Let me con)ure you, then. if you have any
regard for your country; concern tor yoa1set
or posterity, or respect for ne, to banlsi' these
thoughts from you. mind, and never commuas-
cate as from yourself, or any. one else, sea'i'
ment of the like nature. / am, &c.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-02
For the Herald.
Iowa Cry, March Is, 1871.


MEssRs. EDlroRs-In the Standard of the
18th instant, in an article signed Plain Truth,
find many misrepresentation, in consequence
Of which, deem it d.te to Mr.. Swan, as well
as myself, to make some explanation, and elu-
cidate them in more truthful style. am In
duced to embrace this opportunity, which tine
Standard offers me, from deep conviction OF
the incalculable importance that all should
know what s. Plain Truth is. Mr.. Swan has
been accused of making selection OF his sue
cessor in the Post Office. l will answer this
terrible charge of Plain TRUTH" by stating
that | was the first who spoke Of MIR. Sanxay
for Postmaster, some two or three weeks be-
fore the petition was got up for him, and at
one time IN the presence Of several gentlemen,
Mr.. Swan being present at the time, men,
toned Mr.. Sanxay for Postmaster. Mr.. Swan
at the time made reply TO me, that he would
not resign TO him or any other person until the
people were consulted; and often, in my pres
ence, did state that the Office did belong to the
people, and they should be consulted when he
resigned and furthermore, will inform Plain
Truth that took the responsibility to draw up
the petition for Mr.. Sanxay, without the adj
vice Of Mr.. Swan, and if there be any trick or
deception in this, which is maliciously hurled
at MIR, Swan, feel that it will fall heavily up
on my shoulders and no. upon his.
would merely mention one other charge:
"On Wednesday, the 18th ut., Mr.. Swan told
Van Buren, man that he had directed Mr.. Fay,
P. NJ. at Bloomington, to withhold Mr.. Sank
avs recommendation until Mr.. Hess arrived,
and that he (Fay) was directed to send Mr..
Hess instead OF Mr.. Sanxay's'
Ash am the Van Buren, alluded too, no
doubt, by s Plain Truth" will merely state
that on my return home from Bloomington, M
Outstanding that the petition Of Mr.. Dolbee
was sent to Burlington, offered my services
to the friends Of Mr.. Hess, to carry his petition
to Bloomington and get it mailed direct to
Washington, and assist him in getting further
recommendations at Bloomington. With this
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-02

Ten rich men of New Orleans, it is said,
have agreed to beome responsible for $l0, 200
forten nights of our charming Fanny dancing.
Very immense sort of world this-and some
immense people in it too. Wonder if they
would give the half Of that, to wipe away the
sorrows and tears of an unfortunate fellow
creature! If so-we'll take it.
She cleared ST. 900, in presents and tickets,
at her benefit in Havana, and has been enga-
ged to dance at the ST. Charles Theatre, New
Orleans, for twenty nights, at $1,000 per night.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-02

Mr.. Swan had nothing to do, and was not even
applied to on the subject, as he had previously
refused to recommend Mr.. Hess or any other
candidate, under the then existing circumstan-
ces, and Mr.. Hess petition was conveyed to-
Oquawka,by friend ofhis, and not to Bloom
ington. would advise :" Plain Truth when
ever he brings charges against individuals, to
be better Informed upon the subject before he
writes. am respectfully yours,
HENRY MuRRAY.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-02
A CANDID ADMISSIONS am not an Irish

A CANDID ADMlssIoN.-t'I am not an Irish
man myself" said a stump orator recently,
while harranguirg political meeting, in the
west where majority ofthe hearers were Irish
men," am not an lrishman myself, say, but
can safely assert that my ancestors, on both
the paterna and maternal side, were extremely
partial to the Irish character. Indeed, can go
so far as to say that had an aunt who was ex-
tremeJy fond Of Irish potatoes - [Cheers.]
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-02
A. DUNSNIORE,

Deal,r in Foreign anu domestic Goods.
ND EADY made Clothing, such as Goats, Vests,
q and Pantaloons; Boots and Shoes, Hats and
Cans. &c. &c. &c. Second street, two doors west
OF HolIingsworth's Drug Store.
n,oominrton. March 5, S4l.-l9tf.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-02
HAMPTON & HARRISON,
Alto E Y S A L l. a w

TT O K y E 5 l. 4 w
Iowa CRY, l. T.
HtVE associated themselves in the practice OF
II the Law, under the above style; they will at.
Tend to the business Of their profession III the second
judicial district and to criminal cases IN any county
in the Territory. Business committed to their care.
q, ,her of them will receive the joint attention of
both. February 25, ls4l.-l9-ly
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-02
WILLIAM c. RE A G N,
TTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW

1owo City, lo,ca Territory,
WH7II.L practice in the several courts OF the Ter
w ritory, and particularly in the counties OF
johnson, Cedar, Linn, and Washington. g. Col
Iecons in any part of the Territory punctually at
tended to. l6-ay Feb. IL, 1871.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-02

- E. HARGRAVES will attend to the above
~ business in all its various branches, with neat
ness accuracy and dispatch. Also, Glazing and Gid
lug. ANY business entrusted to him will receive
prompt attention, and be executed in workmanlike
manner lay Bloomington, Nov. 20.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-02
LAW PARTNERSHIP.
HASTINGS 4 RICH NJ A n

II 5 II c > & X Z II M a n,
UUAVE associated themselves in the practice OF
q e Law, and will practice III conjunction, IN tho
counties OF Muscatine, Cedar, Linn, Washington and
Louisa. Business entrusted with either will receive
the prompt attention of both.
SC. HASTINGS, J. SCOTT HlCHAAN,
Bloomington, : Cedar county,
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-02

The New York Atlas gives it as its candid
opinion that some folks follow vlrtoo"s way"
all their lives, but never overtake them.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-02

DRS. SMITH q REEDER
HAVE associated themselves together for the
Il II practice of Medicine and they offer Their ser
vices to thu public generally.
G1TO!lice on Second street, near Hoingswortl's
Drug store.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-16

tretrenchment and reform in the expenses of the
government, he would stand in their way
Reirenchn.ent had already commenced by pri
vate individuals He (Mf. H had himself
move ed into d log cabin, aud he found il much the
mos; economical mode of living.
Mr. Sweetser said he had always thought the
gentleman from Clark Mr.. Henley possessed
The elemen; of statesman and he would yet
rise TO distinction in the world if his talents were
properay directed. lie Mr.. s. indeed
glad to see that gentleman abandoning his former
notions OF extravaganza and coming out the
hearty advocate of true reform. Since the gen
tleman has got into log cabin, he is doubt in
his proper sphere. He can now appreciate some
OF the benefits 10 be derived from carrying out IN
practice the doctrines of the Wings. Mr.. S,
welcomed him into the ranks as the advocate of
Wing principles.
Mr.. Smith Of F. said. tina, three years ago il
his fortune 10 occupy Il seat in the LegIsia-
turc-that he then made speech which the gen
tleman from Clark (Mr. Ilenley) expressed him
self greatly pleased with, on account Of its demo
cratic sentiments. and ed open the doors of
the democratic party that he might be admitted
member. But, SAID Mr. 5. Il was com
United 50 much TO be Van Buren, man, and
respectfully declihed the kindness rendered me
But now, Mr.. Speaker, If the gentleman from
Clark, the gentleman from Marion appears TO
think, has really Abandoned Loco Focosm and
joined the Wings, | would gladly extend to tina,
gentleman the same courtesy that he proffered
me, in by-gone days, and hope the Speaker,
The part Of the majority, will extend to him the
right hand Of fellowship for the remainder Of the
session.
Mr.. Henley thanked the gentleman for his prof
fercd Kindness but he would ask to be excused
from becoming member of his party ye; while
tie would, however, go with the Wings IN carry
ing their measures of reform. He would
even 90 for selling the splendid residence of the
Governor to raise funds To pay the public debt
and 10 have the Wing Log Cabin furnished with
coon skins and buck horns for the occupancy of
thai distinguished officer. The Wings OF this
House would never find him standing IN their
way when the wished to carry out their measures
of rctrenchment and reform.
The House adj)ured.
MONDAY, Jan. IL.
Mr. Sweetser of NJ from the Judiciary Com
mittee. made detailed report on the subject of
| the liability of the state to redeem the state
bonds sold time, and which have not and may
not he paid for, including every consideration
Of honor and justice to redeem such bonds as are
IN the hands Of bona file purchasers for valua-
/ Die consideration. The House ordered 1000 cop
les to be printed Indianapolis Jo"rnal
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-16
THE LIBRARY.

we have recently had our attention called TO
the state of the Library OF tho Young Mems
Association, offering favorable opportunity
for those who wish to avail themselves OF a cheap
mode of obtaining Books to read The shelves
contain abou, two hundred volumes OF choice
selection, in the various departments of Litera-
iurc. Though the collection IS small, vet 1t con
,ans the most popular standard works IN History
and Science. The society is governed with
biIity, by regulations and laws established under
a liberal charter from the State, and only
needs the fostering hand Of the public to make it
an institution of grea, merit, and of extensive
benefits. The shares sold for two dollars, and
those who now become subscribers are entitled to
all the advantages enjoyed by those who, at con-
siderable labor established il, and have. thus far,
sustained it, Those who arc disposed to aid in
making additions, and otherwise improving it,
are respectfully invited TO examine the books,
and become acquainted with the manner in which
il has been conducted.
Our friends of the country. would find this Lii
brary the best possible means by which to obtain
books for reading these long winter evenings
For two dollars, and quarterly fee of % cents,
they can have the reading of three hundred dol
lars worth of books. After becoming a member,
by paying only one dollar per annum, they will
be enabled TO obtain many books they can
read, during the time they disposed pay
thai pittance. A better or cheaper opportunity
has never presented itself to the young men and
young ladies' of the city and country to improv c
themselves BY reading. We hope they will en-
brace it and let US build up literary institution.
which may be blessing to our citizens, and an
honor TO city.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-16
THENTY-SINT CONGRESS.
sEcoN EssIoN.
wabash and Erie Canal Lands.

| On the :}0th of December, the Senate con
sdered the hil! confirming 10 Indiana, the land
selected by her to complete that portion Of the Wa
| bash and FIRE. canal that lies between the mouth
Of the TipPeeanoe river and Terre Haute, and
Baltimore P4ai"t" thus alfndess Ts 10 OF the
1.-The Senate proceeded to consider the bill ia
confirm 10 the Safe Of Indiana the land selected
! by her for that portion of the Wabash and Erie
Canal which lies between the mouth of the TIP
pecanoe river and Terrc Hau,e and for other puI-
poses.
This is very important measure, and Mr..
Smith deserves the thanks of the citizens of In
diana for the industry, zeal and perseverance
with which he has labored carry 1t through
Congress.
Mr.. Tappan spoke in opposition TO the bill, and
concluded with motion to rocommit it.
Mr.. Smith, of Indiana, replied at length to Mr..
Tappon, IL supper. Of The bill. lie went large
into the argument in favor Of the claim, and IN
opposition to the notion
On the st after the debate by Mr.. Tappan,
of Ohio against the bill, aud Mr.. Smith of Indi-
ana, IN favor Of the claim of the state, the bill
was ordered to be engrossed for third reading
by large ,nailrily- OF course the bill will pass
The Senate; and now, that the district, which is
Immediately interested IN the prosecution and
completion Of this great work, has member in
the other branch Of Congress in the place of sour
Howard" who will labor with his entire energies
and perseverance 10 procure its final passage, the
n.
at this session of Congress, a confirmation of
these lands indianapolis Journal.
JANUARY 6: In the Serate, Mr. Buchanan pre-.
scented eight memorials. signed by large numbers
Of respectable citizens Of Pennsy ivania asking fer
change 10 the Navy Rltions allowed to sailors
and marines, to excl de ardent spirits, and
substitute and coffee. The correspondent Of
the Baltimore Patriot states that this subject is
now exciting great deal Of attention in differ
ent parts of the country, and that petitions are
pouring into both Houses Of Congress asking for
the alteration proposed Mr. Benton gave no.
lice that when the Bankrupt Bill should be taken
up, he would move i proposition to extend the
provisions. especially those which are compulso-
~, to banking institutions and other moneyed cor
pora,ions. The bull for establishing permanent
prospective presumption system up again.
and discussed by Messrs. Tappan, PreniIss
Wright, and Henry Clay. Mr. c. spoke against
both the propositions of the original BILL and those
Of the several amendments proposed. maintain
ing that the old established land policy of the
Government vas the correct one. Linn was to
speak, In continuance of the discussion, on the
9TH.
Ia the House, the Ingersoll and Naylor contest
consumed part of the dav. Mr.. InrersoIl finish
ed his argument, and Mr.. NayIor secured the
floor for his reply the day.
Cincinnati Gazette
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-16

RICHES OF THE WEsT.-We find in the return
Of tho Deputy Marshall for Dearborn county, In
diana, the following account, which may serve
further to illustrate our head.
The return is made for only five and half
townships, containing go inhabitants. The
following facts relate TO their general condition.
There for every family ofsix person, with
in my DIVISION 2 horses. cattle, 6 sheep swine,
30 bushels of corn, 81 of oats, 50 of wheat, II
Of potatoes, ) tons of hay. &c One man gave
10 horses. IS cattle, 80 sheep, 100 swine, 90
tons of hoy. 900 bushels Of corn, 300 of oats 70
Of wheat. Is OF barley, &c.-And another gave
in is horses, 10 cattle. 100 sheep, 40 swine, 81
900 bushels Of corn, 200 Of wheat, $50 Of oats,
and 400 of hay, &c. That's farming for
you, sir, more especially when it IS known that
IN consequence Of the great drought, there was
not much half crop in 80, take the coun-
~ throughout.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-16
From the Cincinnati Gazette of Saturday.
GALLIPOLIS BANK.

Mr.. Edtor:-On my arrival in town las, eve
ming, was informed that excitement exist ed
with regard To the Ga!!ipois Bunk. | left Gal
Ipolts on Monday evening last, on which day
an election of It's directors took place III accor-
dance with the provisions of its charter. Be
fore leaving the Bank, exchanged about 10000
dollars OF its notes for the funds of other Ohio
Banks, and satisfied that II has the meaus
and desire To meet its obligations fast rs they
presented.
The directors at this iime and have been
sncn citizens OF Gala CO. are distinguished for
their wealth, honor and integrity, and the public
may rest assured. that the tumors afloat against
the Bank ISLANDERS fabricated without founda-
ton, for unworthy objects A detailed statemen,
Of its affairs will be presented in a few days to
the public; meantime it will not be found 10 vary
much from the following:
Discounted bills and notes, Sl21 900
Cash hand, $1,000
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-16

CENSUS FAcr-The following is 4 statomen
made by the census, aker for the county of FAY
cite, o.
When first became acquainted with what is
now Fayetie county. there was not one human
being living here, except the painted Indians.
In fact there were very few in the state. which
was then a part of The Northwestern Territory.
Al present am happy to find, instead of he red
men OF The forest. We have the State over one
million and half Of civilized citizens, and in this
county near eleven thousand. mos, of whom are
IN comfortable circumstances and a moro noble
minded, benevolent people does not exist, even in
the Old Dominion.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-16
Sl2. 900
$1,000
$4,000
$1,000
Circulation and deposits,
Excess fmeans to protect the public $1,000
HENRY VALLETTE

Origin of the Great Bell of Ioiedo.--A rich
Count of Toledo had son, who, having killed a
man in a duel. sought refuge in the cathedral
while his father went to Madrid to petition the
King for his pardon. NO." said the King:
.'quiea la natado a uao est precise que muera.''-
''He who has killed n man must die!'' The
Count continued TO petition, and the King to re-
fuse; till at length the King said wishing 20 ge,
rid of him: "When vou make n bell Toledo
tina, can hear at Madrid, I'll pardon the Young
man" Now Toledo is near sixty miles from
Madrid. The Count went home. and some time
after. as the King was setting in his palace Al,
the open window. he heard distant TOLL s.ToI-
game Diosr' '.God help me.' ne cried; that's
the bell OF Toledo!'' and so the young Count OBJ
tanned hi. pardon.--4 Summer IN An9alusia
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-16

Instead Of the wigwam. or Indian camp, find
towns, villages, and finely improved farms under
a high state Of cultivation, on which are 10
be seen many comfortable and splendid man
sons There 10 good school houses, at
which were taught the last year more than 1000
children; there are also a very respectable num-
Der of churches, with a goodly number Of Minis
tiers, most of them vefy respectable.
1t is pleasant to live IN land of which such
things can be said.-Cia. Chron.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-16

frs-f, Is said that the cause of the great Chan
deiier running up the rod, and by which it was
destroyed, was the removal Of the oil founts, lamps
and part of the heavy shade. This reduced
the weigh, much, that the balance power pre-
ponderated.
Laconic Adrice.-The President Of the North.
amptonshire, England Farming and Grazing So
ciety on presenting prize cup young man,
thus addressed him: snow, young man, take
this cup. and remember always to plough deep
and drink shaller''
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-16
HIcHMOND PALLADIUM.
Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore existing between the under
signed was This SAY, Dissolved by mutual consent Inc
bIsnss. viii be continued by ID. T.. Holloway but settle
will be made by All persons having claims
against the office will please them for payment and
all indebted MUST pay shortly, look out for
John Doe aud Kicha I'd Roe
ID. p. HOLLOWAY,
g. w. DAVIS.
Janu ls ISiI.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-16

Erdsing Endorsement IS Eorgery-The
Supreme Court Of Ohio decided, recently, that a II
endorsement on note purporiIng that partial
payment had been made, and which endorsement
was written by the maker in the presence, with
the concurrence. and by the direction of the pavee
is a receipt, the alteration erasure Of which by
the payee will be forgery.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-16
Bangor IVhig Dee. %

MEssRs UoorER 81 Co. the manufacturers Of
the great chandelier which lately fell in The Hall
of the House OF Represep tatIvCs, have addressed
letter ne editor Of the Providence Journal,
in which they state the weight of the chandelier
was less than 100 pound. (less ,han one-lonr;h
of its reputcd weight) and that the chain had
been tested by dead weight of 1900 pounds.
which considered to be but half of what
II was capable Of supporting.