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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-08-12

Prayer 6f tho Engt5sh People
There is cry upon the earth,
A cry of want and woe
1t rises from our cities vast,
From hamlets lone and low;
Where roll our commerce laden waves,
Where fields Of verdure spread,
Ascends our still unanswered prayer
Give US our daily bread.
The voice Of wasted youth istherc-
OF childhood early chilled;
Of famine, ruined homes and hopes
Which time can meier rebuild:
Of age, upon whose downward way
No genial lights are shed =
Al--a!l are blended in the prayer
Give us our daily bread.
O! fair and fresh the carly spring
Her budding wreath displays,
To all the wide earth promising
The Joy of harvest days;
Yet meny waste of wavy gold
Hath bent above the dead;
Then let the living share it too
Give US our daily bread.
OF old a nations cry shook down
The sword-defying wall,
And ours may reach the mercy-seat,
Though not the lordly hall.
God of the Corn! shall man restrain
Thy blessings, freely shed
O! look upon the isles at last
Give us our daily bread.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-08-12

ADMoNIrIoN.- Young man--did you ever
feel disposition to borrow SUN from your
employers till just few cents to be paid to-
morrow, or next day, or as soon as you got a
little change? Did you ever venture to do
that much, or to actually take the money, re-
solved, sincerely, to put it back again. Do
not shrink from the question, but look right
at it, read it over and reflect; because many a
noble heart has suffered itself to be poisoned
in that way, not knowing how insidioos is g
vii, and how soon indulgence. even with the
cheat ola good motive, ends in ruin. Beware.
as you would avoid gulf Of undying torture,
ever yielding for one instant to such thought
for once admitted you cannot tell the resdl'.
Beware-beware. We ask you to read the
question at the head Of this, and remember It.
Guard yourself, and when time has given
YOU position TO justify it urge the same ques-
ton to your son, your brother, your friend
Don't forget it.-Richmond Star.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-08-12

An Irishman said he did not come e ms
country for want. He had abundance g 'pss
in his own country. That chap is right
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-08-12

Look into the prophet Nahum, and see what
a Yankee girl pointed at the other day. pro-
phecy Of Railroads and Locomotive Engines,
upwards of two thousand years ago! Read
chap. ri. verses and 4.
"The shield Of his mighty men is made
red, the valiant men are in scarlet; the charl-
OTIS shall be with flaming torches in the day
Of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be
terribly shaken. The chariots shalt rage IN
the streets, they shall jostle one against anoth-
er in the broadways; they shall seem ike
torches, they shall run like the lightnings.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-08-12

G.. w. HUMPHREYS q GU
D:aIers in Gorelgu auu Domestic orp e'ooos'
Groceries, Boots s. Sboss, a0aromatf' ~
Corner of Chesnu! aud Secondsfreefs'
nLooMINGToN, IOWA.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-08-12

LOWE s DESHIER,
ATTORN EYS Al W.
Bloomington, lo,ca.
|NE7lIl. attend promptly to any business conn.,
w mitted to their charge.
September 2lst, lS4l.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-08-12

STARTING CHILDREN IN THE WoRLD.-The
following extract from the works Of living
writer, is replete with sound philosophy and
common sense. 1t is we'll worth the attention
Of parents.
''Many an unwise parent labors hard and
lives sparingly all his life for the purpose Of
leaving enough 10 give his children start in
the world as it is called. Setting young
man adoat with money left him by his rela-
tives, is like tying badders under the arms Of
one who cannot swim; ten chances to one he
will loose his bladders and GO to the bottom.
Teach him to swim and he will never need the
bladders. Give your child sound education.
and you have done enough for him. See TO It
that his morals are pure. his mind cultivated,
and his whole nature made subservent to the
laws which govern a man, and you have CIV
en- what will be Of more value than the wealth
Of the Indies. You have given him start
which no misfortune can deprive him of. The
earlier you teach him to depend upon his own
resources the better.
MoRreAGEs UPON FARMs.--It is extremely
humiIiating-but true as il is lamentable, that
nearly one half of the beautiful estates of New
England are under the whitening incumbrance
of mortgages. There is cause for this state
Of things-and what is it? The answer is to
be found in growing. extravagance in the
style and expense Of living. Before the ex-
pensve fashions of the present day were in-
PRODUCED, when our fathers dressed in linsey
wolsey, and our virtuous mothers adorned
their comedy bodies III homespun from their
own looms; when the sons were taught to
work, and their daughters were not suffered 10
spin street-yarn--in those days mortgages
were little known. The owner Of piece Of
real estate would be horror struck at the very
idea of mortgage on his farm. But this age
is monstrously given to vain show and dis
play.
The simplicity Of former times has sadly
given place to the ex.ravagance of modern
fashions. Now our boys and girls must all
be beaux and bellies. None san be admitted
to good society, who have not graduated at
dancing school, who cannot parade in super
fine broadcloth, ruf11es, and gold watch, seals
and trinkets. Ships we are told, are reputed
to be of the feminine gender, because the rig
cling cost more than their bodies. The inuen-
DO is severe one upon the ladses--we have
but few ,vomen in these days-bnt we fear
there is some justice in it. We have fallen
upon extravagant. and therefore upon evil
things. That tickle Goddess, Fashion, will
yet make Us nation of bankrupts, SO that we
shall all need Congress to pass a universal
bankrupt law. Well would j. be for us, If
those who are looked upon as patterns in soci-
ETY., would periodically withstand her power
and set us timely example Of temperance IN
all things. For ourselves we respect the man
ia homespun whilst we can but view with un-
uterabe disdain the tops and dandies whom
too many are so foolish as to imitate.--Maine
Cultivator.
The North-Carolina standard., 1842-03-09
A SENSIBLE MAN.


Mr.. Dickens, an English gentleman, the author of
Nicholas Nickeby and several other popular works,
which exhibit much depth of thought and deep knowl
edge the human character portrayed with much spirit
and humor, is visit to this country. Our Peo-
ple as the of portion of them is, have attempt
ed to give balls, routes, dinner parties. &C. &C. in the
most expensive style. But "Boz, which is his literary
cognomen declines every thing the sort The Rich
mond Compiler aptly says of him He is not the to
be driven from his propriety by the parade, the tawdry
display the daubedup glitter, the 'tabeaux vvants
the eating and the drinking and the poor vanity of the
world in its thousands of shapes. There is too much
wisdom in his head there is too much benevolence and
truth in his heart for that' And the Philadelphia North
American says: "Mr. Dickens will visit this city in
few days He wisely declines all dinners, balls, par
ades shows, unkengs and things of this sort. prefer
ring to meet with such private unosentaous hospita-
ties people would extend to any gentle
man and Stranger Mr. Dickens has shown that an au
thor may be practically ofsense which is not all
ways the His must be great dissaPpolnt-
ment to the Honorable Tim Fiddlefaddles and Lady
Babs of our Republic
The North-Carolina standard., 1842-03-09
ABOLITION RESULTS.
Hugh Woods, Sec.

HIGHLY IMPoRTANT.-We have conyersed with
a gentleman just arrived from Havana. He in
forms US that the black and brown subjects OF
Queen Victoria, in theIsland of Jamaica, had de-
feated her Majesty's troops in pitched battle and
compelled the Governor aud commander-in-chiel
to Fly. But this is not all. 1t appears the cap ain
general of Cuba was informed last week. that the
Jamaica negroes medtated descent on the south
side of Cuba, whereupon he got transports
ready, and caused troops to embark, and il was
said the whole would sail for st. Jago on Satur-
day. the 18th instant. ~ s
From what information we have been able to OBJ
tain we are inclined suspect thatthe rising and
the fighting of the negroes in Jamaica have been
got up expressly by certain English fanatics the
better to cloak their designs on Cuba. -
NeU Orleans Courier. 2
The North-Carolina standard., 1842-03-09
LONG TOM.

We this week insert the first number of series OF
articles by Correspondent "LOng Tom" Our read
may expect much pleasure and profit from these num-
bers if we may Judge from the BEGINNING and that his
shot will prove rather troublesome to His Excelency
before he gets to the end We know our Correspondent
to be strict and observer of passing events,
frequently who make display or hustle among
their fellow citizens and certain that no man IS
more likely recount the events of the last canvass
correcyor to point truly to the life its rid
culous incidents. We say then, to our Correspondent
"Long Tom :" Come on a fair charge and sharp
shot Through his liver Tom We mean politically, OF
course for would be the last in the world to cause
any personal or private harm to ''our" Governor.
The North-Carolina standard., 1842-03-09
- For the North Carolina Standard.
RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENTS.
TNuMRER SKI

We told by the Banks that they are quite as anx
ious the public can be for resumption for that
while in state of suspension, their profits much
smaller. Ireadily admit that if they and permit
ted to throw out redundant issue, and keep in crcu
laton, their profits will be increased but utterly deny
that they derive less profit nOc than they would by do
ing business that both safe and legitimate and fur
nshng paper circulation of par value 1t notorious
fact, that while the Banks refuse TO pay citizens
SPECIE they paying specie at the counters of the New
York Banks specie must be paid there, to enable
them draw. Is this fair dealing? Is this promoting
the 'great public interests entrusted their manage
ment: But told, if they resume our State will
be drained ofs specie Now tbs argument is pausi-
BILE; but experience demonstrates its allacy The New
York and eastern Banks drained although they
promptly redeem their notes; and although our Banks
have not the advantages of the favorable position of the
New York Banks, to which point centres all commercial
transactions yet the cannot be said of the New Eng
land Banks 1t is we'll known that when Bank note is
equivalent to specie, or when it be exchanged for
specie the will of the holder much preferred as
being portable and convenient 1t is improbable
that drain would take place, if our Bank notes
equivalent to specie, when such cogent would
operate to prevent it. But hold it immoral and dsho
est in our Banks to shelter themselves under the deln
quency of other institutions with which this State has
nothing to do. We told also sufficient remedy is
provided in the 12per cent interest given to individuals
upon refusal to pay species and expression of pub
lie approval of suspension has been assumed from the
fact that very few penalties have been exacted for re
sal ofspecie Now, put il to the experience of all,
if this true. Where the individual who can and is
willing to enter into controversy with the Banks and,
if disposed stand any chance thereby, of compel
ling institutions of such large capital to comply with their
the public ask ALL it, from the depressed
state of business and the revulsion Of onetary affairs
this argument is entitled to the smallest considerations
Let the question be submitted to the people fairly and d
recty, and my word for it, the loud peas of Resumption
will be heard from four-ffths (may l not say nine
tcnths y of the voters in this State LILLY.
The North-Carolina standard., 1842-03-09
For the North Carolina Standard.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING AT WALNUT
G. H. WILDER, Sec.
GROVE.

On the last Saturday in February, it being the day
appointed for and conslable's election public
meeting was held Walnut Grove for the purpose
County Convention, to be held at Hlsboro', on Tues.
day Of May Court.
Hez-kah Terry having been called 10 The chair and
Hugh Woods Esq. appointed Secretary, the follow.
ing gentlemen appointed to prepare resolutions,
viz John L. Woods, IL. w Jordon, Thos. Peeln, John
W Ray and Robert Redding, Who submitted the fol-
lowing, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolued, That approve of the County Conven.
tion proposed to be held HilIsbOro Tuesday of
May Court fur the purpo Of nominating Candidates
represent the cuunty OF Oange In the next General
Assembly.
ResolDcd That the Chairman appoint five delegates
10 represent Capt Jordons Company in said COnven-
lion.
ResOlce1, That we highly approve of the nomination
of LOUIS D. HENRY by the State Convention. as the
Democratic Candidate for Governor; while We believe
his nomination universally acceptable to the Democ-
racy Of Orange, pledge ourselves to give him
hearty and undivided support.
ResolUed, That we approve of the Convention TO be
held at Salisbury the 20th of May, aud hope that
our county will be represented there.
Reso!ued, That LOUIS D HENRY's letter OF accept.
ance brealhes the pure Principespf Republican demrc
racy and meets our cordial appreciation.
In compliance with the second Resolution the Chair
man appointed John L. Woods James Ray, w. II
Jordon, James Allison and Robert Redding Delegates
to represent Capt. Jordon's Company in the Conveu
ton, to be held at HllIsboro', Tuesday Of May
Court, and on motion the chairman was added.
H. TERRY. Chm.
Hugh Woods, Sec. ST..
The North-Carolina standard., 1842-03-09
For the North Carolina Standard

LOUIS D. HENRY, IN HILLSBOROUGH
Tuesday proud day for the Democracy of Orange
In compliance with the wishes and invitation of his
friends, Mr. HENRY appeared in Hillsborough Mon
day ast and the next day addressed the largest
bly, that remember to have witnessed similar
occasion. He commenced his speech the Court House,
but ascerained that than half the per-
present unable to get in, and loud calls
made by those outside for him the door, that
all might have chance of hearing him. Upon this be-
ing made known to Mr. H. he Immediately took his stand
the door where for about three hours he rveed the
enton ohs large auditory by the power OF his eloquence
and force his argument together with the most exqui
site flashes of wit and the pures will say
he delighted all, for there there determined
not to be pZeased-but this much believe, there
many Whig who went home terribly shaken in his
faith and if report be true, there many others
that party who convinced error OF their ways
by the array of facts which Mr. H. produced however
this may be- neither his facts his arguments
be answered.
A man of Mr.. HENRY's reputation, and especially
while occupying the distinguished position in which he
has been placed of the great parties of North Caro-
lima, make political without exciting the
public attention 1t would afford great pleasure there
fore, to give the public particular statement of every
part of this excellent performance This may essay
TO do hereafter-lhough this can never do, without
weakening his arguments, by repeating IN other words
what he has demonstrated with such force of reason
ing and elegance of expression. At present have
not time to give even outline of his speech. 1t will
suffice to say, his reputation an orator and states
man was tTiun,pha1tly sustained!
There was no concealment about his opinions-he
spoke "rght out what his views, about all the
matters of public concern, which he touched upon
Even his bercst opponents must, at heart have admir-
ed the lofty independence and fearless freedom with
which he gave utterahce to his political sentiments
The Convention was right when they placed the stand
ard of Democracy in the hands of LOUIS D. HENRY and
bid him unfur its ample folds and go forth among the
People of North Carolina-heu bear it gallantly-tri
1ntph0ntly! He may not be able the whole
Sate having received severe injury from the fall of
horses but so long his physical ability enables him to
appear before the peoples Democracy ,ci hare nothing
to fear. +ti McDUFF.
March 8, 1912. zsa sls--5.s
-e. - Z = = "a --F
The North-Carolina standard., 1842-03-09

you be the whig alias the Clay, aH1s the Log
Cabin Hard Cider Candidate; if tbe your intention,
accept of that honor, and will hisperthat determine
lion into my ear it might trouble, and pos
sbly your Excelency pain, in reading whatit is
my design to write. Could venture to hint to you
Bit of advice, would be to make April FOolof others
rather than be made of yourself For let
you you will have found the task much easier one to
assail, than defend-to with the mountain
rent than against it, In the last canvass you know,
you had only shout Price and Swarwout and the Peo
Piles moneys to mount general Harrison and sing
"Tippecanoe and Tyler too.'
and then cry show we apples SWIM" Now, you will
have change the song, and tell not only that Tyler
will not do but something about the saving oha money!
of which you used to discourse feelingy How much
of either paper gold is be found those purses,
which the magic of ''whig policy fill so beauti
fully. Now, instead of mounting the back, you will
have carry upon your own, the great 'whg Ppelay
ing candidate for the Presidency.
These things,I acknowledge, are not the most plea
SAINT for candidate; but you not be frightened
The Governors Chair is high honor be surrend
cred without struggle; and the good naured Democrats
promise themselves foo much fun to be disappointed Be-
Sides you know, should you find the Hsnrys Btters''
too pungent, You take little Hard Cider and if
that should not answer why then you must submit to it
That you to find your road rough one, be
doubted But you was, in former days, Industrious
County Court Lawyer to be hoped you have had
muchto do with stumps and runners to be alarmed at
triaes Be then of good cheer; and only wish to
bring to mind things which the gravity of State
matters may have banished from your memory, you
bear with me, though should, perchance, follow your
example far to deal in small matters-now too con-
temptibe for the notice of sswhig'' The day
of retrbuon is at hand and you shall be made to swa
low the bitter pill. hail you for the present, with all
becoming respect. LONG TOM
The North-Carolina standard., 1842-03-09
COMMUNICATIONS.
For the North Carolina Standard.
NO.

HIS EXCELLENCY JOHN M. MOREHEAD.
Sir: Should you be surprised at finding youIself ad
dressed in the columns of democratic Newspaper you
must ascribe it your position and not to anywish to
do violence TO your feelings If shall address you with
candor trust not to violate the respect due to your sta
ticn. AS public man, and candidate for public favor
your past conduct, well your present opinions
cannot fail to attract attention. In reminding you what
that conduct has been it highly probable things
may be brought TO your remembrance which you would
most willingly have forgotten But though private man.
who heard and read much of what did take place during
your late for Governor hope not to offend by
bringing in review those things, to the truth Of which
hundreds stand ready to testify Politicians, it is said,
have short memories and like those who deal in cons,
dislike to be reminded of matters which does not suit
their present views remember. However this may be,
your Excellency shanot escape the disclosure of the
TRUTH though it may operate to your exposure And al
though in your e1ectioneerng harrangues may have
drawn largely your fancy for your facts, and usually
substituted assertion for argument and ridcule for proof
still there things which all who heard you
not fail to remember. -
These things it is my purpose to review, they will
to satisfy the public what sagaciOus prophet you
have been inoretelng much of that whchhas come to
pass As am addressing you under the superstition that
The North-Carolina standard., 1842-03-09
CALAMITOUS.

1t is the 9th of March, and Ice for the Govern
or's Ice House! Here is dilemma No ice at the
first levce? most calamtous consequence What
be the this 1t must be that the Hard Cider
steam has mpregnated the atmosphere that ordinary
process of nature bring it down the freezing point
Though whggery fast sinking below Zero the heat is
not all gone out of its evapoa ing principle. What
bustle there will be in the palace about Ill Fools Day,
in making preparations for the Fourth. We think we
hear His Excellency exc!aim-
Go get some Ice, and let some lee be got!
Andh he that gets it, let him be the getter
And in his getting let him nothing get
But lee, Ice, Ice! Oh, for Ice, ye "whigs!' ~
The North-Carolina standard., 1842-03-09
Rfrn.

ANorHER REvoLoTioHARY PArRror GONE
In DupLin county, ON the lst February last
james Moore, Esq, aged 76 years-a soldier ia
the revolutionary war: He was in the baIrle at
EutaW Springs, where he done much for his couB-
Irys good; although poor lie was one ofthe noblest
works Of our God, an honest man. What more
ca be said to the honor CT any. who have gone to
eternity before him: Communicated. =
The North-Carolina standard., 1842-03-09

An EscAPE.-A young man of a respectable
FIRMLY who was in confinement in Jail at Tails
hassee, Florida, recently escaped through the as
sistance, of his mother. She visited him in prison
and the two changed cto1hes when he passed out
clad in his mothers habiIinscntt sobhfng as in deep
grief as Ire. went By the turnkey. The exchange
Of prisoners was not discovered until her son was
far aWay.s 'a .l-4+ f