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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12
Mxscatine District Court-NoU. Term, 1912.
SAMUEL !: LUCAS Gin cA.pe.ry.
RICHARD F. BARRETT

vs. In Chancery.
RICHARD F. BARRETT,
THE defendant in the above case will take notice
that on the 23d day of November. A. D. 1912, at
the term of the court aforesaid the said complainant
filed his bill of complaint in the office Of the clerk OF
said court alledging in substance that the said de-
fenan, being seized Of tie northeast quarter Of Sec
ton No. three (3) and the cas-. half Of the SOUTH
west quarter of section No. two (2), all in town.
shin seventy-six, north of range No. three west OF
the fifth 5 meridian, situated in Muscntine county
and Territory of Iowa. authorised, some short time
prior to the 4th Of May, A. D.. 1912, one Robert
Stuart as agent to make contracts for the sale or pur-
chase of said tracts Of lands and that the said Robert
Stuart aforesaid at the date last aforesaid, had come
to an agreement in writing with the said complain
ant for the purchase thereof at the sum q four hun
bred and eighty dollars 10 lie paid in the paper Of tho
State Bank Of Illinois by the 18th day OF November
then next following with interest: whereupon the
defendant, by his agent aforesaid, bound himself 70
make a good and sufficient deed for the aforesaid
tracts of land, and that afterwards. to wit. on the
2lst tay of july 1912, caused to be rendered. pur
suant to agreement to the said defendant in person.
the said sum of money specified with the accruins
interest in the paper of the State Bank Of Illinois,
which the said defendant refused to receive, and q
vowed his determination not to fulfil his contract
which contract the bill prays specific performance
Of The defendant is therefore hereby notified to be
and appear before said court. at its next term. to be
holden on the fifth Monday Of May next, at Bloom
neton, in the county aforesaid, and plead, answer,
or demur thereto, and abide the order Of the Court
]. G. MORROW, Clerk.
April IA, ls43- 24-6t
! Lowe 4 DEsHIER Sol's for petitioner.
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United States District Court for the county Of
Louisa and Territory Of lo,ca.

United States District Court for the county Of
Louisa and Territory Of losca.
In the matter of the petition Of EZRA BLAN-
CHARD, to be declared bankrupt and dischar.
ged from his debts, &c.
THE creditors Of Ezra Blanchard, and others in.
terested will take notice, that the 9TH Of March,
A. d. l643, the court aforesaid In the county and
Territory aforesaid ordered decree Of Bankruptcy
to be entered in favor Of the said Ezra Blanchard.
and that his application for the benefit ofthe Bank
rupt law should stand continued for the second hear
ing to the second Monday Of July next, at the
Court House in said county, and that the case wss
referred to John Gilliland, Esq, Commissioner Of
Bankruptcy in said county, before whom on the 18th
day Of Nav next, at his Office in the town of Wap-
ell, IN the county and Territory aforesaid, you may
appear and have the petitioner examined under oath
prove your claims-or show cause at the second
hearing in court, at the time first aforesaid, why
the prayer of the petitioner shall not be granted
The Assignee appointed in this case is Aaron Ban-
chard, Of the county aforesaid.
Attest, z. G. INGHRAM. Clerk.
It's. PARv1N, Sol.
March II, la43-2O-xw
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Territory Of bsco, Msscatine Couufu-jMav
Term, A. D. l843.
JOHN zIEGLER, 2In chanc-y--Bin Tor
ALEXANDER LEWIS, mortgages. : -
THE Defendant will take notice thai the com
p!ainan has this day filed in the Office Of the Clerk
Of the District Court Of said county, bill to fore
close two mortgages the one given to secure the paw
ment Of fifty dollars advanced by complainant to de-
PENDANT The property morgagcd is lots and in
block 1925 lot in block 10; lot in block AZ, and
lot six (6) in block A. in Bloomington, in said CO.
&c scos1d rsssssag zsarfxsmf - Amos Lillihsidge
to secure the payment Of seventy dollars by nm as
vanccd to said defendant. The property morgaged
in this mortgage is lots 4 and in block lO2 lot
in block 10; lot in block 81. and lot in block
43 in the town Of Bloomington, in said county
The bill states that the second mortgage was on the
9Th day Of February, 1912, assigned to complainant
by said Liibridge-that no part Of the said sums
OF money has been paid to complainant or to Lilli-
bridge, to any person by either of them authori-
zed to receive the same. The bill prays that an ac-
count may be taken Of the principal and interest
now due on said mortgages to complainant, and that
short day be given to defendant to pay the same to
complainant and if not paid that the said premises
be old as on executions at law at public venlue to
satisfy whatever shall be found due complainant and
that defendant is nonresident Of this Territory
s. G. HASTINGS, Solicitor
April 10, lS43. 24-6 for complainant.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12

In the United States District Court for the County
of Louisa and Territory Of lows.
In the matter Of the petition Of JAMES cox,
to be declared bankrupt and to be discharged
from his debts &c.
The creditors Of JAMES cox, and other
persons interested, will take notice. that on the 9th
day of March, A. D. l843, the court aforesaid.
in the county and Territory aforesaid, ordered de-
cree Of bankruptcy to be entered in favor of the
said James Cox. and that his application for lie
benefit Of the bankrupt law should stand cLntin-
ued for the second hearing to the second Monday
of July next at the court house in said county, and
that the case was referred to John GiIliland Esq,
Commissioner Of Bankruptcy in said county, be-
fore whom. on the LIST day Of July next, at his Of
fee in the town Of WapelIo, in the county and
Territory aforesaid, you may appear and have tho
petitioner examined under oath, prove your claims,
show cause, at the second hearing in court at the
time first aforesaid why the prayer Of the petition
er shall not be granted. G. M. Mcdaniel, o {
the county aforesaid, is appointed assignee in this
case. Attest. z. G. INGHRAM, Clerk.
March 81, ls43-22xt
w. w. CHAPMAN. Solicitor.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the
~ tenth day Of June aext, between the hours Of
10 and O'Clock. at the CoIr House in Blooming
ton will offer for sale the following described prop
erty the property Of J. w. Nealy, to satisfy the
Corporation Tax of ls4l:
One hous, lot block &. lot 10 block 9. LOT block
35 east third lot block IL. lot 10 block 35. west
half lot block 81, west half lot block 10, lot bk
SO, lot block So, lot block &c. lot block Sc lot
block S. lot block S. lot 10 block Sc. lot block
ST. lot block ST. 10, block 80, lot 3block ll9, lot
block 1913, lot 4 block l24. lot block 1874. lot
block 1884, lot 10 block l24, lot block l25, lot bk
1875, lot block l4I lot block l42. lot 10 bk al.
Nav IL. lS43 w. PARVIN. Collector.
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The u. 8. MathenlafiC ian,
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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12
District Of Iowa Territory, Muscatine County.
WILLIAM r. KERR, I
WILLIAM F. DEWEBER,

WILLIAM F. DEWEBER,
& JOHN DEWEBER,
AN the 3Oth day Of March, l643, the above ma
~ med plaintiff filed his hill in said court, stating
in substance tina, ON the Goth day Of June, 1912 he
recovered judgment in law in said court, against
VIM F. Deweber, for $40 %, and SIT 81 costs Of
suit-that an execution was issued thereon and re-
turned unsa,sfied-that the Sheriff was unable to
find property of the said defendant wherein to levy
that pending the action aforesaid. the said Wm r.
Dcweber frauduIeniIy, and without consideration,
conveyed his property to his father, John Dew ebe'
who now holds the same in secret trust to the use OF
the said VIM. F. Deweber that amongst the property
so conveyed was all his personal property and lot No
10 in block No. IL, in Bloomington: that the said
John Deweber is nonresident Of this Territory
prays that both defendants answer, and for decree
that said property he sold to satisfy said judgment and
costs. and for general relief. The said John Deweb'
er will therefore take notice Of the tendency OF this
suit and that at the next term Of this court to be be-
gun and holden at Bloomington in said county on
the 29th day Of May ls43, rule will be asked tor
the answer Of the defendant and that for want there
Of said bill will be taken as confessed.
w. r. KERR,
BY SfKpary WH'caER. his Solicitor.
March 81, 1912. 22-6t Prs. Tee Blu oO
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Muscatine District Court-Nor. Term, iS4'
JOSEPH LUCAS J., c
vs.. III Onae'J'
RICHARD F. BARRETT

RICHARD F. BARRET,)
THE defendant in the above cause WIN aake 70.
,;ce that on the 23d day Of November. 1872. az the
tsr,, of the court aforesaid the complainant filed ms
,.;li If COMPLAINT in the Office Of the clerk OF SAID
oonr, oelrnc in substance, that the said defendant.
heno sezeI Of the northwest quarter and the west
baie IF The northeast quarter Of section two town.
sh .eventv-six, range three west, situated in the
County Of Musca,ine and Territory Of Iowa. author
;1el some short time prior 10 the 18th day OF May,
ls42. one Robert Stuart as his agent to make con-
tracts for the sale or purchase Of said tracts Of land
aorerod. and that the said Robert Stuart aforesaid
At the date last aforesaid had come to an agreement
with the said complainant for the purchase thereof
=, the sum Of four hundred and eighty dollars which
said sum Of money was paid by the complainant ana 4.
received NV the defendant, through the hands OF nus
ooent aforesaid, whereupon the said agent execu'eo
fer the defendant receipt for said sum o! money
81, ,,,vu,ent Of said land as well as binding the oe.
ssnden, to make good and sufficient deco VIM
Ja,,. from the date of said contract which the sau
zen refuses TO do. The bill Prays specinc
oe. rca."aance Of the contract The defendant Is
sa.orre notified to be and appear before the mex.
INIT :. the next regular term. 20 De nolden a. a.
c ,,',;ncton in tho county aforesaid, on the min
nD.a.r If Nav next. and plead, answer, or demur
n'o''.ay am, abide the or'er Of the Court
tnere'0' a"' ]. g. MORROW, Clerk. &
April "A, ls4s-A-et 8.
1crr 4 DssHrrR Sos. forpsaitioner
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n-r,.u AppsENTlcs SrsTEm.-It

r-.u ApPRKNTlcE SYsTEM.-l'
TIE I =, New Orleans paper, on the
STATE; aleu- o Of Jamaica journal that three
!ho'' ,he - Glen Hun,ley. Of 40 tons bur-
ipsT'."'A Arabian, Of 800 tons; aud the
sn mn, -; sls ,ons-are about 70 proceed
ns'o'' y. Leone and the coast Of western
s's'Irs q, the purpose of procuring me-
fica -, ,he colonies. The ultimate des.
ces 'ol t' ,be first named is Jamaica; the
lsllon '; deposite her cargo in British
c :a",: ' the third at Trinidad.
MANA .I,, .,. .s ,bus .rsnsporsed from &
'Tns ~ ass IVES. Indies aud oiher COLONIES
! y, y brought as slaves because Eng.
ID Mas suppress the slave-trade. They
u oa',.d apprentices = they are inden-
e., dI ~ The planters for term OF years
rea :" W. we believe; and at the end of
u !. 'a,m ,bey are to be set Free with a
al '', ;s'@ sum BY way Of remuneration =
l'., .nsr he term of fourteen years means
I aednue period-what securities there
esn ass,,re the apprentice OF his liberia
4. =, The end of it. what the regulations
P ,h ., system are generally, we have no
means of knowing.
' The necessity for procuring those sup
r.. If l,borers arises from the unwil>
" ,e, oc the emancipa,ed negroes 10
.n,t The estates were going TO ruin.
,odae,;on was annually diminishing, and
~ oI ls,rs of the Yves, Indian proprietors
on;ured up the mos, alarming images OF
0osroachjng caIami,ies under tie nasty
jdicy of The British government towards
- colonies. Various efforts were made
obtain Iaborers. Emigration was set
|, foot. and encouraged, from the popu,
N, districts of Great Britain; but 1t was
k,ud ,ha, the climate of the tropics OPP
| osel a fatal obstacle 10 such scheme
bar readers have not forgotten the attempt
bade by BRUSH agents in this country
Ind in our own city, some two years ago.
b induce the free colored people to 60 10
6ujana, Trinidad. and Jamaica. That ex-
beyimen, did no, succeed. As last re
|on the apprenticeship plan is tried
!, has been actively prosecuted Tor year
b' SO.
One result Of this last enterprise-a re-
Iu,., in fact, which might follow any large
association Of colored iaborers in the West
India Islands from any qnarler-is appre-
Iended By the planters Of Cuba and other
Islands no, belonging TO Grea, Bri'ain.-
bv Increasing the black population by an
kns impor,aions numerical SUPER
b,i,v of tina! race being already great-lt
/ feared that. with the license allowed
|hem in the British islands, connections
kill follow, to terminate in the final de-
knuclion of the white. The example Of
b. Domingo is no. forgotten and if dis
Iurbances should break out in the British
stands, the Ill effect might extend to the
contiguous islands not Observation-Disclosures
American.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12
Muscatine District Court-Nov. It1m, lS42
LAVISH STEENBERGER)
VS.. In Chancery.
RICHARD F. BARRETT,

THE defendant in the above cause will take no.
tice that on the 23d day Of November, 1872 at the
term of the court aforesaid, the said complainant
filed her bill. Of complaint in the office OF the clerk
of said court, alledging IN substance that the said
defendant being seized of the southeast quarter OF
section three, and the west half OF the southwest
quarter Of section two, in township seventy SIX,
range three west situated in Muscatine county, and
Territory Of Iowa, authorised short time prior
to the 4th day of May, 1912, ono Robert Stuart as
his agent to make contracts for the sale or purchase
of said tracts Of land and that the said Robert Stu.
art aforesaid at the date last aforesaid had come to
an agreement in writing with the said complainant
for the Purchase thereof at the Of tour hundred
and eighty dollars, to he paid in the paper Of the
State Bank of Illinois, within three months from
the date of the agreement with interest, whercupon
The defendant by his agent aforesaid, bound himself
10 make good and sufficient deed for the aforesaid
tracts of land; and that afterwards the said COM
plainan to wit: the 2lst day OF july lS42, caus
ed to be rendered. pursuant to the agreement to the
said defendcnt in person, the said some OF money a.
bove specified, with the accruing interest, in the pa
per of the State Bank Of Illinois, which the said de-
PENDANT refused to receive and avowcd his determine
ton not to fulfil his contract The bill prays for a
specific performance of the contract The defendant
is therefore hereby notified to be and appear before
said court at its next term TO be holden OH the fifth
Monday of May next. at Bloomington, in the coun-
~ aforesaid, and plead, answer, or demur thereto,
and abide the order Of the Court.
]. G. MORROW, Clerk.
April IA, 1s43-24-6t
Lowe & DEsHLER. Soils for petitioner.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12

A Narrow E.cAps.-The Richmond
Compiler Of Friday week says: 4" Some
pf the officers Of the navy are now In our
fny, for the purpose of inspecting and
proving the new canon cast Tor the Gov
srnmen, a, Tredegar boundary. Wednes.
lay bali from one Of The cannon glanced
across The upper part Of the Belle Isle.
|and passed through the cotton factory on
|'he opposite side Of the river. II passed
over The head of one Of the factory girls,
Who was sitting a, her work. Had she
been standing it would have taken off her
|head. Quite narrow escape. Prcc1"-
lions will be taken TO proven, the intrusion
of these balls"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12
FARMERS TAKE NOTICE!

n MANUFACTURE and keep on hand, one
u mile below Bloomington, on the Muscatine
Slough, FANNTNG-MILL.S Of an improved pat
tern. CHEAPER AND BETTER, and of nearly
double the width Of riddles and will do near double
the cleaning of the mills that are in use in this
country. These mills are calculated for cleaning all
kinds Of grain and grass-secd in the best ORDER
Those who have not purchased, will do well to call
before purchasing at other Places as bargains are to
he had Produce will be taken. If it suits. Revolt
wing Hay -rakes can also be had at the same place.
March l7-.2O-fn ABRAHAM SMALLEY.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12
NOTICE.

VVHE subscribers having taken out of the Probate
J. Office in and for the county of Ceda, and Ter
rtory of Iowa, letters Of administration upon the
tate Of Thomas Shepherd, uecd. which letters bear
date 9th March, ls43. Now all persons having
claims against the said estate requested TO exhb
it them to the undersigned or David Walton. Judge
of Probate in and for said county and Territory with
in nine months from this date and all persons owing
the same, are requested to make payment to
HENRY HARDMAN, Admir-.
JANE SHEPHERD, Adm'x.
March 81, 1913. 22-4t
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12
JEWETT's IMPROVED PATENT
CAREY RLOU G 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 are enabled to offer at great
ly reduced prices.
From the liberal encouragement extended to us
last wear by the sale of 1000 of these poughs,
and the universal satisfaction they gave, we were
induced 10 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 competi.
lion at defiance. For the information Of thouse un-
acquainted with its construction, we will offer this
brief explanation: The whole surface Of the plough
Is ground smooth. The mould-board is made Of
wrought iron. The shear Of steel, (Which is at
,acheJ TO the moud-board by three small bots,) so
that it is easily taken of Ivy means OF the clcvs.pin
to be repaired or replaced by new one. The shape
Of the moud-board is constructed OIL strictly scien-
tifc principles, SO that it scours perfectly bright in
the most loose and loamy SOIL which is in truth the
great dissderatum in this section OF the country as
il thereby enables team to accomplish at least one
third more work in day. with far greaer case, and
in much better manner, than with one that will
not scour. This every practical man knows With
in the part year have received the warmes testi-
mopias in regard to them from hundreds of our
practical men who have them in use and at the st.
Louis County Agricultural society's Fair, held in
October last, we were trial and awarded the pre-
MUM. Also diploma at the Fair Of the Mechan-
les Institute held in this city in November last But
the best evidence of their superiority to all others
now in use is the fact that farmer who has used
them will for any consideration. make nse OF any
other. We have reduced the price al retait Tor cash
l =. Cor ho t,r,nh npc nIOo1QkS. with
iron strap for the beam and 81 IS for the one horse
! plouchs. A liberal discount made to those who
purchase by the Dozen BRIDGE & HALE.
l52 Main Street, St Louie. Mo
A. OGILVIE & Co, Agents.
Bloomington April 2e-n26- cmvd
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12
TO Contractors.

THE Farmers s. Mechanics Exchange Com
na,v nropose to contract for building Warehouse
on 1T No in block No. S, Gu feet'in length by 80
feet in width, two stories high, with cellar Seal
cd proposals will I've received by the Directors Of 'ne
Company. for building the same. until the l3th Of
May next Separate bids will be received TOT turn
ing different parts Of the work. Lyman Hine. Esq,
will furnish all necessary information to persons
"'I A':S; ~ az President.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12

MINISTER TO FRANcE.-rhe Cincinna
II Republican of the 81 inst says -"1'his
mission will undoubtedly remain vacant
'ul the mex, Congress convenes. We un-
derssand the Presiden, is of opinion that
be has no power to appoint, as the vacan>
ry occasloned by the resignation of Gen
Ca:s, happened before the commencement
d the last session."
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12
New Store and New Goods !!

ME undersigned has just received, direct from
IL the city Of New York, and is now opening.
in the large frame building occupied by David
Clark, on Front Street, choice lot Of STAPLE
DRY GOODS. which. having been purchased at
very reduced prices, will be offered cheaper than
goods have ever been sold in this market, and pro-
.luce or cash received in payment. CT CALL
AND SEE.n
Also he contemplates holding regular AUG
TON SALE every Saturday during the season,
and will commence on next Saturday, the 22d inst.
April 21-25-tf w. S. CLARK.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-05-12
NOTICE.

THE Partnership heretofore existing between 8.
C.. Hastings and J. Scott Richmsn, under the name
Of Hastings & Richman, expired by limitation on
the 22d day Of January, A. D. ls43. Either ono
IS author lied to settle the business Of the firm.
3, &. HASTINGS,
]. SCOTT RICHMAN. |.
Anil 7. lS43 ZS-3t