Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12

The MINERS ExPREss. -We beg the in
diligence of our readers for few moments
Cos preachers generally say at the commence
ment Of long sermons,) while we wind up the
conclusion of little sparrine with the junior
of the Miners Express. When first we heard
of the :ll.humored attack Of that paper upon
US, for our support Of the valuation law. we
confess we did little wrong 10 treating It as
matter worthy of consideration. the principal
blower of that concern being so profuse with
his censure and denuncia,ion Of ihose who dife r
with him in opinion, that, with his acq:aint-
ances or readers, what he conceives 10 be his
bitterest efforts, excite only smile Of ridicule,
they being considered as necessary TO work off
his excess Of passion, that when in company
his spirits may not droop in consequence OF
sup. REDUNDANT quantity Of bile that weekly
accumulates about his--bran.
Ia notice Of the trial Of the |ynches of a
bogus" Bill Johnson, he lavished so much
praise upon the angelic form, graceful step.
accomplishments, and beauty Of his daughter,
that we we, knowing him TO be dandy Of the
first water, and ready TO fall in love with any
good looking, .spor'ive little gal. who felt dis
posed to fa,,er his vanity, came TO the conclu-
sion that he was smi,ten with her, and gave
expression to that opinion. Having touched
him in tender spot, hear how he kicks. In
speaking of the Herald, he says:
1--WE could have passed it ('he Herald's
notice of the juniors threats Of cowhiding a
man 1900 miles off. for exposing the counter
felt Bill Johnson.) by without notice as we
usually do the filth Of the Herald-had the ed
itor not dragged into it the name Of young
female. and spike IF her with degree IF lerity
Which no sensible feeling man can for u mo-
ment sanction or cnunteuance. We can tolerate
the abuse and ridicule Of men--and can abuse
and ridicuIe back again; hut it is not in our
nature to treat any femaie--pariicuIarly one
who is a stranger among us--with unbecom-
ing freedom.
1.-THE fa,ter Of tie young lady in question
came TO reside amongst disappearing, no
doubt. TO receive the cordial welcome aud en-
couragement which are usual in this new
country"
The fact that the old man is an imposior.
having been proved both by documents and
his has'y re,rea, from these parts. Davy dis.
covered that he had been taken in 10 a GER
tainiy, and the mex, week, admits all we had
said Of him. Hear him:
"Bill Johnson. is the most nnconscionable,
hard-cheeked impostor and villain we ever met
with. We said a good deal in
praise of him and his gallant exploits. and al.
SO larished a fine mess If SOFT words upon his
'magnaninous daughter as she has been apt.
" termed. We aImos: wish
cid Mic had both of ihem.'
Now, Davy. amt you ashamed of having
spoken SO harshly Of amy female especially
one whose 'deep-blue eyes, piercing glanc.
es,' heavenly charms.' 'ma,chless grace
'q"een-like dignity and 'sonl-subduing coun-
'e"ance,' had once carried you: gizzard cap
tive, and that. too, when she is not here 10 de-
ieud harself! Never mind. Davy, If YOU con.
'inue your rambles, you will, sooner or later,
find one that wont run off and leave YOU hi.
ting your fingers Kate was too cruel TINS
TO treat the little fellow, even if he is a dandy
Come Davy. cool off l,ile-remember
-" You should never let
Your angry passions RISE"
For if you do. you'll surely get
No wife before you dies.