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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
PUBLIC MEETING.

A large meeting of the citizens in Bloom
ington was holden on the evening Of Friday
last, the 18th inst, without distinction Of par
~, for the purpose Of inviting Ex-President
Van Buren, TO visit our town. on his tour thro'
the velley of the Mississippi.
When on motion, ]. A. Parvn was called
to the chair, and Dr.. VIM. L. Smith appointed
Secretary, when Mr.. ]. B. Russell stated in
a few appropriate remarks the satisfaction he
received from witnessing such manifestation
of respect un,rammelled by partnership, and
moved committee of IL be appointed by the
chair to address letter to Mr.. Van Buren, and
apprise him Of the pleasure it would afford his
countrymen in Iowa to have him and the Hon.
]. X. Paulding, his travelling companion,
among them, the chair, thereupon, appointed
the following gentleman said committee:
v. p. Van Antwerp, T. S. Parvin,
Suel Foster, d. J. Snyder,
l. c. Day, S. Whicher,
B. S. Odds, S. G. Hastings,
]. B. Russell, J. A. Parvin,
w. G. Woodward, VIM. L. Smith.
When on motion, the meeting adjourned.
]. A. PARVlN, Chm.
VIM. L. SMITH, Sec'y.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

A SMASHING BUSINESS. is estimated bv
gentlemen acquainted with such matters, that
the fourteen British mail steamers belonging
to the London company, of which one is now
in our port, sink for their owners ten thousand
dollars day, exclusive Of the compensation
received from the British government for car.
rying the mails. The gross yearly loss, at
this rate, will be three millions and a half
The government stipend is about one million !:
leaving two and half millions net loss annu.
ally. These steamers are Of the burthen Of
eighteen hundred tons each, and the company.
ambitious Of extending their enterprises. are
now building two more of somewhat larger
dimensions. Of Com.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

The WEArHER, always subject of news.
paper remark, has been cutting up some shines
OF late days, not the most agreeable to the
farming community, and worthy Of note. The
early opening Of spring inspired our farmers
with confidence in the propriety of early plant
ing. but her subsequent acts have opened the
eyes Of not few. She has played tho CO.
quette with them this spring, at one time smi.
ling with all the graces Of summer, and then
In few short hours ffowning upon the open
bud, causing it to droop like cast-otf swain.
Later than usual, she has sent old Jack Frost
70 visit US. then, as if repenting of her folly,
she has given US day or two as fine and sun.
ny - could be desired. On Wednesday evo-
ming last. she got suddenly into pet, and dn-
ring the following day, yesterday, we had q
damp and chilly time, rendering fire essential
70 comfort. Injury has already been done 10
the growth Of crops. yet we hope she NAV A.
gain repent, ia which case we NAV vet have
COED crops.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20


sing him who gives and him wh6 e. Yes!
The elevation Of the reasonin over the
viii ultimately take This mui4-
dane sphere-there shall be one universal food d
light ovespreading the four conors Of this world and
It will be brought about by the establishment Of the
principles Of freedom: and the conviction, that man
is capable Of thinking for himself and an inherent
desire to better his condition, which he possesses
and which he will exercise tchen not surrouned By
TIE darkness Of despair
The principles Of truth and light,
Must grow as error dies away;
Il must be mans supreme delight
To walk in reasons upright way.
The passions Of the carnal mind
The freedom Of the Press will show;
Her teachings will be of that kind,
To raise our JOY, to crush our wo!
She will diffuse her cheering rays,
In the dark chambers Of the soul;
The mists Of nigt she'll turn to days
And hurl her beams from pole to pole!
Till vice shall shrink to csverns deep,
To hide her head in guilt and shame;
And virtue on the summit leap,
To rear aloft her glorirus name
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
POSTSCRIPT

JUST - our paper was going II
were shown couple Of letter. e..
Dodge, our Delegate to Congre,.
in this place, the first Of which ,,.,' W
committee Of ways and mean, !, :.
reported against the amendneu, :
and diplomatic appropriation bin. y
ting sum to meet the de6cienc, ~
appropriations to meet the expsn,.,
Legislative Assembly. The se.,,,
the 4th inst. states that he had so...
inducing the Senate to concur with 4.
ment as passed BY the House. n.
Of the Territory are due to Gen. n !
great exer,ions in its behalf, made WIZ
per regard for his health would ha,. !
in his room. The Hawkeye, v. ma
is chuckling at his supposed failure
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
DE.uOCR.aTlC .nEETz.S.G.

A: a meeting Of the Democratic citizens oil
Cedar county held pursuant to the call Of the
Committee of Vigilance, on Saturday the 18th
inst, at Antwerp, Benjamin Frazer was called
to the chair aud Henry Hardman appointed
Secretary.
On motion, the following preamble and res
oIutions were adopted:
Whereas with large Democratic majority
in the county and district, we have had wings
either in the Council or House ever since our
Territorial organization, and, whereas, we
firmly believe that it has only resulted from a
want Of unian ood conccrI OF action In the DEM
ocra'lc party. therefore,
Resolved, That il becomes the duty Of the
Democratic party Of this Electoral Distric. to
unite in the support Of member of the Coun-
Gil and two members of the House of Repre-
sentatives Of the Territorial Legislature, in or
der that the political feelings Of majority of
the inhabitants of the counties comprising the
district, may be fairly represented
Resolved, That in order to accomplish so
desirable an end. this meeting appoint fifteen
delegates, three In each township, to attend a
District Convention to be held at Gilbert's, in
Linn county, on the second Saturday Of June
next, and respectfully ask the concurrence and
cooperation of our Democratic brethren of The
counties Of Linn and Jones and that each be
invited to send an equal number of delegates
to said Convention.
Resolved, That we will use all honorable
means to secure the election of the nominees
of said convention.
On motion, Resolved, that the following
named persons be appointed said delegates:
Centre Ib,onship.-John Finch, Robert M.
Long, Ira Leverch.
Spring. field Toacnship.-Porter McKirstry,
William Denny, Peter J. Conk.in.
Freeman Io,onship.-John Boidston, S. A.
Bissell, Joseph Crane.
Linn William Mason, Good win
Taylor, Daniel Comstock.
lo,va I0,Unship.-Milo Robinson, E. A.
Gray, Stephen Toney.
Resolved, That it be recommended to the
different townships to hold meetings for the
purpose of appointing delegates to attend a
county convention TO be held at Upton, at a
time the Central Committee may direct, to
nominate candidates for county offices.
Resolved, That Commute Of Vigilance
be appointed to consist of three persons from
Center Township to be denominated the Cen
trail Committee who shall be empowered to
call all meetings, and that one person from
each Of the other townships be appointed to
confer with said Central Committee.
On motion, The following persons were
named BY the chair and confirmed by the meet
ing:
CENTRAL COMMITTEE, Centre Ioscnsh;p.-
John Finch, Robert NJ. Long, H. G.. Whitlock.
Freeman 70a0nship-Joseph Crane.
Springfield $ Thomas Murray.
Linn :. Henry Buchanan.
lotU1 s f.. A. GRAY.
Resolved, unanimously, That the proceed
ings Of this meeting be signed by the Chair
man and Secretary and sent to the "Blooming-
ton HERALD for publication.
BENJAMIN FRAZER, Pres't.
HENRY HARDMAN, Sec'y.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

IHR NEW NATIONAL DEBT.-Feden,
gerry has been in power one year. and
one Of its great measures-perhaps Il,
est, for it is the foundation of ali ,ba
national debt is fastened upon the Ds.'
national debt of twensy-six millions nor
seventeen of il in the loan bills A.
millions in outstanding treasury note, :
interest indefinitely till paid. Tv.']
millions in amount, and twenty years a.1
is the length and breadth Of the prsss.,
and If this is its growth in one year W..
it be in a few years, if federal wL;csrr ' :
in power! Mr.. Van Buren's sd,e;n;ss|
in consequences Of the deposi,e Of twe,s]
en- millions with the States, and Ina :.
of many banks to return what thew hal !.
ed, was five and a half millions IN dsh |
it terminated, which it would have IN
with two years of the land revenge; n n
this from the total amour, of the deli, III
have about twenty-one millions as The ri
federal rule for thirteen months! N,s1
fine Joings for men who were 10 cary n
government for thirteen miilions YEA, u
whom the late administration left an eu,,
ply OF five millions Of treasury notes, ovs
above the current income of the wear
administration of Mr. Van Buren, left to h
cessors twenty-one millions of means "a
year 1871. according 10 the report Of NJ,
ing himself. II is gone, and iwenty.onsl
ions of debt incurred or authorized, in adll
and one heavy tax bill, and anolhe, still
Ter on the anvil. Can the country stand
for four years! The old federals,s Of
were paragons of economy compared to
al whigery of l842.-Globe.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

The ebay State Democrat" (Which il
the way, one of the best papers in the I'd
States.) says:
''When John Tyler first eucceeded I'll
Presidential chair, the federalists were ]
forward to confer upon him the full dA|
President; now they generally designas
as the acting President. They hoped TO 1
him king Log, but like the froge in the d
they have been disappointed.
When the frogs were dissatisfied wiIha
government, Jupiter gave them log for ain
and they soon jumped upon his back, andn'
nothing of him; the log was then remop
and serpant devonred the frogs. When
feds were dissatisfied with their goveIumen
log cabin President was given tlasn, and 4
rode him pretty much as the frogs did thei
When another succeeded 10 his plac,, i
tried to ride him also, but found when d
sought TO head him an, that he turned "
them and devoured them. So We 90. 81
must have passed through log cabin q
paign, or he never would have though, Of
fable"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

TIE LAws.-We are indebted to ~ shss
for copy Of the laws passed at the ~ eion q
the Legislature. Having loaned It q = ~ q
the bar. to be used at the Cedar court, y now
only say that it is very neatly exeoule bound
in tolerable style OF its conlents ~ hess
something to say when - shs1l have = ssDoi-
" a examining it. ~
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

rr MI. Secretary S,ull, on the llth Act
ing Governor and Superintendent Of Ind fairs,
issued proclamation warning the peorG q keep
of the country south Of the Des Moins4 ksswise
they will be forced of by troops, for whic he
has made requisition.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

MOST HORRID-By the missouri NepupIcah OF
the 18th inst received by the Agnes, on Wednesday
last, we learn that L1LBunN w. BoGGs, Governor
of Missouri was assassinated on the night of the 9th
inst at his residence at independence. From the
statements made public appears that on that night,
while setting in his chamber, some unknown fend
of hell approached his window, and fred a pistol
through it at the Governor, loaded with buckshot
three of which took effect, one going through his
mouth, one in the brain, and the third in or near
the BRAIN all going in and through the back part of
the neck. His son, young lad, heard the report,
ran into the room, found the father sitting in his
chair with his jaw fallen down and head leant back,
when he gave the alarm. He was alive on the next
morning, but hopes Of his recovery entertain
ed by his friends, and but little hopes by his phys-
clans. The Governor has offered reward of $500
for the detection Of the murderer, and $500 by many
citizens.
A pistol was picked up in the garden supposed to
be the one used, and to have been far overloaded
as 10 drive it from the hands of the assassin. 1t was
one of pair stolen on the day previous from ba-
ker il. Independence. The sheriff suspicious GER
tain man. and it was supposed that next day. he was
in custody.
A more horrid murder has never been committed,
nor one calling for more severe punishment If
Gear proof Of guilt he found against tn. assassin
he merits severer punishment than the code of any
State prescribes. When high functionary, or even
an humble individual in supposed security, is thus
sain the assassin richly merits the tortures pracced
by savages, by having his body driven full of the
spliniors Of pi,c-h.sOs, ii-e porcupIne, ana
the tips set on fire, burning the victim to death by
slow MEANS If such assassins fail to meet with Sc
we're punishment where do we find security Ev-
cry one who chances to offend is always liable to
sudden death. Words are inadequate to express our
adherence of such crimes, and all who thus take
the life of fellow being ought to have thousand
lives, and live where laws would torture them out of
all, and then he deemed inefficient to proper pun
ishment.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
Rourn,re - sE.om the last No Of the Ter

aRourp1xs ro.&Esom the last No. Of the Ter
rtorial Gazette, we make the following quotation,
which looks little more like the fare thing" than
any thing in relation to our town, which has emana-
Ted from that quarter for sometime:
. BLoox1Neron-We are highly gratihed to
learn from the Herald that the exporting business Of
Bloomington the present season has been very con-
siderable, and promises 10 increase at rapid pace
Bloomington, as aPoint possesses commercial aovan
tage equal to any other town on the river anu must
rapidly increase in population and business. J. !,
However, we wish 1t all
possible increase and prosperity, and assures the her
al that 90 manfuy stands up in its defence, repei
ling all slurs and imputatons that such y the gene
ri feeling entertained by our citizens.
]. Glad to hear it, Mr.. Gazette. Fit DO fact that
IL general the citizens are pleased - see our town
prosper, why has the press heretofore ayailed it.
self Of every shadow of cause for injurng it IN the
eyes Of those who could not see it for themselves :!
Not few of our citizens, oursef among the number
have turned the matter over in the mind IN order to
ascertain the reasons why any citizen Of Burlington
should wish to prevent the growth Of our place. or
injure its general character but in vain. We hope
that for the future the Burlington press will go with
the people, and no longer try to lead them to look
upon our town in any other light than its true char
acter justifes. Not in general, but en- masse, our
citizens feel kindly towards their sister town, and
those who act fairly towards US, at the same time
detesng tho schemes used by some to keep US in her
rear.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
6kEsE.-We find the following in the las
Peoria, Ill.,, Press:

GEEsE.-We find the following in the las,
Peoria, Ill.,, Press:
A novel sighr appeared in our streets las,
Saturday. A drore of tame geese. numbering
1l5O, on their way from the Wabash to he
Territory OF Iowa, passed through Peoria.
what the owner intends to do with them the re-
whe have not heard.
TO what part Of the Territory they are to be
taken, we have not heard. but we hope the
owner may bring them to our vicinity.-The
sight Of geese and sheep (too seldom enioyed,
gives country the appearance Of independence
and economy. We hope the drover may reap
handsome profit on them, as he surely will
The Journal of Commerce, of the 2stb nj,
says the Governor General of Canada Ia, o;.'
en- Up Nelson Haekett, a refugee slave, at the
call Of the Governor of Arkansas.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

nThe appointment Of VIM. H. II. Scott as Ne
sister Of the land Office at Dubuque, in place OF Hem
~ Harrison, resigned, is officially announced. The
Territorial Gazette is at loss to know who ne Is, or
where be has heretofore had his washing done. 1t
is generally supposed he is son Of old Mr. Scott
and as for all we know that is about all that is OF It.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

corenxss.-On the Sd inst the House OF Rep
.ant,ti,es passed the Apporionment Bill, fixing the
ratio Of Representatives at So,l7s. which increases
The number Of Representatives to 3O6, being an IN
crease Of "a, reducing the number Of Representatives,
from no State. We lay claim certainly to no great
er wisdom than every membsr Of that body should
po,,e.s. vet we must say should the bill become
I.~ Il win work no good for the country. Under
tho old ratio that body was too large ana un"'e'oy
for shs despatch Of business, consequently an 'neo
Il d. number Of brawlers will do no good while on
de cher hand it will increase the difficulties hereto
fors experienced.
An amendment requiring the election OF members
By Districts, was passed by vote Of lol to 50.
The Civil and Diplomatic bill passed the Senate
with several amendments the nature Of which Is not
stated.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

OT The Old Dominion, State which has here
tofore pursued straight forward course even when
State after State yielded to popular influences aban
doning their best friends, has fallen, at last into the
wake Of her less steadfast sisters, and gone with the
crowd. AT the late election held in that State for
members of the Assembly, the fact is made apparent
that ali those who have heretofore supported the
Wing cause cannot longer be blinded with the false
promises Of Wing demagogues. So far. 70 coun-
ties have been beard FROM eecting 81 Delegates, in
which the Democrats have elected 3d. and the
Wings 4l-Democratic gain, II. This Is conceded
by the Wing papers, we'll as that the Senate will
be Democratic. "Old Virginia never tire"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

FROM FLORIDA-AN ENGAGEMENT.-By o.
Steamer Newbern, Capt. McNeI,y, the d
tors of the Georgian have received from d
respondent the following letter: also the
test St. Augustine papers from the editors
the Herald and the News.
Correspondence Of the Savannah Georgia.
FLORIDA, April %. l0g
My dear Str: The troops in the field, COZ
mended by Col. Worth in person, after sou
efforts. succeeded. on the 10Th, in brngq
the enemy under HalIeck-suste-nug-gee TO
action in the hammocks near the sand hills
After severe and we'll contested fight d
enemy precipitately fled their rou,e was COO +
plete-all their baggage and food were 'ais
The enelny's loss was one killed, two waut
ed, and one prisoner; our loss, one pnu
killed, and three wounded. 1t is said hs
the Indians fought with the most determine
courage, and only gave ground at the point 4
the bayonet. Lieut.. Arnold, I'd Drss'SA
charged the enemy's line with only four ns
one of them was killed, and two wounded
Col. Worth was within twenty feet Of !h' sr
der killed. In haste, yours.
ST. AUGUSTINE, April %
1t is stated on the authority of private ~
ter from Middle Florida, that nine person
were recently murdered on or near The oel1
by party OF Indians, supposed to be pa"
Iigertail's band.--Herald.
A WARLIKE PARAGRAPH.-A late nuA'H
of the London Observer has the following
The BOUNDARY QuEsTIoN.-lt is hn'eu
some influential parties in the city, TO WIFE, '
full credit is due, that there is something M.
in the wind than meets the eye in the s'' y.
taneous departure of the fleet of steamers uL,
tined to ply on the West India Station /" :, ~
conveyance Of the mails and passengers o.
to and from Her Majesty's colonial p0: :s.;;;;
ions in the direction alluded to. Some s's S.,
lcant inquiries have been made from heaa 4 s.s
tiers as 10 the number Of troops each Of wv"
fine steamers could accommodate, and III. ~, -
ply given is, we are informed, that Win , WI
little alteration each ship could convey :, ~. !.
men. We do not believe that there VIII vi,
ny relaxation in the activity that now P'esa,
in all the naval departments of the ccOa ~.
and, If our information be correct, the des.s
ton Of most Of the vessels of war now gs'"'
ready for sea will be the American sta'lw,
These steamships may, we hear, be foouu >,
company with our men of war on the c. -,
of the United States; and we are told v" u
should the American Executive refuse 70 j
just the boundary question, those genie nh i
monitors. in unfolding British rights ao0 81
ish honor, may use something unlike hss
persuasion - to settle the account that mas ~
SO long standing between this country an. :. i
merica. We have given this statement -. :,
has reached Us, and we will only add, 'ns
is derived from highly respectable sou'''
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

or The Missississippi has fallen about tn''''
Boats experience little difficulty in coming W
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

c." Advertising does no good, and costs some
thing say folks who like to know at what par
ticuar time they remunerated for the small out
lay. Well, it may be so but VIM. H. Eddy, who
made his occupation public through our last paper
informed us Tuesday last that since that time he
had received orders for the wood work of two good
wagons, the applicants, he said coming to him in
consequence Of seeing his advertisement. Wthou.
it. he says, he should never have obtained their or
ders. Besides advertising, he does his work up in
"Bunkum" style, and merits patronage. Too ma
ny four mechanics neglect to advertse-but Of this
we complain Motive have kind feeling for those
that do, and if they get the greater share the fault is
not ours Our merchants advertise literally, as our
columns will show. If an article is wanted the reader
can tell where to find it by reference to our columns
unless he has previously found purchaser.