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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-08-05
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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26

FooD FOR SPEcULArloN.-The Mobile Jour-
nal, concludes an article under the head of
Population and Representation" as connec-
ted with the new census, as follows:
I" Besides Ohio and Michigan, the States of
Indiana, Illinois and Missouri, will have in
creased representations under the new appor-
tionment and here, in the northeastern divis-
ion Of the Mississippi Valley, when the TWEEN
ty-eight Congress assemblies, will be found to
be the heart and the strength of the Republic.
Aud on the rolling around of another decade,
when Ohio shall be found to contain her ASIA,
$40 souls, and the other Western States shall
have increased their population in similar ra-
ito, and the present number shall have been
multiplied by the addition Of Iowa and Wis
consin, each with its half million of inbabit-
ants, what, without changes Of policy beyond
any thing which it at this time dreams of, will
be that section of the Union heretofore some
what conspicuously and vauntingly known as
THE SOUTH -
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26

GEN. GA1NEs.-Some of the editors
grumbling that the veteran General and
beautiful wife should 60 about the country
lecturers. One thinks it derogatory to the CHI
acter of the army; another let out the sus
cion, that as Generals seem to be the mi
popular timber from which to make poli'i1
chieftains, that General Gaines may have So
plan Of succeeding Old Tip.-The old Ger
al, dressed in full uniform, with epaulettes
his shoulders, and famous sword by his 81
makes rather an imposing pulpit lecturer,
The young widow, his wife, with her eleg|
yellow feather, is in excellent keeping II
her "Iiege lord" under whose permission {
protection alone she says, she would thinI,,
speaking in public. There is nothing in
either Of them says, which is Of the least 4
portance beyond compositions Of childfers
school. But take the whole affair togethe1
is more regular built humbug than CO.
along once a year and so every body shouts
to see it.-Jour. Of Commerce.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26
To Hon. A. G.. DoDGE.
House OF Representatives, u. S.
POST OFFICES.

We discover by several of our exchange p
pers that Democratic Post Masters have r
signed their Offices and recommended mod
rate wings to supply their places. This cour
is most certainly not correct. Gen. Harrsi
and his frieuds, during the late contest abuse
Gen. Jackson in unmeasured terms, for reno
wing men from Office fer +" opinions sake" an
loud and piteous were their howlings on ib,
subject. Let US try them now by the sar;
rule. Already have the smothered Goals y
the terapin's back burst into fame and SCI
the unfortunate victims, in neighboring tow
believing "FIRE FIRE.! FIRE! ~
Let every Democratic Post Master sta
firm until he is removed, which he surely VI
be, so that the task of "pleasing alp may
on the proper officers. The time will shoIA
arrive when the concealed opinions of CT
must come to light, and that prescription,
the severest character will be exercised is &
yond doubt, notwithstanding the cont'ss
declamations of his friends.
Let every Democrat stand firm, and reme
Der the blood of the Martyrs IS the seed Of 4
Church. '-Il. Free Trader. u
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26
JERRY WEAVER.

SMALL BILLs.-A bill has passed both Hous-
es providing for an issue by the State Bank of
Indiana, of one million of dollars in bills of
less denomination than five doIars-the Bank
to pay the State bonus Of one per cent. on
the amount of this issue. This has been urg-
ed as relief measure; but unless the Bank
continues in state of suspension the only eff
feet of this measure will be, for time least,
for to take up her large notes and circulate
small ones in their place. If suspension
continues it will be in the power Of the Bank
to add this million to her present circulation
Immediately, as we understand the present linn
its Of her charter will permit an extension to
this amount.-Indiana Democrat.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26
IN JOHNSON COUNTY.

IN JOHNSON COUNTY.
Pursuant to notice, meeting Of the Demo-
Gratis was held at the house of Hiram Watts,
on Monday evening, February 18th, 1871 :;
whereupon a committee was appointed to draft
a constitution and by laws, consisting Of A. d.
Stephen. Esq, w. R. Harrison, Esq, S. B.
Gardner, Esq, Walter Butler, James Heron,
and Charles Morgan, who were required to re-
port at an adjourned meeting, to be held at the
same place on the ensuing Saturday. On Sat-
urday the Democrats assembled-the commit
tee reported-the constitution and by laws
were unanimously adopted, under the name Of
the DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION of Johnson coun-
~, and the following persons were elected off,
GERS for the ensning six months:
PLEASANT HARRIS, Esq. Pres't,
ISRAEL CLARK, Esq. Vice Pres't,
CHARLES G. MORGAN, Esq. Sec'y.
The following committees were appointed
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS.
John Abel, Walter Butler, P. C.. Brown,
B. P. Moore, Jesse Berry, E. D. Adams. A.
Arrowsmith, Charles Comfy, Henry Nichols.
James Cavanaugh.
COMMITTEE OF VIGILANCE.
Jacob Fry, James Seahorn, John Smith
VIM. NJ. Harris, ]. G. Coleman, James Her
ron, John Homer. Joseph Woodwork, A. d.
Stephen, N. Fellows, r. w. Orr, E. X.
Morse, VIM. Smith, w. D. Cannon.
COMMITTEE ON ADDRESSES.
Doct. S. P. Teeple. S. B. Gardner, ESQ.,,
Doct. H. Murray.
The meeting then unanimously nomina ted
VIM. r. Harrison for county Treasurer, and
after hearing some addresses from the men,
bers, adjourned.
CHARLES G. MORGAN,
Npcrafaru
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26
GENERAL LAND OFFICE, J
January 2Sth. 1871. {

SIR: have the honor in reply to your lette'
OF the Goth inst, TO state, that settler entitled
to pre-emption under the 5th section of the ac
Of lst June, 1910, has the same privilege Of
choice, between the tract resided on and the
one cultivated, or legal subdivisions Of eaci
&C., as is granted to settlers under the act d.
22d June 1888, by the LIST section of the act d.
LIST June lS40-that, in the exercise of this
choice, where legal subdivisions of each are
desired, it is not necessary, that such subdi.
visions should adjoin each other. The Ian
guage of the law, is 'sanother and DIFFERENT
quarter section," and this may adjon the Ont
resided on or hot,-that settler residing on
quarter section of public land on the 22d
June 1888, and for four months preceding, ane
on the Isl of June 1910, and who at the latte
date cultivates land en- another and differen
quarter section, may upon filing the requests
proof under both laws, enter both. The trac
cultivated, under the lst section of the act
LIST of June 1910, as applicable to the new pr
vilege given by the 5th section of that act, ant
subsequently, the tract resided on, under Tx
act of 22d of June 1898.
l am, with much respect,
Your obedient servant.
JAMES WHITCOMB, IS
Commissioner.
To Hon. A. c. DODGE.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26

DEATa or the Rev. JoHN LELAND.-Ihls dls-
tinguised divine and staunch and unwavering Dem
ocrat, Is no more-hc died at Adams, Mass on
the evening Of the 14th ult aged Sc. Although
studious minister Of the gospel, he felt that the
peace and happiness of mankind on earth, deserved
little attention from every citizen, and therefore de-
voted part Of his time to the study OF politics.
He was devoted friend and correspondent OF Mr..
Jefferson, with whom he freely gave his opinions
on questions of national policy and it is not to be
supposed that his views had no influence in directing
the course of Mr. as their faith and principles were
tho same Some of his political writings have found
their way to the press and by it spread to the most
remote corners of the United States. His Demo-
cratic doctrines and great reasoning powers, made
him star in the ranks whose loss is deeply mourn
ed. The Greenfield Democrat, after noticing his
demise, winds up by saying, Watever outward res
pect may be paid to his remains-whether chsselled
marie or scnlptured urn shall mark his future resting
place or not,
n I L
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26
RAKKuyE FORK Nv SAwLr RIVER,
Februwerry 4, ls4l. )

To my o,DM trind aclat prints in the Ble,cmintun
HerriM offs.
Mcnnys tn long lettur Ide hav rittun ye butt tn
fakt IL Ide lawst tn hang O We sine yev bin
in tn Iawa and niverd anoed breth moar O. We if't
iist haddent O bin fur axsdent. Now ist lissen g.
lie till ye how't happind Yisturday l haddent
got nutthin tn du, SO jst pikt up mi DO and ARA
and stroles up to WHARF saw nue. smoak Az
diddent fnde noe coonz to shute sumo got thare.
jist goln to boiler out how dee doc demokrats,"
whin wun Nv 'um luukt rownd, and jist then spide
an Imply syder banl befoar 'em with tn bung turnd
doun and tn holler wedes awl trampd tn smashez
rownd it Tn teller had on pare Of specktickles
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26

future. Nor did the Bank Of the United States act
with any better faith to the Government After hav-
ing obeyed the order Of the Department in paying
over the amount deposited with il. regret at having
let the opportunity Of robbing the government pass,
caused her to seize upon the Pension Fund, which
she held until compelled by law to obey the d1er. !.
With these facts before the people, it really ap-
pears strange to us that any man can be found will
ling to receive any substitute for the Independent
Treasury. Under it the funds of the government
are secure, beyond the reach Of the Gibbs and flows
bank trade, but under different system they would
always be liable to plumber.
Before Mr. Clay asks the country to bear him up
in his destructive measures let him prove to the peo-
pie that Bank Directors can select more honest men
for their offices than the President of the United
States can, after receiving the recommendations Of
the people. Till then he should let the Treasury
act alone, at least until fault be found with
its provisions.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26

The warmest day in the year was June 18th;
mean 81 20 above O.
The coolest day in the year was January oath !;
mean $50 below O.
The highest temperature June 18th, SO degrees
above O.
The lowest temperature February lst, 25 degrees
below 0.
Range Of the year lib degrees.
Mean of the year 55.77 degrees.
1899.
Warmest day July Oath, mean s4.74 deg. above
zero.
Coolest day December 29th; mean 4.4O deg. above
zeio.
Highest temperature July 2ith 95 deg above 0.
Lowest temperature Dec. 29th S deg. below 0.
Range of the year, 100 degrees.
Mean of the yeal, 54.20 degrees.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26
For the Herald.
Iowa CITr, February 20, l94l.

IOWA CITY, FEBRUARY ~, 1871.
MEssns EDITons-The citizens of Iowa City
have had numerous meetings with regard to building
a suitable house for the purpose of accommodating
the Legislative Assembly during the next session.
After the discussion and rejection of various plans,
arrangements were finally made with Walter Butler,
Esq. to put up suitable buildings. We wish our old
friend Butler much speed and prosperity in his I'M
dertading but still word of this kind ought to be
taken hold of generally by the people; it is
matter which concerns them ALL and they should all
with one spirit, step forward in the good cause and
lend their aid. Much credit is due the enterprise of
the present undertaken; may he ever prosper.
The Democrats of Johnson county are forming
themselves into Democratic Club. The county
will be well organized without fail, and will make
clean sweep of a majority of at least forty!! This
looks like Wing county. What does the monkey
ia specks think of Johnson now!
The Wings have two applicants for the Post Office
at this place. One part of the wings sent their Pc
tition to Springfield, ILL., to be Mailed and the others
have sent their petition to Oquaka, ILL., to be mailed
Johnson county has more hungry applicants for
office in the Wing ranks than could fill all the Offices
in the Territory. CAPITOL.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26
From the Territorial Gazette
PRE-EMPTIONS.


twill be seen by the correspondence below
between our Delegate Gen. Dodge, and tho
Commissioner of the General Land Office
which has been handed US for publication, tina,
the latter gives much broader construction 10
the presumption law of June last than it has
been generally supposed it would bear; or, in.
deed, we believe. than has been heretofore put
upon it by the commissioner himself.
This information will be interesting to the
people Of this Territory. as it will enable them
it was supposed heretofore could not be al.
lowed.
General Dodge is entitled to credit for his
attention to this matter.
WASHINGTON CRY, D. CO.
January Goth, ls4l.
Hon. JAMES WHIrcoMB,
Commissioner of Gen. Land Office.
SIR: For the information and benefit Of nv
constituents, many of whom are deeply inter.
ested in the construction which now is, or NAV
hereafter be given, by your office to the supple
meutary &C: of the LIST of June, 1910, granting
and extending the right of presumption, to ali
settlers on the public Lands at the date of the
passage thereof, ] especially request that you
may Cat your earliest convenience be pleased
to favor me with answers to the interogatories
which will hereinafter PROFOUND. Knowing
that upon the points which shall present there
exists difference of opinion between many of
the Land Officers, as we'll as citizens, whichis
likely to result in Withholding from many who
may have meritorious and just claims, the
rights and privileges to which they may Re
entitled.
LIST. Isnot every settler (who was such with.
in the meaning of the ac) on the LIST day Of
June 1910, entitled to the right of choosing
between the quarter section which he may in
habit and the one upon which he may cultivate
land! Some OF the Land officers (actuated by
the most correct motives, l am surrey have con-
strued the right Of election granted to the set.
tier in the lst section of the supplemental act
OF the LIST of June 1910, as ONLY applying TO
such as were settlers upon the land on the 22l
day Of June 1898, aud NOT to those whose
right accrues under the 9Th section of said act
III virtue of their residence on the land on the
LIST day Of June last.
I'd. May not the pre-emptor, in making his
entry of the legal subdivisions to which he is
entitled, be allowed to include two so acre
tracts, although they may be entirely discon. /,
recied from each other! The rule has here.
tofore been to confine him to adjoining half
quarter sections.
Sd. May not settler who resided upon
quarter section Of public land on the 22d Of
June 1893, and continued to reside upon it I'M
til, and on, the LIST day of June 1910, but has
his cultivation upon another and different quar-.
ter section, be allowed the privilege Of enter
ing both of them Cat the same time) upon ma.
king proof and payment therefor!
am sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
A. C.. DODGE, .
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26
From Salt .K;Cer.

We have the pleasure to-day of laying before our
readers, letter from an old playmate, who is one
of the many unfortunate Democrats who found
themselves obliged to take passage up Salt River in
November last. We should be pleased to to hear
from Jerry again, and will comply with his request
in August next, if any of our Wing friends who are
destined to that country, will consent to bear our
communication.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26

CF The warm weather for the past week has
knocked the free bridge the Mississippi river
into cooked hat, far as its usefulness is concern
ed. On Wednesday morning last, the ice gave way
opposite this place, and ran down in body for few
rods. ping up the broken pieces wherever any OBJ
stacle nterposed. On the next evening again slid
down about the same distance. five are favored
with warm weather for d few days, she will take her
final leave, when we shall again hear the putting Of
steamboats, at our landing.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26

uT The members of the Illinois Legislature don't
work together very tremendously. They think
nothing of telling or two of them that they
He One of them, Mr.. Baker, when told so by
Judge Pearson, said he dare not say SO in the street
The Judge replied he not in the habit of making
a backguard of himself, but if Baker wanted any
kind of satisfaction he would readily give it to him,
but he would take nothing back. Just then mo-
ton was made to suspend the ducling law for few
weeks, to give them fair field to fight in, but the
vote was not taken on it at our latest dates.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26
For the Herald.
vi TIC lltIdIu.
Iowa CRY, February %, lS4l.

Iowa CITY, February %, ls4l.
MEssns ED1rons-At very respectable meet
ing of the leaders Of the Wing party of Johnson
county, on Friday evening the 18th instant, aerba-
Ioting for candidate for County Treasurer, they f.
nally succeeded in nominating Mr.. S. Powell. Mr..
Powell was in the field for one week as the cand-
date of the wing party but some of the wings being
anxious to bring out our worthy friend w. Moor
mick, Esq. Judge of Probate, and County Surveyor
pro tenn, kicked back in the traces of more modern
Harrison reform democracy, and on the Goth instant
called together the wing party again, TO nominate
more congenia candidate for that office. After bal
loing they succeeded in bringing cut their most
available candidate and pushed the weak candidate
off the turf by majority of seven votes. The araiE
able is now on the track for one heat. When wing
candidates popularity falls below par in one week,
how far will whig candidates popularity fall by the
9th of next March!
The Democrats held meeting on the Goth inst.
and formed themselves in a Democratic Association,
to be called the Democratic Association of Johnson
county," The association have organized and elect
the Democratic cause in Johnson county. The
meeting nominated candidate for County Treasur-
r,iby casting their votes unanimously for w. R.
Harrison, Esq. Though our candidate is Harrison
by name he is pure democrat at heart.
DEMOCRAT.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26

U5 The Speaker of the House of Representatives
IN the Indiana Legislature, and leader of the Wing
party in that Stale late speech before the House,
after representing the deplorabe condition of the
financial affairs of the State, in consequence of its
ruinous system of Internal Improvements, took the
bold ground that the only hope for Indiana to restore
her credit assumption of the State debts by the
General Government, stating that he believed that
ground should now be taken by the people Of Ind-
ana. From his great influence in the Legislature, it
will not be surprising if memorial to that effect
should be passed by that body. Beautiful doctrine !
The Wings of Indiana to have the pleasure of squan-
deri NC fourteen millions Of dollars, and then have
Uncle Sam to foot the bill.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26

n The State Bank of Illinois has memoriallzcd
the Legislature for relief stating that unless it is at
forded it will be under the necessity of winding up
its concerns. Then let it wind-it has been asking
and receiving facilities for pundering the people ever
since its CREATION so if it has to live upon legislative
favors, the sooner it is done for the better. 1t has
proved curse to the State and Of vexaton to
the Legislature.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26

or The eastern mail (via Burlington) due on
Friday evening last was detained at the Iowa river
until the next regular day, in consequence Of the
dangerous condition of the ice. The driver attempt
ed 10 but the ice gave way, and the two wheel
horses were drowned-it was with great effort the
other two horses and mail were saved.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26

GA private quarrel between DR.. Duncan of
Ohio, and VIM. Cost Johnson, of Maryland has ex-
cited considerable interest at Washington. Harsh
words have been used by each towards the other yet
no challenge has passed we believe. From the de-
terlnined character Of DIR. Duncan, we think Mr..
johnson would do well to be guarded in his express
sions as about the close Of the session. his raahness
NAV cost him a good drubbing.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26
STEAM BOAT Observation-Disclosures

STEAM BOAT BHRONICLE-BLOO
TON, IOWA.-BY II. S. p.
MECHANICS. 1889. 1910.
River opened, February 90 February 90.
River clear Office, March 8. March |.
First S B arrival March IL. March 3.
Last B departure, December II. November 25
Ice running, November "a. November %.
River closed Jan. lS40)l5. December 81.
Different boats, 80 35
Total No. of boats, 32l 339
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26

GA resolution has passsd the Legislature Of u
iinois by the constitutional majority, authorizing the
people at the next general election to vote for or
against a Convention to amend the Constitution.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-26

UF We have heard some queer things about the
resignation of the Post Master at Iowa City-C.
Swan-in faor Of his son.-Ha,Ukeye.
We know not what wond'rous stories the Hawk
eye may have heard about this NATTER as there are
no bounds to many wings fancy for fabricating
ports, but this we do know-Mr. Swan DID NOT re-
sign in favor of his son, or make any recommended
ton whatever for the appointment of SUCCESSOR
Mr. S. knowing the propensities Of some persons for
multiplying small matters until they reach noun
tain's size, took the precaution evidence
to dsprove whatever preudical stories might be put
in circulation by sending his letter Of resignation,
unseaed to the Postmaster at this place, with re-
quest that he might examine the contents before seal
ing and forwarding the The letter was brief,
rendering his resignation to the Department in res
pcctful language These are the f1cts, at the ser
vice of the Hawkeyc.