Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25

NECESSARY EylLs,''-When working men
complain Of existing evils which depress their
minds and social condition, and as is often the
case, which take from them the rewards OF III
dustry, social aud pecuniary foes who readily
acknowledge that the evils complained oil do
exist, are, as might be expected. the first to
exclaim, tha, these are necessary evils" or
"incurabie evils" Their caution is 'shands
OFF, Let things alone-all is we'll enough"
Let those who make these remarks, dlssipaie
the delusion, and prepare their minds for rad
zeal change ia order Of thipgs--a change,
which shall elevate Industry and merit. with
on. regard to wealth, and TO the highest and
most respectable position in society. THIS
change is coming: no human power can re-
sist, no sinister doubts discourage IT. The
tocsin rings upon the ear already, and an ar
nv of indomitab!e minds, urged by the same
impu ses. and possessed of the same resolves,
are buckling On their armer for contest; but
i, will be conflict of mind and patriotism, a
gains, error and injustice.
The workinsmen Of America hear the lam
on.a,ions Of their suffering brethren in Eng
land, and offer them all they can give-their
sympathy. When the titled despots of that
country visit this, though our tinseled aFstoc-
raey hail their arrival with pompous banquets
and faunng welcomes. ffcm the intelligent
American aborer. they receive 40 other hom-
| age than contempt.
Tie causes 10 which the present evils of
England have originated, are perfectly UNDER
stood here, and our people are resolved TO pre-
vent their being fully imbcdded in our soil,
while yet they may.
If the evils alleged are not vain imaginings,
so surely will remedy be applied, mauger
the many doubts of opponents. TO accom-
plisf this. there are bn, three requisites, VIZ !:
| intelligence, numerical strength. and resolu-
ton. All these, the working classes OF this
country possess 10 develop them they want
only UNITED AcTIoN.-Elevator.
| BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA CLosED.AA great
panic peryad4d Philadelphia al last dates (lst
ins,ant) in consequence of the deranged state
| cf its monetary affairs. The Bank Of Penn
| sy,vania, in which the state is a large stock
| hslder. and which has always been the depos-
| i,ory of the funds Of the Siaie, was closed by
! Injunction on the 3lst u't. The application
for the Injunction was made by the Attorney
general under the direction Of Governor PoR-
TER, and was founded upon the affidavit Of the
State Treasurer, setting forth that abou, $780,
900 were deposited in said Bank in trust for
| the payment Of the interest on the State debt,
falling due on the Is, February, instant. The
object of the INJUNCTION was 10 secure the State
in this amount, as heavy run had been pre-.
viously made upon the bank, and public con.
fidence in it was greatly impaired. The cred.
ii Of IFS paper is gone 90 per cent. discount is
the least asked.
Being thus deprived Of the fund set apart
for the payment Of the interest on the state
debt which fell due the LIST Of this month
great fears were entertained that all efforts on
! the part Of the governor to negotiate loan &c
meet the exigency would prove abortive, and
the interest remain unpaid. Gov. Porter was
in the, city. using all his efforts to prevent the
faith Of the state from suffering dishonor.
| Territorial Gazette.
Flour OF SLIPPERY ElM.-We live but tc
learn and obtain knowledge. Being in the
country few days since on visit to sick
/ friend | was shown an article entirely new tc