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Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-09-16

The following stanzls are an extract
from ballad, or" Iay," contained in lit
Ito work entitled Macaula'y lays of An.
cent Rome" The beck is the production
of or ?, second to none in England for lit
erary taste and ability. The author as
sumes that all our knowledge of carly
Boman history is derived from ballad poet
nv, that the stories Of RomuluS and Remns,
Numa and the nymph Egeria, the combat
of the Horatii and Curlatil, the crime Of
TulIia, the purchase of the SybylIlne
books, the story of Corolanus, of Virgin
ia, Of Vaerius Coryus aad the g glntic
Gaul, &c, existed IN a mericaI shape, and
were sung as ballads by Ministries, as were
formerly in England, the legends Of Robin
Hood and Chevy Chace. The difficulty
ofthe undertaking consisted in going back
to time so remote,and adapting the whole
structure and sentiment Of the" Lays" to
the condition and feelings Of the people,
and the period in which they were written,
Whether this has been succcssfullydOne or
no., he has enriched the literature Of his
own country with a number of most touch
ing and tasteful songs. It's probable that II
the originals from which these interesting
incidents have been drawn, could be pro-
duced, they could but lily compare with
the poetic merit Of the modern re prodac-
tons. The conception in itself was beau-
,itul, and the author deserves the thanks
of the literary world for the manner IN
which it is executed.
1t is to be regretted that more frequent
instances are not found, Of men possessing
high qualifications of this character, with
drawing a slight portion of their time from
the field of politics, and contributing to
the republic of letters some small teS'lmo'
malls of their regard.
OF the extract selected, the London
Quarterly make. this remark, which may
serve to explain the subject Of the blI-
Iad:-"The first, and, we think, on the
whole the finest, is tie defence of the
bridge over the Tiber, by liora'uS Coolies,
against the army OF Pors ma. We do not
quite agree with Mr. Nacaulay in ascr-
bng a poetic origin TO this legend: we
think it more consistent with ballad poet
ry to consider it the poetic rersion OF some
real fact. Mr.. Macauiay, as will be seen,
endows his plebcian bard with fine eye
for the picturesque, as well as with f'm'I,
Jar knowledge of the Etruyian cities from
which the ally of the Tarqnins summons
his confederates."
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
The U. s. Ma (hematician,

THE demand for this work has been so e1lensg'
that we were obliged to ppsish. a sessaa. tE .sys
the first number, whictif is now ready TO FORWARD
subscribers. We~1fe now readyto supply sl|
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nish the work from the commencement.
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Sw ANS HOTFI

ME subscriber having been at
in fitting up his large and commod ifa q
for the accommodation Of the members of,ss
lature and others; would respectfnr " ne La
public that he is now amply prepared J. moa
date in style which he flatters himsew,s aeon
inferior to any to be found in the en-, VIII
His rooms are warm, wcllfurnisbed al 81 ."sa.l
shall be attentive and accommodate LIS SEW
will be furnished with the best the count ,as
60 away dissatisfied. s'Aaenan u
In connection with the above es,abr.h
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nished with horses, carriages, sleiebs So well II
The above Hotel is convenient ~ u &C.
and one door from the Post Office \ ~ ae c9 p
the Stage Office for the different lines Sc 81 also
operation to and from the city, N' VI sassH
A share ofthe public patronage in bis T.
sines, is respectfully solicited. ''' line d h
CHAUNCEY sw,,
Iowa City, Dec. 2, 1912. '"aA
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
COACH AND WAGON MAKING.

11HE undersigned takes this method Of announc-
A ing to the citizens of Bloomington and the
surrounding country, that he has commenced the
above business in the building formerly occupied BY
w. F. Deweber, as an Auction and Commission
house, on Iowa Avenue. Feeling confident that the
public have been defrauded by the duptcity ofpre-
lending mechanics who have never learned the rudi-
ments of the business, have been induced to en-
gage in the Carriage and Wagon Making business
ii this place. for the accommodation of all who use
the above articles A small capital obliges me to
adopt the plan Of ready pay, which will be received
ia most kinds of farmers produce, with small a.
mount of cash; this will enable me me to do work
ONE THIRD CHEAPER than it has ever been
done west Of the Mississippi. A good wagon
maker, thoroughly acquainted with the business,
can find employment by applying soon.
WANTED-A quantity Of inch, and IL
inch white oak plank, of good quality.
Repairing always done Immediately.
J. H. WEAVER.
Bloomington An 2l-3m-dd
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
The Greatest Discovery Of he .axe.

TVHIS term may Be Justly appliedko the discu-
| - cry OF compromising medicines with the Best
double refined loaf sugar in such mapner that chill
dren and adults may now eat medicinekvith as much
pleasure as they do the best confectio1pry.
For this discovery we are indebted I'd Sherman,
| M d, of the city of New York, who has been a
regular practitioner of medicine il that city for the
last ten years, and also member ofIthe New York
Medical society.
The Doctor after devoting his attention for long
time to the subject, about three years since offered
his invention to the public under the name of
SHERMAN'S INDICATED LOZENGES,
Since which time they have gained a celebrity for
the cure Of different complaints for which they are
Recommended, unprecedented in the history of any
other medicine--they consist of
SHERMAN'S COUGH LOZENGES,
hch are the most certain and effectual remedy for
coughs colds, consumptions, whooping cough, asth-
mas, tightness of the lungs and chest, ever oeyed
to the public.
sHERMAF's WORM LozENGEs,
Are the only infab.e worm medicine ever discover
ed. They have leen used in hundreds of thousands
Of cases, aud never known to fail. The medical
faculty recommend them in preference to all other
SHi:HMAN'S CAMPHOR LOZENGES,
Give immediate relief in nervous or sick headache,
pApitatiQn Of the heart, lowness of spirits oppres-
sion, seifsT Of sinking at the chest, &C., and are
the only article ever discovered which will remove or
prevent sea-sickness.
SHERMAN'S CATHARTIC LOZENGES.
The best cathartic medicine for removing bile from
the system, and preventing attacks of the bilious
and intermittent fevers of this section of the coun-
try.
SHERMAN'S FEVER & AGUE LOZENGES
Are the Only medicine entitled to the name Of sne
cifc IN this distressing disease. They have been
used in thousands of cases, and the proprietor has
never known or heard of a case they failed to 70.
move in a few days. The great advantage which
this medicine has all others is that the disease
will not returnif the directions are followed.
The following persons are referred to, (amono
many thousands) who have certified to their valua.
BILE qualities:
Rev Darius Anthony, of the Oneida difference.
S Streeter, of Boston, Mass.
Mr. Hondcock, 497, Pearlst, NY
Hon A Clark, ex-mayor of New York.
B B Beardsley.
Edwin Parter.
DR. G Hunter, lO8, Sixth Avenue; DR. Zabr;s.
kie, $40, Broome st; DR. A G Castle, Broadway
N Y; VIM H Attree, N Y Herald; Jno M Moore
of the Brother Jonathan.
SHERMAN'S POOR-MAN'S PLASTLR.
The best Of all plasters-~ Rheumatism. Lumb.oo
Pain or weakness the Back Joints Side or Breast
cured by it for only one Bit One million sold wear
~.
G supply Of the above articles lust received
and for sale by ]. r. BENNETT. sole agent A.
Bloomington. and Dr.. D. COVELL, at salem.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
LIFE OF GEN. JACKSON
AMOS KENDALL

DROPDsEs to publish, in fifteen ornn
II Life of GEN. ANDREW JAcKsos,
cling the substance Of all that has heretofore Y
ed in print in connection with the serves
distinguished man, together with many lnlap
incidents not noticed by his former blosNr1
and a complete history Of his admnIstTa!I0ls
Guiding with an account of the manner l0sl
retired from the hustle of the world, he splf'I
to bid adieu to the scene of his glory.
This task has been undertaken with Tue sisl
ton of General Jackson himself, who ms =
put into the~Author's hands his books ana H. E,eI
public and private, and on obscure Polns ~
him with his own recollectons. WIN .mS1
rails, with the works already published AN ~,
the contribution Of facts and papers :, 'la Gr
the Generals associates in civil and nn. .,t
aided by hisUwn knowledge Of events w. ..s
within the last twenty years, the Au'nOI , III
produce q Work worthy the confidence 'i'i
age of the American people. nd
The numbers will be printed IN large 3Ia
cellent paper, averaging 40 pages eaen, , ASA
covers, the first issued In Aiay next, aio a
monthly thereafter, unless delayed! p s M
unavoidable causes. The work VIII ps ~.
with engravings or prints averaging WON
Der, embracing likenesses of the Genera IN
Of his distinguished co.actors, drawln,s2% w. 0ts
tie ground in the Creek nation and at Nsb W I'd
and some of the most striking scenes o. -. =
full life. 1t will be so arranged anu Pas
when completed, the covers may be ''A'D
the whole bound up in neat book. n
Price--Twenty-fve cents nu IN ya,, b
Dollar for five numbers, or Three Doila,y1 aaas
whole work, however much it may eSc's I'D
numbers, Away paid in advance and 'ee"i
to the author. .ssbl
Distant Bank. notes will be received lo''
are worth here or in New York. ,ntI
To persons voluntarily acting as agen ~, aga|
commission will be allowed but the au'nb b,i,1
be responsible for agents not specially an asr,s|
The first number will embrace the ue a',nrl:
~ life and variety Of revolutionary aa'' anh u
incidents not heretofore published IL wa ,r;|
trated by first rate likeness Of the u9ls pbsl
we'd on steel, and print exhibiting nl% % rsr
STRIPPING, saving from massacre, slD 'h;ns u
men and boys, himself included, by a'as rsbsd
of about one hundred tories who had i''
them in the night. + AZ
Those who intend to patronize the WIZ .Jraps
qnested to forward their names and suen ,Wrp|
they may think proper, by the first day o ~ w.
Washington, Feb. 20, le43. .
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
CHEAPER + BETTER TH,g,. p,r

p. FREEMAN, having removed Lsrn
- NET SHOP, to the second story Of h.
brick house on Sycamore street, near the P,r,a
culvert, would return his sincere thanks to 1.
tnercustomers for their liberal support, ap, ar,,
continuance of the same. He would sba =
emigrants and the citizens of the ADJOINING can.
and Illinois, to call and examine his stock ofig
ture before purchasing elsewhere, as he is pgp,
to make better work and sell it cheaper tha, !
other establishment in the Territory. As i
anxious to pay his debts, he is deterninel1 /,
much cheaper than heretofore, so all that Wspt,,
bargains would do well to call soon. 7
Illinois money taken at.fify per cent. lner
Wheat at 37cts. per bushel; also, all kinds d ,
duce at the highest market price.
All kinds of turning, jobing and repairing 4,
at the shortest notice, and in the neates NAME
Charges moderate.
Bloomington, Nov. 25, ls42-4-6m.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
PARVIN'S BRICK H0Tg,
Corner of Second and Walnut Mr,st ~

Corner Of Second and Walnut St,elt, ~ :.
bet,ceen the Riuer and Court Hs'%s
s NOW OPEN and ready for tba ,v ras..
= the travelling public, and all persons IVY, ss
wish to patronize the establishment, and rb 4o
PEopRIEToR pledges himself 10 his friend als
public generally, that he will at all linz ms 'a
md prepared to receive and welcome tbsr 's IA
by personal attention to business, and tho n, la
ertion to contribute to the taste, comtort VI. a'
nience Of all VINO may favor him with , aUu Co
der his HOUSE place of pleasant resort 1 ar! !
a share of the patronage of those who nav VIZ =
Town. WI
Connected with the establishment is H..
convenient STABLE, which is at all times a,,sa9
careful and attentive hostlers. 'N'd
Bloomington, Feb. Is, ls4l.-ls.em. 1t
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15

GA1kAOkDlNANx MECnANAO
town Of ,Alyth, in Scotland, there lately
lived man of much provincial celebrity,
Of the name Of James Sandy. The origi-
nality and eccentricity Of character which
distinguished this remarkable person, have
been rarely surpassed. Deprived at an
early age Of the use of his legs, ne contrl-
we'd by dint of ingenuity not only TO pass
his time agreeably, but to render himself
useful member of society. He soon dis
PLAYED a taste for mechanical pursuits. and
contrived as workshop for his opera
lions sort of circular bed, the side OF
which being raised about eighteen inches
above the clothes, were employed as
platform for turning-lathes, tables, vices,
and tools of all kinds.
His genius for practical mechanics was
universal. He was skilled in all sorts Of
turning, and constructed several very Gu
rious lathes, as we'll as clocks and musical
instruments Of every description, no less
admired for the sweetness of their tones
than their execution. He excelled, too,
in constructing optical instruments, and
made some rejecting telescopes, the spec
ula of which were not inferior to those
furnished by the most eminent London ar
fists. He suggested some improvements
in the machinery for spinning flax, and,
we believe he was the first who made the
wooden Joined snuff boxes, generally cal
led kirk boxes, some of which fabricated
by this self-taught artist, were purchased
and sent as presents to the royal family.
To his other knowledge he added an accu.
rate knoledge Of drawing and engraving,
and in both these arts produced specimens
of the highest excellence.
For upwars Of two years he Quilted his
bed only three times, and on these occa>
sions his house was either inundated with
water, or threatened with danger from
fire. His curiosity, which was unbound
ed, prompted him to hatch different kinds
of birds eggs by the natural warmth Of
his body, and he afterwards raised the
motley brood with all the tenderness of a
parent so that on visiting him, it was not
an uncommon thing to see the various
singing birds, to which he may be said to
have given birth, perched on his head,
and warbling the artificial notes he had
taught them. Naturally possessed of good
constitution and an active mind, his house
was the general coffee room of the village,
where the affairs of both church and state
were discussed with the utmost freedom.
In consequence of confinement, his
countenance had rather sickly cast, but
it was remarkably expressive. and would
have afforded fine subject for the pencil
of Wilkie, particularly when surrounded
by his country friends. This singular
man had acquired. by his ingenuity and
industry, an honorable independence and
died possessed of considerable property.
He married about three weeks before his
death. From this brief history Of James
Sandy, we may learn this very instructive
lesson-that no difficulties are too.great to
be overcome by industry and perseverance
and that genius, although it should some
times miss the distinction it deserves will
seldom fail, unless by his own fault, 10 Sc
cure competency and responsibility.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15

WESTERN LIFE.-But few eastern peo-
pie know any thing Of the perils Of the
settlers in the west. The following hui.
morous extract from a work called the
: New Purchase will give little idea Of
il:
TARRIFY1NG THE BARR When we
fnst settled said he, 'down on Higgenses
bottom, there was no mills IN these parts,
and so we packed all our bread stuffs from
over there at Wood'll, about once month
or Whereabouts, me goin one day and com>
in back again next day, and my ole wo>
man stayin in the cabin till gifts back.
The lnjins were mostly gone, but strag>
lin ones kept comm on and off, but tho
they was harmless like, folks was little
dubus and didn't want their company; and
my ole woman she always shot the door
at night, anda sort draw'd the bedstid
agin it. Well, so one night l was away
for meal, and she bethought as how she'd
render off her fat; and so she ons with the
great pot-that one your ole woman,
neighbor Ashford, borrwed last year to
bile sugar in--and she puts in her fat and
begins heatin it; when what does she hear
all at once on sudden, but powerful
tramplin round the cabin! Maybe says
she to herself, It's some poor Injin wants
10 come--when all at once the tlampii
stopt and somethin begins scratchin up
outside the chimbly, and she spies thro'
crack, and if it warnt powerful barr,
after the fat And she know'd the var.
mint wasn't goin to rest till he kim down
the chinbly; and that she'd have 10 put
out and maybe lose all her fat! Well, my
ole womin was, to be sure, leetle skur'd.
but she didn't lose her presentiment of
mlnd-she only let the fellow back down
as near as was convenient, and then she
jerks handful of dry grass out of her tick
and set fire to the whole on the fat! And
she says, twas most powerful laAry to
hear the barr go up the chimbly again
and how he was heern growlin and ma
kin tracks for the timbers And that's
the way she fairfield the barr and sort
scorched his brichis.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
CABINET MAKING,
IN all jts vsrj0ws Rrqncbss sctthOue :zsunane,


In all ito vhrj0.s Rrancbss sctthoue Putting.
FTTTON & INGALLS,. :
HAVING purchased Wolfersbergers patent 70,
IL the manufacture of the Bee Palace, the bes,
and most improved thing Of the kind ever. brought
shefore the public, calculated for three sworms, and
forms beautiful piece Of furniture, as the glass in
front Of the drawers afford pleasing view to the
naturalist and the curious to these useful and in
lustrlous little insects at work, from whose store
house honey can be taken at iii seasons of the wear
without destroying the Bee, the whole inciosed by
doors and kept in the house to which communca.
tisn y asfmIH1 through from the outside. TO the
farmer and vi buse keepers, this is valuable and
profitable piece offurniture and will be so
ble produce taken, even silver will not be refused in
payment.
Funerals attended to with care, neatness and 10.
spatch they will shortly add to the establishment
handsome hearse. FA
Jan. ~, lS43.-13-tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
JEWETTs IMPROVED PATENT
CAREY PLOU G. HI f.

CAR IL " PHO q III |.
THE subscribers have the pleasure Of announ-
cling to their numerous friends and customers, that
they have now on hand large supply of the above
ploughs of this years manufacture, which, owing to
the change of times we enabedto offer at great
ly reduced prices.
From the liberal encouragement extended to us
last year by the sale of over 1000 of these poughs
and the universal satisfaction they gave, we were
induced TO spair pains in selecting the very best
Of materials, and employing the best mechanical
skill in their construction. The consequence has
been that we have produced results that are highly
satisfactory to ourselves, and must be to those who
purchase Of us. We have now plough which is
SO well adapted to our soil, that it sets all COMPETE
ton at defiance. For the information of thouse
acquainted with its construction, we will offer this
brief explanation: The whole surface Of the plough
is ground smooth. The mould-bo,rd is made of
wrought iron. The shear of steel, (Which is at
tached to the mouldboard by three small bolts so
that it is easily taken off by means ofhe clevispn,
to be repaired or replaced by new one The shape
of the mouldboard is constructed onstricty scen-
tic principles, that it perfectly bright in
the most loose and loamy soil, which in truth the
great dssideraum in this section of The country as
it thereby enables team to accomplish at least one
third more work in day, with far grater ease, and
| in much better manner, than withpne that will
not scour, This every practical man lnows With
in the part year have received the sarmest test-
| monials in regard to them from hurlreds of our
practical men who have them in use; and at the St..
Louis County Agricultural society's FIJI held in
October last, we were on trial and award the Dr.,
MUM. Alsoa diploma at The Fair of the Mechan-
les Institute held in this city in November last Blu,
the best evidence Of their superiority to all others
pow in use, is the fact that no armervho has used
them will, for any consideration, make nse of any
other. We have reduced the price at retail for cash
in hand to 50 rs for.the two horse ploughs, witt
iron strap forthe BEAM and 81 rs forthe one hor-
ploughs. A liberal discount made b those wi o
purchase by the dozen. BRIDGE& HALE,
| 1872 Main Street, st. Lsuis, N 0
| A. OGILVIE &.Go, Agents.
| Bloomington April 2S-n26-
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
TAILORING.

THE undersigned would respectfully I'M,
Il public, that he has remved from his I,'
dence, to Chestnut street, three doors from ,hc
of Second and Chestnut, where he will ber's'
attend to the calls of all who may favor ii,
heir patronage. ANDREW ]. FTNpT
May 6, lS42-27tf.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15

DIBLES AND TEsTAMENTS.--The
DMuscatine County Bible Society has received
agood supply Of Bibles and Testaments from the
parent Society, coasisting of French, German and
Dutch Bible, and various kinds of English Bibles
which are ready for distribution, or will be sold for
cost and charges, at ]. A. Parvin's store.
April 2l-25-dt PLINY FAY. .sec'v.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
"A. OGArlE e CO.

HIVE on hand an excellent Stock OF Goods
i i suitable for the season, consisting ofSuperine
Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Sattinets, Jeans, Mole.
skins, PilotCloths Flushing Shifting and Sbeetng
Blankets, Calicoes, &c. Also, large quantity Of
Boots and Shoes, Tea, Coffee, Sugat, Salt, &c. &c.
which willbesold very low for cashier approved pro-
uce. Dec 81. 184i.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15

What curious being printer is. He
stands when he sets, and sets when he
stands. and when he wishes to set with
ease. he always stands erect. L, is, how
eve, the nature Of the case which causes
him to stand.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
IOWA Pathological
HORTICULTURAL GARDENS,
JAMES WEED.
POMONA VILLA,
HALF A NILE NORTH OF BLOOMINGTON
March II. 2Oay
CHEAP GOODS.

JUST received at the NEW YORK STORE,
Calicoes for to cents, Domestics for to cents
CARS, 400 bags SALT, IRON, and NAILS; all
of which will be sold cheaper than before offer
ed in this town. H. & F. w. GlLLETT,
May l9 Agents for A. G. CHADWICK