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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-01-18

Treasury Estimates for 1si4-45.-
The following are the estimates submit
ted to Congress by the Secretary OF the
Treasury, for the fiscal year. common
cling on the lst of July. 1874, and end
ing 3Oth June l845.-
Estimate Of appropriation proposed to
be made for the fiscal year ending 50th
June, 1916, amounting to S2l, 950,844 II
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29
THE CONSTITUTION.

We. this week, give the conclusion of the
Constitution, the Ordinance and the Memorial
adopted by the Convention. During the two
weeks Of our suspension, we have had an OPP
portuni,y of learning the views Of our cotem.
poraries on the subject, but have been unable
to gather anything 10 shake US in our first i'm
preston that admission under the Cons,i,u-
ton would be curse to US as people. Ma.
ny good and true Democrats there are who
differ with US on the subject, some Of whom
say that inasmuch as it is the offspring of a
Democratic body, we should, as party, sus-
tain it. With them we differ. In the lam
guace of the Hon. Levi Woodbury. we can
with truth say 1--WE 60 where Democratic
principles 60. and when they disappear, we
mean TO halt" and conceving tina. Democrat
ic principles have been departed from in the
formation Of The Constitution, we have called
a halt, so far as it is concerned, aud shall OPP
pose its adoption. let demagogues OF our party
say what they may. In our next, we shall
give our opinions upon the conclusion.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

LAND SALss.-The reader will perceive, by
reference to our third page, that sales have
been ordered in both Land districts in this
Territory the ensuing winter. Two sales, of
two weeks each, are to be held in the Fair
field dstrict-lhe first to commence on Mon
day the tenth Of February next, and the sec.
ond on Monday, the twenty. fourth of the same
month. In the Dubuque district the sale is
to commence on the 18th January. thirty-fve
emile townships, and five fractional townships,
are proclaimed for sale in the Fairfield district,
at the times above mentioned.
The lands lie principly in what is known
as the New Purchase; and we apprehend-
indeed we have been assured, from various
sources entitled TO credibili.y--that the proc.
lama,ion for their sale at SO early period is
entirely unexpected to the settlers, and will
find but comparatively few Of them prepared
to extinguish the government title. Petitions,
we are informed, are already in circulation
praying for pos,ponement of the sale; and
unless the public exigencies should be such
as TO admit of no delay in acquiring the antic-
pa,ed receipts from such sale-which it can.
not be pretended is now the case--we can see
no good reason why the sale should not be
postponed to at least less Indictment season
Of the year.--Ter. Gsz.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

The FATE OF THE AposTLEs.-The follow.
ing brief history of the fate OF the Apostles
we have never seen in popular print till a
day or two ago. 1t may be new to those
whose reading has no. been evangelical, 10
know that
ST. Matthew is supposed TO have suffered
martyrdom, or was slain with sword at the
city Of Ethiopia.
St. marx was dragged through the streets
at Alexandria, in Egypt, until he expired.
ST. Luke was hanged upon an Olive tree in
Greece. ta4
ST. John was put in cauldron of boiling
oil at Rome, and escaped death He alter
wards died a natural death at Ephesus, in A.
STA.
st. James the Great was bshead,d at Jeru-
salem.
ST. James The Minus was thrown from a
pinnacle, or wing of the temple, and then
beaten 10 death with fuler's club.
ST. Philip was hanged up against pillar,
at Herapolis, city of Phrygia.
ST. Bartholomew was fayed alive, by the
command of barbarous king.
St. Andrew was bound to a cross, whence
he preached unto the people until he expired.
ST. Thomas was run through the body with
lance, at Caramondel, in the East Indies.
ST. Jude was shot 10 death with arrows.
ST. Simon Zealot was cruci6ed in Persia.
St. Matthias was first stoned and then be-
headed.
st. Barnabas was stoned to dsath by the
Jews al SAUNA. 9f gfa. Le39t.s5
st. Paul was beheaded at Rome, by the iy-
rant Nero, a
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29
For the Herald.
A DREAM.

~
dreamed roved in Fairy land
Where spirits held dominion;
Where pure waves washed the golden sand,
And the wild bird waved his pinion
Der fairer fields, meath brighter skies,
Than e'er had broke on mortal eyes.
Where storms and darkness never swept
Across the glowing sky
Bright eyes of beauty never wept,
Nor flowers bloomed but to die; ~
But all was changeless-alI was bright
And ROBBED in hues of living light.
Where bright ones filled each leaf y bower
And sung the hours away.
And never felt the change-the power
The progress Of decay;
But bloc med forever fresh and fair,
And pure as Gods own angels are
And thou vert there, with heart unchanged,
With rapturous visions glowing,
And hand in hand we joyful ranged
And drank loves cup o'erf1owing;
Nor felt the cares-the tois-the strife,
That drug SO Oft the cup of life.
Both-both were there-and in that .,..---
Where bloomed eternal spring,
We lived and loved, while on sped Time,
With soft and silent wing:
And wild joy filled each faithful heart
In Spirit land undoomed to part. w,
Bloomington, Iowa, Nov. %, 1914.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

u The man Of the Hawkeye, after making
war upon The Constitution backs out giving
as reason fol his zigzag course, bare as
ser.iou that nothing better can be expected to
come ou. of Demccracy.-From number of
flights of fancy contained IN his article, we
copy the following, as an addiu,on to the beau
tiful gems which the files Of the l.terald pre-
serve for future generations:
"Suppose the people repudia,e it; we shell
have a second edition of the same fantastic
patch work with the "slime of the serpen,
over 1t all ;" If The reservoir Of national legis-
lation must send forth The Marah waters of
bitterness, what recks it. whether the moun.
taln nils which feed its fountains, flow in
llmpid current or bear their turbid volume. TO
the feculent embouchure''
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29
GEO. EARL, Sec'y.

~ The committee of arrangements take
pleasure in informing their Democratic friends
tina. they have made arrangements with Mr..
Borland, of the Iowa House, to prepare sup
per as contemplated above, in the large Assem-.
bly, room adjoining tina, house, and in inviting
them 20 be present and participate. TO enable
the landlord to make suitable preparations for
the full number that may attend, those intend
ing to be present are requested TO leave their
names, al as early an hour as possible. a, the
bar-room Of the Iowa House, where tickets are
10 be had at II cents each.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

Since the last regular issue Of our paper re-
turns sufficient to place the election OF Jas.
K. POLK and GEO. M. DALLAS, as Pres
iden, and Vice President Of the United States
certain, by at least forty electoral votes' ana
near fifty thousand Of the popular vote. Hav-
inc. during our temporary suspension, ISSUED
extras giving the result Of the election 10 inc
several States, as fast as received, we deem :.
unnecessary now to recapitulatc what we nave
UeIurc stutcu, ~.-''" 49, s-7-- =
the campaign, as at present ascef'a'"eo' o''
give but a few reflections upon the past.
The battle having been fought, and the VIC
,orv los, and won, and we being set down by
the Wings as "rabid Loco" some may eA'
nee, from Us, in our rejoicings at The late TIL
umph. some remarks calculated 10 arouse the
ire Of irritable Wings, as also the spirit Of fran
tic rejoicing among the Democracy but not
70. We have no disposition TO wound the
feelings Of our opponents, nor TO encourage
the boas,ing Of the iurbuen, portion of our ow"
party. We have gained triumph, and that
is modification enough for our opponents and
certainly our friends should be satisfied with
it. We shall, therefore, instead OF INDUCING
in any remarks calculated TO iojure the feelings
Of the one, or excite the "worser" passions OF
the other. content ourselves with few refiec-
tons on the late and preceding Presidential
camsaigns.
In the contest Of 1910, the worst Of passions
were excited, by an array Of cider barrels,
coons and coon skins-a proceeding which re-
ceived the sanction Of men Of that party from
whose talents, profession, age and experience
we had RICH, to expect better things. They
,riumphed by an overwhelming majority.
Well, they, in their rejoicings over their ILL
gained success, sought every means for woun'
ding the feelings of their defeated enemy.
Their many sins Of commission have been so
widely exposed that we deem any further allu.
sion 10 them at this time unnecessary.
The Democracy entered the late campaign
under many disadvantages. The Wing party
pronounced our leader an obscure individual,
and unworthy the station. Admit the frs!
charge, and what is the conclusion !! After
signal defeat, the Democracy rallied under
man unknown to fame, and by the purity Of
the principles of the party, unaided by any IN
due excitement. ,riumphed over the late VIC
tors, with the embodiment Of whis principles
as their leader! Is not this glory enough !!
Then let US rejoice in the triumph of virtue
over vice, and by our acts and conversation
show that while we consider our enemies
wrong in their principles, we should offer no
insult to their feelings, but send up shout
because the sober second thought Of the peo-
ple'' has proved to be on the side of truth and
virtue. Let US learn 10 bear prosperity, and
not like them, heap Insult upon insult, as tho
none we've honest or had feelings but ourselves
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

CouRrsHIp.- rich and handsome you"s
widow lately asked gallant young, o'fcs s; ~
haIf.pay at what fire house he wou'a az. au'l y.
her to ensure her house. s. In either .ns :.
MON or the Hand .in Hand Office" rep',.. NV ~,
significantly. is the fire Office near .' 'ab
asked. 8. Very near, madam, | cover Il WIN
my hand" placing his hand on his breast a., =,
The widow was not insensble 10 bis VII =.
merit, and speedily rewarded him at Hy'nsD
Union Office.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29
HER AID.

~ After suspension of two weeks Tor
the purpose Of arranging the materials OF our
Office, which had grown into state OF con'u'
sion during tho las. four years. we are again
under blast, not 10 new, but clean dress.
Having our sails now in good trim. we start
., another four years voyage with the deter
minatioo that under the administration OF FOLK
and Dallas, our office shall not again need rem
ovation,
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

scarcity CT sPtrK-C,efn
guar facts IN relation TO our marke, ., n nos ii,
IS, The scarcity Of pork. In all Ma, .. preser,.
nois We learn that no pork Of las, ro Iii.
due ton remains +; and that in MAJ gears Pa.
the supply has been on, during nro;,. Sections
the summer. Our own city has fay f., much Of
been supplied by importation f, p' s0m ne Tine
cents per pound. There is surely '' :. lo' nine
curious abou, this, when we rems something
only two years since fresh pork er "ps,' ma,
be sold here, for 81 per hund,ed, 'i !: hardly
while Al the same time there was g., "a cash;
about breeds Of hogs, ,ha, s,rsno us' talk
have thought. that the only busi1ss..,. Would
country hereafter was TO be pork ras 1, o. he
The truth Is, that farmers los, all ,h.!.
est in the subject. precisely a, The u ,'ns''aer
Our catlle-shows for two years pa .,''ss 'Ine
vealed the feeling on his su bis nave 70.
swine have been brough, Gu, and 1e e' f. Few
terest manifested in them amono nv .. ,l'ls in.
showed that nobody cared any1h;,pp ee'a'0rs
pork. We were sensible of this a, :. aoou,
and castioned our readers Ga the sr %e as,
long ago as June, lS43, and at ya,;or. es as
since. Vines
Now we find stocks of hogs anoro :.
down and pork at a good price a, ~ " 'u'
time. We have not room for more ., r No. same
bu, are satisfied Of one thing, that tho 's
60 out Of business, is not, when ev., nIs %
else are quitting it. 'V0s
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

SINGULAR TRAITs OF SoNs BIRDs.-A peu.
tleman of thy acquaintance had an American
mocking-brd in such health and vigor thai il
was either constantly singing or else Initiating
the various sounds i, heard. in order 10 try
the powers of this bird It's owner purchased
fine sky-lark. When placed 10 the same rocm
with the mocking- bird the song of the former
was heard to echo through the house, as if i,
were chanting on 8 tiu,ierirg wing" its we'll
known welcome 10 the rising sun. The mock
ing-bird was silent for some time, but a, las,
burst forth in the strains Of The =" AERIAL song.
s'er,' bu! louder and clearer, as mounting and
stretching his wings towards heaven. The
lark was silen. from that moment, nor was a
joyous note ever heard from it Afterwards
Willing to test lis vocal powers sill farther,
an unusually large price was given fora black.
bird, celebrated for the great strength and
righteousness of its voice. /, was placed ID
the same room with The mocking- bird, Ear
ly On the second morning its song was lesum-
ed, and its charming notes were warbedtoE''
with all the sweetness and modulalon which
may be heard in its native thorny brakes"
The mockng- bird listened and was silent Ior
time; then all DIT once its notes were heard
to issue forth, but sweeier and louder than
those Of the woodland song. The poor black
bird heard them, felt tina. it was conquered,
remained silent, dropped, pinned, and died.
From the above facts, emulation would
seem TO be one Of the existing causes Of the
songs of birds. When their powers are excel.
ed they appear to feel the disgrace Of being
conquered and to lose all inclination to renew
their former effort.-Jesse's Country Life.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

JAMES X. Polk AT HOME. -"PoLEs Nagh'
bvrs going for Czay''--aciM q rengeano'-
Old Maury, the home Of Polk, has covered
herself with glory, and stands proudly FORTH,
bearing uncqnivocal testimony to the eslIma
ton in which she holds her own distinguished
son. She sends TO gallant old Sumner The re-
SPONGE which she has made to tho challenge
al being the Banner County of The middle d.
vision.
We have the full returns from the county
Polk. 1919
Not including the vote Of the l l'h district
which we have rot officially, bot a! when
Clay received majority Of two voles' Oe'Os
Democratic majority of 7o6.
This it will be seen, is a gain Of 32o 'o"s
over the last vote, of August, Island as , ,"
as can be ascertained, gain of 600 since s''
when the Marshal faction voted with Us.
Let the Democratic cannon thunder '.ou W.
and times for the gallant Democ racy o. ""
Maurey-the sterling patriots who best ,A Anos
and appreciate their dis,inguhed ellIzen' ''"''
K. PoIk.-Columbia (Tenn.) Dem'
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

II has bsen decided by the Supreme Io ,Ie
Of Massachusetts, that in suit Tor iioei u.s. IS
defendant may put in the general repu'a''o",,.s
the plaintiff, on the ground that II mo" on.
character was VIGOROUSLY bad. he woula ' ~,
tain less damage in structures IhereuPoo, ina, .Ia,
if his character was fair and good; ana w., '"d.
therefore, should the libel be proven' aels"r
ant should receive verdict corresponding y
the testimony of character.-Balt. Pat
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

JOSEPH BuoNApARrE.-The body OF !ose' p,
Buonaparte was deposited on the Sd o' Aus 'hs
in the Church of Santa Croce, al FloreGc1 s.,n
temple Of honor Of the great men OF na ;i,.
He is said TO have left a fortune OF three w."
ions of dullars To his widow and daug"'I, a.
who is married to her cousin the Prince " =.
Mnsignano, son Of Lucien. The estate ,, :,
Bardentown falls to the widow. NO mel ',sa
OF the family resides upon it, except Ip 1soo
Murat, son of the brother.in-law OF Napo''o'"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

NArlvElsM.-From the manifestations al
ready made since the election, there can be but
little doubt, notwithstanding the indignant
manner in which the accusation has heretofore
been repelled, that the wing leaders generally
are preparing to embrace the doctrines Of the
Nslive American party. Several Of their lead
ing papers have already unfurled the proscrip-
tive flag, and others are openly preparing TO
undergo the same metamorphose. The name
of whig, having failed 10 effect the purposes
for which it was embraced, will probably be
dropped, and the designation Of the new party
adopted. The step may be regarded as the
signal for she dissolution of the anti democrat.
ic party of the Union; for its scattered and
dismembered fragments can never be reunited
under a cognonan which tells of burnt chur-
ches aud desecraled affairs. The leaders may
call upon the masses to follow them, but il
will be like calling "spir!s from the Vastly
deep'-they won't come. Patriotism still
pIedominales in the breasts of a large majority
of the American people; and this noble feel
ing, while it exists, will prevent any party
which would make the accident of birth and
religion of conscience crimes worthy of pro-
scripton from Obtaining dangerous tcol,old.
burlington Oowa) Gazette.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

DEMOCRATIC JuBlLEr.-We would direct
the particular attention OF our citizens d"o
country friends to the Democratic Jubilee TO
be held at the Iowa House on Monday eve
ming next, for the particulars of which we re-
fer them TO the proceedings Of a meeting to De
found In another column.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

4 LIBERTY IN DANGER IL, is time G.,
true friend of liberty to arise and rid tho s'e'y
Of every foe to freedom-le, ,yrapv b. so" :" 'and
ed in the CRADLE" and let the persecD, n's'.
the illusdious Dorr meet with snss S's's Of
just retribulion. Too long have traitors t a1G
sway-too long have they been permiu. s', !,
blight the fair fruits Of once free and bs,' %
land. What Demon of destruction has a a.!y
ed the borders ofour country BLASTING and ~;,t
eIing the free and happy institutions for v I;a'
our fore fathers fought and bled to secpe "sa
In the name ofJusTIcE, we ask, wha, has n w..
done TO THE Infamous punnishmen, w Dv,'
has been inflicted upon him by hauob'r NV" a.a
revengefnl band Of renegados! NoIbjas IN
substance. but that he dared 10 contend e., ha
sovereignty Of the people, and the p1irr;oI ss
contained in the Declaration Of Independents
lie, Americans no longer boast of equality"
and "juslice," as long as the defenders Of h.,
just rights and privileges are doomed 10 drsg
out miserable existence within me darkeupl
walls of gloomy dungeon.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

~ The ice commenced running in the MIS-
sissippi, opposite this place, on Monday the
18th inst. Since that time the weather mas
been quite cold at times, and the river so fuii
Of ice as to put stop TO navigation. The Us
prey and Iron City made their escape down a
few days since, and the New Haven, bound
up, has taken up her winter quarters at 0ocS
leland. The Reveile is also above.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29
1EnOCR.aTxc CULTIVATION

At a meeting of the Democratic citizens OF
Bloomington and vicinity, held at the lowe :.
House on Wednesday evening last, Gen. J..
F.. Fletcher was called TO the Chair, and Geo.
Earl was appointed Secretary.
The object Of the meeting having been sta
ted by d. S. Smith, 10 be for the purpose OF
making preparations for celebrating in suit
able manner, the victory achieved by the De-
mocracy Of the United States, in the election
of JAS. X. POLK and GEO. M. DALLAS,
as President and Vice President of the United
States.
On motion Of VIM. E. Letfingwel,
Resolved, That committee of five be ap
pointed by the Chair, for the purpose of re-
porting arrangements of said celebration.-
Messrs. VIM. Leffingwell, D. ]. Snyder, j.
A. Parvin, II. Reece a.oo j. r. Bennett, were
appointed SID committee; after which they
reported The following
to prepare supper for the Democracy of Nus
ca'::e county on Monday evening next
Resolved, That the Democrats Of Musca-
tine county are requested 10 illuminate their
houses from to 10 o'clock, P. M. OF Mon
day evening next, iG celebration OF Polk and
Dallas victory.
Resolved. That all the Democracy Of this
county are invited 10 attend, aud that as many
as can. report their names by Saturday next.
Resolved, That hospitaliies Of the Demo-
cratic citizens of Bloomington, be extended to
our country friends dering Monday night.
Judge Williams offered the following:
Resolved, That bonfire be raised by the
Democracy Of Musca'ine on Monday evening
next; and that committee Of three be ap-
pointed by the Chair to superintend the SEINE.
On motion Of j. r. Bennett. a committee OF
five was appointed by the Chair to prepare
toas,s for the celebration on Monday evening
On motion of Judge Williams, committee
of twenty was appointed by the Chair, to adj
dress letter of congratulation to James X.
Polk and Geo. NJ. Dallas, expressive Of the
satisfaction with which the Democracy Of this
portion of the Territory of Iowa view their
election 10 the Offices of Presiden! and Vice
President CT the U. S.
On motion Of ]. A Parvn, ]. E. Fletcher
was added 10 said committee.
The following are the srveral committees as
appointed.
Committee on Bonfres--Isaac Gregg, D.
]. Snyder, D. S. Smith.
Committee on Toasts-J. r. Bennett, J.
Williams, S. c. Hastings, T. s. Parvin and
C.. G. Austin.
Committee Of arangements--E. B. kinson,
y. S. Taylor, J. B. Russell, John Reese, J.
Il. Ostrich, J. A. Parvn, J. J. Hoops, H. Mo.
lis, A. Ogilvie and !. e. Day.
Committee to address the President.
]. Williams, Chas. Nealley,
G. w. Fitch, Sam'l Holiday,
J. B. Russell, John Vanater,
S. T.. Hastings, Benz. Nye.
J. r. Bennett, Benz CoveIl.
Benz. Weed. VIM. Chambers,
Adam Ogivie, |. P. Vanhagen,
=. J. Snyder, Pierson Alger,
J. ]. Hoops, Robt. Stewart.
Henry Funk, Abraham SmalIey,
]. F.. Fletcher.
J. E. FLETCHER, Chm.
GEO. EARL, Sec'y.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

u The Hawkeye man offers for sale a
wood-cut OF the Old Coon. Such an article
~hl meet with rather dull sale we orioe.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29

~ There are thousands in this world OF
ours who Judge men by their dress, and as the
Wings. from their attention TO dress, as tho
the tailor made the man. have acquired the IT,
tie Of the genteel party, we fear that many
Democrats nowadays, will forget themselves.
and putting on their wing gains, in the shape
of hats, coats, vests. pants, boots. &C., cut
such figure in the streets as TO be set down
as Aristocrats. Be careful hn"e don't mt on
III a. once-a we'll dressed Democrat IS sour
grapes TO wing.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-11-29
COMMITTEES OF ARRANGEMENTS.

Mr.. RUSSELL: Please publish the following
enigma for the beuefit of some your readers:
l am a sentence of fifteen letters. MY I'd, 4th,
sth, 9th and 5th is distinguished man among the
Merites; my 18th, 7th and LIST is that which
hangs the criminal; my 9th, l4th and 18th is an
animal of the deer species my 9th, l3th 18th and
9th is what wits are fond of; my 10th, l2th Sd and
llth is part Of wagon wheel; my 18th, I'd, 18th
and 3d's river OF the U. States; my LIST, 4ih 5th
and 9th is the name of u distinguished man in Vir.
ginia; my 4th, 18th, LIST and 7,h is river in Iowa:
my whole is sentence that rabid Wings have used