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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13
.Ffc;. Pflchfr,s Letter.

The letter Of Maj. PITCHER 10 reply to Ten.
DoD0E S interrogatories, published IN Inc las.
Gazette, has, as waste be expected, exclted
great interest in the southern counties OF the
Territory, and is regarded as conclusive. The
country treated Of in Maj. Pitchers letter we
nrard as now open to settlers, and doubt not
ia less than three months It will be In the
SESSION Of hardy and industrious popula-
not limited to hundreds, but embracing
Ihds. Already we hear Of several in our
n Snf,nty who are preparing to make de-
|pon the country, aud others will soon
but the rush will be made from the
noun,ies-Va Buren,, Jefferson. Wash
Lc.-and much of the new immigra-
tY8t NEST probably wend its way thither.
Person ewho have traversed the country along
the riveYup as high as the Raccoon fork as.
sure as that il is exceedingly beautiful, and
similar in soil and appearance to that embraced
within the simits Of Van BDren county. Up
on the next legislature will devolye the duty
] Of organizing the country in question, into
counties, SO that all who seek home within
the limits of Iowa may receive the adequate
protection of her laws.
Since the publication of Maj. Pitchers let
ter, we have, for our own satisfaction, institu-
ted asearch INFO lbe volume Of Indian treaties,
and fn0sas statements aud stations to be cor
red in every psstcdfar; .Thssase seems to be
so.cleashae rs are 9Sa loss for even loop
upon WHO'S to douae sdonbt; and the only
matter ofssn 81 tliaRa fact so important to
our Terssfes zlf ffz ~ SbitansSzshould for 50
long a time have remained known to so few.
With the various treaties by which the In
dian title 10 the country south of the Des
ALines has been extingished Major Pitcher is
fgn(iSriy familiar, some having beenconcluded
Fby himself, and all coming under his imtnedi.
aieafye as Superintendent Of Indian Affairs
His opinion, therefore, not only merits public
al,asliQI. and regard, but by most would be
kdSe1 Exclusive, Even in the absence Of
proof; But when TO the weight Of this opinion
he adds chain of proof and authority such as
lis TO be found in his letter, in our estimation
lie conclusions at which he arrives ceases to
1l6 longer debatable. Iowa is indebted to him
d b bis letter. and to Gen. DODGE for calling il
6t.-Ier. Gaz.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

RHODE ISLAND ELEcTloN.--'ihe Bal
Patriot of the Esd ult. says: "Ihe y
under the charter OF Rhode Island, va
in that State on "Wednesday. The 81
said 10 be clearly opposed TO the m'Ia'
Of the Suffrage party, demonstrating u
latter are in the minority in the STATE
(W.) the present Governor, was re'eIe'1]
abour $500 majority, and the majof1' !
Wings is decided in each branch oI H
lature."
All this proves nothing, by the way
Suffrage PARTY did not vote at sae I'''
ers' Election.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

COMING RouND.-A New io, n.s
that Mr.. Clay has invited Mi. , ,sr
stop at Ashland in his Western wv
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

pleasing in his own sight, SO he ought TO be willing
70 sacrifice little Of his own feelings for the welfare
Of the whole. n
We hope to see the people take up the r a
an early day. and act for their country, aad not
self. 80 90 - g
The Hannibal Journal says aIt
take fish in these parts is enough to zIs&
of the scientific Izaac Walton from his
use--not lines, nor nets, nor any 81 the +.
ratus, but rifles. One who il accusfos1
sport can XIII fine bass, pike and perch
from four to twenty pounds
This the Missouri Reporter calls AND
fishing. Pshaw! 1t is an old custom
and all others that we have ever BON
than that the Hannibal boys are but poor maIkpe
if they can do no better thap represented the
Journal Why Mr.. Journal, the boys IN thy Tts
can kill excellent bass, pksech or any otf 1ind
of fish that will show thems Yes within foo the
surface of the water weighing from nothing a all t9
| considerably rising one hundred pounds.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

81 td
The Washington correspondent o. w
ing Post states this incident on sa'''.'q,1
'ro day we have had in the l'0a:s \
ian Bishop. from some part OF Per'l''
a subject of much curiosity, not onyoas|
of his beard and dress, but IN consefI
his being attached to sect OF aneI :'r
ans, sect OF the very highest annIIu
said that these HISTORIANS, Of Whom -
speaks, are a branch Of the pI'nar,sn. w.
which refused snbjection to the oHuI,
consequence fed TO the MOUNTAINS
where they have remained unsuOu,1s
changed by persecution for ne 'a ;,,,
centuries. This is singular ana '' ~,
fact, and think, tends greatly % >, ~ n
the external evidence Of the ol',n 'fts
the Christian religion. ! enqulfe sa . m
Their our Bible was received by ''s LIN.
ical, and his Interpreter, Dr.. rs -. ~,
that they received all our scf'pu''T1bd r
books Of Jude and Revelations = IN =,
ops eat no animal food, and o'l ..ams
drink; celibacy is enjoined upon 'p' r,t
form Of government is Eplscop",,a
like that Of the Church Of Ens''1
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

CT The Philadelphia Public Ledger. of late
date, in speaking Of our difficulties with England
says:
at is rumored with confidence that the difficulties
between this country and England, will be arranged
and finally settled amicablv. The rumor is based on
intelligence from England by the Great Western,
that Lord Aberdeen and Mr.. Everett had, in negotia-
ting arrived at such results as formed fair basis up
on which terms of settlement Of all the questions in
dispute between the two countries could be formed.
The special messengers, arrived with the outlines of
the negotiation for confirmation by the Government
The results arrived at by Lord Aberdeen ard Mr..
Everett were FASTENED by a concurrence of events
The state of affairs in the East rendered it imperative
upon the English Government to remove, without
delay, all ca use Of disquie in this country and the
mission Of Lord Ashburton naturally prompted Mr.
Everett to be active, in order not to have the bust
ness taken out Of his hands Lord Ashburton's Wis
it, it is said, meant to result in any practi
cal settlement. These reports, if true, are of the
highest importance to the country. To them is as
crbed the recent advance in stocks and other prices
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

NMkNT.-The National Intellgen.
9d ult. says :-ssIn the House Of
Yves, yesterday, a vote was taken
bee Of the whole. by which strong
j was given Of a disposition, not to
Elimination. to fix the Representations in
Fress, under the new census, at the ratio
Representative forevery sixty thousand
hundred Of federal population. The es-
hIishment of this ratio would make the House
Representatives consist hereafter Of two han
-dred and fifty members.
"fhe majority on this vote was sixteen,
large enough to justify our considering the
question settled, had not so many members
(about nirety) been absent, (of whom num-
Der are abseut from the city, and some from
indisposition.) A full vote, therefore, may Of
course, yet reverse this decision
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

II IS said the Queen Of England is again in
an interesting situation; but the papers do not
say whether her next will be girl or boy.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13
Editor Of the Gazette.

Mn. VAN BuRES--In the St Louis Bulletin OF
the 9TH inst we find the following:
nr" I. is said that Thomas B. Hudson, Esq,who
was deputed to invite ex-Presidents Van Buren, and
jackson to visit st. Louis, has performed his trip and
b.ings back intelligence that Mr. Van Buren, VIII
,;s;t ST Lou,. but that the health of Gen. Jackson
f,rbids his coming. We learn that Mr.. Van
Buren, will he here in about three weeks. We have
not seen Mr. Hudson, but presume our information
is correct.
In all the personal accomplishments Of gentle
man, Mr.. Van Buren, has few superiors whatever
may be said of him as politician and as gentle
ann. and the er-President of the United States, he
is entitled to public and private hospitality wherever
he may sojourn.'
Every citizen in the West, possessed Of one spark
of gratitude will rejoice at the above annuncation
Without any other knowledge of our condition than
could be gained from inhabitants visitors of the
Western Country, Mr.. Van Buren, has been stead
fast friend of the Western squatter, the msrepresen
tations Of all her enemies failing to move him in the
least. AS the journey from st. Louis to this place
will require but little of his time and having good
reasons not necessary to state for believing that he
may be induced to pay visit, we have conversed
with several citizens upon the subject all of whom
unite in the opinion that should invite him to ou'
place. For this purpose are requested to state
that meeting of the citizens without regard to par
ty, will be held at the School House at half past
o'clock THIS EVENING, for the purpose of invi-
ting him. and making arrangements for his reception
Il is hoped the citizens generally will attend Should
he accept, he may learn for himself what kind ofpeo
pie inhabit the western prairies.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

or Our brethren of the Burlington press, or ratll-
ef the Burlington papers. 1--WE can't call Edwards
hrother,) are engaged in war Of words about the
late melancholy tragedy in that place. Upon its oc-
curence, the Gazette spoke of it in terms of conde
nation, and has ever since treated the matter cooy
and dispassionately, saying nothing calculated to
swell the public excitement, in order that the per-
sons charged might obtain fair impartial trial. On
tie otherhand the Hawkeye ,abors as though the sal
Walton Of the town depended upon an unceasing con-
domination of all concerned or related to the survi-
wing party, by every citizen of the county Such is
lis zeal in the matter that the appeal Of the af
ii;ced father was not allowed to go forth in vndca-
ton Of himself against charges proven false, without
limiting that his statements permitted of controversy
Such illiberal acts we dspise The excitement was
strong enough at first to show to the world thatcrime
could not 60 UNPUBLISHED, yet he continues tanning
the embers that not only the criminals may suffer.
but the innocent too for the misfortune Of being re-
lated to murderer.
So long as we have laws for the punishment Of
similar crimes such outbreaks Of popular excitement
make more against than for the community in which
they may happen, as in proportion to the excitement
raised is the lack Of confidence in law betrayed LIE,
US rather see the people content with due execution
OF the laws and if they fail to mete out due punish
ment the proper way to proceed is to elect such men
for the next Legislature as will frame such as will
thereafter meet such cases. People may abhor crimes
and their author, and with propriety express tbei,
opinions, but this thing Of keeping up constan,
IRE against them and their friends ue DISLIKE
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

Il appears from correspondence which is
published in the Galena Advertiser, that the
Superintendent of the Lead Mines has receiv-
I'd from The Government, positive orders to
lease the Lead Mines, and to adjust the old
claims Of the United States against smelters,
Awho refused to pay rent. No more patents are
||(6 be issued fer Mineral lands, until Congress
lakes seine action on the subject. The instruc-
lions to Mr. Flanagan say
ns@ You will take measures, Immediately, on
your return to the mineral region, to report,
and you will report as soon thereafter as pos
sibe, to this Office. lists Of all lands containing
mineral. These lists will, practicable, name
the section or parts Of sections, with the town.
ship and range, or. in default Of these, such
other description as will identify the lot, and
will give the names Of all persons now mining
thereon.
If any Of these lands have been entered at
any Land Office, you will give the names OF
the parties by whom entered, the date when,
and at what Land Office. Ii known to contain
sssi~ssss, .a-.....- 9 ss,..airu. say whether
it was so reported in the Surveyor in wha,
other way it was reported to the Land Office
If mineral was, at the time of entry, being
dug thereon. g we the names of those by whom
it was SO dug, and by authority OF what lease
and if d Patent has been issued, give the name
and its date.
Patents, for land, as we'll as entry, are roio
where it can be made to appear, that snch land
was known at the time of entry, TO contain
mineral.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

. The Coos IN. H.) Democrat tells story Of
eaIriaee manufacturing company in that
tina, was anxious to obtain a charter.
( yylF applied repeatedly to the Legislature, but
s Is often refused-fnally despairing of
Z ping ore. the company failed for $50, COO!
Democrat observes:
VAS for this the charter was wanted
6s px1fners Of the concern, all its members are
E6abls S1is debts. The people who are its
- lave now some chance to save them
y if the Legislature had only grant
and called it corporation, its
z nave turned out such trumpery
& 1! H. style the corporate property,
S6 pie at Defiance"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

We have heretofore noticed that, in The Sem
ate. Mr.. Berrien, from the Committee on the
judiciary, reported adversely on the memorials,
resolutions Of the several states, etc., asking
Congress TO refund to General Jackson, the
fine imposed upon him by Judge Hall in 1915.
Does not this contrast admirably with the
|925,Q4 voted to the family of Gen. Harrison,
ity9 Gen. Jackson was fined thou
aIs,f for vigorously defending his coun.
iRg obedience to the mandates Of
~ when he had to save New Or
martial law. He paid the fine
pr and others, now refuse to
ht with simple interest. In
Nd giUe 1875, OUO--in the 9TH
pay $1,000! Is not such con-
e!-Mo. Reporter.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13


WHEN ARE THOSE Coon Times COMING p
We should like to see little Of the ..confi-
dence and good tines promised by the feder-
al wings before election. On the 4th Of July,
1910, in his speech at Hanover, Mr.. Clay
said
"The fact Of General Harrson's election
will ofitself powerfully contribute to the securi-
ty and prosperity of the people. Cofidence
will Immediately revive, credit will be restor-
ed, active business will return, and the price
of products and the wages of labor will rise.'
Some members Of Congress favor the estab-
lishment OF Government Printing Office, be-
cause the public printing corrupts the press
Members of Congress are pretty fellows to
talk of printers being bribed! Let them look
into their own conduct! They have been TAX
ing 5000 dollars day from the Treasury, for
four months, and what return have they made
for it! How nave they employed their time
Let the deplorable condition Of public affairs
answer these questions. Editors and printers
made them--gave them seats in the public
council and now, like all unereatful wretches,
they charge their berrefactors with corruption |.
This will always be the case till editors learn
to respect the honest opinions of each other.
and to speak Of members Of Congress in terms
BETTING their base betrayal of the Peoples
interests. The public heart is sick Of their
conduct, at least.-Wabash Express.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

1S5Is wig paper IN NEW England, but
the interests of Mr.. Webster, in
bf the right of search short time a.
6sel the following strong but just Ian
Oge:
: IF our Government should ever accede to
that claim, it may as well give up all preten-
sious to independence. fit cannot protect its
own flag from misuse and abuse by pirates.
without the aid Of British naval officers, we
say, give up the flag at once, and let US hear
no more vaporing about the stars and stripes. /.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

as 81 :s..; Z Z, ~ 49, :
: 6ht .Niscoseeptio1
I. CATHoLIcs abhor all kinds 2
adore one true and living God, and No.
are forbidden by the church to adore lind
or any creature whatever. Pictures ha
sense to hear or help us. The cruel 4
sacred pictures memorials %
Christ dying forus on the cross; of his ~ 4
ties, martyrs and other saints, his lrie
ants. zsx3 III
2. Catholics honor but adore not, ~
gin Mary, nDr the saints nor the |
pope, nor any other creature. $6s
a. Eat60iics are taught that God is @ a0or<3s
in spirit and truth; not in ceremonies on put ratht
.er-by faidymd chari.yssst must be, how Yer, ack-
nowledged, M'God prescribed in the oIalaV, and
Christ instituted ira1heXew, many ceremont Is and
sacramentss Sacred ramones are IN the cxeeeisc Of
religion, what legal 1oS1s sGSfn The administration
Nslther pf 3hese are TO be dlsregarded
because ne asata man j. not only spiritual, but
! . s,s = 's aa and sa s"s9 !. tna
that they prgu fSsGDd in LAIN. No language is
mdfc Universally xandsrstooa and faith unchange-
able and nnisainl y roth, ought not to be made IL
- -
the Public Liturgy ispertoraed in latin by The clef-
gy; being transated4er the.ldity of every nation in
their native. langugge they smay properly answer,
Amen and ST Pail SAYS Il Forbid not to speak with
tongues, if thefeBe an interpreter
< II l. false and al,s,Srd nroposition that Cath
olcs give any money! 10 Priests, or the Pope, for alb
solution of sin, or for indulgencies. They believe
that sin be forgiven without true repentance,
without satisfaction for all wrongs, and without the
merits os Jesus ChrstwiIo is alone, our Saviour and
.nul. s', nts a. an Z ..a' ~. aps
ap v iempora. power beyone.,f n ~ - y
7. Catholics do sinesI. = =! \ ~
- cii1sn.ssAa,s - M.
p!e y ~ natural ~ J r.!
all men. q every creed s a,: 81!
4 = Others 9a'a q INV s's We WI 3 =
diencc q lie -
|Fsse ~
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

sothest man on thieato9s Is Il IS bent 'upa
on conquest and immortality. mi fsouth-
west is rallying to his standard. While we
write. he is probably marshaling his forces.
Before the month of merry May is past, he
will be en- route for the Halls Of Mon,ezuma.
Hurra for Texas! Hurra for glory!-N. Y.
Arena.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-13

a. Believing that many Of our citizens have I'M
bibed erroneous impressions concerning the faitI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-13

request Psuchong rs been selling M n. a. 10 Is "A
tor end = o. to T. ,Sl for %Saas :. ss:d
common Twanksy ct Is loAd 70 ~ lO3d cash and esn-
mon to middling son aato d 81 per H. For Con
psnys Congou, fsr demand has existed for clearing
sletd but the smsilness Of the stock has prevsnted
aesreely any speculative demand The quantity Of Tea
on the decrease the deliveea being ON large scale
nsy amounted 10 asa 900 lbs. during the past week
psDlis sale. viva shortly To-day
p;s were made in free trade Tea and the prices
psid were rather higher sales of Copeou made
osa, ~, Ss s,sa; and ordinary rwankay at Cor.
The market closed with arm arpesrapee Tvo va
81. arrived yesterday from China with 10 7a6
Loroos TRADE Rsroar, Feb. War Isp,A Pao-
Dvc.Lo casks and ~ hbs Jamaica ginger sold, for
bags aud u bills pmento went at 9td ~ Al n.rh Ca
mddiing quality. " ~ Ps' Az W
East INDIA PsoDUos-In sugar and coffee thar. we're
public sales 1851 bags Bengal lice were ossv tsr
en- in at lis for middling to good white.
ronE,ar P.sDveE0seo cases ai bbls. and ais bags
Hrszh sugar, were all bought in at the full value
t 70 iss for brown to yellow, and at 22 81 a4s for ne
The market for tea was firm o.dav. comosnv,. Can.
gou ct 10 losd per ID. cash.
L,vsarooL CorroN MAaxrr, Feb. IA -Bu siness has
mot been very brisk in cotton market; sales have
ct previous prices, surats sid to adj ito
Psrnsms and Cears I'D to 7d 80 Marsnhan SD to sAd;
10y Egyptian, Std The remainder, Am eriesn ID
L'vxRrooI Corror MARKEr, Feb 10 The market has
Deen very dull and heavy throughout the week the
no decided decline be quoted in eithsr sT
surat .crPtions, the tendency has Throughout ia
avor OF the buyer with great abundance Of Cotton Of
ferng The imports this eek amount to a. o6i bsss
and the Sales including 500 American on
lstion and 100 American 90 Maranham and 100 surst
for export to 10 $40 bags viz $50 Sea Island Gsorris
iotal6i 20 stained 7d 1850 Upland do 4S6id; lI20 Ala
Rama and Mobile, Sa65 500 New Orleans 4}a7S; 7Ao
fernambuco, 6as7t; $50 Bahia and Macaio 6is71, $50
Marsnhsm, 5Aa7 $40 Peruvian 6ls6A; 10 LsExra so|:
gal, Gao. -7-~' = -''''s0-
ImPorts-Up to this date, 1912, ls2,laa bags :; same
time, 1871, 1853, iss do.
ls4l, s57 ,O7O. '-Tt7T',r77
sALEs-Total sales previous to this week. lsa2 bags
total sales up to this date, ls4l 237 30 Taken
ing weekly 2si44 bags; 1912, looi7o bsgs averaging
weekly ~ $50 bsgs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-13

eAPVtt i0T 1871. Do9o ITO 600
Total export up to this date 1919. s0ee
The following the results Of four successive weeks
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-08-04
Keep d Jefore f.e Pcople
@Geq.es 4et, ano 10 tottistaGe


a LII persons in want Of BARG AIMS are r..
N specially requested to call and examine
the New Stock Of Goods Just received Al III
store offthe Undersigned! We respectfull, il.
yits theiattention Of our friends and The public
generally, toIthe following articles as a small
part Of our assortment
s DRY GOODS: j
Cambric, Jaeonet, Swiss Null Book Muslin.
Tartan and india Muslins, 4
Black and Blue Black silks,
Light, Plain and Figured do. + ,4
Sarsinells Of all celors, FIJI
Colored Grape, Thread and Lisie Edgines.
Insertings, Ladies Fancy silk Cravais. n
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gloves OF all kinds,
Cotton and silk Hosiery,
French Bonbazine,
Brown and Black Muslins Of every description,
Cotton Chain 81 numbers,
British. French and American Firms,
Umbrellas and Parasols,
Manchester and Carltan Ginghams.
AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT on 4
Ribbons, Corded and Victoria skirts.
Cotton and Linen Drilling, Gatnboo1s. Jeans.
Summers and Fall cAssimeres, Thibet Cloths.
Merino Yssting, Pocket and Dress Hdkfa
Silk and Tabby Velvet, brown q blk Hollands,
Linen Cambria do, Hemstieh do
Linen Sheeting, &c. &e.
GROCERIES. II
Best Sugar House Molssses, Orleans do.
Besl Orleans and Porto Rico Sugar,
Strong Vinegar, Bacon, Rice,
lava aud Rio Coffee, Chocolate. FeppeF.
Allspice, Salt. Shad, Herring,
Imperial. Young Hyson and Black Teas. IT
Sperm and Fish Oil,
Sperm, Mould and Dipped Candies, sc.
H,aRDKaRE, tSc.
saddleFy OF various kinds,
Carpenters Tools, Locks or all kinds
Knives and Forks, Carving Knives, Pen do. III
German Silver, and other Spoons,
Chimney Hooks, Trace and Halter Chains,
Shoyelsand longs. Tea Kettles, Preserving do.
Nails, Brads, Shoe Tacks,
codee Mills, Sad Irons, &c
HITS & SHOES.
Russia, Silk and Beaver Hats, LegAarn DO.
Gentlemens' city made coarse ard fine Boots,
Pegged Monroes and Brogans,
Boys coarse and fine Saoes,
Ladies slippers, Misses Shoes and Bodies.
/ Childtens Bootees, and Ankle ties, &c.
QUEE.A.SW.4RE and GLASS,
OF sllI kinds, and number Of nfscelIa neons Or
ticies, all u which are offered Ii very reduced
prices. A. q g. WI HOLLAND.
Harpers-Ferry. Aug 4, Isl2