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l.. II. MOORE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Winchester, Virginia,

HAVING permanently located himself in Win
IL chester, will practise his profession in the Supe-
rior and Inferior Courts of Frederick CLARK Warren
Hampshire and Morgan counties.
All business directed to him at Winchester, will be
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NLLlOT'S DIPLOMATIC CODE in 2 vols
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giving also the Judicial decisions on points connect
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MI KS. THOMSON has just taken, and fitted up
1t1 the well known stand as a Boarding House, at
the corner of Sth street, and Pennsylvania avenue
where she will be pleased to accommodate Members OF
Congress, or others, who may honor her with their
custom. june II
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Outlines of the Husbandry of East and West
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Natural History of Vegetables, by B. S. Barton,
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Andcrson's Agriculture
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The Culti,ators Almanac, 1910 and lSiI
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D ANCROFT'S HISTORY OF THE COLO
- NlZATlON Of the United States BY George
Bancroft. Complete in two l2mo volumes.
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THE NEW WORLD,
EDITED BY PARK BENJAMIN.

Journal Of Popular Literature, seisnee' ana
Arts.
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TNHE MONEYED MAN. Novel, by Horace
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TAYLOR, and for the Of the Subscribers to
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NOTICE - THE ALPHABET FOR THE
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CHARLES GILMAN,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, QUINCY, ILLINOIS,
Will promptly and faithfully attend TO any profes-
sional business entrusted to him in Western Iineis
and the river counties of Missouri and Iowa above
Hannibal.
sJPar,icular attention given TO the collection of
DEBTS.
Refer 10 Hon. George Evans U. S. Senate; Hon.
Elisha II. Allen, House Of Representatives julyl-tt
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PROPOSALS for carrying the mails Of the United
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June, ls45 inclusive the following routes in Con-
necticul and New York, will be received at the De
partment until 3 o'clock, P. Nj. on the 18th day of
October next to be decided by the 10th day Of said
Oataher
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-03-05
q De q ge.
TO KATE VANE.

Yes remember when at noon,
We went to school together,
In hail and snow-in wind aud storm,
And every Kind ofwcnihcr.
think of when used to gaze
Within thy bonnet on those days,
Perhaps to steal II kiss, Kate Nanc-
All would that we were yOnng again.
! think of when " did the sums
That puzzled thy young pnte,
And when went to say my task,
Slipped in thy hand the slate.
on would CHIN and get for this,
What now were worth a world, a kiss,
Thou thoughl'st it was no harm, Kate Nane-
All would that we were Young again.
think of when halvcd with thee
My little childish Storej
And only wished for thy dear sake,
That it was tcn-timcs more.
Our srhoomatcs when engaged in strife
With us, would name us " man and wife,"
None call Ms 50 lust now, Kate Nanc-
All. would that we were young again.
think of when the brindlc COW
AdoWn the cattle track,
Chased thee, and with stone and stick
Heat her in triumph back.
THY trembling form upon my breasts
Thy little lips to mine were prcsti
Thine eyes were filled with love, Kate Nane-
Al! woald that we were young again.
sec thee uow-lCng Years have past,
And yet thou trt rs fair;
Tine hNs not made thee uught less pure,
Nor gYc thy soul care.
love thee ~ did bcuroi
Yea! bcurr-drepcr--str
lia urt thOn in my arms, Kate NHnc -
!, faith think we re Young again.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-03-05

n ..HPYANT & Co.. Have on hand and are in''
I rrr.iyiur prime assortment "f spring and sHHIH'i
Cd which will be sold nj uncommon Inn prices iortns
mr. orroyrd credit such prices rs Carrot nI to sun Gus
,omrr. Please call and sec They viii he SOFA on va,
,r,,s as hc-rtnirc ceptirs that ell accounts which
- not Maid within the wear after the account has com
J =, an bc considered cash. aud rns he paid in cash
n n An demands due MS of more than one year ss'ahn
ins n'''s. "' P'''' '' GA. BRYANT & Go.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-03-05
VOL. /. NO. A.

as she stood in her dressing-roOm waiting to be
robed there was much Of the lovely, modest mai
den, shrinking from the merry gIances Of her wait
inc women as if fearful that they should guess at
her excessive happiness, The queen entered to
preside at the toilette Of her daughter. AT her
command Clara invested the blushIng princess IN
III, bridal robe of roso-coorod velvet, with It's boz
der embroidered with seed pearls, each oil "hich
own slender fingers had inserted The eXuIihg
molhcr directed Clara now to clasp the jewelled
gird!e so that the shining folds might flow in free
dlapcr, iom the slender waist, pointed on t'H
upncr part Of the wrist where the graceful luness
of the arm commences, as best calculated to dis
play the magnificent bracelets, and with her own
hand, laced the embroidered ilper on the slender
foot c'uspcd the necklace of brllliat1, and paced
on the head of The bride wreath blending TIE col
ora of the two houses about 10 Oe united, IN snail
roses formed Of precious stones, Pure, white dia-
mouds rcprcscncd the flow ars of York, the snu'i,g
stones clustering in the heart of the flower, g'adu-
aly increasing in size and taking the appearance OF
metals. The red ones were formed of RULES SET IN
ihc same manner, and the who was relieved by
leaves Of large cmcralds Nothing could have
been more srperhly beautiful than this appropriate
chapet of gems, with the light from neighbolng
window streaming over them and drawing forth
eir prsuolic f,as, ill all the hneS OF the rainbow
tuiyCred about her head and shed mellow beauty
t
ovrr n'' ""'" ,,, Of ,Le nrincess Henry, When
I"'c'o"S wa" ',c' " ~" r,,,'d mot he oihrrvi.c
Sa "ppgTf' r ' w., Ernn,y and BATTERED hy The
driculr cont mcui she paid MIN, N allowing no
co'or bat his own to uinglo with her brIdal White
For moment his neo "'s rs Lr eI Eny a Sr With
ness, ana "a. a$ gor Of I'a rr" t nation @ around
the collected ',nr|%' n "' ,b 'I he was Ei~ or
them he remembered not "l1 W. WIS H''g W
am hng, bet man. ue'o\'UU " ' r."%'' t -
IN vito hTGi' at h'' ''a' ..apr'S r Io "" Wl'n
most irGud.be vows % tonsanr! %nH 'H'e' N c,i
lac r ed ho| me "'"r WIN l'r '''.o ,',t" W ,'
bride fU"c'iGs ,l"' i've WI" ~ "'S' ,",1 ,h"i
Henry the Seventh loy ana Wou,d even ", 80
conGding young creature ny ms ',aeI c W o",
have supposed at J'?,ou" O. n" Ei,o . .,an
extend to her. Er so II was Tor even W,le I,%n-
ding BY h' al |,d'lr,' was NG! H M'n' ,i,"
lie had ccI that IN the splendid '"I" %'rI",,mis
on the !, Of his HIlJc, there we're more" Nhlo
than o>cs, Without reiectmg maj III '"S ,"o
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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-03-05

IDPERTIvEUGNF INSERFED AYD JOE WoRh
EtN'GFHh, Ar fHE ISL III RATES.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-03-05

kGFNCiTS. .
pJnkpErp No. 3-7 ~ River Street Troy. y. Y
TIIADEus POMTROY, in E,chnrsc i,uhdine, 'oiho
of T. ,chaugr 4 Market Street Ah.ny. n. y.
Foe ALE ~
r. HUTCHINSON Jr. WOOlstocf, VI.
SEA &. y. CIIhMnERllN, Parnafs, VI.
MERRiCk GAY ftnckbridgr. VI.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-03-05

WOODSTOCK VERMONT FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 5, ls4l
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22
AMERICAN HOTEL,

Corner Of Second and h,ua Are1ue--oae s9uore
from the Steamboat Landing.
FESHE PROPRIETOR of the above establish
IL 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 patronze him.
Having incurred Q very heavy expense in the erec-
ton of commodious Hotel, (where one has been so
much needed,) he hopes by personal attention to bu-
sness 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 OstIers. In Short
every exertion will be used to suit the TASTE comfort
and convenience of all who may call on him.
II. ). BAITEILE.
Bloomington, Nov. IS, 1910. ST
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22
THE NORTHERN LIGHT.

A POPULAR PERIODICAL, devoted to Free
IA Discussion, and the Diffusion of Useful Know
ledge, Miscellaneous Literature and General Intelli-
gence. Published monthly in the city of Albany,
under the supervision OF John A. Dix, r. Romeyn
Beck, Amos Dean, Gideon Hawley, Thomas w.
Olcott, and Edward c. Delavan.
The publication embraces four distinct branches
Of inquiry and intelligence:
lst. Political Economy:
%. Agriculture;
Sd. Literary and Scientific Miscellany;
18th. General Intelligence.
Under the first head, Political Economy any ar
cle free from party and personal references Will be
published, if given with the name of the writer.
In the department of Agriculture, besides original
articles, the best selections will be made from foreign
treatises and periodicals and other sources
The department of Literary and Scientific Mis-
ceany. will embrace variety of interesting and inn
portant subjects.
Under the head of General Intelligence a brief
summary of current events in this country and in
Europe, will be regularly furnished
The 18th number will contain copious index to
all matters embraced in the publication.
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TERMs-For single copy one year, ST. 90
For six copies one year, 500
For one hundred copies one year rs 90
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All communications must be postpaid.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

PATS PRAyER.-An 1rishman was bro't
up in the Police Court at New York a
short time since, and after being question
ed he was released. On understanding
this, say the Sun, Pat gracefully retired
back few PAGES. and flinging his ta,tered
hat on the floor, dropped as suddenly on
his knees as if he had been shot; then,
conc! usively clenching his hands together
and looking upwards, he poured forth his
gratitude in the following extempore sup,
plication: ''May the saints in heaven
purtect you, yer riv'rince and may every
hair in yer head turn til mowld candle
to light ye to glory ~
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

THE PRINCE DE JolNv1LLE.-The N.
Y. Herald Of the 25lh ult. states that La
Belle Poule, of 60 guns, with the Prince
de Joinville on board, had arrived at that
city on the previous Monday from Hall
fax. Great preparations had been made
by the French for the reception of the
Prince. and they had great times all week
after he arrive. 1t is understood that his
royal highness intends to visit the several
states of the Union, and then embark Cor
Lisbon.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22
STORE HOUSE TO LET.

ME STORE HOUSE now in the occupancy
n of'Messrs. Van Antwerp & Waried, at Ant
werp Cedar County, will be for rent and possession
given the first day of April hext This is one Of
the most desirable situations for store, in Cedar
county, being on the main road leading from Bloom
ington, via Moscow and Rochester to Marion, the
county seat of Linn-is twenty-six miles north of
Bloomington, and in the heart of one of the best
settlements in the Territory. There is comfortaba
two story dwelling house, which will be erected if re-
CURED. The store house is Is by 26 feet, with
counting house and warehouse adjoining. Apply to
JAS w. Talman, Esq. of Antwerp Cedar county,
or the subscriber near Bloomington.
CHAS. A. WAKEFIELD.
March 2 6 22-tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

PRoBLEM-Fill wine glass TO the brim
with water, or if possible raise it in the
glass even higher than the edge; by leut>
ing one drop fall at time until the water
presents convex surface. When this is
done. drop into the glass as many cons
mon pins as will fiji it, and the water will
not overflow. This simple experiment
may be very easily tried; but have news
er seen it explained. Water is not CONS
pressible in wine glass, and the pins are
made of solid metal, yet the water in the
glass remains as it was before the pins
were dropped n.-Boston Atlas.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22
IOWA CITY Lots.

IA Office is HEREBY GIVEN to all those
indebted to the Territory for Lots in Iowa City,
that unless payment is promptly made within thirty
days after the notes become DUE the lots for which
they given will be regarded as forfeited and re-
sold to the highest bidder, in conformity to the re-
quirements of law and the conditions of sale.
JESSE WILLIAMS,
Territorial Agent.
Office of the Territorial Agent, 23-tf
Iowa City March 3d. ls4l. )
Or Territorial papers will please copy.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

The STAGE.-The world is stage /:
men and women are the players chance
composes the piece; fortune (bind ;ade)
distributes the parts; the fools shift the
scenery the philosophers are the specta-
tors, the rich occupy the boxes, the pow
erful the pit, and the poor the gallery.
The forsaken of Lady Fortune snuffs the
candles; Folly makes the concert-and
Time drops the curtain !-Bently's Miss
cellany.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

A GOOD oNE.-A prominent democrat
IN Washington, last week asked an equal
~ prominent wing, in good humored
way-"How are you getting along now
a.days!' Il can hardly tell" said the
wing, ''for the Lord has got our Presi-
dent. the !ocos. our Vice president, and |
believe the devil will have the rest of us!''
New Bed. Reg.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

O. The following verse, by down-easter,' is
said to be the most sublime piece extant:
There was man in our town,
That got up in the steeple,
And threw warming pan of grog,
Right down upon the people.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22
BLOOMINGTON FERRY.

"a ME PUBLIC are informed that the FERRY
Il across the Mississippi river at Bloomington To-
wa Territory, is now in operation.
In order to have access to the river opposite Boom
ington, large Flat Boat will be in the Slough;with
ropes to prope it, so that travellers coming to it can
ferry themselves, their wagons and stock across
out difficulty. The RATES OF FERRIAGE will
be as follows:
For each wagon and two horses or oxen, 81 90
For each additional horse or oxen, 1912
For each horse and wagon, O75
Foi each man and horse, O37 l-2
Hoses and cattle, per head, IL l-2
Sheep and hogs, O06l4
Freight, per hundred pounds, O121-2
CHAS. A. WAKEFIELD,
Agent for the Proprrs.ieto
Bloomington, March 10, ls4l. 2ltf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22
Pr. OSS1 ECTUS

THE EXTRA GLOBE will be published for six
months, commencing on "Wednesday, the 10Th May
and ending on the 10Th November next naking
twenty-six numbers, the last of which will contain
an index. Each number viii contain sixteen royaI
guarto pages.
1t will be made up principally of political matter,
and the news of the day. When the proceedings d
Congress are considered of great interest to the pub
lie, they will be in ,erted.
The publication of the Congressional Globe and
Appendix will begin with the extra session of Con-
gress, to commence on Monday, the 8 st May next,
aad will be continued during the session. The Con.
gressiona Globe will contain synopsis Of the pro-
ceedings of both Houses of Congress; and the APP
pendix all the speeches on important subjects at full
length, as written out, or revised, by the members
themselves. They will be printed as fast as the bu-
siness of the two Houses furnishes mater for num-
Der. 1t is certain that we will publish more numbers
of each than there will be weeks in the session.
They will be printed in the same form as the Extra
Globe, and copious index printed to each Nothing
but the proceedings of Congress will be admitted into
the Congressional Globe or Appendix.
Subscriptions for the Extra Globe should be here
by the 26th of May and for the Congressional Globe
and Appendix by the 9th June next, to insure all the
numbers.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

A sheep should be judged of like dan
dy, by the lineness of his coat. We beg
pardon of the sheep for the comparison
but it is so apt! In both cases, the coat is
the most valuable part of the animal.
What is sheep good for without fleece?
and what's dandy good for without coat!
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

You cannot gather grapes Of thorns nor
figs of thislles; yet a fellow, the other
night, conirived TO pick some half dozen
shirts from the blackberry bushes behind
ahouse uptown, the New York Atlas
says.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-10-22

Our PREsIDENTs.-A writer in the Bos-
ton Post, for the purpose of showing the
wide spread fame of General Jackson,
says-'sIn the interior of General Ameri-
ca, at Palenque, visited by Stephens for
its remarkable ruins, in 1910, the best in
formed people there knew so much about
US and our government as this, that "Gen.
Washington was not then President, but
that General Jackson was.' OF our 9TH
or Presidents they had never heard the
existence.