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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-03-18
OA1BINlHqEn1i1 a lEINGo

TOSEPH p. FREEMAN would respectfully in
j form the citizens Of Muscatine and adjacent
counties, that he has commenced the above business
on Second street, near the American Hotel, where
he intends manufacturing, and keeping constantly
on hand, general Assortment Of G BINET-
WARE and C H AIR S-such as Mahogany,
Walnut, and Cherry Bureaus; Sideboards, Safes,
Secretaries, Bookcases, Wardrobes. Breakfast Di-
ming, Centre. Gard and Work Tables; Wash and
Candle Stands High, Fancy, French and Low-post
Bedsteads: Also, all kinds Of TURNING done with
neatness and despatch.
Having had seven years experience as Journey
man. in several of the best manufactures in the Uni
ted States he feels confident that he give gener
al satisfaction. Persons wanting Mahogany furni-
ture would do well give him call before they pur
chase abroad, as demand for good work is all that
is wanting to ensure its being manufactured in this
place. N. B. Collins made to order on the shortest
notice. 36-6m Bloomington, July 2, lS41
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4 Coop SlmlLE.-A minister in Baltimore,
speaking ofthe mysterious ways of Providence,
which were not made plain TO our colnprehen-
sion, uses the following simiie:
s'My hearers, the providence of Gcd is like
piece of ladies' embroidery. If we look at
the wrong side we see nothing but disagreed
BILE confusion of odds and ends, while the
right side presents variety CT the most beauti-
full and correct figures. Well, it is the wrong
side Of Gods providence that is towards US.
We witness deaths and calamities, and we
cannot perceive the good that is intended-we
see nothing but confusion and sorrow. But
hereafter we shall see the right side which is
towards God, and then we will see that all
was just and correct, and we will find the
pictures of his goodness and mercy made out
clear and distinct"
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Physiological Soft SdsCder."
Bv sam SLICK.

Sam to sell his clocks, had recourse to
8 soft sawder done up in phrenology.
81 looks at one Of the young CROWD up
gals, airncst like, till she says, Mr.. Slick,
what on airth are you lookin' at nothin' says
| i, my dear, but most remarkable develop
ment. A what says she. A most remarka-
BILE development, says !. the most remarka-
BILE too, ever seed, since was raised.
$50 slides out my knees for a seat, and
says, it's no harm. Miss, you know, for Ma is
here, and must look near TO tell you; so
draws her on my knee, without waiting for
an answer. Then gradually one arm goes
round the waist, and t'other hand goes TO the
head, bumpologizin', and whispers-wit,
paintin'. judgment, fancy, order, music, and
every good thing almost. And she keeps a
sayin', Well, he's a witch well, how strange
lawful heart! well, | want to know now l
never! do tell as pleased all the time as any
thing. Lord, squire, yoa never seen any thing
like it; it's jerusalem fine fun, Well then, J
wind up by touchin' the back of her head hard,
(you know, squire, what they call the 'ama-
tive bumps are located there,) and then whis-
per bit Of joke about her maxim very low
in wife, and SO on, and she jumps up color
in and sayin' its no such thing you missed
that guess any how. Take that, for not guess
ing better, and pretendin' to slap me, and all
Q that. but actilly, ready to jump over the
moon for delight. DON'T my clocks get fust
admired and then boughten after this readin
Of heads. that's all! Yes, that's the beauty
ofphrenology. You can put clock into their
heads when you're putin other fine things
in, too, as easy as kiss my hand. I've sold
nation lot OF 'em by it.
1.-THE only thing agin phrenology is. it's
little bit dangerous. It's only fit for an old
hand like me, that's up to trap, for raw one
IS amazin' apt to get spooney. Takin' a gal
on your knee, with one hand on her heart, that
goes pity pat, like watch tickin,' and the
other royin' about her head, discoverin' Of
bumps, is plaguey apt 10 make fool of you
without you're knowing Of it,"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-03-18

WoMAN.-The range Of the English lau-
guags affords nothing more beautiful in its
way than the following apostrophe to Woman,
from Bancroft, the historian.
At the late celebration Of the Landing of
the Pilgrims at Plymouth, letter from Dr..
Bancroft was read, dated Boston. Dec. 2lst
ls41, part of which, says the Plymouth
Rock, We extract.
."They may talk Of the courage Of Standisl,
the wisdom of Carvel, the enduring prudence
OF Bradford; the highest need of glory or
courage belongs to Woman, whose fortitude
braved the dangers Of the winter and wilder.
ness. For wisdom also; for it was she who
organized the family, and made vrtuous
society possible. For endurance and pru-
dencs; for with no outward means with moth.
ing but her own will and her almost unaided
strength, she established comfort, and in the
matched cabin with wooden chimnies. made
joy and contentment gush up from the we'll
springs Of love. My tribute then is, on this
occasion, to Woman.
Woman, Heavens best gift. Her highest
heroism was displayed, as she stepped on
board the May-fiower. Her highest triumph
was achieved when she conquered, not man
only, but winter and the wilderness. re-
main,
With true regard, &c.
GEORGE BANCROFT.
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With true regard. &c.
GEORGE BANCROFT.
TarY'D sErrra ray lr.-Some IF The n,

Tasy'D sErres TRY lT.---Some Of the Eng
lish papers say it Mississippi. Michigan, and
the English Government will seize upon their
cotton and grain, and pay her own people
They further say, if the Government Of the u
nited States has nothing to do vita the debts
Of the States, it will have no RICH. 10 iaterfare
when England seeks to indemnify herself il
this way. Let John Bull try that uick.--
Well learn the old dog new wrinkle.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-03-18


GAMBLERS" A man who had gone over a
great part of the world, at length came home
from his travels; his friends came and request
ed him to relate what he had seen. "Lislen,"
said he-"eleven hundred miles beyond the
country of the Hurons, there are men whom
thought very strange. They frequently Sit
at the table until late at night; there is no
cloth laid; they do not wet their. mouths;
might flash around them; two ar
sky might 'tkkfeafsa aged. ia. battle; even the
they would remain unmoved at their seats, for
they are deaf and dumb. Yet, now and then,
there escapes from their lips half-broken,
unconnected, and unmeaning sound; and they
horribly roll their eyes at tho same time.
often stood looking at them with astonlsirnent,
for when such siltings take place, people ire
quenly 60 to witness them. Believe me,
brethren, shall never forget the horrible con-
tortions which | saw there. Despair, fury,
malicious Joy and anguish, were by tufns vis-
ible in their countenances. Their rage, ! as
sure you, appeared to me, that Of the furies-
their gravity, that of the judges of hell-and
their anguish, that Of malefactors," But
what was their object! asked his friends
"They attend, perhaps. to the welfare OF the
commnnity?n "Oh, nol"-" They are seek
ing the philosophers s.one2" You are
mistaken "They wish to discover the
quadrature of the circle NC" lhey
do penance for old sins!" "Nothing OF all
this" "Then they are mad; if they neither
hear, nor speak, nor feel, nor see, what can
they be doing sThey. are GAMBLING -
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SHOES! sHOEs!! sHOEs!!!

THE subscribers would gratefully acknowledge
II thu Eia.Al4 -A--- ----~- r~-7--- -
have received from their friends and the Pup'lc
generally, They would state that they have re-
ceived a large assortment of Boots and Shoes,
all kinds carefully selected from the best manufactu-
rers, which they offer for sale at reasonable prices
ssrs to caIl aha examine reff esdtk rf6f
at the Boot and Shoe Store, corner of Main and
Chestnut street, opposite the Iowa House.
Oct. ], l84l-49-tf ]. BENNETT 81 co.
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IRISH CuNNING.-We learn from the De-
t.oit Post, that volunteer in Victoria's SER
vice. finding canoe upon the beach. near
Maiden, got in it, and started on VOYAGE Of
discovery. When he had got some distance
from the shore, he was discovered by the off,
Ger Of The day, who ordered six men in boat
and gave chase. He pursued the voyager to
the American shore, and in his ardor he forgot
that he was out Of the British Territory, and
seized the deserte1. citizen told the man
ne was free, and iced not go back unless he
wished: one of the officers men, an Irishmen.
hearing this ezclaimed-"I If this spalpeen be
Tree. So Is every mothers son Of us! So
yon may Just 60 home, nay jewel, Undressing
his officer. and tell tie Karnel thai Won left
US to take care Of the prisoner 1" The oficar
bad to hire men TO row him back and yepor,
seven men deserted.
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THoMAsH. BENTON.

NJ J. g. WHITTIER.
Not Fallen! No as well the tall
And pillared Allegheny fall
A well Ohiois giant tide
Roll backward on its mighty track,
As be Columbia's hope and pride,
The slandercd and sorely tried.
In his triumphant course turn back!
He . not fallen! Seek to bind
The chainless and unbidden wind;
Oppose the torrents headlosg course,
And turn ABIDE the whirlwind's force,
But deem not that the mighty mind
Will cover before the blast Of hate,
Orquail at dark and causeless i'll;
For though all else be desolate,
It stoops not from his high estate
A Maius mid the ruins still.
He Is not fallen! Every breeze
That wanders DER Columbia's bosom
From wild Penobscot's forest trees,
Z From ocean shore. from inland seas,
Or where the rich magnolia's blossom
Floats snowflake on the sultry wind,
Is booming onward to his ear
A homage to his lofty mind
A need the falling never find,
A praise which patriots only hear.
Star the West! A million eyes
Are turning gladly unto him,
The shrine Of old idolatries
Before his kindling light grows dim!
And men awake as from q dream,
Or mcteors dazzling to betray;
And bow before his purer beam,
The earnest Of better day.
All hail! The hour is fastening on
When vainly tried by SANDERS fame,
Columbia shall behold her son
Unframed, without laurel gone,
As from the flames of Babylon
The angel-guarded triad came!
The slanderer shall be silent then,
His spell shall leave the minds Of men,
And higher glory wait upon
The Western patriots future fame.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-03-18
GROCElexES. LIQUORs, sc.

TUST reed, lot of Monongahela Whskey, N.
y Y, Cognac and Champaign Brandy. cask old
Port, do. Madeira, and do. Malaga Wine, bbls
Holland Gin, II do old Rectifed Whiskey, Pullen
brand casks Molasses, bbls Cider, Is do Green
Apples, together with general assortment of Gro
ceries, such as Sugar. Coffee, Teas Of all kinds, Pep
per, Spice, Race Ginger. Raisns, Saleratus. Also,
= general assortment Of Boots ana Shoes, (custom
work.l Corn Meal, Flour by the barrel small, to
suit purchasers; all cheap for cash or produce.
DRURY q DAVIS.
Bloomington, Dec. 8, ls41. 6
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FOSTER s. RICHs1AN's

WHOLE SALE ESTABLIS HMENT
.Ncsc supply Of Gs0cesJss,
WE have just received an extensive stock Q
w Groceries for winter supply. Having enlar-
god our stock, and having many goods on commits
sion, we enabled to offer better assortment
that we have before had.
Landlords, Crocers, and all others who want good
bargains, will do well to call and see where they can
be accommodated wholesale or retail, at the upper
Store on Front Street.
Bloomington, Nov. S, 164l.-tf
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9NWA s1NWgsg,

SStCssASsssSOssS A<ssssssN6 A1SVOSSessS tOUs
FUNHE undersigned, late of the Burlington Hcue.
= respectfully announces to the citizens Of I'D
town and county, as well as the travelling comm
nifty, that he has taken the IOWA HOUSE, h
merly occupied by Mrs. Panott, fitted it up in aeon
Portable manner, and hopes by unremitted ezertiol
and assiduons attention, to merit public patrOnss
The House is situated close TO the landing, in d
business part of the town, SO gentlemen wishing n
take the river from this place, are sure of having
opportunity of going by the first boat.
His TABLE shall at all times be SUPPLIED will
the best the country affords, the BAR with a|
choicest Wines and Liquors, and his TABLE vd
provided with grain, with careful and attentive o.
lers.
From his long experience, and leterninatina
spare no pains to render his guests coHforlaNt Ia
atters himself that he will be able to give entire ss
isfaction to all who may favor him with thenpahcn
age. WILLIAM FRYE.
Bloomington, June Is, lS4l. 34-f
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HVHOSE in search Of FUR CAPS will do well
u to call at ]. Bennett & Co.'s, where they may
find splendid assortment of Fur Caps Of all Sizes
Price from rs cents to $40.
October Is. j. BENNETT & co.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-03-18

Gazette says :-"There is an immense land
claim called "Clamorgan's Grant," which
covers seven counties in Missouri. or at least
parts thereof, including among others, St.
Charles and Lincoln counties. Recently one
Of our citizens has visited New York and sold
out their large interests in this claim, to the
amount, judging from the deeds, of near a
hundred thousand dollars. If the purchasers
commence suit and recover, they will GUST
hundreds OF occupants. and lay their hands on
many splendid farms. This claim, too. sweeps
number Of very large claims, but still tyifling
in comparison with the mammoth Clamorpan.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-03-18

ATTENTION.
DAR. SAPPINGTON'S PILLS, warranted to
~ cure or the money will be returned, if salts
factory evidence is produced that cure was not per-
formed. Also, DR.. Warsaw's remedy for Ague and
Fever, Chills and Fever. &c. Also, DR.. Falls rem
edy for Coughs, Consumption, &c. Also, Lees
Anti-biIlious Pills. For sale at F. H. STONES
Store.
Also, Dr. Warsaw's Mixture for sale at S. Fos-
ter's Store at Iowa City, and at G. w. McClellans
Store, Wapello. June 25-n35tf
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PETER JACKSON.
ADAM osILvIE.

a. OgiIvie e Co.
FORW ARDING & COM MISSION
0s1sA0 UeANTGs
nEALERS in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods
- Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Nails Iron, Steel,
Castings, &c. &c. Also on consignment, choice
assortment Of Imported Liquors, all Of which will be
sold very low for Cash.
Bloomington, July 80, lS4l.-4O-tf
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"ONLY MEcHANlc,"-Two young ladies
who now move in the upper circles, though
one assumes higher range than the other has
vet aspired to, met not long since at ball.
The most lofty Of the misses took no pains to
conceal from the other her idea Of her superior-
", and the other had no idea of submitting to
be snubbed by one whose origin she knew
was no better than her own.
Very coolly, though with that concentrated
bitterness that woman Of the world knows
so we'll how to sugar over with smiles OF
winning sweetness, the indignant lady walked
up to the naughty one.
"Good evening, Miss Mason,'' said Miss
Taylor, very pretlily. Miss Mason courtesied
SO formally.
II have been thinking, my dear Miss Ma
son, that we ought to exchange Names" said
Miss Taylor, SO smilingly.
why SO, pray! w
''Why, my name is Tay'or, and my father
was mason; while yoar name is Mason, and
your father was tc:ior.'
Miss Mason said nothing, but took the frs,
opportunity Of treading on Miss Taylor's toe
and she gave two parties directly afterwards
on purpose to not invite bern. Y. Aurora.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-03-18

MATERIALS FOR MAGAZINE WRlrERs.-A
few days since gentleman left Lancaster,
Pa, in one-horse vehicle to 90 to Haver de
Grace. When short distance from the city,
woman with a basket begged he would
"give her cast" The gentleman, with his
customary politeness, took the lady in; but
pretty soon had reason to suspect that he had
been taken in himself: for 10! the feet that
protruded from beneath the petticoat were not
small enough to be at home in Cinderilla's
slippers. Moreover, on peeping under the
veil, he thought the features seemed rather
masculine. About this time the gentleman's
hat fell off, accidentally, Of course, while the
horse ran some distance before he could be
held up. The lady was now requested to a.
light and pick up the hat, as the horse was too
fiery to be left in her charge while the gentle
man did so himself. After some demur the
damsel descended and went back for the hat,
while the gentleman piled the lash. and escap-
ed with the basket. On examining the latter
article at leisure, he found within it brace Of
horse pistols loaded, capped and cooked, and
tin whistle, with which 10 was doubtless the
intention of the pretended female to summon
accomplfces to assist in robbing and perhaps
numbering the traveller.
LOVE MAKlNEs-Au tutI0 IS uOt0lOD ike
loue making! 1t is the nectar of life, sir
sweet delicious, racy as wit-and the beauty
Of it is that though It's full Of ups and downs.
clouds and sunshine, and sweet and sour, for
all the world like lemon punch, you only like
it the better the spicier it gets. LOVE- MAKING!
If carried on with science, it's the most ex-
citing thing agoing, and beats smoking, howl
ing, OF any other Of your pastimes all hollow.
don't mean your vulgar popping the question
where you're accepted as of course; no, no,
my boy but where some rogish istIss,sixen,
with merry eyes and silver laugh, plzgoes you
half out Of your lifs-now coy, now frank,
now coquetish-never seeming to care SUI
marchee for one, bat, as you afterwards find
out, half dying all the time. for love Of you,.
and yet so afraid you'll find it out that she
treats you-the baggage! like dog, sir.--
They're the girls for me! A love scraps like
that has some excitement; it brings ont the
wit like sparks from flint; and Il, too, IFS
carried on at sleighing party, and BY one
that's up to such a vixen. don't know, sir,
any thing to equal it.-Jeremy Short.
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RISING IN THE WoRLD.-'rhe only way TO
rise IN the world, even for the prosperous man,
is to cultivate his mind and manners, and edu-
cate his family. 1t is not TO set up his carri-
age. though this may be perfectly allowable,
It he can afford it. It is not to resort 10 this
or 10 that watering Ps"~~, 49, 80 81.
objection to doing that If he pleases. 1t IS 10
raise his family in the scale Of moral and IN
telectual beings. 1t is not to bring up his
sons in idleness, under the preposterots notion
of making them gentlemen, and in SO doing to
make them fops and handles, instead OF men,
and thus prepare them for squandering his es-
tate much faster than he amassed it. ii is not
to educate his daughters with mere snowy ac-
complshments, aud with the expectation that
this world is to be as show, and life holi-
day. The best system of rising in the world
tina, he can give, is to despise the follies OF A
merican society, to set at nought the despos--,
ism Of foreign fashions, to perceive and resist
the absurdity Of a business community follow
ing in the footsteps of the idle and worthless
aristocracy of Europe. 1t would show hope
ful signs of rising above the vulgar, both great
aud small, II he should refuse to conhtenance
the nonsense of turning night into day and as
the end OF society is enjoyment, he would per-
ceive the righteousness of going to party Of
pleasure at his usual hour of retiring to rest.
1t would show that be was rising in the
world, if he should bring up his sons to some
useful, honorable, and profitable employment,
and save them from the degradation of living
TO show off their persons and fine cloths in the
| streets--if he should infuse into the minds Of
his children strong tincture of common sense
and teach them to look on life as the scene Of
elevated duty and responsibility, instead OF an
| opportunity for the indulgence Of ambition
vanity and selfshness.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-03-18

TaouBLEs.-Who don't get into troubles I
Who passes through the world smoothly -
Buttroubles must be met nianfu1ly, boldly,
fearlessly. II is not to be expected that every
thing will 60 on smoothly and calmly. Did
brook ever run its course without encounter-
ing here and there pebble which would
cause amurmer on its onward course, and dis
turb the smooihnsss Of its current! Can we
expect TO pass through life without lis being
chequered with crosses and annoyances! II
is of no use to talk about living free from
troubles. They beset the palace Of the rich
as we'll as the cottage of the poor. Wealth
cannot keep off sickness. Wealth cannot
prohibit death from entering its doors. Wealth
cannot prevent Us from encountering troubles,
cannot purchase an exception from cares and
anxieties; and cannot free US from ennus--ln
short, cannot make US perfectly happy.s
Troubles will come upon Us, domestic or
pecuniary; and we have only to get over them
the best way we can, not brood over them;
not make mountain out of a moie-hitl: not
imagine everything is wrong when perhaps
almost everything is prosperous.
Ii you are over head and ears in troubles,
the only way is to fight your way manfuliy,
and you will be almost sure to conquer. Lay
off your coat. roll up your sleeves. and 60 to
work in good earnest, and the harder and dill
iigent you labor, the sooner will your troubles
cease to annoy you.
Troubles do not often come alone. Their
name is legion, for they are many, and you
have only to fortify yourself the stronger a
gainst them, and you will hardly fail to con-
qner. Meet them boldly, with the heart Of
lion. Remember that repining does not mend
the matter, that groans and despondency do
Ia Al. :-.lxn
ing, although they cost many an aching heart,
but If you are in trouble go to work with a
right good will, clear head and light heart,
determined to make the best of every thing,
and success is sure to crown your Effort
Boston Trans.
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i UST received and for sale. general assortment
- Spades, Shovels, Hoes, Mattocks and Scytnes.
Ju,v % J. s. LAKIN.
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Cheap for Cash.

Cheap Tor Cash.
TIME Subscriber has removed his Store to his
u new house on Second street, nearly opposite
the Postofice where he offers for sale large as
sortment Of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD
WARE, BOOTS and SHOES, GLASSWARE,
WINDOW-GLASS and SASH, and IRON and
NAILS, all of which he will sell much lower than
heretofore, for CASH, DRY HIDES, &c.
JOHN ZIEGLER.
Bloomington, July 2, ls41. Soft
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PARVIN'S BRICK HOTEL.

Corner of Second and Walnut 'Sfreets-koituy
betUeen the Rirer and Court House,
rs NOW OPEN and ready for the reception 4
u the travelling public, and all persons who nr
wish to patronize the establishment; and where d.:
PRorRIEToR pledges himself to his friends and Ih
public generally, that he will at all times lie rs!
and prepared to receive and welcome them; hoping
by personal attention to business, and the utmoAs
ertion to contribute to the taste, comfort and core
nience Of all who may favor him with CALL to rr
der his HOUSE, place of pleasant resort ard nea
a share Of the patronage Of those who may yishs
Town.
Connected with the establishment is large sna
convenient STABLE, which is at all times attenddt
careful and attentive hostlers.
JOSIAH PARYN
Bloomington, Feb. IS, ls4l.-1s-6m.