Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-10-06
WV G. WoopwARD AND OuRsELT.-ln his

Monday evening last, MI. Wooo"o'u' 'Se
sore from The exposition Of wing princ'plesl
and measures, and electioneering tricks con- |
tanned II the last number Of the Herald de-
livered himself Of more venom against our
humble self than we supposed his.breast caps.
BILE of containing against his most bitter enc
nv. Having endeavored to conduct the can
vass in fair und honorable manner, we made
no illusions to Mr.. w. except as wing, at
all times treating him with due courtesy, we,
as we'll as many others, were surprised at the
exhibition Of ill.will against US, and especial
~ its extent. He was extremely severe in his
denunciation of US, and drew comparison
between US, far from being complimentary to
ourself. He had occupied the floor until the
patience Of the people had become exh austed,
80 we concluded not to offer defence at that
time, under that feeling of excitement which
his language naturally produced, but promised
to bestow little more attention to him in the
Herald. Since that time the people, through
the ballot-box, have told him that they have
concluded to try and get along without his ser
vices in the next Legislature, which, to such a
sensitive mind, and man Of such rare abiIi-
ties as he is, in his own estimation, their refu-
sal to accept his rendered services, is NORTH.
cation as much as he can we'll bear; and find
ing that our wing friends could not justify his
remarks concerning US, but, on the other hand
h., oooo1,,Jo1 vi h;o
feelings that additional pang which our intend
ed exposition would have produced. We take
no pleasure in exnlting over fallen foe, so we
leave Mr.. Woodward TO seothe his feeling s as
best he can. As for oursef, we are not in the
least aggrieved. His blighted prospects were
enough to cause the loss of his usual good
temper, and lead him to an attempt to destroy
all that which had been instrumental in blast
ing them. Knowing that his venom spit al
US: recoils upon its author, we feel uninjured,
and can sympathise with our defeated nei9 e.
Dor. We hope. he may cheer up, remember
ing that his felow.citizens are discerning, for
giving people, and that they may yet appreci-
ate. his mighty talents, and accept their tender
in their own behalf
~ We are not wont TO keep in remember
ance every unkind word uttered under that
excitement which precedes an election, nor
to keep our aame befire the people connec-
ted with political broils, but We are unwilling
to remain under unjust censure. In The last
number of the Herald, we made certain state
ments concerning the official acts of former
county surveyor, then candidate for re-elec-
ton to that otfce. when were UenIeu Nv mat
gentlemen, both in conversation, and in writ
ten statement, over his signature, read from
the stump at Storms precint. We made our
statements without the least malice at heart,
but that as "public men are public property"
the people might be able 70 Judge Of his capa-
city for correct discharge Of the duties of the
office TO which he aspired. We made them
with knowledge Of their truth, and now,
since the election is over, and the result is not
to be changed, we affirm that we can prove the
truth of what we stated by the book of sur
veys placed in the hands Of his successor
"Truth must prevail" While others get Of
fee, let US have justice.
~ That our brethren in other parts of the
Territory may not for a moment think that the
popularity of Gen. Dodge is on the wane in
this county, we would state the reason why
his majority is this year less than usual.
Having two independent candidates to con-
tend against, until a short time before the cleo
tiou, our prospect for the election of Demo.
cratic Representative looked gloomy, and be-
lieving the election of Gen. Dodge certain,
his friends directed their greatest efforts to
the contest for Representative. In Johnson
county, also, his friends thought it unnecessa.
ry to exert themselves, and suffered his oppo-
nent to obtain majority. Whenever our op.
ponents can pit man against him who can
give him an interesting chase, both Musca-
tine and Johnson will redeem themselves.
70 Jas. K. Moss, the wing candidate for
Representative in Jackson county, died of fe-
yer on Tuesday or Wednesday last.
u Tie Mississippi has risen about thirty
inches within the last ten days, and is yet on
the rise. Beats now cross the rapids with but |
little delay.
ELEGANT ExrRAcT.-We desire to start the
following choice morceau Of political and per-
sonal opinion, on the grand tour of the press |
It may be found in the New York Courier and |
Enquirer of December "a, 1880, and is from
the classic pen Of Col. James Watson Webb |
here il is |