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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-21
A BANK.

This complicated sort of machine so liable to
abuse difficult to control, which, whatever it may
be made in itself, can, in the hands of its managers,
be made any thing, is said to be now, in some new
and untried form, in course of preparation.
We hope such measure will be maturely consid-
cred before it is brought out and that then, it will
be fairly submitted to the fullest and calmest exami
nation of friends and foes and statesmen of all parties
We fully approve the earnest and powerful recon-
mendaton of Mr.. Rves, in Thursdays debate to take
it up whenever it is to be brought forward, in the
spirit, not of party but of patriotism That it may
be Gf it is to be at ally institution for all parties
and for all times We deprecate all idea of concoct-
ing such measure this, by half dozen lead
ing politicansbringng it then into caucus of their
party, and appealing to feelings of party PRIDE of de-
sire of triumph, and of fears of being denounced as
unfaithfu to party, and thus gaining constrained
approval to hastily formed measure We trust this
submissveness on such subject, will not be found
among Wings And we deprecate, if possible, still
more, any such party discipline as would bring
bill thus contrived, beaten out, fashioned and stamp
ed in heat into either House of Congress- to force
through in heat, by merely voting and counted
majority. We say the country will feel no dispo-
sition to sustain even wise measure, thus formed
and carried: and that measure so formed and car
ried, cannot, but by something like miracle, be
wise measure. Then when its very first evil fruits
begin to appear, loud and overwhelming will be the
public indignation against the authors of the mischief
Can the stale state plea of necessity excuse such
course? Nothing can excuse any course which will
in order to hurry through such measure, say, of
bill thus brought into Congress- to those whom the
People have sent there to deliberate you shall not de-
berate-whch shall say to those sent there to make
laws, you shall take laws have made them-shall
take this bill as it is-shall make amendment
shall propose none-shall discuss none-shall not
even show your own votes, nor the votes of others
upon either objections or amendments that may be
offered which shall say to the People, you shall not
know the authors of bill made in the dark; nor
how, nor by whom its various provisions were OBJ
jected to or maintained, nor the amendments offered
to it advocated or opposed.
We say that nothing but desperation will attempt
such course of legislationthat it will fail-that
will not believe that independent free men can be
so managed, and if it did not fall and temporary
success could be thus gained, not disposed to
share the consequences which, we fear, would ensue
| to its contrivers.
Since the above was written, we understand, bill
to charter Fiscal Corporation, has been introduced
into the House by Mr. Sergeant, of Pennsylvania
We are not acquainted with its details.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-21

The ANCIENT REGIME, Tale by G.. P. R. James,
ESQ., is the title of two volumes just published by the
Harpers, of New York, and forwarded to US through
Mr.. F. Taylor, Bookseller. The scene Of the Tale
is France-the period, the reign of Louis XIV. MIR.
James says, he has deviaed in this work, from the
usual plan of his romances, and has turned to the
quieter paintings of the human healt with the hope of
producing certain moraieect upon the minds Of his
fellow-men at the same time that he affords them
amusement for an idle hour.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-21
Extract of letter. dated Fort Wayne, Cheroke

Extract of letter, dated Fort Wayne, Cherokee
Nation, July %, le4l to gentleman in this city
"This frontier thrown into slight excitemen,
about the 9Th instant arising from charge preferred
against soldiers of this post by the Cherokees
for killing two Indians on the night of the 18th July.
The Indians assembled about or miles from here,
armed for the fight and determined to lay waste this
Post but by the active exerons of the influential and
principal of the nation, the hostile feeling
allayed, and the soldiers were handed over to the
State authorities Akansas) which appeared perfectly
satisfactory. The papers no doubt will make horrid
war of it, as is usually the case"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-21

We understand that, at the moment the President
had signed the Bankrupt act, stranger burst into
his room and entreated the President to give him the
pen with which he had signed the bill. The request
was readily granted, and the stranger took it away
with him to preserve the instrument with which an
act of glorious benefcence had been executed
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-21
TENNESSEE ELECTION.

The result is that Mr.. Jones (Whig) is elected Go
vernon, by majority of about 5000. The Wings
also have majority in joint ballot of the Legislature.
This is important as two United States Senators
to be elected
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-21

.OTERRALLS' CoFFEE-HoUSE Berkeley
~ Springs, Virginia-This long established board
ing house is open for the entertainment Of visit
ers With the principal buildings are connected Sc
veral comfortable out-houses together with w. Hun
ter's large boarding house.
Grateful for past encouragement nothing will be
omitted to merit continuance by the Publics humble
servants, F. OFERRALL, .
JOHN O'FERRALL.
july Palm
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-21
II III E MADISONIAN
WASHINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 81, Is4l.

In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
BE UNITY IN NoN-EssENTIALs, LIBERTY; AND IN ALL
THINGS CHARrTY.-Augustin. ...-. .
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-21

The Hon. JAMES CooPER, of Pennsylvania, who
has been for months confined at home by severe
sickness, made his appearance in the House to-day,
much enfeebled, but rapidly gaining vigor, as we
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-21

The following extraordinary letter was for
warded to US, late last evening, as having been
written by the author for the Cofee House at
Richmond, where such delectable scraps of
news are made as public as at an Exchange of
commercial city. Under any other circum-
stances we should not have felt authorized to
publish IT, 1t will, no doubt, strike every
Trend OF the Administrator with equal as
constituent and regret. Regret, not that
the President should be treated with such
lndignlty, but because he is thus abused by
one who ought to be his friend-one, who doubt
less ought to feel some gratitude. at least for
such influence as Mr.. Tyler contributed to give
him the seat he occupies. Astonishment, that
one who has worn the guise of friendship,
should disclose such deep feeling of enmity
and bitterness. Forewarned, Mr.. Tyler will
be forearmed. We shall see whether Mr.
Bolts, and such as he, will succeed in head
ing" him-whether they will perpetrate legis-
atve fraud, such as the letter describes, for the
heartless purpose Of Fastening" Mr.. Tyler,
and forcing him into a measure which neither
his conscience sanctions, nor his judgment ap-
proves. We have not room for further COM
ment at present.
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THE LAND BILL

Was discussed, yesterday in the Senate, but in con-
sequence of the number Of amendments submitted by
Opposition Senator's the vote was not taken on it.
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Veto triumphal professions and celebrations are an
nounced to take place in New York and Albany.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-21
AUGUST Is, lS4l .
DEAR Sra Z.


DEAR SR:
The President has finally resolved to veto the Bank
bill. 1t will be sent in to-day at IL o'clock. II is i'm
possible to tell precisely what ground it will be
placed. He has turned and twisted and changed his
ground often in his conversations that il is difficult
to conjecture which OF the AbsuIdtes he will rest his
veto upon.
In the last conversation reported he said bis only
objection to that provision which presumed the
assent of the States where opinion expressed,
and if that struck out he would sign the BILL
He had objection to the location of branches by
the Directors, in the absence of dissent expressed,
but whenever it was expressed, the power to dis
count promssory notes must cease, although the agen-
cy might continue for the purchase and sale Of foreign
exchange. However, you will see his Message.
Our Captain Tyler is making desperate effort to
set himself up with the Iocofocos but he'll be headed
yet, and regret to say it will end badly for him. He
will be object of execration with both parties with
one for vetoing our bill, which bad enough-with
the other for signing one but he is hardly
titled to sympathy. He has refused to listen to the
admonitions and entreates Of his best friends, and
looked only to the whisperngs of ambitious and de-
signing mischief makers that have collected around
| him.
The veto will be received without word laid
the table, and ordered to be printed. Tonight We
must and will settle matters, quietly possible, but
| they must be settled.
Yours, &C.,
JNO. M. Bolts.
You'll get Bank bill, think but that will
only to fasten him. and to which no stock will
be subscribed; and when he finds out that he is not
wiser in banking than all the rest ofthe world we may
get better The excitement here is tremendous, but
it will be smothered for the present.
The above letter 10 postmarked b" Washington, 10th
August" and addressed to Coffee House, Rich
mond." (Free,) JNO. NJ Bolts.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-21

.&~. Pc, . FRIDAY, A ugust 20, 1s4l.
Mr.. BUCHANAN presented a remonstrance from
the Board Of Trade Of Philadelphia, against the pas
sage of Bankrupt law retrospective in its operation
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now. but they can TeConCle CohuCtlnS oPi-
Mons, and report such bill as he could consci-
entiously support, it should readily receive bis
vote.
Mr.. CLAY rejoined in a second speech which,
before its conclusion, became unusually impas-
stoned. There were passages in it of great pow
er and eloquence. In others, unfortunately, we
think, he used language of much severity and
harshness. He said there were certain gentle
men who claimed to be Mr.. Tyler's particular
friends who voted against every measure of his
administration, and according to rumor cabdl, a
sort Of Kitchen Cabinet, had been formed, to
operate upon the Presidents mind, and to dis
solve the Cabinet, break up the Wing party,
and form a new party-that the new party would
not be sufficiently numerous to form corporal's
guard
AS set off for this, Mr.. Rives stated that,
according to rumor, there was also sort Of le-
gislative Dictatorship set up in the Capitol,
sending their committees to the President to inn
perfume or overawe him in the discharge of his
duty. He believed there was as much truth in
the one rumor as the other. Mr.. Clay dis
claimed any intention Of including the Virginia
Senators in such cabal, but declined discam-
ing any further.
We have heard also Of the rumor which Mr..
Clay thought it necessary to bring before the
Senate, and as the New York Courier and En-
quirer and the New York Times and Star. Get
to Brute y seem to have included us in the de-
sign to break up the Cabinet, we have right to
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-21

Fox SKINs.-Hunters hereabouts have car
ried on large business in taking foxes the
past winter. The old mode of catching them
with traps has deem abandoned, and the Eng
lish system Of hunting with hounds, adopted.
Sometimes they are chased to their holes, and
are drawn or dug out. But generally fox,
when he f1ds himself pursued, will take a
circle; and the hunter discovering the direc-
ton, will pos, himself near the line, and as
soon as Sir Reynafd makes his appearance
coming round, he is shot by the marksman.
We are told that in this and the neighboring
counties there have been taken during the
past winter, foxes in SO great numbers that the
sale Of skins has probably amounted to ten
thousand dollars.-Main Cultiyator.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-21
March &c
AMERICAN HOTEL,

Corner Of Second and Iosoa 4areaue-0ne square
from the Steamboat Landing.
HyHE PROPRIETOR of the above establish
Il ment would respectfully inform his friends and
the public generally, that it is open for the
ception of all those who may wish to patronize him
Having incurred very heavy expense in the erec-
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 Osters. In short,
every exeron will be used to suit the TASTE comfort
and convenience of all who may call on him.
Il. s. BATTELLE.
Bloomington, Nov. l3, 1910. 3tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-21
Sale OF Lots

h the County Seat Of Joknson County, I. r.
"TLL take place on the premises, on Monday
w the oath day Of May, lS4l, under the So.
pcrntendence of the Board Of Commissioners Of said
county, and will continue from day to day until all
the lots are sold, Cat the discretion Of said Comms
soners) This town is situated on the North West
quarter Of Section Is, Township ~ North, Range 8
West; lying south and adjoining the town plat OF
Iowa City, and is in effect an addition to said city
the principal streets being laid out parallel and cor-
responding with the streets Of the city, This town
is situated on high and dry ground, nearly level,
Astounding with excellent timber and water. In point
of health this location cannot be surpassed by any in
the Territory. Iowa City being SO generally known
we deem further description unnecessary. The
value and rising prospect Of property SO advanta-
geousy situated must be apparent to all who are do
srous of making profitable investments.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-fourth of the purchase money in hand, and
the balance in three semi-annual instalmen&s. Bond
or Certificate will be given for the execution of a
deed when all the payments are made.
BY order of
PHILIP CLARK,
JOHN PARROTT,
Commissioners.
9. B. GARDNER, Clerk.
February 5, lS4l.-nl5-ts.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-21

Clocks, Watches, Jewery, Combs, Silver Ware,
Mounting Canes, Umbrellas, &C., on the most rcas-
enable terms, at no time exceed St. Louis prices
From his long practical knowledge in his profession
in the City of Philadelphia he flatters himself that
he will be able to give general satisfaction.
Watches, &C., at distance, may be left with the
Post Masters and liberal per cent. will be allowed
mail carriers for all work brought.
On hand, on commission, an extensive assortment
of superior and beautifully finished eight-day and
thirty -hour Brass, Wood, and Spring Clocks, VERY
Low FOR CASH. Those who want bargains, come and
see. Also, general assortment of Watch Glass es,
Jewery, Fancy Articles, Gentlemen's Stocks, and a
variety of other goods, usual in his line.
Old gold and silver taken in exchange, and such
products as can be turned to cash.
A. L. BEATTY.
Bloomington, April 9.-n30-lm
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-21
STORE HOUSE TO LET.

TVHE STORE HOUSE now in the occupancy
IL of Messrs. Van Antwerp & Warfed, at Ant
werp, Cedar County, i'll be for rent and possession
given OH the first day of April next This is one Of
the most desirable situations for store, in Cedar
county, being 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 comfortable
two story dwelling house which will be erected if re-
quired. The store house is ls by &c feet with a
contingencies and warehouse adjoining. Apply to
Jas. w. Tallnan, Esq. Of Antwerp, Cedar county,
or the subscriber near Bloomington.
CHAS. A. WAKEFIELD.
March sc 22.tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-21
BLOOMINGTON FERRY.

HNHE 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, that travellers coming to it
ferry themselves, their wagons and stock across, with
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, Ol2l-2
For each horse and wagon, O75
Fos each man and horse. 81 Ia
Horses and cattle, per head, OLE l-2
Sheep and hogs, O06 IA
Freight, per hundred pounds, 0l2l-
CHAS. A. WAKEFIELD,
Agent for the Projectors.
Bloomington March 10, ls4l. 2ln
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-21
TIE GARDEN

There are few things more certainly in
dicative of good taste and cultivated
mind, in an individual of any class, than
a we'll LAID out garden. and neatl! mana.
ged ornamental tree and flower garden
and rarely indeed do we find man who
has any claims to the title of good far
mer, who does not always have good ve-
ge.able garden. Such garden is an ap-
pendage to every farm, indispensable, and
which will never be overlooked by the
man who has any pretensions to economy.
A garden is not less necessary for me-
chanic, or a professional man, and the
few hours that such men have to spare for
exercise in the air, cannot be more profit
ably or pleasantly employed than in the
labors the cultivation of such spot re-
quires. Few are aware who have never
paid particular attention to the subject, of
the actual profit every farmer receives from
the half acre of land devoted to this pur
pose or how much the health or comfort
of family is increased, where the fruits
and vegetables of garden are daily en-
joyed. That there is much less attention
paid to the garden than it should receive,
is evident to all, and we hope by frequent
recurrence to the topic, to aid our agricul-
tural friends and others, in this rural econ
omv.
A part Of every garden should be so
prepared that any advantage should be ta-
ken of the earliest spring to put in such
seeds as will not be affected by frosts, and
which in this way may be grown earlier
than if delayed till the ordinary season of
planting. Of these plants the prominent
in the farmers garden are peas and lettuce,
which may be planted as early as the state
of the earth will admit. Plants which are
intended for transplanting, such as cabbage
and other tolerably hard kinds, should be
sown as early as consistent with their
safety.
With the progress of gardening and ag-
rlculture in the country, various improved
methods of forwarding plants and hasten>
ing their maturity, have been adopted with
much success. Where the proper fixtures
for hot-beds are not at hand, other modes
Of applying the artificial heat given out by
fermenting manures, have been devised
with the best success. Holes filled with
manure, and the earth lightly raised upon
it; mounds of considerable extent and
height, covered with sods and earth, and
planted upon or around, have been found
serviceable, and are at the command of ev-
cry farmer.-Maine Cultivator.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-21
From the National .Egis.
TO the Young Of both Sexes.

1t is Of great importance that persons,
in early life, should prepare themselves
for the part they are to act in society,"
There is a strong desire in both sexes to
rise to responsibility, and this is highly
commendable; but many persons err in
their attempts to gain their object.
A principal cause Of the failure of young
people to reach the object Of their desire,
is the attempt to get rich without labor !
In this way, they often aim at an object
without the meals of accomplishing it,
Thus for years past, young men have en-
tered on business with borrowed capital,
to au extent never before known; they
calculated upon the profits which were
precarions; they have neglected to calcu-
late the chances of sudden declensions in
business; they have entered upon house
keeping, with extravagant purchases of
furniture they have mostly failed, and re-
duced themselves and families to poverty.
The failures and distress which have &C.
Cured in this country within few years,
exceeds everything probably that ever be-
fore happened.
Young friends, learn wisdom. 1t is
not the order of Providence that mankind
should have blessings and prosperity with
out labor. 1t is best for mankind that this
should be the order of things; good NOR
al habits are formed by industry sudden
acquisitions of property tend to prevent
the formation Of such bits,-they are
often ruinous to morals. Moderate acqni-
sitions of property generate good habits
the habits of prudence, of foresight, and
correct calculation of what is practicable.
The desire Of reaching respectable
standing in life has led many to renounce
labor for books with the expectation that
they can live by learning. But the num-
Der of persons who can gain subsistence
by learning, is comparatively small. The
professions are full to OVERLOOKING unless
that Of the gospel ministry may be ex-
cepted. By far the greatest Fart of m an
kind are destined to labor. without which
society cannot be supported.
In forming plan of business for life,
therefore, the first requisite is to determine
the course to be pursued, the occupation
which is to be followed, and then to de-
vote all possible attention to gain the qual>
ifcations essential TO success in THAT &C.
cupATIoN. In this preliminary to success,
persons too often wander astray.
If young man is 10 be farmer, he
must begin when boy, and continue in
that business. He must gain knowledge
by experience, and muscular strength by
labor. Books and learning will never
make farmers. If young man is to be a
mechanic, he must begin his art when
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-21
OLD ESTABLISHED
PASSAGE OFFICE, FOR CABIN, SECOND
CABIN Ann crCCpAcE D HaaNNfSEQR

PASSAGE OFFICE, FOK CAblNs 6EOOIND
CABIN, AND sTEERAGE PASSENGERS.
10, The subscribers continue to makee
eEA4N engagements for passages from Liver
6NMRpool, of any persons residing in any
2aE5SDpart of England, Ireland, Scotland,
and Wales; and from Hamburg, Of persons residing
in Germany The ships comprising this line sail ev,
cry week they Of the first class, coppered and
American built, commanded by skilful and careful
men, and the frequency and punctualty of their de-
parture prevents the heavy expenses which often oc-
cur by delay in Liverpool, particularly as Agents Of
the first responsibility engaged there, and in the
other principal towns, who give all information in
their power and every at ention to promote the COM
fort of passengers. The fare is now considerably
reduced. Persons wishing to send money can be ac-
commodated with drafts from New York, of any
amount, payable throughout the United Kingdom
Apply (if by letter, post paid) to
HERDMAN 4 KEENAN,,
81 South street, New York,
or to CHARLES CORKERY,
Feb. 6, ls4l.-ly. Dubuque, Iowa.