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While it is plain that by either Of
the above plans a strict neutrality
could be maintained, the paper being
alike subservient to the interest OF
both parties, it is equally plain that
one most vitality important advantage
10 the public interest would be gain
ed. The doctrines. measures, and ar
cumenis in their defence of both the
political parties would regularly be
laid before the pnblic, collated side
by side, and individuals who are una.
bic or unwilling to patronize two
newspapers, in opposite interests,
would thereby have access, at a
cheap rate, TO that kind Of lnforma-
ton which would enable them the
more correctly, to judge of the merits
of any great public measure, in refer
ence to which, they would have oc-
casion to cast their votes. They
would witness repeated practical de-
monstrations Of the truth of the old
adage, some story is good till the 9th
er is toldi"and by reading both sides.
would often form conclusions diamet-
really opposite TO those at which
they would have arrived by an ex-
animation of one side Of the question
only, and those measures Of their OPP
ponents which by the garbled state
ments of partizan prints would he
made TO appear like Treason would be
regarded with charity and forbear-
ance. if not with approha'ion.
But it may be objected that these
columns would be open To faisrhood
and perverted truth; gran.ed,-bu,
the remedy would he al hand. The
poison and antidote would lie admin
istered at the same time. The ever
vIglIant eye OF political adversarIes
would detect the smallest m~isrepte-
sentation, and be sure. through the
same channel. to make the injury lis
author intended TO inflict upon others.
recoiI upon himself and his party.
Now the question arises, would
such newspapers be sustained! | an
swer unhesiIatinglv, yes. Reflect
ing and considerate people are hearth
ly sick of the everlasting din of party
strife, and deeply deplore the evils
which grow out Of it. Even some
Jealous pariIzans are ready to admit
that their own party is not infaIIibIe.
and reasonable enough 10 acknowl.
edge that their opponents are not al
ways in the wrong.
Light and truth are all that is want
ing to cause a great proportion of the
honest yeomanrv of orr country 10
break the shackles of party discipline,
and gofor any measure, which in their
judgement, would promote the pub
lie good, and consequently their indi.
vldual leterest, emanate where it NAV;
and they cannot but be aware .hal
the "the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the TRUTH" need not be
looked for in those papers whose spe.
cial vocation it is, TO conceal, and
plaster over the misdeeds Of those
whom they serve, and represent the
dolngs of their opponents in the most
odlous light.
In conclusion | repeat, the evil here
complained OF, cannot be imaginary,
or of small magnitude. The danger
is but too apparent; and i'll have fail.
ed TO do but feeble justice to the re
medy suggested, which | am fully a.
ware is the case, | hope some of your
correspondents, who are better quail.
fed, will pursue the subject.
Neutrality
INDEPENDENCE, JACKSON Co., No.
=. September 25. 1912.
To the Editor of the .MissouTian-
, 1842-10-15

The Governor of Mexico has appoint
ed V. Almonte, Ambassador Extraordi-
nary 10 the Government of the United
States, with plenary powers to settle all
questions of difficulty between the two
countries.
, 1842-10-15

We refer our readers to Gov. Bogg's
plan of relief for the "Hard Times"
which will be found in another colum Of
our paper.
, 1842-10-15

ARREST OF 10 SMIrH.-An extra
from the Quincy Wing, dated 9Th inst,
says: We understand the Governor has
received information that 10 Smith is in
custody at Charthage, and that he is to
be brought before Judge Douglass, who
is there holding court, on 4 writ of ha-
beas corpus, for the purpose of trying
the validity of the Governors writ OF
arrest.
, 1842-10-15
ANOTHER FRAUD IN LEAD.-We see

ANOTHER FRAUD IN LEAD.-We see
by the Missouri Republican, that some
knave, engaged in the smelling of Lead,
has again been ~defrauding purchasers by
mixing quantities of Stag with it. A re-
cent shipment from St Louis to the east,
of about 500 pigs, was ascertained on
melting it to contain Stag to the amount Of
1890 lbs, or nearly one half of the
whole shipment. Such frauds, if not
speedily ferreted out, and checked, will
ultimately bring the whole trade into dis
repute. The lead was naked IS. Davis.
, 1842-10-15

RHODE lsLAND.-The Convention
At Newport have been engaged dur
ing the past week in forming State
Convention, TO be submitted 10 he
people. The basis of representation,
as agreed upon, provides that each
township shall elect one Senator,
just as each town in Vermont elects
one Representatives. then each town
shall elect oue Representative, and
one ran Tor every 1900 Inhabitants
after tie first 1900, thus makIng the
representation in this branch strictly
popular. The Senate will consist Of
81 members; of which Providence
county has l8; the House, Of 20, of
which Providence county has sc, or
ii majority Of the whole. Providence
city has IA. Provision is made for 4
reapp1inimen! after each future CEN
suS.
The Right OF Suffrage is still under
consideration. The plan reported
to the Convention, and which will
probably be adopted with but little
modification. u the right of SUI
lrage 10 every native citizen of 81
years of age and upwards who has
served a year in the Militia or paid
81 tax--blacks and foreigners being
required to possess a freehold estate
Of Sl34.
The compensation to be allowed
to members of the Legislature ha:
been fixed at 81 per day. 1t wa:
proposed to unite the offices of Gov
ernor and Lieut.. Govern'r. and thei'
respective salaries-S4OO and 900
thus devoIving the duties and emOlu
ments upon a single person; but tn
proposition was reiecred.-U. S. Gdz
, 1842-10-15

The Louisville Gazette of the 18th
inst. says:-"Mr. Godfrey Pope was
bailed in the sum of $4,000, after un-
dergoing his examining trial this morn
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15

A Soua CHILD.-A prisoner before the po-
lice court last week in Philade'Phia, gave the !,
following Interesting sketch Of his ''broogh'la
up d.adv n..a i
.ao,he, made a practice Of getting drunk on
.;osgar. When was little boy nobody
wouldn't uL allow me to nuss their children, for
,h e sed made 'em dyspept!c-i looked 50
Completely e"es s sour-so they sed; When went
TO school was always in for the Ilck'nss'
and do believe ! begged it for every hoy 70
the school. At last got married. and my
wife left me in three months. here no use
of asking why. She sed there no uso =.
Twin, with me. because If we had chiIdre, they
wouldn't be any thing but waikiki vinegar
casks-if they was boys-aud if they wa.
girls they'd be mere jugs o cream o .ar'er SCI
on legs TO physc all the word by their soiem-
choly phizzes.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15
uVDES, uIDES!!
New Grocery Store.

MONEY SAVED AND HARD TIMES ACCOMMODATED.
A small prc7t andready pay is the life Of business.
H INTEND to keep constant supply ofFAMlLY
"a GROCERIES on hand and will sell them at a
fraction above ST. Louis prices CALL at No. 1,
Second Street, and you can buy more with the same
amount of money than you have done heretofore at
any House in the Far West. My present stock con-
sists in part Of the following articles, te-acit.
Teas Coffee N O. and Loaf Sugar, Pepper, Spice,
Ginger, Alum, Birthstone, Salaratus, Logwoot', Cop
peras, Madder,S &c. Also: Western Reserve Cheese,
Crackers, Raisins, Almonds, dried Herring green &
dried Apples, Soap. Candles, Tobacco Of various
qualities, Flour, Meal, &c. Together with gene
raj assortment of Liquors and Wines, at very redu
ced prices choice article of Port and Madeira
Wines expressly for sickness.
Also. small lot of brown and bleached Sheetings
and Shirtngs, Calicoes Of various patterns, Boots,
Shoes, DC. All kinds of PRODUCE received in
payment
Wanted, 1000 dry Hides and 2,0C0 bushels Of
Wheat. A. q. CLARK,
Bloomington, April ls42-22n No. l, Sec st.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15
G. w. HUMPHREYS & Co

4 RE just receiving and opening Their sun,,
IA Fall and Winter Goods, comprising esa flg
Gle usually kept in retail store, they pledge i
selves to sell as low as any other store in The 70
They will take almost every article Of courtff' s
duce, such as wheat, pork, dry hides at the III
prices, in exchange for goods. Also, they w,i.t
county orders. Come on then oldfriends ami a'
mers with your cash. county orders and couplry =
duce, and we will give bargains that will inf, =
you to call again at the corner of Chcsnu, and 3
ond streets. Nov. Is, 1871
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15

A BEAUTIFUL FRAGMENT.-To enter this
world without a welcome-to leave II without
an adieu-to suffer. and be unequal to your
snfferipgs-to stand sad silent monument
amid the Joys of others, which you cannot un-
ders,and and conceive Otto carry within yonr
bosom the buried seeds Of happiness which are
Eever to grow--of intelligence which is never
10 burst for,h-of usefulness which is never
10 eermnate-to find even your presence al
flictive, whether you excite compassion or hor-
ror--a whole existence without one cheering
sound-wilhout one welcome accent-with-
out one exhleraling hought-without one re-
collection Of the past-withont one hope OF the
future-Oh! what a cloud Of wretchedness
covers, surrounds and overwhelms such de-
plorabe victim of sorrow!
Now to throw over such benighted being
the sweet rays Of inteIIlgence--to open me IN
iellect, and let gush forth in streams OF II ght
and ioy-to arouse the affections, that they
may know and love God, the giver of all things,
who is mercifu. in all his chastisemenls-to
snliehten the soul, that it may see its origin
and des,ny-to cause them 10 smile, though
they canno, speak-,he eye to g'isten with
other emotions than those Of sorrow-and the
mind 10 understand, although it cannot hear.
oh what beautiful supplement to the be-
nevolence of Heaven How sweet and soul
cheering is the truth Of Heaven.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15
Observation-Disclosures SHOP.

INHARLES NEWMAN & co. respectfulyin
u, forms the citizens of Bloomington and the sur
rounding country that they have just opened shop
on Chestnut street, few rods north of the Iowa
House, where they intend carrying on the CABl-
NET MAKING business in all its various branch
es as we'll as all other articles manufactured cfwood
Professingo be masters of their business and deter
mined to confne themselves to custom work, the
public are assured that they shall at all times be
ready to fiji their orders and that all work from their
shop shall beaoAe in neat and substantialm
and at the hour promised.
Allkinds of country produce received in payment
for work, so farmers come with your orders. Our
prices will be found very low.
ITCOFFINS, in any style, made at the value OF
the work and materials, without extortion.
Bloomington Nov. 18th, 1871. If
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15

DREss.-There is not an hour in the day in
which man so much likes to see his wife
dressed with neatness as when she leaves the
bedroom, and sits down to breakfast. A, any
other moment, vanity stimulates her efforts al
the toilette, for she expects to be seen; but al
this retired and early hour, it IS tor the very
sake of cleanliness, for the very sake OF plea.
sing her husband, that she appears neat and
nice-some one says, "a woman should never
appear untidly or badly dressed in the pres
ence of her husband" While he was lover,
what sad piece of business if he conght her
dressed to disadvantage! "Oh dear. there he
is, and nv hair all in papers; and This fright
ful unbecom;ng cap! had no idea he would
have been here so early, let ne of to my tot
lette!" But now he is your husband. "Dear
me, what consequence is il! My object is
gained; my efforts to win him. and my little
lnaneuvres to captivate, have been successful,
and it is very hard if a woman is to pass her
life in endeavoring to please her husband" l
remember greatly admiring lady who lived
among the mountains, and scarcely saw any
one but her husband. She was rather plain
woman; vet when she sat to breakfast each
morning, and all the day long, her extreme
neatness, and the attention to the niceness OF
her appearance, made her quite an agreeable
object; her husband loved her, and would look
at her with more pleasure than at pretty wo;
man dressed soled and unlidely; for believe
me, those things, (though your husband APP
pears no; to notice them. nor perha.s Is he
conscious Of the cause) strongly possess the
power Of pleasing or displeasiug.- Whisper to
a New Married Couple.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15

How ro PREPARE FOR A FLOGGlNG.-George
la,e a lieutenant in The United States
A,mv. was one Of the most eccentric fellows
in the world. When boy. having incurred
the displeasure Of his father, the latter called
him 10 an account; and after examining him
as TO the why and wherefore of his misconduct
resolved on applying the rod. But that the
nnnishmen, might have the more salutary Ell
feet. instead of inflicring it immediately, he
gave the culprit time to reflect. and chew the
bitter cud of repentance, made ten times more
bitter. by the anticipation of what was TO tol'
low. "George," said he, ''you may go ior
the present. but prepare yourself early to-mor-
row morning, for the most severe f1ogg'ng you
ever had" George retired. and the next
morning appeared before his father bright and
early. to undergo the execution Of hls sentence.
"Take off your coat" was the stern command
of went the coat, and the father standing with
the well-prepared hickory in his hand observ-
ed that his sons back, from one extremity to
the other, appeared unusually pro'uberan'.
"What have you got On your back :" SAID he.
"My Jacket" replied the boy. "WeI'," de-
manded the father ''wha, have you got under
i,?" "A leather apron four double," replied
the lad. "A leather apron have you indeed
and what's that for % "Why," said the
youngs,er with a grave countenance, ''yon
iold me TO prepare for foegin9; got as well
prepared as could" The angry parent now
turned away to hide laugh, aud The boy es-
caped f1oggng by being SO we'll prepared
for it.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15
pm1E gr12To

From the Baltimore Clipper.
u.E.vT 70 GATHER FLO"ElAs'
: u.n, 10 Gather flowers, in childhoofs happy mooo'
-,.-,s 20, the meadow and through the lonely
wood
,.a the modest violet, and from its slender tree
hroke the blooming wild rose in its virgin pu'''y
went to gather flowers but their beauties mace me
sad,
For my mother in my earlier days would MAKE NY
$500 wreath Of choicest ones for cher dar-
lings gentle heat"
Rn that mothers voice is silent now tue co''''' 20
her bed
am wearied with wandering. I'll set me down 10
resi-,
Near the grave Of my sainted mother whose i'0'e
with the blest;
Her spirit now is near me- she will guard nef 'e''''
child,
Till trsnsplan,ed in the garden where flowers neer
grow wild.
,oant to gather flowers in those sunny chimes on
high,
Far beyond yon mountain cloud from the garden IN
the sky;
Where they bloom in all their beauty, and ever
fresh and fair,
Al Whore nv mother then will braid them in her
a.rl;os,s hair. THE MINSTREL.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15
TAXLDKLVG.

n NHE subscriber in thanking his former custo-
- mers for their plronage, would inform them
and the public in general that he still continues the
above business, at his old stand on Second street,
door west of Mr.. Smalley's Blacksmith shop,
where he will execute all work in his line in
neat and workman like manner for Cash. or the fol-
lowing articles of produce at cash prices: Flour,
Bacon, Wheat, Oats, Corn, Lath, and Shingles
Also, Sawed Lumber if delivered when the work is
DONE ROB'T TILLARD.A,
Bloomington, March a. lS42-l9-6m
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15
CaBLvET FUR.vITURE.

THE Subscriber having removed his shop on Iowa
Il Avenue near the steam boat landing, is now
prepared to receive orders for every description OF
CABINET WORK, which he will exchange for
almost all kinds of produce or lumber, and even
CASH il offered soon.
He does not deem it necessary to tell the public
they can be suited better here than elsewhere-he
would only request them to call and Judge for then
selves. JOSEPH P. FREEMAN. ).
Bloomington March IS 1871
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15
ANEcporE OF CcLsRlner.--Coleridge was

ANEcDorE OF CcLsRlbGE. --Coleridge was a
remarkably awkward horseman. SO much so,
as generally to attract notice. He was riding
along turnpike road. in the county OF Dur
ham, when way approaching him. noticed
his peculiarly, and quite mistaking his man,
thought the rider fine subject for a little
sport when, as he drew near, he thus accos,-
ed Mr.. c. IL say. young man. did You meet
4 tailor on the road - "Yes," replied Mr.. C..
who was never at a loss for rejoinder, IL
did and he told me if went little further,
should meet goose!" The assailant was
struck dumb; while the traveller logged on.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15

AMERICAN Prisoners IN VAN DIEMAN's
LANp.-The Cincinnati Message Of yesterday
has the following:
"A man named James Gammell reached
New York on Wednesday last, from Van Die.
mans Land, having escaped from that convict
COLONY in an American whale ship. He was
one of the Canadian patriots. captured by the
British. sent to England. tried aud transported
from thence for the part he took in the SO call
ed rebellion in Canada. GammeI informs the
Herald that ne was taken under Col. James
Monroe, at Short Hills, Upper Canada. in the
summer of 1888. Monroe was hung; Cam
nell was sentenced to be hung on the 25th OF
August, 1888. but was reprieved. sent to Eng
land with John S. Parker and twenty-five
others, and thence transported to Van Dieman's
Land for life, with about seventy more Amer
leans. He reached Hobart's Town on the l6'f
of January, 1910, with eleven others. all Of
whom were Immediately sent one hundred
miles into the interior, where they were obliged
to work in irons for two years. After mum.
Der Of hair breadth escapes. he succeeded in
secreling himself on board the ship which
brought him safely to this country. The fol-
lowing American prisoners, he states, have
died since he went out Peter Williams of
the United States; Alexander Mcleod. Gerard
Van Camp, and John James McMiler, of
Canada; Mr.. Priest, Of Jefferson comfy, New
York; Mr.. Curtis. The following have been
sent to work in the coal mines for two years,
for trying to make their escape from the island:
Symes w. Miller, Of Chatauque; Joseph
Stewart and w. Reynolds. Of New York 5;
Horace Cooley and Mr.. Murray. Of London,
Upper Canada Jacob Paddock, Of Kingston.
In these coal mines there are 1000 men at
work. Gammel says he lief. 76 prisoners
still there, Of the patriot party, mostly United
States citizens and all 10 bondage, employed
by released convicts in various trades. A man
named Notage, of Ohio, was killed blasting a
rock"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15

FeANKL1N's MokALs.-Eat not to fu'Inessi
drink not to elevation. Let all your thing
have their places; let each part OF bushes
have its time. Resolve TO perform what yd
ought; perform without fail what yon resolv%
Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15

At a ball, held lately a, Richmond. Va, a
belle asked country rustic, who stood nigh
her. in a compact Of shout four or FIVE deep
gazing on pair walsz,ng: Pray, sir, how
do yon like the waltzinga'. :. Madam, !" said
the quaint gentleman. II ike The huggin'
part very well +; but DON. like the Within
round. When It comes 10 the huggin',
would like to stand STILL"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15
j. Bennett & Co.

WOULD inform the citizens of Bloomington and
vicinity generally, that having just returned from
Boston, at which place they have carefully seeeted
their SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, adopted tel
the market assigned; feel confident Of satisfying all
who may favor them with their calls with goods
at prices not to be undersold either at Wholesale or
Retail, west Of Lake Michigan.
We would like it to be particularly understood.
that we purchase our Goods and always intend to,
direct from the next hand to the Mandatory, and
many of them from the Manufacturers themselves;
consequently our Goods will not only at all times be
found fresh ana fashionable, but be sold cheaper
than after having passed through several hands and
even after having passed through the hand of ST.
Louis auctioneer not excepted.
UT Economy should always be consulted! %
Call and examine goods. part of which may
be found annexed at prices to suit purchasers.
A large assortment of black, blue-back Invisible
green and blue Broad Cloths blue, black brown and
cadet mixed Cassimeres; blue, black, brown and ca
Diet mixed Sanets; Prints. English, French and
American a variety of entirely patterns; fine
and superfne black aud blue-black AIpncs, AAzz,sa
dc Lame, Merino, Edinboro' and Highland Plaid
Shawls; Mcrino. Nous de Lainc, and variety Of
Fancy Handkercliiefs; Hard and Easy Times a few
pieces of the real old Vermont Sleeps Grey Cloth ;
blue, brown green and figured ca Merino vasie-
tv of Irish Linen Check, Cambrck, Gloves, Hosie-
nv; Buck Mittens; large assortment of Domestic
Goods brown Drilling, bleached Sheetings and Shirt
ing, Tckings. white. red and yellow fannels, dc.
SC, and great variety of other goods
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Brown and Loaf Sugar,
Young Hyson and Imperial Teas, Molasses, Saara-
tus, Pepper, Alspice, Ginger, Tobacco Cigars Sperm
and Tallow Candles, Bar and CASTLE Soap,
Powder, Shot, Lead Percussion Caps, Indigo, Mad
der, Copperas. Alum, &c.
A general assortment Of Nails, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10
| and 20 penny.
PAINTS AND OIT.-Linseed and Sperm Oil,
Spirits of Turpentine. White Lead. Writing and
Wrapping Paper and Quilts
| A general assortment of HARD and QUEENS
WARE.
| Also, large assortment Of BOOTS and SHOES.
| Bloomington March lS lS42-2Otf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15

A vagabond called at house on sunday,
and begged for some cider. The iany refuse"
to give him any, and he reminded her OF 'ne
oft quoted remark, that she m.gh! ENTERTAIN
an angel unawares." . Yes said she' wv
angels don't 90 about drinking cider on Sun
daVSi"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15

It is an exercise of ingenuity 10 name
canal boat and avoid repetition. Before Tue
election, the Albany Argus says, an Eones'
Wing navigator named his boat Ha'o
Times few days since he called at .ne
collectors office and entered anoiher LOT '"c
came concern, I" Harder Times"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-15
1...,,.er yard and Mousse Bstldfng.

UyHE undersigned would inform the Pablo that
they have established a Lumber \ ard IN bioo-
r,;ooton. where they intend to keep constantly on
hani alI kinds of lumber, and at the lowest prices
They viii also contract Tor jobs Of house building OF
eyery description and furnish materials Il DESIRED
hey will also furnish architectural drawing o. eve
~ kind, upon short notice. g,
The undersigned having associated together lof
ne prosecution Of the above branches OF business
Aater themselves that they shall receive pooh "
the patronage of liberal and en'ePrising Pup''S -
An ronsipnments Of lumber with which they may be
f,vored will meet with prompt and careful attention
and sales made upon reasonable commission.
JOHN G. IRWIN,
THOMAS DARLINGTON.
P.s. Enquire a. Parvin's Hotel
Roouiaoton. Feb. 25, 1S42-l0-3m-td.