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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

The MILITIA OF THE TERRITORY OF Iowa.
The order Of the Colonel for muster of the
Regiment Of Infantry composed Of the district
OF Muscatine county, may be seen in another
column. We understand that the officers of
the regiment are having frequent meetings for
drill and exercise preparatory to the occasion.
We are glad Of this. for it indicates reviving
of the military spirit among us; and surely il
is nowhere more needed.
The proprety as well as the absolute neces-
sity of an efficient military organization, thro'-
out the Territory, must be apparent to all The
whole western boundary Of our Territory is &C.
cuped by Indian tribes, and they are liable a,
almost any moment to be converted into our
deadliest enemies. Other nations, with whom
we are at least liable 10 come into collision
well knowing their temper and character,
would doubtless seek TO make them allies;
and smariing, as they are, under the remem-
brance OF the accumulated wrongs heaped 0p-
on them by our countrymen, they might in
such an event, be justly expected to discover
all the traits of the savage character, in their
descent upon our sparse population.
Again. we have been involved in our boun-
Diary difficulties, and others of like kind NAV
arise.
The Legislature, therefore, wisely consider
Ing our exposed situation, have enacted differ
ent laws for the organization of the militia of
the Territory, and it becomes the duty of all
good citizens to yield to the laws a willing
obedience. And it especially becomes the
duty of all those who hold commissions in the
dlnerent regiments of the Territory, to execute
the duties OF their respective Offices, according
to the letter and service cf the law. and we
hope they will do so. So long as the mili,i.
law remains upon our statute book. le, !, ho
executed. Those who prefer rather to incur
the penalties of the law than do the duty il en-.
joins, are at perfect liberty to do SO; but no
one should neglect the duties and at the same
'lme-expect to escape the penalties.
The provisions for enforcing and collecting
fines, are simple and rigid, and all moneys arr
sing from this source, are TO be appropriated
under the direction Of the officers. for the ben.
ens OF the respective regiments, from which
they are derived. And this is but measure
OF simple justice, as well as law. tha, those
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

RIGHT OF SuFFAGE.-The right Of suffrage
is one of the essential attributes Of freedom, it
IS the dearest privilege our countrymen enjoy,
and i. is one for which they gave their most
valuable treasures, and yielded freely their
best blood. And they did not all this for the
nnne only. no, they did it for the reality, not
IN limited and contracted light but in its most
extended sense. Representation and Taxa
ton are one and inseperable, they shall 90
together say the authors of the greatest rev.
oluioL the world has witnessed-a revolution
effected by combination Of moral and phys-
cal means. Yet. there has from II a, day to
ihe present hour existed among US party,
and by no means small one, who have yipor-
ously and energe,cally warred upon this right,
the most sacred right enjoyed by freemen;
they fought at the threshold, and still wage
war upon this principle in every shape and
form in which it is presented.
Democracy and universal suffrage are sy-
nonimous terms, while Federalism and res,rc-
ted suffrage have come to be considered as one
OF the same thing. The Democrats have ever
advocated the rights of the people, the many,
while the Federaists have as necessarily
warred upon their dearest interests.
The history of the government of the Union
and Of the States show conclusivelv ,ha, tho
people cannot expect to NEE. with sympathy
OF protection at the hands of the Federal men,
oefS OF Congress or the Stale legislatures.
Ihe Naturalization laws show who arc IL.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

BUnLINGToN.-Havipg been called to this place
on business, we took it into head to steal few
days from our stand and desk, to visit our friends in
its vicinity as well as to give rest to mind little at
from perplcxing studies and indescribable afic-
tons. During absence, losing all sight Of pas
sing events in the political world we have not had
time since return TO get the hang" of matters,
we leave politics altogether in the hands of our
worthy sub, till next week, when our vocation will
be resumed.
On our arrival at the city of Burlington, we were
struck with establishment at the change which has
been wrought in it since our attendance at the
sions of the Legislature in that place. Lots that
long lay vacant in the hands Of Spectators have pas
sed into the hands of men of industry and enter
prize, and upon them is reared and rearing neat and
substantial buildings both for business and residences
The number Of these buildings show our neighbors
to be Of the go-ahead class. From citizens of that
place we learned that most Of TIE buildings have
been erected without money, the promise of it, so
it appears that they have shaped their transactions
suit the pressing times Her growth is truly aston
shing.
In morals the improvement is equally rerceptibe.
Streets where the dissolutc revealed regardless
of character the feelings of those who might be
disturbed by disorderly conduct have become the
aisle Of church, as it were.
In politics, our Democratic friends are in good
spirits By next year they think they will be able
to carry the county by hundred majority, should
old Hawks course continue the same and it receive
the sanction Of the wing party.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09
MARTIAL LAW

MARTIAL LAW.
itwould seem that in Rhode Island the reou.
var, permanent government is martial law.
(.hat is, no law, bat Military despoiism.) and
e law is only an incidental stale Of affairs
me Ning OF that territory has not abolished
ma,''a' law and restored civil government. but
nc mas only suspended martial law unit. Ue Isl
Of September. "'' 49,
What an insult to the people. A convso
''on is about to be holden under pretence of
making constitution. Martial law has hesr
IN force from the 25th of June to the l0,b rs
August-for;y-sfr.days, The suffrage men y,
nave not been allowed to meet together. to
consult or TO have press TO speak for them ~
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

~ The grea, Tariff Bill, together with
the Veto Of the President, in the House OF
Representatives, was referred 10 a committee,
of which Mr.. Adams was chairman. This
committee have made two reports and protest.
The Clay, or Adams Wings, submitted long
report against the Teto power. which their pa
pers say is to become the text from which all
the wings, both great and small, are to preach
during the coming and succeeding campaigns,
until this feature of our constitution is expnng-
ed. Mr.. Gilmer of Va, presented minority
report, sustaining the Veto power and defend
ing the President ia his exercise thereof
while Mr.. Ingersol offered protest, which
the wings sag was in the name of the Demo-
cratic members Of the committee.
The papers do not state what other subject
was incorporated in the report; one would sup
pose from the character Of its chairman that it
might be tinctured with abolitionism.
By later dates we learn tha. this Bill has
passed the House of Representatives aoihout
the redistribution clause" which is great
triumph for the President and his friends and
the friends of this measure, or rather enemies
Of the Distribution feature Of the Bill, IF whom
there are great numbers.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

observation-disclosures Abiding 10 The with
drawal Of the Members Of Rhode Island from
Congress, at period when some important
measures were before that body, in order TO
prevent the passage Of them. Patrick Henry,
IN speech delivered in the Virginia Conven-
tion, pronounced Rhode Island unworthy Of
berg a member of the American confederacy.
and her history since that period proves that
the great Virginia orator was correct. Justice
Story also dcnonnces the withdrawal of the
Rhode Island delegation from Congress. as
mos, dangerous aud reasonable movement
and he cites the act, TO show ti,a! it was me-
cessary. under such extreme cases, that Con
gfess should possess the power TO regulate the
elections OF Its own members, in order TO pre-.
ven. a dissolution Of the Government. He. Of
course, viewed disruption Of the national
legislature by the withdrawal of The members
as dissolution Of the Government-and. &C.
co'uihe 20 .hiS doctrlne, the recent withdrawal
OF snincieht number of members from the
Legislature OF Ohio 10 terminate lis existence,
is virtual dissolution Of the Government of
mat State. The Constitution Of Ohio requires
the presence Of two-thirds Of the members of
the Legislature 10 form quorum; aud few
more man third part Of them simultaneously
resigned. and consequently no quorum could
oe formed. and thus the existence of the Lev
lslatnre was terminated-and it was because
the minority could not control the majority. in
reference 10 the manner in which the Stale
Should be districted for the election Of Rep
resentatives TO Congress. This is one of those
destructive acts which cannot be tolerated in
free country. K was an attempt on the par,
Of the minority 70 rule the majority-and when
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

~ isaac Hill, Of the N. H. Patriot, has
been appointed ''Post Office printer, and pur-
veyor Ct blanks, cropping paper and ,wine."
tor the New England States, vice the publish
er of the Boston Atlas, which paper has for
the last few weeks been out in severe terms
upon Pres. Tyler. This 'share of the spoils"
will reconcile the Patriot to the Captain for
having ous,ed him from the Office Of Receiver
General
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09
WASHINGTON CITY, .. c.. }
August 10. 1870 {


SlR:-For the information of your readers.
please publish tho enclosed letter from tho P.
y. Department, in answer to an application
which Judge Williams and myself made for
additional mail service on the routes from
bloomington to Iowa City, and from Bloom
ington to Burlington.
Very Respectfully,
Your obi serv't.
A. G.. DODGE.
Editor Of The Herald.
Post OFFICE DEPARTMENT, ,
CONTRACT OFFICE.
August 49, 1912.
Sir IL have the honor to inform Won. ~ 70.
ply to your application for an additional week
lly trip Oh routes No. 1869, Bloomipo,on 70
Iowa City; aud 45ll, Bloomington to Bur.
lington, that the Postmaster General declines
making this improvement now. He NAV de-.
terinne differently next winter when the Leo.
iSiaiure convenes at Iowa City; but he will
wait Till then before he decides.
am, very respectfully,
four ob't servant.
w. Fl. DUNDAS.
For LIST ass, P. M. Geneva,
Hon. A. C. DoDGs.
House OF Representatives.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

friends Of the people. The controversy IN
in Louisiana and Rhode Island demonstrate
that the people have nothing to hope from 'nelf
federal leaders. Strange as it may seem' II
is ne nevertheless true, that the people are now
contendine and have yet to contend for this
privilege. this right. They may obtain peace
ably, obtain it they will. The spirit OF Inc
age is too enlightened, too free, to keep IN sub.
lection men Of .lawful age and free born; =
many because they are poor. and DO not own
property, personal or real, 10 the amount Of
one hundred and thirty dollars, or any other
sum, be il the one hundred and thirtie'h part
Of cent.
The day is near athand, the morning dawn
eth, when the people shall. will enjoy all for
which their fathers fought and bled.-May
that time be FASTENED.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

REVIEW OF THE WEATHER FOR AUGUsr.-
The past month, on the whole, was warm and dry
month, ths:thermometer ranging from az 10 SO, and
the barometer from 90 to $685. with rain on but three
occasions and then very light The prevailing winds
were southeast.
As compared with August, ls4l-August 1912,
was three degrees and two tenths warmer, while in
Al there was rain on ten occasions, which was more
than usual for the month of August, which in this
section of country is usually very dry month.
Crops Of small grain have yielded a very plenti-
fully, and should the frost keep off proper length
Of time, the corn harvest will be abundant
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

who do not do military duty should contribute
"a the encouragement Of those who do, as an
additional consideration fer encouraging the
more perfect organization Of the militia Of the
Tevrtors, we would state for the information
Of those who are not not already aware OF the
fact. that by law Of Congress. arms are dis
tribuied among the different States and Terri
tories, according to the number OF able bodied
men regularly enrolled and reported to the Sec
re,ary of Wa r, at Washington, and the reason
why Iowa has not long ere this received her
share of the U. S. arms, is, we are advised,
because no regular returns of the forces OF the
Territory, have yet been made. Arms, we
are informed, have been deposited at Rock
Island, Illinois, for our use whenever we shall
have complied with the provisions Of the law.
We trust this may be done the present year.
We will close this article by suggesting the
propriety Of organizing one or more indepen-
dent companies in this conny-sure'y there
are young men enough who Will take an ac'
tive interest in this matter when it is once on
foot. The srorg probability Of being able to
procure arms another year, will render the ex-
pense comparatively light, Some neat but
cheap uniform might be adopted suited to the
tastes and circumstances Of all. Independent
companies are usually better able and more
likely to qualify themselves in martial exer-
cises than the regular militia. They are more
apt 10 make it a matter Of pride, and this feel
ing will increase just in proportion as men be-
come acquainted with the details. and under
stand the science Of military movements-and
then again there is something in the military
which is natural to us all. There is not man
living whose livelest thoughts and most ami
mated feelings are not Immediately awakened
by the sound of martial music. The stirring
notes Of the fife, and the roll Of the drum inev
itabIy points his mind to scenes Of his coun-
try's greatness ard glory.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

!. The New Orleans papers Of the l5ih' say y
mat news had been received at Galveston "
me movement Of 1000 Mexicans under 6e0sa.
al teis TO the borders Of Texas. CommIsslu"..
20 faise soldiers TO repel The Invasion hao D'su
ISSUED ny the Presinent. 1t is said tna' ..
me volunteer companies, from the u o'S''''
had Cisbanded.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

ORDINANCE AGAINST GAMBLERs.-l ns
municipality Council of New Orleans 10.
passed an ordinance subjecring every pe, ,;u.
who keeps any gambling table within Inc l '".,
It's OF the municipality after the Isl OF a's'''
TO fine Of 800 per day.!
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

CT Judge Williams returned from Washington
at noon, to-day. He appears to be in very good
humor and, no doubt, considers Capt Tyler very
clever fellow
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

Cf We call the attention of our readers to the
advertisement of Sherman's Lozenges in another
column of to-days paper. They may satisfy them
selves of their value by giving them a trial They
are for sale by ]. B. DoUcHERTY,
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09
HER AID.
Bloomington, Friday. SEPTEMBER - 1879
An OFFER TO SUIT THE TIMES.

!. A, money is almost out Of. the question, we Will
receive good fall wheat Cat market price) IN pay
rosnt Of all accounts due this Office, if delivered
within thirty days in this place. Those OF our coun
Try subscribers who in arrears, can now nave no
sxcuse for their non-payment Of our dues. We
make this offer becaus our debts must be paid, and
we hsye an opportunity to turn wheat to that &C.
coun, Il delivered within the time above specified
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

Abstract of votes given for and against
Convention. at on election held in the
Territory eff Iowa on the frs! NondE
of August, 1912, undor the act 10 p'@
vide for the expression of the opinion
of the people of the Territory, as 10 t.
king the preparatory steps for their aa'
mission into the Union:
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

u 1t is aaid that the. Tariff bill will PS''
without the distribution clause.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09
THE RHODE ISLAND CONVENTION

House Of Representatives.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07

The Veto power, an Instrument that
folly and vain conceii fear not to famper
with, because they cannot estimate its
danger, and which tyrants are pleased to
exercise, because they prefer their own
depotic will to the happiness Of millions,
is threatened ON this most necessary mea.
sure, for raising revenue to carry on the
Government, unless the Legislature will
consent to take it as the President may d.
rect.
How long does this man expect to tam
per With the patience Of people who
have already endured so much at his
hands I
But is there no remedy for all this mis-.
conduct and high rnisdcmcanor in office,
that has been aud msy be exposed, other
than patient endurance or revolution
which believe is fast approaching? |
answer-Yesi Let the Representatives
of free people cast aside that sickly
sympathy which bars the door to a full
and free enquiry into Executive abuses,
and turn their attention to the fourth Sec
ton ofthe second article Of the Conshtu-
ton, and fearlessly discharge their duty
let the public mind become iamlliarzed 10
the term Impeachment, and let all vain,
weak and vicious men, in high public
trusts, tremble at the sound.
| shall rejoice to be with you, gentle
men, if the busin SIS before Congress,
which is now assuming an extraorlina.
nv interest, will permit. hut fear the
discussion OF the Tariff Question, to which
desire to give an undivided attention,
will forbid it--but it can be there, with
ptopriety, will-in the meantime, be-
lieve me to be, with the highest resPect,
Ycu follow-ctizen, and
brother Wing,
JOHN NJ Bolts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07
THE PROVISIONAL TARIFF BILL-AN-
nrIEn VETO BY LIE PRESIDENT.

THE PROVISIONAL TARIFF BILL-AN-
OTHER VETO BY HE PRESIDENT.
In our Congressional proceedings Of last week
we noted the E-sssge by both Houses Of Congress
Of a Lil commonly desigusted the Provisional Ia.
ria Bill, which extended the terms Of The Compro-
mise Law until the ! 81 Of August, and also sns.
pended the operation OF The Land distribution Aci
until that time, one month after it intended 70
90 into ef.et. The object Of this temporary la.
vas 10 enable Congress to mature and pass bill
before the close Of the present session, which would
produce sufficient revenue 10 enable the G'vefn'
fnent 20 goen without embarrassment 10 future. -
The President tbe surprise and indignation Of me
country, reiuned The bill TO the House Of REPRE-
sentatiyes, with veto giving as his reason f"f 80
doing, thu, il ioterfered with the Compromise La"
of 1888. which BE considers Of TOO sacred nature
10 be disiorbcd viewing it in the lishtoi conpac'
between tie general government and the nniiihef'
Of South Carolina, we suppose Mr. iyiei also
saws that no bin shall receive his sanction winch
doe. not place the Land Revenue in the U. S.
Treasury sgaig.. Should the Land bin be repeal
ei, be will siea las creating revenue sufficient
70, The want, Of the government.
Thus ba. asr redoubteble Captain added impetus
20 the force which Is dragging him down from the
emincnce upon which accident placed him, and IS
indeed earning for himself The cognomen Of weak,
f4ithless eud yeccillating." lie has Wy this veto
in reality headr3 himself The greatest indigna
lion we obsstys, prevailed at Washington, both in
AMI out Of Congress upoa the conduct Of The Pre-
l. - AZ oaI
the ground Of expedency alone, and not, as in the
care Of the Bank, upon constitutional scruples,
which fiends and opponents were willing TO regard
with lenient spirit His imbeciiity becomes
douhly provoking, when ii is remembered that he
10th recommended ord signed this same dIstfibu-
lion act. aud now when less than t~elvemonth
has passed, he threatens if it is not repealed, he
viii sign 10 bill to gro the government the means
to pay It's way.
The disqualification seems TO he universal with
the Wing press in every direction There APP
pears TO be but feeling ELECTED by the conduct
Of Mr. Tyler ard that is Of mingled pity and con-
,ernr, Cor the notorious weakness Of the mantle
Is totally uG for the station in which he is placed
Between him end the Wing party. the last link is
nav severed, and these who elevated him TO the
second oaise of he country, are entirely willing TO
hand him over, bag aud baggage, to the Locofocos,
or whatever new friends he may be able to make
The thought is CALLING in the extreme, that for
nearly three years We shall be compelled 10 con
sole ourselves as beat car, and draw upon all
The patience we are masters Of, whilst this man
plays his trsitornns prsnks.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07

IMPROVEMENT OF rue WESTERN WA
TIERS. The amendment introduced into
the Army Appropriation Bill, at the in.
stance OF MIR. CRITrENpEN, by which
one hundred thousand dollars are appro-
prlated for the continuation ofthe inn
provement Of the Western rivers, IS hail.
ed with approving acclamation by tho
press IN the West. We notice this fact
as an unerring evidence Of the popularity
ofihe measure, and Of the importance
which is attributed TO il by the people Of
the great valley Of the Mississippi, We
trus, that when the Tariff is adjusted, and
The proper provision made for the Ma
tional requirements, a liberal appropria
ton viii be annually granted until the O.
ho and other principal rivers Of the Yves,
are improved 10 the full extent to which
the system can be carried. The whole
West and mighty whole it is--has
direct interest in this matter, and in thus
promoting the interest Of that important
division Of the Union, the welfare OF toe
remaining divisions will also be iur'hefeu
in like degree. Bat. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07
MR.. CLAWS SPEECH.

In our next number, We shall lay before our read
era MIR CLAWS spesch, at the Lexington Festival,
AMI bespeak Tor it IN anticipation the earnest at
tertion of every one. with the prediction that it
viii amply repay It pcrusal. How will Captain Iy-
Ter relish tho funle of il, when he learns that the
ma for whom he shed teas because he did not
receive the nomination of the Harrisburg Conven-
uon, has pronounced him a mere " fash in the
nan" we leave tho reader to imagine.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07
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RHODE ISLAND.

IA ano1ber coh,mn will be found some accounts
of a re-cemnenc.nent ofIhe disturbances in Rhode
Island, oceasiousd by the return Of Governor
y rr nto that State 1t viii be seen that the chiv-
eiric djgniloy has again fed, and that Governor
kirg ha. OF red reward of s. O0D FOR his aPPre-
hrnsion |, ia e:,ied that about 500 Of his follow
ers have been taken prisoners. Dorr is probably
IL the city Of Nrw York.