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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

QT Daniel Webster, the God of Whggery, in a
speech in the United States Senate in s32 forgot
his loyalty to the Bank. and allowed himself to speak
his honest sentiments In regard to bank issues He
said:
Of all eontrivances for cheating the laboring class
es of mankind, are SO eiloctual as that which
deudes them with paper money. 1t is the most per-
feet expedient ever invented for erizing the rich
mans field by the sweat Of the poor mans brow
On the 9th October, 1889, III legal opinion fur
nished the Barings, London Bankers, whose Ator-
ney he has long been, he says:
"The term "Bill of Credit is familiar in our DO
litical history, and its meaning well ascertaned and
settled, not only by that history but by judicial in
terpretations and decisions from the highest source
For the purpose of this opinion may be sufficient
to say that bills of credit the subject ofprohibition in
the Constitution of the United States, were essen
tally paper money They were paper issues, intend
ed for circulation, and for receipt INTO the Treasury
as cash, and were sometimes made a tender in paw
ment OF debts. To put an end at once, and forever
to evils of this Sort aud dangers from this source
the Constitution OF the United States has declared
that no state shall emit bills Of credi, nor make any,
thing butgold and silver atender in payment of debts,
nor pass any law which shall impair the obligation
of contracts"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

BAu.--There is capital article in the Cou-
rier and Enquirer OF the lst inst, on the great
abuse of bail. We make couple OF extracts:
''.Iudging from the history Of various parts
of the country, for some years past. 1t is our
opinion that with such a sum (S20, 000) man
might commit any half dozen crimes that can
be named, short of murder, aud even that, he
happen to have pretty influential friends, and
to be within reach Of pretty convenient Judges
Judges whose consciences are convenient
enough TO hear to the suggestions of relatives,
and be willing to let culprlt cut OF jail upon
alleging i'll health
"For all offences bailable by law, there is
no kind of difficulty. With that same $4,000
the prit might commit an arocious man.
slaughter, and be let out by giving $4,000, u
rape for as much more, and arson for the same
sum, and still have enough to pay IN the same
way for ro5bing bank, TO say nothing OF the
grand and petit larcenies, assaults and bate
rles, and other offences which he might luxu-
rate in upon the balance"
That the law of bail has been most shame
fully abused, there can be no question. The
proof consists in the escape of TO many notori-
Gus offenders within the lass few years, and
unless THEE is radical change in the opera
lion Of the law so as to prevent lis abuse. as
many more Will escape hereafter. 1t is true
that many man with plenty of money, as
matters stand. can commit almost any crime.
He has only to count the cost Of bail and Sc
cure his recognizance. In this respect, justice
has followed the example Of certain popes, and
virtually sod dispensatons for the commission
of offences. The object ofbail, in too many in
stances of late, seems not to be to secure an
individual his liberty until his trial, but to give
him an opportunity of eludingjustice aliogeth-
er.-New Y ork Atlas.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

CT couple numbers OF the Iowa STANDARD con-
tanned wood-cut--that of one man kicking another
behind his back-which looks 50 much like an Incl
dent that once occurred when Alfred Rich was pres
ent aud the editor fthe Hawkeye travelling close by,
that the editor of the Hawheye has made request
for the loan it 1t is appropriate for the use
for which it is now asked than the design given to
the engrager. Certain it is that the editor of the
Hawkeye is the only editor in the Territory who
was ever kicked behind his back.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07
Nov. 4, I84l.

DEcgNcY OF THE CLAY MgN.-The Loy-
ington inielligencer, published at Dir. CIay's
residence ia Kentucky, talks Of President ~
LER after this fashion -
"if an Indignant. an outraged and betrayed
constituency were, In moment OF lrrepreSsI'
Bile wrath, TO raise up and cast hiu. headloDg
from the seat he has so Wiley polluted, II
might be paIliated, if not excused, by an In
partial historian, who loved liberty and his
country more than place and power. Ii
God-directed thunderbot were 10 strike and
annihllate the traitor, all would say that,
=" HeagesS is just"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

CAIRO NoTFs.-S. Jones, Esq, cashier Of
this bank who has lately issued a card 10 the
public, says that '.the Bank of Giro has abli-
ity TO meet 1t engagements, and that it will d.
rags so far as lies in its power, make every
exeriion to protect its paper" and that he
''therefore solicits continuation of the Cent.
dence Of the people,
The Editor of the Quincy Herald adds -
"we have understood from good authority tia!
the merchants of ST Louis are receiving Cairo
notes at par.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

The Presidents Message was delivered on The 18th
Dec and published in the Ohio Statesman of the 9Th,
from which some folks neg that it was carried thh-
er with unprecedented speed. Rather guess the copy
used by the Statesman was on its way two or three
days before the delivery Of the Message. The " By
Authority" printers OF President Tyle are very rus
" fellows. if body don't care what thev say
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

CT The announcement of the death Of Dixon IL.
Lewis Representative III Congress from Alabama,
was rather premature. The last we heard ofhim he
was in his seat laughing all over, at the story of his
DEATH He it will be recoilccted, is the largest man
in Congress, so his death would have been herug
loss to the Democracy.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

A correspondent of the Iowa City Argus, who
signs himselfs w W. SAYS that on Tuesday, 2lst
u while travelling OF foot about four miles east OF
Fairfield, Jefferson comfy, in the open prairie, be
encountered large panther, which at first gave way
to him, but finally picked up courage to keep his
ground, and soon afbr to follow in pursuit. Mr..
w. w. says he retreaed some distance to pile OF
rails anl fortified himself until his antagonist Lett
Soon after he came cit his enemy again made his APP
pearance, but when he commenced building his sec
ond fort, fndingl fould not get fight without
violation of the law in attacking either on the
reeat or in his own fort, he left him, allowing him
to make his way to house. Ugly fellows, these
panthers to meet in le parties, especially when
fellow has no shooting irons"
CT We can scarcey open an exchange, the " by
Authority Of any city or country village, but IN 1t
we find an ordinance regulating stoves and stove
pipes" Would it net be well for our town author
ties to ordain kewissl Our stoves and stove pipes
seem to require soma municipal regulation, as after
all our efforts we cansot SO regulate them to keep
our rooms warm andconduct the smoke to the up
Der regions
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

q The Mississippi closed opposite this place on
Monday last. On yesterday we had a southern
breeze which greatly melted the snow, threatening
to destroy the sleighng and covering the ice on the
river with water. A few days cold weather would
give safe bridge to the Island, which is very de-
slrable to those who have to burn green white oak
wood
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

CT John B. Jones, of Virginia, has purchased a
controlling interest in the Mariisonian, ard taken
charge of the editorial department.--Snc his con-
ncction with it, it has snppanted the National Intel
ligencer, ard become the organ of President Tyler.
Under the management of Mr. Jones it is conducted
with such ability as to bring it on rank with the
other papers Of the city
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

OF The Iowa STANDARD, after copying from the
Argus, for the purpose Of keeping up eud between
tie Democratic presses, sanctions the charge Of the
Hawkeye about the triangle Monopoly" andwinds
up by saying Doctor how much does each corner Of
the triangle pay? Come tell US GHab0utd" Would
the Standard be willing to tell all about It's 5GaGu-
lar, &lg0';ag concerns! If it viii give an honest ex-
pose Of its matters, wen tell how much the Herald
pays towards the purchase oftne Argus. Come Low
that's fair.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

LARGE ConS.-Gen. Geo. W. Hight, of Burling-
ton, last season raised an ear of corn which is over
twelve inches in length, containing sixteen rows Of
grain, each row containing sixty-six grains which
and we'll formed. Tell us no more that our climate
is too cold or our summers too short, for the growth
Of corr,
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

CF The Lexington Reporter, the mou'h.piece o.
Henry Clay gives positive contradiction to the re-
port set aioat for the thousandh time, that Henry
Clay intends retiring into private life at the close of
the present session of Congress. That those who
esteem him as combining all that is pure might have
credited the story, are not disposed to doubt, but
the thousands that look upon him as he is, would
not, for a moment, place any faith III It, Long ac-
customed to brow beating such friends chose rath
err to think for themselves than bow obedience to his
mandates and to abuse and traduce those who in
open opposition to him, it has become second nature
in him to pour out venom upon all who offend a.
gainst his mighty will, until he is unhappy in any
condition that affords opportunity for the gratiii
cation of his ambitious feelings. Henry Clay retire
to private life! You might as well expect to sec
General resign his station in the army and then enlist
in the ranks as common soldier.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

owe have seen letters from Washington up to
the 10th uh but nothing had been done in either
House but to complete their organization. So soon
as the plan for Fiscal concern shall be substituted
by the Secretary Of the Treasury, and the subject
brought fairly up there will be something of interest
to look for. The Democratic party lack power in
Congress, and the Wings are so cut up and divided
Congress, except to make long speeches When
time will permit the people to turn out those now
holding seats contrary to the wishes of majority,
we may look for such cleaning up of matters as
will make itself felt throughout the country.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

o. The Chicago Democrat says that rising six
thousand hogs were driven into that city in one day,
to be slaughtered and that travellers from all dtec-
tons represent the roads as lined with more, bound
for the same market.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07
a WING PRESIDENT.


"The light retlectM t1on. burning e6igies hcs
only serued to The pitt # duty more cledr.'
TYLER'S LETTER.
"The speculative philosopher might find induce
ments to prosecute the enquiry but his researches
could only lead him to conclude tbat tie paper sys-
ten, ha pro5a5Iy bette nerer hare jeen introduced,
and that society might hire been much betkr Oith-
out it," TYLER's MESSAGE.
What think you Of that honest whigs-you who
have decried Benton for his advocacy Of u metallic
currency! One of your idols, singing whose prise
you have almost bursted your wind-pipes has avow-
ed sentiments as much opposed to paper currency
as ever expressed by Benton. You will doubtless
unite with the disappointed oficeseeker in excIaim-
ing, " Pociancrs IS ungrateful."
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

CTThe Hawkeye charges Van Antwerp with a
want of courtesy and magnanimity because the Re-
porter has neglected to offer it exchange. Didn't
the Hawkeyc make the same display when the
publication of the Herald was commenced? Yes,
and never did otherwise till it found out that It's want
OF courtesy had not the desired effect Of shielding its
editor from merited castigaton, and yet the Hawk
eye has the hardihood to denouncc others for the
want of courtesy and magnaninity Oh, shame.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

CT Hon. ELI BALDWIN, who was once the Dem.
ocratic candidate for Gov. of Ohio. but beato, 10
cause Of his vote for the sale owhite men into slave.
ry,recenty died at his residence in Trurnbull CONN.,
ty.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

EXCELLENT ADVICE" The Democratic
party,' says the Richmond Enquirer. " have
swept everything so completely before them,
that the great hope Of the Wings now con-
sists in our becoming intoxicated from our
brilliant success. They remind US of the max
i'm, that it is much harder to bear prosperity
than adversity--and that we will fall into the
folly, which has contributed to ruin them, of
abusing the good fortune which has befallen
ourselves. But let US teach them BETTER
They have never been able to retain power,
partly because their cause is bad; partly be-
cause they have won it by such disgracefnl
means and partly because they have never
known how to use the power which they may
acquire. They rush on for measures, for
which not even their own allies were prepar~
ed They violate their own professtors.-
They clutch the spois of victory with an IN
satiabIe avidity. Their aspiring leaders can
not quietly wait for the possession of high Of
fices-but they fall TO strife, for the gfatiiica-
ton of their own ambition. They are hoping
that we shall fall into the same blunders
which have assisted to ruin them. They are
anxiousy waiting to see lis, rushing into ex-
cesses, abusing our prosperity, forgetting our
principles, dividing on certain measures, or
distracted by the competition of ambitious
leaders. We must avoid all these rocks
We must cherish our Union for the sake o
the Union We must carry out our prInci-
pies; for it is the great cement by which our
party has been kept together"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

The IRoS CIrY' is the title of an extra-imperial
weekly, published at the Office of the Morning
Chronicle, Pittsburgh, Pa. by r. G. Berford-J. III.
Foster and VIM. H. Whitney, Editors--S2 pev an
mum IN advance II is neutral in poitics--its selec-
tons good, and its editorials spicy. The efforts here
tofore made to sustain literary paper at Pisburg
have proved unavaiing, but from the industry man
lestedln the management ofthe Iron City," we in
Ter that those engaged in it are aware that they are
not laborng for naught, we expect to see it flour
lsh. 1t has our bast wishes for its success
"lHE Sun" also published in that city, shines
out In neat dress, is pretty well conducted and APP
pears to be doing good business. Mckee & Bur-
rows, Publishers-D. NJ. Curry, editor
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

Co Our Burlington neighbors must be prompt
men in paying theirtaxes The list oflos advertised
for sale by the collector embraces no more than about
uine-tenths Of all the lots in the city,
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

q The name Of Martin Van Buren, is placed
over the head of the editorial columns of the Iowa
City Argus, the choice of its editor for President
in ls44. Who will longer doubt the certainty Of
his election
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

At court recently held in Newcastle coun-
~, Delaware, several persons were convicted
OF larceny and sentenced to receive ,weuty-one
lashes each, ard one who pleaded guilty 10
three indictments, sixtythree lashes.
"A young girl, (whose name we omit on
account of the responsibility of her parents,
and at the urgent request of several of her
trlends,) plead guilty on ten different indict-
msnts for larceny. Sentenced to pay two
fold value OF the goods stolen, to the owners,
to wear Ten Us on her outer garment, and to
receive twentyone lashes on the bare back
well laid on, In each case, making $40 in all.
And this on woman, very genteel looking
young girl tied up TO a post, her naked body
exposed TO the gaze Of a lascivious crowd,
striped and scored. But enough the theme
is shocking. The barbarnus law must be
repealed ; it is crying disgrace to the State.
We are glad, however to have it in our power
to say that this shocking cruelty will not be
inflicted IN this instance, as we understand the
Governor has iuerposed his clemency and
pardoned her as to the corporal punishment.
With this view the court interceded in her IA
vor, all the members Of the bar, the officers of
the court, the prosecuting witnesses, and hum
dreds of others, petitioned 10 her behalf, and
his Exceilency readily acceeded to their wish.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

u We would direct the attention of our Terrific
rial readers to an article inserted on our first pare
the subject of a State Government, from the Iowa
Capitol Reporter. The subject is well treated in it
SO far as il reachcsk
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

0J' Mrs. REBEccA M'LEAs, wife ofJudge Nile
an, OF the Supreme Court of the United States late
" died at Louisville, Ky.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

PrRFEcT TypEpENprrcE.-T is an editor IN
this Territory so perfectly Independent, in his imasi
nation that in speaking of the annual appropriation
to defray the expenses of the Legislative Assembly
calls it the "bhghting, uttae'i'ag nla5day winch
yearly visits us from Washington-the corruption
fzad-,hat fund we receive yearly from the Ifeasu-
ry Department, by way of appropriation for the pur-
pose of defraying the expenses OF our Territorial
(;overpment.n We would give two bits for his fee
lings of independence for but ten minutes-)ust to
know how perfect independence feels.
He puts us in mind Of an old codger that existed
for while in the days of Noah. IS sad that the
old codger ridicued Noah for building the Ark, and
protested no belief of its necessity until the rain had
poured down for about thirty-nine days and haif-
During the rain the old customer made his way to
the top of the highest mountain thereabouts, and re-
NAMED there until the water rose up to his neck,
when the Ark slowly hoated near by him. With
smile upon his face, he exclaimed, "Good morning
Mr.. Noah-hope your family are all WELL Yes,
sir,' was the reply. :" Fine Ark, Mr.. Noah-excel-
lent workmanship that will you be kind as to take
me in out of the rain Noah shook bis head
With penitence be implored Noah to send out
vawl and take him in, which Noah refused, remind
ing him of what had before passed between them
After earnest appeals to bis humane feelings, finding
that Noah was inexhorable, he turned on his heel,
with an air of independence, and said, "go to hun-
der with your old dug-out, don't believe it's going
to be much of shower" Since that time nothing
has been heard of the old fellow and presume his
like was not seen between that generation and this
There is another anecdote which bears little SINH
larity to the independence Of our edtorhat of Cuff
fee and his rabbit-bu we choose TO go into no fur
Their particulars, and so shall not recite 1t.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07

SCoTcH BANKING.-ln late number of
Gouge's Journal of Banking we have sketch
of the operation Of the Scotch banking system.
under which the stockholders are personally
liable. The usages of the banks under that
system are entirely different from ours, and are
such as might be expected to be adopted where
the individual ruin of the banker would be the
necessary consequence of mismanagement. No
loans or discounts are made except on close
scrutiny OF the securities offered and the bal
ances due by the banks to one another are set
tied every three days. Most of the banks have
agents in the different towns, and these agents.
if any loss is sustained on the business done
by them, are made to bear part of that loss.
Overdrafts are ehectualy and rigidly guarded
against, and there are numerous business-like
rules observed, which but for the personal res
possibility of the bankers would be neglected.
as they are here. Such is the exactness with
which every thing is conducted, that the Bank
of Scotland has, it is said, in the course of a
century, lost but a few hundred pounds on
transactions amounting to millions.
WHAT THE BANKS HAVE DoNE.-Since the
first bank failure in this country. its bankino
corporations have swindled its inhabitants ont
Of $3.50, 100000. What tremendous advan-
tage to the people such system must be.
What vile leveler and agrarian, must anybo-
dy be, who dares to cry out against it. Why
it has not yet plundered the people out Of fonr
hundred millions! Let it aIone.-Coos Conn
ty Democrat.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-07


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RoBBERs.-Dunngt the past summer and fall sew
erul attempts were made, most of them unsuccessful
~ to rob the stores and other houses Of our citizens
At first we were disposed to attribute these attempts
to rowing rebels, who infest almost every commun-
ty, tarrying only long enough in one place to be-
come acquainted with places where valuables could
be had and until favorable opportunity ofeEd for
their unhoiv work. The continuance Of these at
tempts convnces lis that the rascal or rascas reside
among us, so We would warn our citizens to be con-
stantly on their guard using al possible means to
ferret them out. On Monday night last an attempt
was made to enter the store Of Messrs. Foster &
Hickman, by pryng up the window with an axe or
some other INSTRUMENT While in the act, Mr. ]
w. Richman awoke and directing a pistol as well
he could in the dark, fired but unfortunately mis-
sed his mark, when the robber took to his heels
Many of our stores and almost every dwelling, are
left almost at the morcy Of robbers, which should be
remediel. Too much caution cannot be preserved
and unless our houses are made more secure and
constantly guarded, some of our worthy citizens will
soon lose their all by such rogues as are now among
u.s. They arc persevering, even with but little sue
cess, and if they should ever become successful ma
ny others of like character would unite with them,
forming band Of sufficient force to give US much
trouble.
We hopeto see such diligence used by our citizens
as NAV bring such rebels to Justice.
FoREIGS.-The Steamer Acadia arrived at Bos-
ton the 9TH nit. having left Liverpool on the 10Th
November, but brings no intelligence of importance
On the 9th Nov. Queen Victoria gave birth to anot-
little baby which seems to have thrown all Eng
land, and thousands of Americans into an uproar-
The little urchn is of the same sex as its daddy and
succeeds to the title of the Duke of Cornwall. Ac
cording to English custom, he win soon be created
Duke of Wales which titles are to be followed W
by about dozen others as nonsensca but for which
lie will, when he can wear breeches with safety, re-
ceive revenue. 1t is sickening to an American.
proud of his country, to read the minute descriptions
ofthc various officers of the court &c. in attendance
at the grand performance 1t is disgusting, and made
the mere so at seeing American editors following in
the wake of British Journals in giving details.
The money market in London is tight as in A.
merlca. Cotton meets with dull sale-but little do
ing in that business.