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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

HEALrH.-Now that the season has sd
vanced beyond what is called The ieki1 -
son. we th;ak We may be permitted 10 ~,
without subjecsIng ourself 70 ibe charge Of
prevarica,ion. that the health Of no place in
The west has been better than that Of Bloom
ingion the past or present season. We hear
Of but very cases Of fevers In town, and they
have been but eight, readily yielding to med
ical treatment. Cases Of fever and agus nave
been more frequent. ,!:.owever. since the wea.
,her became !. little cool, than in the hea. Of
sum,ne...
Bloomington, in its early settlement, was
considered very unhealthy place, and that
justly too, we conceive, but it was more the
result Of the circumstances Of the inhabitants
than any cause peculiar to the place. In ev.
cry season since vegetation has been tamped
down in our streets. and comfortable houses
provided, the health Of the place has been
good. We believe that ia truth not an adult
person has died in this place the past summer
through the severity Of an attack Of any dis.
ease peculiar to the season and we know Of
but two adults dying Of any disease whatev-
or. One of two things is certain, and that IL
that Bloomington is a very healthy place, Of
| that she is blessed with very skiiful physi.
| clans.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

NEw YoRK.-We lately saw letter from
an intelligent member Of the Democratic par
~ 10 the interior of this State, to friend in
this place, in which he states that that State
will certainly cast her vote for Polk aud Dial.
las BY large majority-shat in whatever tends
to lead on 10 victory, the Democrats excel thei.
opponents, who are, despite the efforts Of their
leaders to keep up spirit Of enthusiasm, in
despair,
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

TMcCauley, the murderer, whose escape
from the ja! in Washington was noticed 10 our
last, was taken the next day after his escape,
short distance from the town. For wan. Of
some material witness in the case, his trial
was postponed to the next term of the Court.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

0' Until since the nomination Of Polk and
Dallas. the Wigs considered an expression
ef doubt as TO Tho election Of MI Clay The
next thing TO direct insult, and not nnfre.
auen'ly limited that those who thought his e.
lection uncertain were downright. fools. II
they have now no doeb,s about il, we think
they are rather green. or have not read the na.
/, peIs. # they be not beaten, the Democrats
can certainly" have the satisfaction Of knowiro
that after all their boas,ing. the KNOWING ones
have been wofulIy frightened. --Tl,a, will .balr
come after ,he defeat Of Polk, if such ehoold
be tho csse. -"o'''
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

TEXAS -The Nachitoches Chronicle of
the 18th inst. confirms the report that
President Houston has arrived a. the
scene Of the recent disorders in Eastern
Texas. He has called out the Militia Of
Sabine and ST. Augustine counties. and
had succeeded in capturing Walter Nor
mon, the leader Of The {" Regulators. -
This individual was Immediately put on
trial.on several indictments for treason and
murder. The report that pitched battle
had taken place between the rival factions
is also confirmed Sixty or eighty per-
sons are said to have been killed. The
Chronicle states that such has been the
turbulent and violent conduc. Of these law
less bands for year or two that society
on the iron,ier was completely disorgan>
lied, and the adjoining parishes in Louis.
lana kept also in state of alarm. Among
the ouirages commi.led it is reported that
the /" Regulators pursued one Of their
victims Into the parish of De Soto, and
murdered him within few miles Of
Mansfield.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

GAhE.-For several weeks past, an abuis
dance OF the finest fish known to our waters
were to be obtained, either in the marke, pla.
COS or by The line; and no sooner had that
spor. and luxury partly ceased than quails,
pigeons, ducks, &C.. were TO be found ia the
greatest abundance, gentle as you please, and
therefore easily 10 be taken. When sports.
grow lazy, whole flocks Of quails come into
town. a. if to invite the sporismen TO their
death. Il looks cruel to see their massacre,
but the recollection Of we'll broiled quail
ovefcomes all feelings of sympathy. SO they
fall from house-.ops. lumber piles, &C., by
scores. These diegins are great for game.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS Never me-
glect TO read the advertising department of a
newspaper, if you would know wha. it con-
Germs everv one TO know, where 10 lay out
your money TO the bes. advantage. Compe,i-
ton is at lis height, and those who have any
thing worth buying, or good bargains TO offer,
always advertise. They know il is the sure
way TO do brisk business. and by selling
quick they are enabled to sell cheap. There
fore, if you would save Yourself mur!, trouble,
vexation and loss Of time, read the advertise
meats, keep The run Of them, and you will
have no difficulty. You will fad that by Ia
king the paper as directory 10 the business
part Of the town or city, you will save both
money, tot! and trouble, and avoid being jos
lied by the crowd, looking in at this window
and that, aud hesitating where TO make your
purchases. We therefore advise all who pay
particular attention to their own interests, TO
read the adver,isemen,s-" keep the run" Of
them-and never take up newspaper with.
out gIancing owe. the advertising columns.
This is good advise and notwithstanding
Gaz.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

We understand tina. quantity ofripe wild
strawberries. Of the second growth were gath.
cred on Cedar river few days since. What
will our Southern friends, who suppose our
seasons too short for the ripening Of common
crops think of this production of Iowa.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11
A correspondent Of the Ny. Journal Q
Commerce tells the following anecdote

Commerce tells the following anecdote -
once in forest watched for few mo-
men,s striped squirrel crawling slowly to.
wards the open jaws Of hideous ra,tlesnake.
which lay stretched across the road, in the
path my horse was travelling. second
thought induced me 10 cease idly gazing and,
a. once dismoun.ing, cut long pole, drove
the reptile from the path, and took the squirrel
10 my hand without its attempting TO escape !;
but it died in few minutes, although no,
within ten feet OF the serpent.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

u The Burlington Gazette Of the 5th inst.
says: The commission and forwarling mer.
chants Of St. Louie have issued card, de.
cla'ins their intention not to encourage or pat.
roaize any boat which from this date persists
in the practice of selling and forwarding pro.
duce and merchandise. They say such prac.
tice is detrimental 10 the in.eYests Of the RAJ,
ular merchants.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

JuaoRs.- N. Y. Sun well observes tina,
as the magnitude Of the cases TO be decided
upon by the country has been enhanced. the
intelligence Of jurors has decreased. Too
true, this. Our Court-houses are surrounded
by set Of juridicia! leeches-men who live
by jurorships, and who are chosen without
reference to their talents, while citizens Of ac-
tivity, skill and talent are omitted.--In Grim
inal cases, what with challenging and .echni-
cal hindrances, pushed TO their utmost verge,
q jsry may often be selected Of such COM
plexion as 10 suit the views Of the prisoners
counsel. We are Otter surprised at the YER
diets Of jurors; the wonder wod,a cease if we
only look at the quality Of Jurors-waxen
figures TO be moulded by counsel. Elcquence
which is SO much priced in court room, is
nothing more than the means of exciting and
befooling twelve men with more impulse than
reason. more passion than Judgment. What
is the glib rhetoric or dramatic action of this,
that or the other advocate to the judge -
What should it be TO sober minded, in,elli.
gent juror !-Phila. Ledger.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

A title to the site for the naval depot a.
Memphis, Tenn, has been secured TO the gov
eminent. through the agency Of a commission
appointed for that purpose. The cost Of the
ground is $4,000; and the city Of Memphis
has contributed its interest in she commons in
front Of the ci.y.-Bur'ing,on Gaz.
VERMONT ELEcTIoN.-The Woodstock
Age has returns from all the State but %
towns, from which it appears that slade
has a majority over all others of only l.
O73. The Senate stands 10 democrats to
20 whigs--a gain of one democra, since
last year and the House 50 democrats to
1872 wings, there being no choice in 81
towns Last year there were in the House
81 democrats and 1870 wings; in 22 towns
no choice. The Age contrasts this resul.
with the result. of the election in 1910,
when Harrison's majority was l4,4S2,
and the democrats had but two Senators
and 81 Representatives, and Justly re-
marks tina! !; csi, only be regarded as "a
dssiea. Of the coons."
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

o. Mr.. SHANNON, cur Minister 10 Mexico.
was received with great cordiali,y at Vera
Cruz. On his way from that place TO the city
OF Mexico, the carriage 10 which he was trav.
cling was attacked by bandit,i. and he with
several others were robbed of all their money.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

GErrINe SPuNKv.-The ST. Louis Peon,.,s
Organ Of Wednesday last says that members
Of both parties in that city, are freely selling
coats, hats, boots, &C., payable on the elsc
ton Of their favorite candidate for the Presi.
dency. The editor wishes come Abolition
Merchant to sell him full suit payable when
Birney Is elected.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

WlscoNsIN.-We have not yet seen the f.
nal result Of the late election in the Territory;
but we have seen the admission Of those who
have good means Of obtaining information, that
she is Democratic by a large majority in both
branches Of the Legislature. From what we
have seen. we infer that tie people have deci.
ded against applying for admission into the
Union.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

FINE JOKE, TRuLY.-The St. Louis New
Era tells what it calls very fine joke, which
lately occurred. 1t is this A Democratic
mass meeting was to have been holden a,
Hannibal, Mo. few days since, and num-
Der Of Democrats in st. Louis chartered the
I'latan, greasy little steamer, commanded by
wing, 10 bring them up to Hannibal. For
some cause or other. the place of meeting
was changed to small village three miles a.
bove Hannibal, on the bank Of the river. Il
was supposed, as matter of course, that the
boat, being chartered for the express purpose
o. bringing them to the convention, would
continue the lille farther distance without ad.
ditional charge, so number of the delegates
invited their wing friends to join them in the
trip. Upwards Of one hundred persons, la
dies. and gentlemen, got on board and wen, up.
Upon reaching the landing at the village.
single plank was run ashore, and an officer
Of the boat placed at the end of i, with in.
s,ruc,ions to suffer no one to pass ashore un-
til they had paid fifty cents for their passage
from Hannibal! As might have been ex-
pected, many were unprovided with the
necessary change, SO general borrowing en-.
sued. And this is told by a wing paper as a
good joke Upon he Democrats, instead Of be.
ing told as the low ard contemplate Trick Of
jackass. by courtesy called whig.
No decent man, and certainly no Demo.
cras, should pa.ronize that boat for the fu.
tore' but should frown with indignation upon
allsuch imposi,ions upon the people.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

WooL.-The only article Of agricultural
psoduce, which has risen IN prics since l042,
is that of wool, and woOlis not 90 high now
rs il was ia 1910. and II the previous ysars
Of Democratic administration. - Allow 20 she
federa! tariff the merit Of raising the price q
wool. and the whole extent Of il u that wool
has risen few cents IN price since last year.
But the fact 10 thatgthe increase in tho price
IT this article is not owing 10 the tsfif. A
few facts will show how this is. The price
Of wool. the worlduyer, is regulated b. the
demand for il in Great Britain. Influences,
independent Of the tariff. have enhanced the
value Of wool. The British governmet not
long since abolished the duty on wool impor-
led into Great Britain, to give their wooden
manufacturers advantages over foreign manu-.
fac'ufers. And double the quantity Of wool
has been imported in Great Britain in the first
quarter Of 1914, that there was in the cores
bonding time in lS43. The increase Of i'm.
poria.ion has been about 100 per cent. But
has it depressed The price Of wool in that conn-
try7 Its remarkable fact that ia spite OF
the large increase Of importation, the price Of
wool in Great Britain has certainly risen over
IS per cent il price since last year. The num-
Der Of pounds Of wool, which will probably be
imported into that country this year, will ex.
coed forty millions. Who is SO stupid as not
TO see that its price 10 the United States must
depend upon the market in England What
then, has raised the price in that country, and
consequently in ours! The tariff in England
has been reduced, and the price has gone up
IS per cent. What has GU; tariff had TO do
with il! Just nothing at all.-N. H. Patrio,
and Gazette.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

may say the present crop has turned out we'll,
although far short Of ordinary seasons.
TAKING IT CooLLy.-Ws have seen numer-
Gus instances of courage and self.possession
on record, but none 10 excel one which is toid
Ct Maj. VIM. Gordon, for several years res
ident of Montpelier, in this county. and who
left for California two y ears, and is reported
TO have been killed in skifmish on the way.
For many years surveyor in the west, at
home in the woods, the tomahewk, pistol, and
hunting knife became his constan. compan.
ions. Although naturally Of q kind and gem
generous disposition, the Maj. took fire. at
the first limitations Of disrespect, and never
suffered the least insult TO pass unrevenged.
Upon one occasion, while on business at St.
Louis. he CHANGED 10 offend large, buster
ing, grog-ehop bully, who determined on chas.
Using the Maj, SO quietly leaving. he provi.
Ged himself with large cowskin. and vsturn-
ing in search Of his victim, he met the Major
carelessly walking up the street, unconscioos
W 0duecIs vVVuOus ooy1uS WOsVS uos"P-
piled it with grea. force over the Shoulders Of
the Major. "Ah, il is you," said the Maj, at
the same.ime drawing horse pistol from his
side, and presenting it to his breast. He pull
ed trigger, bu, his pistol being little oat Of
order, she snapped. Apparently unmindfoi
Of the blows which then came .hich and hea.
w. drawing large hunting knife from its
scabbard, he turned round, and placing his
foot upon door step, rested his pistol upon
his knee, and with his knife commenced pick
ing the flint! The big fellow very wisely
concluding it not very safe to continue The
chastisement, or to wait for the Inevitable te-
suit, took TO his heels, we'll satisfied that he
was lucky in eflec,ing an escape.
The above is told as an actual occurrence !;
and among those who were acquainted with
the character Of the Major, not an Improbable
story.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

The SEASON The weather has been quite
favorable for The ripening Of crops for weeks
past, being dry, clear, and as warm as could
be expected in this latitude. On last night
we had the first frost Of sufficient extent 10 do
any material injury to vegetation. We un-
derstand that the corn and potatoe crops were
generally out Of danger, SO, taking into consid :
Grafton the great delay in planting, OCCASION
ed by the frequen. rains in the spring. we
may say the present crop has turned out we'll,
although far short of ordinary seasons.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

Ias CH'pPEwAs.--A party Of Indians 81
the Chippewa tribe. who have recently arm.
ed from London. passed through The Civ tbs
morning on their way to Michigan. One ~
their number married an English lady ofpres,
beauty, while exhibiting in London, at which
the rest Of the party seemed very Indignant. -
They seem to have adopted all the uses -
civiliSed society. Their dress is very expen.
sivs and neat, Especially tha. of the squaws. !
Astounding will, eres. profusion Of irinks,s.
beads, &C., Of which they are very vain.-Alb.
Atlas.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-11

FRoM NAuvoo.-Gov. Ford has disbanded
his forces called out to watch the movements
in and about Nauvoo, and returned home
Finding prevailing disposition ambng the
press and the people to find fault with and
fdicuIe his late movements, the Governor, it
is said, has resolved to give himself no further
trouble about the Mormons, but suffer them
and their enemies to fight it OUT
Sharp, editor Of the Warsaw Signal, and
Col. Williams. charged with participation
in the murder of the Smiths, made some kind
Of an extra judicial agreement with the Gov.
ernor'concerning their trial, gave small bail,
and returned to their homes. The two Mr..
Lawes, and Mr.. Foster, editor Of the Nauvoo
Exposi,or, whom we last week m en,ioned as
having gone down for the purpose of stand
ing their trial, finding no one to appear against
them, have returned 10 their homes at Hamp-
ton, illinois, where Gen. Bennett and sever al
other prominent seceders reside.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-13
NEW SPRING GOODS.


THE subscriber has just returned with most extern
sive assortment of Fashionable Dry Goods select
ed with great care from the latest importations, and
at very reasonable prices, consisting in part of
Rich figured Brocade and Foulard Silks
Rich style Plain Mouslains and Tesans
Grape dLain and Balzareens very rich
Bereges French Lawns and Muslins
Blue Black Armure a Gro de Paris Silks
French Collars, Thread Laces and Edgings
Hemstitcn'd l.. c. Hdks-Reviere ditto and Bob
bin Edgings
Best quality black and white Silk Hosiery
French Kid Gloves, all sizes, Nos. T. 1913
S-4 Plain and Chanpeable Silk Shawls
8-4 Enid Thibet embd Nous Lain and Tarlton
Shawls
English Ginghams and French Chinizes
Splendid French Bonnet Ribbons
Florence and Lace Braid Bonnets
Superior Silk Oil Cloths and Furniture ditto
3-ply Ingram and rich Venetian Carpeungs, 5 8 &
81 wide
Rich Tufied Rugs and Sun Shades
Infants Silk Boots, ace and Silk Buttons
Cable Cord, Black Worsted and best English
Pins
IS pieces Irish Linens, Bird-Eye Diaper and Long
Lawns
5000 rich Calicoes, from 6 to IL cents
Also, deep and second mourning Lawns
Black and blue-black Alpaca Cloth Silk Chain
Black and blue black French Bombazne
Deep and second mourning Bereg,s and BAHIA
reens
Black and blue black Silk Hosiery and French
"a black Emb'd Thbet Satin Striped and Plain
Black Silk shawls
Also, great variety Of domestic and other goods
too numerous to specify. Customers are generally
invited TO give call prices and styles cannot
fail to please. GEORGE STETTINlUS,
few doors west of Browns Hotel
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-13
PATENT OFFICE, 9th March, 1874.

ON the petition of Elisha ii. Holiness of Norwich,
" Connecticut, praying for an extension of pa
tent granted TO said Holmes for an improvement in
excavators, SC, for seven years from the expra::
ton of said patent, which takes place on the 18th
day Of November, 1874.
is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office, on the I'd Monday in November next,
at ~ o'clock, M. and all persons notified
10 appear and show cause if any they have, why said
petition ought not to be granted.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published in the
Madisonian, printed at Washington, ID. C. the Sun
printed Baltimore the American Sentinel and Mer-
camille Advertiser, printed at Philadelphia the Au-
rora, printed at New York, the News, printed at
Norwich, CT, and the Times, printed at Boston,
once week for three successive weeks previous to
the said second Monday in November next
H. l.. ELLSW WORTH,
Commission, Of Patents.
p s. Editors of the shove named papers will
please copy, and send their bills to the Patent Office,
with paper containing this notice.
march ll-1aw3w
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-13
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES

STATES.
7 N pursuance ofthe provisions Of a Treaty between
Il the United States and the Chickasaw Indians
made and concluded Pontotoc Creek on the TWEEN
teth day Of October 1882 and Of the supplementary
and planaUry articles thereto, made and concluded
on. the twenty second day of the same mon h and,
also, of the Treaty between the United States and
the Chickasaw Indians made aud concluded at the
city Of Washington, on the twenty-fourth day of
May, loa
!, JoHs TYLER. President Of the United States do
hereby declare aud make known that public sale for
the dspos Of such Of the lands coded to the United
States by the said Indians are hereinafter dcscr bed
shall be held at the Land Office at PONTOTOC, in
Mississippi, on the second Monday in May next.
East Of the Chickasdp meridian.
Township fourteen and fractional township fifteen,
Of range one, east.
Section thirtyfoJr, in township one, Of range two,
east.
Scion SIR, in township sir, of range two east.
Fractional township sixteen, OF range two, east,
except the north fractions Of sections one, two three
and four, and fractional sections five and siv.
Fractional township seyeut en-, of range two east.
Fractional townships sixteen and seventeen of range
three, cast.
Section eighteen, in township seven, Of range four
east.
East half Of section twenty-five in township ten, Of
range four, east.
Section five, in township eight, Of range five,
east.
Section thiry-thrce, in townyhip eleven, of range
six, east.
Sections TWEEN three and twenty six, in township
four, Of range seven east.
Section lhirty-sir, in township seven, Of range
seven, east
Scctron tweuty-threc, in township ten Of range Sc
ven, east.
Sections five six and seven, in township eleven, of
range n, cast
South half Of section nine in township thirteen, Of
range seven, east.
Section twenty-five, in township fifteen, Of range
seven, east
East half Of section ninctcen and sections twenty,
twenty eight, twenty nine, thirty three thirty five
aud thhtysix, in township eleven, of range eight,
east
Sections three and twenty four, in township three,
u range ten, east
Vest Of The Chickasdu meridian.
West half Of section five, in township three, Of
range one west
West half OF section thrty-two, in township two,
of range three west
sec,'on thiriy-two. in township three, Orange four
west
Moth half Of section one north fraction Of section
twenty five and section thlry-four IN township SIX
Of range four, west
Section fourteen in township eight Of range four,
vest
Sections twenty-five and tbr,y-sir, in township
four, of range five, west.
Section nine, m township seven, Of range fv.
west.