Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-22

Far Tkras.--It is with pride we give
the following communication, bearing ne nse
If one Of our most worthy and patriotic eitl ssn
he accompanying call for meeting OF We e
the feedom Of Texas, as they show thst g ~
sparccly settled country, the same spirit = ~
induced Lafayette 70 leave his ease and COG
season. ven kuswing the priyations he sd scsen'
Ter 10 assist our forcfathers in their struggle
erty and Independence. Asthc recognition q Iex-s
= i u Independent Republic by almost every pow
q in the civilized world, frees her struggling sons
from the charge Of revolt against the laws or ner
mother country, it becomes the duty,ss well ss 1ne
pleasure, Of those wto know what oppression u asd
Who appreciate the blessings bestowed upon them by
the hardships Of those who preceded them, to ra's
ssoun her standard and orsake It not until the ioo'-
prints Of her oppressors shall no longer be seen
within her borders and the tyrannic rulers OF the
invading country shall acknowledge her free and ln-
dependent by entering into solemn treaty Of peace
and amity.
Need we add 81 liable to the given history Of IN
struggle between Texas and Mexico-nced we .al-
peal to the republican feelings Of Americans, toa-
rouse their sympahes for their suffering countryen
who have made homes in the invaded county,
We trust not Every one who has gratitude enough
in their breasts to appreciate the patriotism Of In
fayette, Iced nothing to excite their feelings nd
svmpathies but the knowledge that freedoms soil is
invaded by the mercenary army Of tyrant. Those
who have volunteered to endure the hardship with,
out which freedom has never been acquired o. main.
tained are suchas turn not from toll or DANCES 50 we
look for an energetic movement for the relieff oul
countrymen our brethren, whose liberties bngh,
at the bayonet's point. We hope that such y can
leave their families and business WILL for the honol
of our country, lend helping hand. There are ma
ny among us who can, so VIC hope to see the effor
successful. We may look for sneers and ridicult
from many, but this should discourage none. Hat
Lafayette listened to the counsels of his equals
equals in rank, but not in patriotism--the name o
Lafayette would never have been honored in OF
present free and happy country.
Let Us have good attendance at the meeting-le
all come who feel disposed to dofer Texas that whicl
was done for US in similar struggle.
I
TEXAS EMIGRATION SOCIETY,"
A Volunteer Emigration Society for Texas, Wi
be formed at Bloomington, Muscatine county. lows
to start for Texas BY the first Of May next
thereafter SO young men can be enrolled, who ar
well equipped for frontier life, where game an
hostile Indians plenty.
Your equipments should be, a good short Riff
gun large in the bore, or good Musket and baye
net. toinahawk and knife, with at least IL or l
inch blade, you should have two good blankets, an
at least 200 rouns of ammunition reasonable guar
THY Of wearing apparel will he sufficient: you shout
have one or two months provisions, and ten ar ffee
dollars in money. if possible which viii be snicie
| have been informed that passage from New o.
leans to Texas viii be free.
plalgc mpself to go with you Aiflaer - surveye
Or chain carrier and to share an the tolls which =
xs!.sa<1 Hail. Bi0oming,on, on Il
the 26th day Of April, inst. at 3 o'clock r. m. I