Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-08

geance! Should Mexico again disregard me
exalted principles of civilization and honorble
! warfare, they shall feel that avenging arm
that shall take Of them full recompense for op.
preston and cruelty! Texans can, aud Will
| be free they wonld prefer death to degreda-
tion, or the loss of their independence.
SAMUEL HOUSTON.
Galveston, 10th March, 1872. 81
From the Toledo Blade.
N.cstcrn Ens5grattng Association.
The immense resources of the wester coun-
try, the vastincrease Of wealth, population and
influence in the new states, have long been,
but are more particularly at the present time,
topics of great and increasing interests through
out the whole Of our vast Republic, and are ar
resting the attention not only Of our own cltl-
zens, but Of the inhabitants of foreign coun-
tries. Such are the admirable facilities OF the
West for trade; such the variety and fertility
of its soil the number and excellence OF It's
natural productions the lnexhanstible wealth
Of its minerals; the genial nature and salubrl.
ty of its climate, and the rapidity with which
its population is increasing, that it has become
an object of the deepest interest to the enter
prsing Of our country.
For the purpose of enabling us to gain an
| tries, the s. Western Emigra,ing Association
has been formed, and we invite all, who may
be interested in the objects of the Association
which are set forth in the annexed Constitu-
ton to which we invite careful perusa. 10
become participants in the enterprise. the asso-
citation will hold semi monthlyineetlngs at the
Court Room in the City ofToledo, on the lst
and Sd Saturdays Of each month. Persons de-
sirous of gaining information respecting the OBJ
ject Of the Association, are requested 10 attend.
PREAMBLE.
Being convinced that there is wide field
for the enterprise and exertion of the Agricul-
turaist and Mechanic, as we'll as the Philan-
thropist and Patriot in the West, that by Sc
Letting suitable location in one of the new
Territories, and there forming settlement for
the purpose Of cu|tivaling the soil, and promo
ting the mutual good Of each other, combining
the united exertions of those who may be de-
sirous TO improve their own condition and that
of their fellow citiZens-We the subscribers
have agreed 10 form ourselves into Society,
and have adopted the following
CONSTITUTION.
Article 1.-This Society shall be called the
Western migrating association.
Article 2.-The objects of this Association
of the Western States or Territories the pro-
noting of the interest of the Farmer and Me-
chanic and the suppression of vice and immor-
ality.
Article 3.-Any person who sustains good
moral character, may become member of this
Association by subscribing to this Constitu-
ton, and paying into the Treasury the sum of
three dollars, after having been approved by
the Board of Council at any regular meeting
Of the Association.
Article 4.-Tbe members of this Association
mutually pledge themselves to do all in their
power in aiding those who may wish to emf
CRATE for the purpose aforesaid, in dsposing OF
their property here, and removing TO the pro-
posed new settlement. And those members
who shall so emigrate, bind themselves by ev-
cry pinciple of honor 10 cling together like
band Of brothers, doing all 10 their power to
promote the mutual welfare Of each other, and
to suppress vice and immortality generally,
and particularly that Of profane swearing and
cursing, and the use Of ardent spirits.
ARTICLE 5-The officers Of this Associa-
ton shall be President, Vice President,
Treasurer, Recording Secretary, two Cores
ponding Secretaries, and Board of Council
to be elected by ballot, annually. The Presi-
dent, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secreta-
ries to be er oticiO members of the Board Of
Council.
ARTICLE 6-The President shall preside at
the meetings of the Association, and preserve
order therein; and in the absence.of the Presi-
dent the Vice President shall perform the d.
ties Of the President. The Treasurer shall
keep the monies and accounts of the Associa-
ton, subject to the direction of the Board of
Council. The Recording Secretary shall
keep record of the proceedings Of the Asso-
cation, with list of the names of the men,
bers, and the date Of their admission. The
Corresponding Secretary shall hold such cor
respondence as may be necessary to promote
the objects ofthis Association.
ARTICLE 1.-The Board of Council shall
consist Of five members, to meet cnce a week
and consult upon the best measures to further
the objects Of the Association to appoipt sut-
able persons as agents to explore such parts
OF the Western States and Territories as NAV
be directed by said Council; and to make
maps and sketches Of prominent points. and
report to the Association fully as to the differ
emf parts OF the country, and TO make choice
OF suitable location for such settlement.
ARTICLE S.-The regular meetings Of the
association shall be on the first and third Sat
uroay OF each month. Special meetings NAV
President.
ARTICLE 9.--Ths Constitution NAV be al
tered or repealed by vote Of two thirds Of
Tue members present. at any regular meeting.
HE MITCHELL PAPERs.-It appears, from
late New York papers, that the world of Co.
than In general and the Wall street nolitic.
ans IN particular have been thrown into GREAT
excitement IN consequence Of an adunction
issuing from the court of chancerv II, ro.,r,;,,