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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25

The .dsner;can, complains that--"C Confusion
worse COMPOUNDED seems 10 prevail at WASH
ihgton,' s. VI
.Ali.'' says the American, speaking Of the
hopes Of its own party from the proceedings OF
Congress- lis doubt, distrust and dismay;''
and that journal adds an expression Of its fears
that .severy wing measure Of the extra session
will be overhrown."
We warmed the wing party 81 the fock
against which they were steering, but they
would not be warned. We told them again
and again that il was not Oily bad faith with,
the people TO hide their true purposes, and
keep out Of sight their true doctrines, but that
it was also bad policy. We told them that
when they had acquired the majority IN Con-
gress, and came TO compare the views OF their
different leaders, they would inevitably quar-
rel, and their party would fall into fragments;
we told them that when the division Of Offices,
the great object for which they were contend
ing against us, came TO be made, they would
fall upon each other like beasts Of prey.
Iii every thing is anarchy and 'sconfusion
worse COMPOUNDED" in the wing party, it is
they who have made il so. 1t they who have
mixed up the chaos in which they are founder
ing. If.hey had placed their opposition to the
late administration upon higher and nobier
ground, upon some great principle Of leelsla-
tion, on some important measure OF public pol
icy, all that they would have had 10 do upon
obtaining its approval by the people, and ac-
curing the majority in congress, would have
been 10 carry il at once into effect. which might
nave been done with the most perfect harmo-
nv. Putting the contest, however, as they
did, upon The selfish ground Of dispossessing
those who already held the administration, in
order to seize for themselves the public offices,
and the administration Of the public revenue,
and postponing all other questions until alter
they had obtained the ascendency, they have
met the fate they merited. You can satisfy
party which contends for principle; you cam
not satisfy party which CONTENDS fer the plum
der Of office.
Let the fate Of the wing party. therefore
stand as an admonition To all political parties
in all time, to deal openly and honestly with
the people, fairly disclosing their intentions,
and frankly avowing the doctrines by which
they mean TO be governed. Eve. Post.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25
LIQUORS and WIVES.

A CONSIGNMEN1o of choice liquors and wines
"A consisting of Cogniac and New York Brandy,
Holland and American Gin, Whisky, Port and
Madeira Wines, Reetifed Cider, Just received, and
for sale wholesale and rera at the Commission House
Of Nov. 2s. DAVID CLARK. Il
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25

CaSH FOR WHEAT.
VENIIE highest market price paid in CASH for.
IL merchantable fall Wheat; delivered at A
Ogilvie 4 Co.'S Warehouse.
H. Q. JENNIsON.
Bloomington, Feb. LIST, 1912. l6--s
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25

4 GREAT WORK OF aRT-THE COX TUNNEL
The Great Western Railway, England, is
magnificent work, and is marked by many ex-
lra-rdinary indications oflabor and enterprise.
Ills the longest independent lice of railway
completed ia England. The BOX Tunnel"
which ferns one OF its principal features, pier
ces through Box Hill, between Chippenfam
and Ba,h--par, Of which is 400 feet above the
level Of the railway. The tunnel is $3.50 feet
long, and 35 wide, to the outside Of the brick
work. The excavation amounted 10 424,Oo
cubic Yards, and the brick work and masonry
10 more than 81 900 cubic yards. About 90
OOoGOO OF brick were used. A tun Of gun
powder. and ton of candles, were consumed
every week for two and half years /; and
100 men and $50 horses were kept constant
" employed. For considerable distance. the
tunnel passes through free-stone rock, from
the fisures of which there was at times an in
fluy Of water. This formed such an impedi-
ment that the work was on one occasion discon-
timed for a long time. But the water was f.
naly pumped out through the agency Of
steam engine Of 50 horse power, which threw
i, cut the rate of 80, 900 hogsheads day. The
contractors, Messrs. Bremen & Lewis, deserve
immense praise for their ndeidiigable cxer-
tons.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25

A MAGNIFICENT PRoJEcT.-The Boston
people are laying plans for chain OF improve
ments, by which the whole distance between
that city and the Mississippi eau be travelled
in less than four days. Within the PRESENT
YEAR, continuous line Of direct steam COM
municaton will have been COMPLETED from
Maine to MISUNDERSTANDING short OF the
great Father Of Waters only apont hundred
and thirty miles Think OF that Massa ORR
New York Aurora.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25

POTATOES! FOT.1TOES!!
BUSHELS Potatoes wanted, 70
lJIpVV which the highest market price will
,e paid, by TJan l4.l DRURY s. DAVIS.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25
TERRITORY OF IOWA,7
Louisa CousrY, % :" D'''A' oP''y

fEH Tar,ss cou n lu"A IS. In Bankruptcy
In the District Court Of said County.
TO ALI. WHOM TT MAY CONCERN,
NIOTICE is hereby given that Michael Scydel,
~ Absalcm Do!larhidc, VIM. Blake, and Ward
Blake have filed their petitions OF Bankruptcy in the
District Court Of said county. Now be it known
that the Judge Of the said District Court has set
part Friday the | lth day of March next, at his
Chambers in Bloomington, at 10 A. NJ. as the day
and place for the hearing of the said petitioners and
that all persons interested, may then and there APP
pear and show cause if any there be, why the prayer
of the said petitioners should not be heard.
Witness. z G INGHRAM, Clerk,
Of the said Court Of Louisa county.
Lowe & DEsHLEn, Alt'ys for Petitioners.
Feb lS, 1S42-17-3w (Pr's fee So SOY
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25

. FLoun OF SLIPPERY ELM.-We live bu. to
learn and obtain knowledge. Being in the
country few days since on visit to sick
friend, was shown an article entirely new to
me. which is said to be remarkably nutricious
and palatable for debiltaled and sick persons.
1t was flour, prepared by the Shakers, from
slippery elm, and used the same as arrow root
One table spoonful OF this -four, boiled in
pint of new milk, is excellent to. feed infants
weaned from the breast: they viii not only
faien upon it, but it will prevent bowel con-
plants. 1t makes an easy aud nutritious diet
for consumptive and dyspeptic persons. From
the character received Of it, presume that
it only need be known to become OF general
use,--U. S. Gazette. ~
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25

ASoraeg GREAT Observation-Disclosures Milford,
a Wal'.slreet broker, was on Friday arrested
by r. W. Bowyer, upon a charge of having
forged note Of 1916, 4-dated 18th of Sep
TENDER last, payable eight months after date.
The note purported to be drawn by Tracy, Ma
Der & Irwin, and made payable to the order OF
WIN. I. Cooke g. Co., and by them endorsed.
appears he copied this note as we'll las sever
al others, viz: one Of $500, purporting to be
'e drawn by Tracy & Co.; one Of $500, pur-
porting to be drawn by Doremus, Suydam &
Nixon; one of 500, purporting be drawn by
blanchard g. Blodga'e; one Of $snO, pufport-
ing TO be drawn by Ward & A,tkin; and two
others of $500 each, purporting to be drawn
ny W. S. g. f. Waring-from genuine notes
which had passed through his hands in the
way Of business.
Ills supposed there are several others in cir
cuaffon which have not yet been detected,
which, together with those already discovered,
%ill amount to 5000 or $4,000. He is COM
tnitled for farther examination.-N. Y. Elk.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25

REFORMED and RE.vOV:4TED.
YNIIE undersigned has again opened his store on
i Second Street, the post-oiiice, for the re-
tail Of Family Provisions and Refreshments for WIS.,
itors, and has again employed his brother, HESRr
FCsK, as his principal clerk and salesman in the
store. All favo,s thankfully received.
Ian. 81. ADAM FUNK.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25
From the. New Orleans Bulletin; Of Feb. L.
LATE FROM MEXICO.

We yesterday. had an interview with geo.
tleman. Just from the city Of Mexico, VITO IN.
forms Us that 90 OF the Texian captives had
reached that place, some days before his de-
parture. They were brought 10. i0 most
wsetched condition, having heen marched bare
footed and almost naked from the place u
their capture. . Amongst the prisoners was
the son Of Gen. LRsLls CooMBs. The charity
Of tho foreigners in the city furnished them
some necessary apparel. -
So far from receiving humane treatment
from SANTA, ANNA as re2orted.s they were
chained in pairs and were compelled 10 iDork n
the streets as common feons. Our informant
assures us that the resident ministers Of for.
eign countries, had interfered in. IAN informal
manner, to arrest this disgraceful and 'barba'
rous treatment, without success. DUNG
CoomBs was extremely I'LL; his constitution
had proved too frail to endure the crueliles to
which he had been subjected.
The accounts Of .i,e treachcTy Eesorted. 70
TO capture the expedition, are confirmed. Mr..
KENDAlI. had not reached Mexico: he was ex-
pec,ed daily in company with about goo lex
ians. ge
Mir. ELLIS, our minister at Mexico, had de-
manded young CooMBs as citizen OF the u
nited States; but ,ccek had elapsed without
his recsioing any response from the government.
We have read number Of private letters
that speak Of the suf1erings Of tho captives as
most appalling. There has been no clemency
shown to the citizens Of the United States
The general belief in the city was, that moth
ing shor, of force would melorate the condi-
ton Of the prisoners, and that all would be
treated alike.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25

TAX SALE
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may
! y Concern, that will In compliance with an or
der made by the board Of County Commissioners Of
Muscatine county, Iowa Territory, commence sell
ling at the Court House door in the town Of Bloom
ington, on the second Monday in March next it be-
ing the 18th day Of said month at public sale, all and
singuiarly, lands, town lots and other property on
which the Taxes for the year ls4l, are not paid on
or before the said day Of SALE Said sale to contin-
ne from day to day, between the hours of o'clock
A. NJ and o'clock p. M. until all such property
will he duly offered. D. J. SNYDER, Collector.
Feb. A, 1912. of Muscatine county, l. r.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25

Hgxnr FUNK will, as heretofore. carry on tn
BAKING BUSINESS on his own account. Fam
lilies furnished with Bread and parties with Cakes
on short notice. l3f Jan 81. 1912.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-02-25
WESTERN FARMERS OWN PAPER.
The UlaiOn AgriCulllIrist
vnY ~ lesas D l.

AND w E9l ENN FNAINIT1 ANE y It'
Published at Chicago, Monthly, by the Union Ag-
rcultural Society, the organ Of the Illinois State
Agricultural Society and of other Western Socic-
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-03
Correspondence of The Tribune.

Washington, Apri! 81.
In SENATE to-day, Mr.. Tallmadgc presen-
ted a memorial from the New York and Alba
ny Railroad Company, in reference to the tran.
sportation OF the mail on railroads. their use for
conveyance of troops, munitions of war, &c.
Various other memorials were presented.
The Appropriation bill (which. after en-
grossment yesterday in the House-as pre-.
viously staicd-was passed) was referred 10 the
Committee on Finance.
The bill to confirm Choctaw titles to lands
under the treaty Of Dancing Rabbit Creek, was
discussed at some length.
And the Senate went into Executive Ses.
sion.
In the House, Mr.. Kennedy, of Nd, pre-.
sented petition, Sc yards long, signed by g..
094 citizens of Baltimore, without distinction
of party. and comprising more than three
fourlhs of the voters of Baltimore,
asking for the imposition of such tariff on
imports as will afford proper protection to do
nestle industry; also for counervailing duties,
and for the regulation of tonnage.
The Appointment Bill was again tahen I'D
IN Committee Of the Whole, Mr.. Allen of Ne.
in the Chair.
After brief debate, in which Mr.. Mason of
Md. advocated a ratio Of S62, 200, Mr.. Tilling
hast of $4,000. Mr.. Thompson of 100000 Mr..
c. Brown of 60 TO 10000
As the most expeditions mode of proceeding
the amendment 10 inser, $4,000 was rejected.
and the ratio (6S, 000) proposed in the bill was
stricken out so as to leave the bill in blank. and
afford each member DESTROYS, an opportunity to
offer propositions.
Fifty-nine different; ratios of representation,
varying from l4l 900 (moved by Mr.. Under.
wood of Kentucky 10 10000 moved by Mr..
Mcclellan of New York; were proposed to be
inserted in the bill.
And the question being frs. on the motion
to insert the largest number, (141,000) i, was
briefly discussed BY Mcssrs Underwood and
Wise in support, and by Messrs Holmes, Pope
Davis of New York and Sprigg in opposition
thereto and in advocacy of composing House
of a large number. The motion was mega
tived.
Without debate and without dividing in the
vote, the questions were then taken separately
on the twcniy-seven next lowest numbers Ii. e.
from 1l4,000 TO 6O,7OO) and ncgatived BY
large majoriiies. Divisions were made on the
motions (by MIR. Morganjfor 100000 and (by
MIR. Wise) for 70,650; the first was rejected
by Ayes 26, Noes not counted. and the second
by Ayes 81. Noes not counted.
Tho motion (by Messrs J. c.. Clark and
Cooper, Of Pa. )io insert 10000 was agreed TO:
Ayes 81; Noes sc. The House then adjourn.
ed.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-03
Monday April 25.

Monday april 20.
Correspondence of the N Y. Express.
The House were in Committee of the whole
upon The apportionment Bill until the adjourn
ment. The committee are in the full tide Of
discussion, and upon matters as irrelevant TO
the bill under debate as they would be for
comment upon the pedigree ofthe race horses
Boston and Fashion. A MIR. Cook Of Georg.
ia. man of boisterous lungs, but as barren
of ideas az Pa.o's man was, had the floor when
the committee rose. He will probably conclude
to. morrow speech which he has begun to.
day. The subject by many of the members.
though one of numbers simply. is made the
theme Of what Just now promises TO be long
debate. Well-it is all right. | suppose.
Numbers are important enough in these, and as
prolific subject of debate as any other. Py-
thagoras considered them the principles Of ev-
cry thing representing beauty, harmony, cor
respondence, order and proportion. With
such an example, no wonder that upon such
subject some of the most stupid Of our legis-
lators should be as wise and grave as owls.
The apportionment bill will not be out Of
Committee, it is probable, for some days yet.
Several Executive nominations were sent
in to-day, and some important. The Hon.
George W. Lay is nominated Charge des AT.
flares for Stockholm. An excellent appoint
ment Mr.. Lay is sterling wing, and every
way compe ent for the mission.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-03
CONGRESS.
LOAN BILL A LAW--APPORTION- .
MENT BlLL--APPROPRIA-
TON BILL, &c.
Correspondence of the Tribune.

llON BILL, &C.
Correspondence of the Tribune.
Washington, April TO- lo41.
In SENATE 10. dav, Numerous memorials "eie
presented, among which were tweh'y'n'eo ~
M. Buchanan from Philadelphia, asking lot
protection duties. ,.: If the
r oo;sl.ture of New York instructiEg their oeh-
o,o1s and Representatives 10 vote Tor Inc re-
neal of the Distribution Act.
AZ, Huntington, from the Committee on
Commerce, reported the bill for the erection OF
a Cusom House al Providence.
The Senate adjourned.
In The House. the Appropriation bill was a.
gain taken up, the question being on concur.
Tino in the amendments Of the Committee OF
the Whole. and engrossing the bill. under ioe
operaiion Of the previous question.
Tho amendments 10 strike out the item Tor
contingencies for the State Department was
voted on by yeas and nays, as test question:
and agreed to--Yeas 1879; Nays g.
The other items for contingencies,in a mass,
were stricken out, and the remaining amend
ments having been concurred in.
The bill was ordered engrossed for a third
reading 10 morrow.
Mr.. J. R IngersoIl from the Committee of
WAYS and Means reported the bill appropriate
ing for the contingencies of the Department
and officers of Government.
On motion of NJ. Cooper Of Pa. the Appor-
tionment Bill liking the ratio of representation
at $4,000 was taken up.
Mr.. Everett moved an amendment to the
bill to strike out the ratio Of $4,000 aid insert
! 7O,68O; and moved to amend the amendment
/ by striking out 7O,6sO, and inserting 50,39l.
The ratio of 70 $50 would give less fractions
than that proposed by the bill, and constitute a
House f2l7 members, while that Of 50,39l
woald preserve to every state IFS present men,
bers and give House of BOG members.
The chairman decided that the amendment
to the amendment (both being offered at the
same time) was ont Of order, and accordingly
it was not received.
Mr.. Stuart of III. moved to amend the am
endment by striking out O,6s0 and inserting
| $4,000.
Mr.. Stuart's amendment inserting tho ratio
of $751; 900 was adopted; Ayes s5, Noes 81.
MIR. Gushing moved TO strike out this and
insert 5O,39l-and the committee rose.
| A resolution was adopted in acceptance Of
an invitation from the Navy Department that
the House would on Saturday, at twelve O'Clock
visit the steamships Mississippi and Missouri.
The House adjourned.
The Loan Bill has received the signature OF
the President, as was this day announced to
the House, and has consequently become a
law.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-03
Correspondence ofthe N. Y. Sun.

WASHINGTON, April ~.
Every doubt that might have been enter
tanned BY any portion of tho politicians here,
as to the favorable result Of the negotiations
now pending between this Country and Grea,
Britain. and Of which Washington is now the
theatre, has been removed by the intelligence
brought blythe Great Western. 1t seems now
TO be generally understood that nothing will be
insisted on in reference to the delicate question
of the right of search, which cannot with per-
feet consistency be conceded by our govern
ment. The embarrassed condition of the Brit
sh government. loaded down with debt, groan-
ing under enormous taxation, soon 10 be fear.
fully increased, harassed with two serious and
expensive wars, in one Of which at least the
enemy has proved himself no irifer, England
vas never moro unprepared for hostities with
America than at the present day.
A speedy and highly satisfactory result may
be expected to follow The negotiations ofLord
| Ashburton and MIR. Webster.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-03

PRoTEcrros.-All recent intelligence from
Washington confirms US in the belief, that IN
spite of Calhoun, Wright, Benton, and other
loco leaders, who will, as they ever have done,
interposc every obstacle to its success, good
substantial tariff will be finally adopted. The
attitude of stern hostility WHICH the South has
hitherto assumed, especially among the wing
members from that section, is gradually relax
ing. rhe necessities of the Government will
force Congress to augment the tariff upon some
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-03
April %.

hPfI 1C'
Nothing was done--bolh Houses adjourning
till Monday.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-03

Hawkins, the temperate lecturer, is ai,ou, n
re settled as Pastor Of the Protestant Method
ist Church in Maiden. ''so
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-03

dPTH -
Nothing of general importance transPired
in either house.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-03

'The lulicrous consequences of disregsrdins this
axiom in the nvestsa ii nof Facts is most hume ousy
usr sted. by the inimtabls Dickens, See Mr.. Pick
witk erudite observations the insciptsns Of Mr..
Bill StumPs.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-22
FAL n 0 UTfl
g 8 + q II D 8 = It.

FESHE subscriber has lately had consign.
n ments of 1000 lbs. of superior Cotton
Yarn, in bales of 200 lbs each, and varousl,
assorted from No. 5 to ID
BY virtue of an agency and arrangements
made with the proprietors of this Factory.
can deliver yarn into the ware houses of mer.
chants Of Page, Shenandoah and !; ookineham
at precisely the prices charged at the Factor,
in Falmouth or Richmond. free of carriage, fol
six months credit. or Ave per cent. discount
for cash.
GABRIEL JORDAN.
I.uray, October ~, l04l,-y
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-22
YHyHE CONSTITUTION WHAT Is
IL THAT WE CALL TIE CONS1ITU-

OIl.N
The Constitution OF Man mat be said to be
that which constitutes his francois the bore.
muscles. carriages. nerves, &C. The bleed
is, therefore, the constitution. beca4 Sc il con
stitutes or makes every part Of the body.
THE. HEART is first formed. VII oh mus
Gle, bv the power it receives from IT'S PA
RENT THE BLOOD, builds up the whole
body. We must then confess that according
as the blood is pure or impure. SO must the
solids of the body he healthy OF ,iloaltl y.
."PURGE OUT THE OLD HEAVEN. THAT
We MAY BECOME 4 NEW LUMP"
Is the language of Holy Writ, figure aprl-
ed spiritually it is true. but how could 1t have
any Application unless confirmed BY practical
experience in the body Of matter? Tie fo,
dation upon which this figure eff ser rtsr.
rests, is as irnmovabie as the laws whici, gov-
erg the tides or that occasion the thunders q
Heaven.
1.-THE CONDITION "--The copditic,
upon which God has given health 70 them p'aI
is constant care to keep his ston ach art'
bowels free from all morbid or unl.cath, &C
cumulaeions. The means to effect this mus.
be those remedies which cleanse the bowels
and purify the blood.