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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11
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than has usually been conceded 10 him;
and that some Of the measures deemed his
greatest mistakes. have been The praspinr
Of powerful mind upon master ptinciss
pie going to effect great and enduring
good. at the expense of com para,ivelgy
Small and temporary evil. The primary,
aud essential objects aimed a, by President,
Jackson. during his administration, were
the complete discharge ofthe national deb,
the restoration Of the constitutional metal
lie currency. and the utter separation of
Abe Government from banks--,he adop,ion
OF these measures, with the adjunc,s stated
IN our notices. are now known as abso-
lutely Indispensable to avert the dis:nem-
berment Of the Union-to res,ore the conn
try to its prosperity, and the Government,
to its health, dignity, and constitutions!
action.
We have, we believe. on some bv-eone
occasions, done the sublec, of these has,y
remarks and reflections injustice, misled
by the false lights surrounding us. We
are grea.ful to the editor of the Globe that
the interesting and affecting narrative of
his visit to the Hermitage recalled the
wrong we had done to our recollection,
and afforded an appropriateness to this ex.
preston Of our regrets.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11
ia VEEs CT A II X
harding and Commission, Merchant, ana
Dealer in Groceries and Produce.
BLOOMINGTON, Io,oa.
iowa HOUSE.,

(aa-5oat Lamdtng, BtoOn'ts'S ton. I0sr0.
ne Undersigned having leased, his long estab-
s'el and we'll known TAVERN STAND
term Of years and added TO it such an addition
enable him to accommodate travellers and
sn manner more acceptable than its former
eN,as would permit, returns his thanks tor Inc
patronage heretofore bestowed upon his house,
nEEts continuance of the same. Having Ia
he stand for number of years, placing his reii-
or patronage upon his merits, he is determined
pahae, as heretofore, to strive to meiit liberal
sefpstronage by the use of every effort to rem
e stay ofhs guests pleasant and agreeable
ABLE shall at all times be supplied with the
lie market affords, served Up i'll q style not to
arplssed in any country. The BAR will be kept
Pied with the choicest Wines and Liquors. and
| :" room having always been quiet and frecf from
hose WISHING to be retired need not entertain
slrs Of the least disturbance. Porters always
(eniance to transport baggage from and to the
use ires of expense. #ifef - f@P34
@srAB!,E, heretofore under his control, has
] leased to couple ofyoung gentlemen Of expe-
msAe business, and who arc prepared with
se' and Carriages for the use and tvansportion Of
snsefsso any part Of the Territory, gentlemen
'n'aes wishing to visit any part ofthe Territory
~ NM 0! conveyance, can be accommodated by
' ia al the Iowa House, where their wants
Nin'aediatcy attcndcdto. ...us
t VIM. FRYE. I
'0anlaeon, April lst le4c.vl-54tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11
PUBLIC HOUSE.

DWELL respectfully informsthe publictha'
i :. y nc Continues to keep s. Public House at Sa-
,%'c'lne county, Iowa where the best accom-,
sa au'as Can be had, between Bloomington and
f"ap,t Private rooms TO Be had IL all times
s sIae good, and at alt times furnished with
|,an. s@ p'ovender. He invites test OF these
S,Iss Several comfortable houses to rent.
'0 eEs Jar "a 1e42 14tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11
The Kattle.Sn0ke Hunter.
1UE A&UIItf0S11I1SE z7HHxE1He
BY J. G. WHITTIER.
+" Until this CHASTITY tale be told,
This heart Within me burns"

During delightful excursion in the vi
emily OF the Green Mountains, few years
since. | had the good fortune TO meet with
a singular character, known in many paris
OF Vernon, as the Rattlesnake Hunter.
1t was warm. clear day Of sunshine, in
the middle Of June. that | saw him for the
g. ss,.os. . = . ns.a va,
bald, and his forehead was deeply marked
with strong lines Of care and age. His
form was wasted and meagre, and but for
the fiery vigor Of his eye, he nigh. have
been supposed incapacila,ed by age and
intirmi,ies for even slight exer.ion. Ye.
lie hurried over the huge lodges Of rock
with quick and almost youthful tread;
and seemed earnestly searching among the
crevices and loose crags and slined bush
es around him. All a, once, he started
suddenly-crew himself back with sor.
of shudJering reco,l-and then smo,e
fiercely with his staff upon the rock before
him.-Another and another blow-and he
lifted the 1.-the and crushed form of large
raltlesnake upon the end Of his rod.
Pie otd man'scyc gtistcncd, but his
lip trenbled as he looked steadfastly upon
his YET wrilhing victim. " Another OF the
accursed race!" lie muiiered between his
clenched teeth, apparently UNCONSCIOUS of
my presence.
Twas now satisfied tina. the person be-
| fore me was none other than the famous
Ra,,lesnake Hunter. He was known
throughout the neighborhood as an ou,cas,
and wanderer, obtaining miserable sub
sis,ence from the casual charities Of the
people around him. His time was most
ly spen, among the rocks and rude hills.
where his only object seemed to be the
hunting out and destroying Of the C,ofa-
lbs horidus. or ratllesrake. immediate
ly determined to satisfy my curiosity.
which had been strangely excited by the
remarkable appearance Of The stranger,
and for this purpose approached him.
..Are there many OF these reptiles in
this vicinity!" Ienquired, pointing to the
crushed serpent.
"They are getting TO be scarce said
the old man. lifting his slouched hat ant
wiping his bald brow; - have known the
time when you could hardly stir ten rods
from the door in this part Of the State with
on, hearing their low, quick ra,le at you
side, or seeing their many ca, ored bodie:
coiling up in your. path. But. as sale
before, they are getting 10 be searce--sh'
Internal race will be exlinc. IN few year
land shank God i have myself been
considerable cause Of their determination
You must Of course, know the nature
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11
CHARLES MATTOON,
,r,cv mt Lau and Notary Public,

BLooMINGroS, Iowa,
|u T. Give prompt attention to all professional bu
-. 9th which he may be favored. He has 'full
anI authority to administer oaths and take
[mvlel sments, or proofs OF deeds, mortgages;
kcrsof attorney, and other instruments OF writing.
k7Onice in the Court House. mar IL, '43.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11
PETER JACKSON.

A. Ogilvic & Co.
& COM MIS- SION
s.5.agBA1r S.
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods
,;roceries, Dootsand Shoes, Nails, Iron, Steel.
6,4, &c. SC. Also, on consignment, choice
Ensnt oil imported Liquors, all Of which WILDE
very low for Cash.
konn;nyton. July 80, ls4l. -40.tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11
PRAYER ON BUNKER,s HILL.

BIZ MRS sI0OURNET. yx H@
During the battle of Bunker's Hill, venerable
clergyman knet on the field, with hands appraised
md grey head uncovered, and white the bullets
yhstled around him, prayed for the success Of hi.
ompatriots, and the deliverance Of his country.
It was an hour Of dread and fear,
High rose The battle-cry,
And rennd, in heavy columns, spread
The war-cloud 10 the sky,
Twas not as when in rival strength
Contending nations meet
Or love Of conquest mady hurls
A monarch from his seat:
Yet one was there unused to tread
The path of mortal strife,
Who but the Savior's flock had fed
Beside the fount of life.
He knelt lin where the black smoke wreath'd.
His head was how'd and bare,
While for an infant land he breathed
The agony of prayer.
The column red with early morn,
May tower DER Bunker's heighth,
And proudly tell a race unborn,
Their patriot fathers might;
But thou, oh patriarch, old and grey,
Thou prophet Of the free,
Who knelt among the dead that day,
M What fame shall rise to thee?
1t is not meet. that brass or stone,
Which feel the touch Of time,
Should keep the record of faith
That woke the deed sublime:
We trace it on tablet fair,
Which glows when stars wax pale,
A promise that the good mans pray'r
Shall with his God prevail.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11
poCTOR II. II. BRAYTON,

WING established his residence permanently
j Bennington, respectfully tenders his pro.
bs .aryices to the inhabitants ofthe town and
bltountry He may at all times be found on
ii the American Hotel.
\ Is, lSi2-37-4w-
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11
How sleep the brave, who sink to rest
BY all their country Wishes blest!
When spring returns, with fingers cold,
To deck with flowers their hallow'd mould,
She then shall deck sweeter sod
Than Fancy's feet have ever trod.
By fairy hands their knell is runs,
r. forms unseen their dirge is sung;
There, Honor comes, pilgrim gray,
To bless the turf that wraps their clay,
And Freedom shall awhile repair
To dwell a weeping meurner there.

1t gladdens our heart to learn, from some
Of the ex-Presidents' neighbors. that, since
his return to the Hermitage, his life has,
in all lis aspects, been that of an exenpla-
" Christian: and from his friends, that.
for many years before, he had been much
more under the influence Of religious feel
inps than the hosts Of libellers and malig-
nan, slanderers that assaiIed him permitted
the world TO believe. Indeed. .Jacksons
spiri, seems. like that Of Nelson, 10 have
been naturally devotional, no.wi.hs'and
ing fearful out>breakings, on the part OF
both, Of an opposite character. these ne
roes had another point Of resemblance ):
both were mild with the mild, but with
the forward fierce as FIRE.
The faults of this eminent man, whose
fame occupies so conspicuous a place IN
the record of our country's glory sprang
from his temperament and its unchecked
impulses kept in constant activity by the
rough and strongly marked character Of
the people among whom he passed many
years of his life; his virtues, his eslima.
BILE and amiable qualities, were the growth
of hia heart. His nobleness, his generos.
i.y and candor when unruffled. his fervenl
undecaying affection. for his friends and
de o,ed love Of his country, still warm
with undiminished energy the bosom Of
the aged hero. Is it not true, that even
in our ashes live their sconted fires -
And these, with seemingly unimpaired 10
,elligence, that divine essence which sur
wives !" the wreck Of matter and the crush
Of worIds,"' is nearly all now left OF the
man who filled. as it was often said, the
measures Of his coun,ry's glory 81.
From re,rospect Of the political, COM
| mercial. and financial concerns Of the Uni
| led States, during The Presidency ofJackI
SON. and the light which time and events
since his retirement have thrown on these
subjects, we have been compelled g me
conclusion ,ha. he possessed tat sighted
political sagacity, and the attributes o. !
erea, statesman, in a much higher ceesee
1 -sst6tSE . 1899
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11

FOSTER S RICHN1AN,
}lIOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS,
harding and COn,nttsst0n .uercha',ts, and
Dealers in Produce,
poyIyGroy, Iowa. 81
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11

1 Thdaelmon, (Pa.) Repository narrates the
history If a miser MichI.. Baird. who hanged
nimse1 Al his farm near York, because some
clover bed for which he had been offered 81
per bu'hel and which he had refused, brought
only I. ser dollars ia Philadelphia, where he
had sd j, ia be sold. He had arnassed a for
iune dour hundred thousand dollars. not one
cent d which was ever invested. His strong
boxed bn being opened BY bis heirs, turned
Out u, hundred and thirty thousand dollars
Il "a and silver. The Repository does not
state law mauy boxes there were, but II -
,ouok story a bcst.-N. Y. Courier.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11
J, G. DESHLER,

LOWE & DESHLER,
|rTORN EYS At l. A w,
Bloomington, lo,ca.
fI.l. attend promptlyto any business CON-
nusl to their charge.
kenber 2lst. l64l.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11

The Charleston papers announce the
death ofthc Hon. Thomas Lowndes. IN
the 7s,h wear Of his age. He was Rep
.re@ma,ite in Congress 43 years ago. da>
rirr NE administration Of John Adams,
and a,brother Of William Lowndes. one OF
Tho mos, distinguished members OF Con-
kress luring the war. ~ .s
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11

Inc AhERIcAN DEMOCRAT, Ga Georgia
paper in the eloquent article we here CO
py.. utters. sentiments in regard 10 Gen
jackson. which are pent ND in MANY a
generous american bosom by party con-
sidera'ions. The time will come soon,
however, when afuller kno Wedge Of Gen.
Jacksons character. and experience Of his
measures. will vanquish, in all elevated
and patriotic minds. the strongest political
prejudices, open them up to the rece p.ion
OF the finely expressed sympa,hies which
have taken the place of partisan feeling in
the heart Of the Georgia editor. There
still linger in his mind some of the early
impression which politicians propaga,ed
against the rising fame of the hero Of the
last war; but in bosom where such pat
riotic enthusiasm exists, they must soon
be lost in feelings of nobler growth.
Globe.
GENERAL JACKSON AS HE FORMERLY WAS,
AND As HE NOW IS.
What startling contrast. what spec-
tacle is here presented, compared with
what General Jackson once was-the
naughty. self-willed, and to those he liked
not, an overbearing man-in all cases of
lhwarting, or resistance, preferring force
10 discussion, for accomplishing his pur.
pose-the lofty Chief Magistrate Of a
mighty people, before whom adversaries
quailed aud opposition withered-the stern
impetious warrior, whose delights had
beeh--
"The cannon's roar, the trumpet's clang,
The rapture Of the strife,
The wirlwind shout Of victory,
To him, the breath of life.
He who had. with blazing eye and dis
tended nostril, rushed to the Keeling stock |
of contending armies, with the fierce exul- !
tation of the battle.tralned war.steed. |
Now, oh, how changed pale, emaciated,
feeble, gentle, helpless almost as infancy, !
and humble as pie.y, bending in the pres
ence of Omnipolence-stands the chief in |
his tall, wasted, bowed form leaning on
the staff indispensable to supper. his steps |
on The verge Of that last resting place az
exile. reclining on the ruins of Carthage,
presented not scence more affecting and
The mysterious principle of association
here brings fresh and bright upon our
memory the following long forgotten lines
Of Collins: they are intrinsically SO beau
liful and SO appropriate to the occasion.
we are confident our readers will thank Us
for the insertion.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11

The philadelphia Ledger says, :" Phila.
delphia 1as rarely, if ever. more comfort
able tha q, present, Money is plenty.
trade at1,ha, it can be expected to be at
this seadn OF the year, and the prospect
for the f}ure never brighter. Every thing
appears h be onward and upward. The
ra,e Of 4oney at our banks has not osten'
silly fallen from the legal rate Of interest.
,hqlgh / is generally understood that most
Of lhem will discount selected paper at
five per cent. a ~
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-11

OGII ] f.,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-12-21

Since the report was made, from which
the above is extracted, no doubt The class
nf original claimants is much diminished
and that of executors, heirs and widows
CORES spondingly sweled. In few years
more the first class will be entirely ex-
iinct. For forty years have we appealed
To the representatives, OF your power, I"
hear us aud decide, but in vain. We
now ask you, the nation, is this ght p
Again we shall respectfully ask to be
considered, and when you shall see IN
the published proceedings of Congress n
petition presented by some of us, you can
understand, if you will do us the favor to
read this address, what il is that is broug ht
up.
Finally, we invoke you to protect us,
by the inlerpos'ion of the controlling au-
lhoriiy of your opinion, from The denun-
cialons of those who resort To abuse, in
stead ofargumenl. TO your reason alone
do we appeal 4; by that only do we claim
to be Judged /; and we ask you TO say
whether those who attempt to excite your
passions and preludices by unworthy APP
peals to them, do not thereby Indicate a
wan, Of confidence IN your good SENSE
We deem ourselves nggrieved, aud are
seeking redress tempera,ely and respect
fully. We assail nobody !; we have fallen
upon evil times if We cannot seek rernu-
ncrafion for our lost property, without
calling forth acrimonious abuse. Our
property is lost, that is clear. France
was willing to pay for it that is clear
also.
The claim upon France was sustained
by every rule Of international law, back
ed by the determined support Of our Gov
ernment. This claim was property.
Wbrre is il gone To ? What has become
of it f.? How has it vanished from The
face of The earth IL has been taken
for the public use and our parting ex-
preston is TO remind yon of that panoplv,
which our behaved Constitution extends
over us all: "No private property shall
be taken for the public use without just
compensa'ion."
Signed by order ard in behalf of the
Convention.
GEORGE GRISWOLD, President.
JAMES B. MURRAY
HENRY E. PlERREPONT, "''''
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-12-21
improvement in the Steam Engine.

There was lately presented at the an
niversary exhibition of the American
Institute at New York, an improve
ment in the apparatus for supplying va
ter to steam boilers. A eo,ptniltee o
the Institute made favorable report OF
/ the invention, Of which the following j.
;he substance.
/ The committee appointed 10 examine
MIR. Ethan Campbe!l's sef-leeding ap,
paratus for suppl, ing all kinds of steam
boilers with water, beg leaye to repor
that they have carefully examined the
same, and have no hesitation in recon-.
Ddng il as the most perfect machine
which has yet been invented Gas far as
they know for the above purpose.
This machine, like many others, al
though simple in its operation, and en-
silly understood from inspection, is diff
calt TO describe without the aid of draw
ings the committee therefore will not
attempt minute description.
IL appears very eiIeciually to accom-
plish the object for which i, is designed,
and when put ia operation requires but
little if any attention from The engineer
To keep the water in the boiler constant
ly up to the same level. This is a mat
ter Of importance in all cases, more es-
pecially for boilers in steamboats,, as it
probably will entirely prevent and ceriai,i-
~ greatly lessen the chances for explo-
sion, and consequently The loss of life.
Mr.. CampbelI's se!i-feedlng apparatus
takes no power from the engine to work
1t, as does the comoh feed pump it ope-
rates by beautiful application Of the
principle OF hydrostaiic pressure, and on
| Iy requires little steam from the boiler
for its action, and the steam, by being
condensed, heats The water which is re-
turned to the boiler, and consequently
but little heat is lost.
There Is also an ingenious and sim
Pile arrangement for condensing the ex-
baust steam OF high pressure engines,
whereby the water entering the boiler
Is heated To the boiling point, or el2 de-
S'''o ""i'HbShs Nb'H Wh' NhhNc u
very great saving in the article Of fuel.
| A most important recommc pdation, /,
and which is Jesideialun in all ma
chimes, is IT'S simplicity and durability /.
The apparatus examined by the com.
mittee is now in operation, attached to
the boilers OF the steam saw mil 10 -Four.
leeE,h street, near the North River, and
has before been nj work for many months
supplying the boilers OF q twenty-five
horse power engine using steam at I40
pounds ia the square inch, during which
time, as far as We can learn, and are in.
formed il has never suffered any dcrange-
meni, nor required any repairs.
The scll-feeding apparatus can instant
ly be converted into powerful engine
for throwing water, and raisirg the same
from any depth by successive lifts, thus
placing nt hand the means Of exilnpuish-
ing fires, which il invaluable in steam,
navigation, and with some slight modifi
cations IN ITS construction may be made
applicable to many useful purposes, such
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-12-21
OF MASSACHUSETTS,.

A sound National Currency, regulated by the
Will and Auihorily pf the Nation:
An Adequate Revenue, will u Fair Protection
10 American Industry:
Just restraints on the Executive power, EN-
bracing further Restriction un the excr
else of The Veto:
faithful Administration ofihe Public DJmnin,
with an Equitable Distribution Of the pro-
ceeds pf the Sales Of it among all the
States.
An Honest and Economical Administration of
The General Government, leaving Public
Officers perfect FreelpH Of ffnougbi, and
OF the Right of Suffrage but with suitable
Restraints against Improper Interference
in Elections.
An Amendment of the Constitution, limiting
The incumbent Of the Presidential Oilicp
to Single Term. Il.CLAy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-12-21
The Law OF Removal,

AS inquiries are frequently made ig
relation to the Jaw Of Removal, we copy
the 18th section Of said law for the ben
eft OF those who desire Information on
the subject.
Sec. 13. find be IL further fnaeied,
That the respective Town Councils sh all
have power in their discretion 10 remove
as aforesaid all persons not settled in their
respective towns, who are Of bad fame
and reputation, or such as said Topn
Council shall determine 10 be unsuitable
persons 10 become inhabitants thereof,
though such persons shall not, at the
time Of such removal, have become, or
shall not then be likely to become,
cbargeable TO such town. And if such
persons shall bave no legal settlement in
any Of the United States, The Town
Council shall have right to warn such
persons to depart from such town, within
n limited time, and upon their refusal SO
TO do, to bind out such persons 10 service
for one year 10 any citizen Of the United
States.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-12-21
Tcmpeyges in tAs Navy.

a memorial is in circulation here fo,
signatures, asking Congress TO abolist
Spirit Rations in the Navy. About q
year ago the spirit ration was reduced
from a gill a day to halfa gill and the
object Of the memorial is TO ask that il
may be reduced as much more. in gen
eral, the officers in the Navy are in ia
vor of the change and to those who
are not, it would probably be u greater
blessing than 10 those who are. On
the occasion of the arrest and suicide OF
Lieut.. Wycbe, recently, in Boston,
which was occasoned by iniemperance,
a Cagada paper exclaimed,- "a pretty
Navy that, when its oficers are tax en-
up in the streets for drunkenness ~
Now we are well aware that intemper-
aoce is much more prevalent in the
British Navy, and especially in the
British Navy, mercantile marine, than
in our own, il is not three days since
VIC recorded the destruction Of the Brit
ish bark Catherine, from Greenock, on
the coast of Maine, and the loss Of I8
lives, ~ consequence %! intemperance, I
yet we are willing the evil, while il ex-
lists, should be cast as reproach upon
our Navy, and that the pride, as well as
The better feelings Of every officer and
man, should he appealed to for the vim
dicalion ofihe honor Of our gag. Won
ders have already been accomplished.
A Marine Temperance Society in this
city numbers over $4,000 members -
Let the work go on, boy,-all hands to
the pumps Jour. Of Com.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-12-21
HERAL OF THE TIMES.

this weapon of attack we have no means
of defence, except in appealing 10 your
innate sense of right. Deeply as we are
wounded by these unmerited stigmas, we
will only ask you if such means should
he used 10 excite public prejudice against
US, who appeal only to The understanding
Is il fair Is il honorable Are the
accusations true To show that they
are not, We annex an extract from one OF
The reports made to the House of Repre-.
seDtaiives by committee Of that body