davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-08
For the Herald.


MR., ED:ron:-The Dubuque Transcript Of
10th Feb, contains an article over the sigma.
.ure Of a Traveller on the subject of d.
rect communication. between Dubuque and
Bloomington. In which he says the only
serious distractions 10 free communication
now, is between McKinisler's Grove and Su-
gar creek"-and says he speaks from . per-
sonal inspection. having travelled through the
whole distance" and loudly calls upon you,
to 'stouch up our friends Of Bloomington lit
tie on the subject" and further says Bloom
ington ough. to turn GU! and make this piece
of the road rs ii is on their end of the route"
He correctly remarks that il is matter of
public interest and importance 10 Us, ye,
think he is inclined to throw the burden upon
the wrong shoulder, for have just travelled
,hro' the whole distance and personally inspec-
ted il to my sorrow. found no bridge nor
ferry over either fork of the Maqeoke,a and
the fo.ding attended with great difficulty and
danger-had to swim LytIe's creek ia Du-
buque county and was detained three days at
Mineral creek in Jones, three days more at
Bear creek in Jackson within five miles of the
former place and crossed them both by SWIM
ming our horses and taking the buggy over on
a raft Of rails, on which we rode ourselves !;
now :: riding on ral'' against ones will is no
comfortable thing. We crossed the Wapsi.
pincon, in the same manner except subsli,u-
ting canoe for the rail raft-and met with no
difficulty or detention after crossing that river,
for our citizens since our traveller journeyed
thither, have erected a good bridge over Su-
gar creek. Now if Dubuque will bridge Ly.
tie. Mineral and Bear creeks all on their end
of the route and establish ferries on the Ma
qnokeia and Wapsipinicon rivers we will have
good road and much nearer route than either
Davenport or Iowa city. But Cedar county
must not neglect the slough of which our trav-
eler speaks which believe is on Sugar ra,h-
er than Rock creek-now while yon push the
matter along let Dubuque give another and by
pushing together we may accomplish more.
% HOMEWARD' BOUND.
Marcrh 8, 1914.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-08

NIX. AN OuhEN AND ItEPEAL.--A Ho IOiIOW.
ing letter was written by Ex.President Van
Buren, in reply TO an invitation to attend the
repeal meeting in Albany on the Sd uIt:
LINDENwALD, Dec. 81, 1s43.
GGNrLEMEN:-l have the honor to acknowl-
edge the receipt OF your letter, requesting my
attendance at the capitol, on The first Wednes-
day in January next-,ha. being the day desie-
mated for IS Simultaneous meetings throughou,
the world, in defence Of Irish freedom and the
rights Of man.
1t will not, regret to say, be in my power
TO avail myself of the honor you intended TO
confer on me.
1t is, at this day. trust, hardly necessary
to assure you. that my absence will in no de-
gree be occasioned by want Of interest in
the cause which you support. Respect for the
Irish character; sympathy for the expressions
they had endured; and admiration of the he
roic, uncalcnlating. and uncompromsing de-
votion to popular right which they have dis
played both at home and in every country
that has adopted them. at all times and under
all circumstances are feelings which l have
cherished without interruption, through pub.
lie life already greatly protracted-w ]
have, through series of years, embraced all
proper occasions to express; and which, as
they have grown with my growth and strength
ened with my strength, will, feel very conf
dent, continue to my last day. The opinions
entertain in respect TO the claims Of Ireland
to the blessings of Domestic Legislature-a
question the direct agitation Of which is of
more recent origin have already been commu.
nicated to your brother Repealers. Those
opinions, and the feelings by which their ex-
preston was accompanied, have, beg YOU to
be assured, undergone no change, but are still
cherished with the same sincerity and earnest
ness.
10 those avowals can onlpnow add my
hearty concurrence in the eloquent and true
picture yoS have dtawn. Nine millions Of
human beings. oppressed for centuries, and
with every incentive to violence that cal, in
fluence The breast Of man, 'conquering their
own appetites and passions. practising tenn
perance in their social habits, and preserving
peace towards their rulers and, amonp them.
selves in the midst Of a mighty eiTor, to re-
dress their wrongs, presents moral spectacle
OF unsurpassed subllmity. Instances Of vir-
tuous patriotism thus far so nobIy sustained.
are bu, seldom to be found in The history Of
mankind, and cannot. in The nature Of things.
fail to command the respect, the eympa,hies.
and the best wishes Of all generous minds.
am gentlemen, very respectfully.
Your friend and obi serv't.
NJ. VAN BUREN,.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-08

u The editor of the Davenport Gazette
lishment Of direct ronte from this place to
Dubuque, contained in the Transcript and Her.
aid, into league between the two places, to
the injury Of Davenport. We can assure the
editor that it is far from cur wish to do any
thing TO injure the business, or re,ard the
growth Of that place, but we do not feel suf:
ficient interest in he! welfare. to consent that
travellers between this place and Dubuque
shall be compelled 10 travel distance Of Is
miles, that they may pass throughit.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-08

MONEY MATTERS, &c We copy the
following from the money article Of the
New York Express of the 3lst:
g In money matters there has been no
material change; there is an increased
amount of business paper, and banks and
capitalists fnd it less difficult to employ
their money. The rate of interest is lit
tie higher, and the banks are enabled 20
obtain 4 per cent. easy; per cent for
moderate sums. There is, however, no
prospect of any immediate increased de-
mand.
Our importations Of dry goods. FROM
both England and France, have increased
very considerably. The arrivals to sup.
ply the spring demand are already large.
with every prospect of large addilion.-
The fall trade of our city was SO large that
our supplies of British goods were ex-
hausted, and greater stock will be requi-
red for the spring demand
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-08

COMING THE Major jeremiah
Smith, Sem, Of Wapello county. well known
TO many Of the inhabitants of this Territory,
while at Washington last fall, drew and re-
ceipted for $4,000, an amount due jeremiah
Smith, Jr.. under the provisions Of the late
treaty made by Gov. Chambers with tbs Sac
and Fox Indians, for the pnrchase Of our west
ern border. representing himself TO be THE
Smith to whom the grant was made. The de-
cepiion having been discovered al Washing
ton, bill of indictment was found against him
10 the District of Columbia. and warrant for
his ares, sent TO the Marshal Of this Terrific
ry, upon which he was seized, but, after la.
borious investigation before Judge Mason, he
was discharged for want of jurisdiction, the
case having been improperly brought before
the court. Subsequently, bench warrant was
issued, and four deputy Masshals despatched
for his arrest, bnt, like the Irishman's flea,
when they got their fingers on him. He WAS
NOT THERE! SO 1T was returned non comes at
i-bus-gone TO parts unknown. Uncle Sam
must watch OUT ohm is not the only enc Of
the Smith family that is up to tricks.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-08

"a CHEAP MALTA cheap mail il will be
seen by an advertisement in orr paper to-day,
has been established between the great cities,
which will carry letters at one-third the Wick
life prices. A few weeks must determine
whether the Government will carry at fair
rates and profit by il. or charge abominably
and get little to do. Success to cheapness !"
The above paragraph, which we take from
the New York Tribune, is unworthy an editor
who processes reverence for the laws. If
the Government may be checkmaied in one in
stance, by an open and gross violation Of the
s,why may it not be set at defiance in any
other case! II those who deem postage too
high, claim the right Of setting up private
mails to run in opposition to the Government,
why may not those who think that the duties
on woollens, sc. are too exhorbtant, upon the
same principle, set up custom-houses Of their
own? There is not particle Of difference in
the principles Of the two cases; and we are
much astonished tina, our friend Greedy. of all
Others, should be found in the ranks of those
who openly advocate and sanction practical
notification. because it ''puts money into his
purse We, too, say "success to cheap
ness!' out we would not have i. brought
about by tramp!ine the laws, and the manifest
rights of the Government, in the dnst.-Au-
gusla (Ga.) Chronicle.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-08

26 bbls. GREEN APPLES,
10 do WHISKEY. In
4 do CIDER, Just received and .l r., = 9 c.
march A. OGlL''
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-08

Or CoUHsE-James Clarke, publisher Of the
Burlington Gazette, has been selected printer
Of the laws enacted at the last session.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-08

a. We take pleasure in accommaling our
friends and visitors, with the use of our en-
changes, but we have so often suffered incon-
venience from the loss Of papers, taken without
leave, that we must deny the public use Of
them, if the practice is not stopped.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-08

~ The Warsaw Signal, published at War
saw, has been revived, in order to keep up the
war against 10 Smith and the Mormons.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-08
Mr.. JEo. B. RUSSELL,
Bloomington, Iowa.
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
CONTRACT OFFICE. Feb LIZ 1914

CONTRACT OFE,cr, Feb Is. 1914.
Sta THE petition of the Governor, Secre.
iary and other prominent officers Of Iowa, -for
twice week coach service upon route No.
a234-knoxville. ILL.,, to bloomington, Iowa,
has been presented TO the consideration of the
postmaster General, who directs me to inform
you that, Notwithstanding the highly respecta.
bie character Of the petitioners, aud Of your ur-
gent solicitations. made in person to the De-
Partment, he is constrained 10 decline the an.
Rlication. The condition and prospects Of the
DEPARTMENT are such rs utterly to forbid an in.
crss Of expense, on a route of tina. descrip.
ton.
Fam very respectfully,
urobedient servant,
S. r. HOBB1E.
LIST Assistant Postmaster General.
Hon. A. c. Doner, House Of Reps.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-08

aADE or ILLINOIS, Understanding that
Capt. Phillips, Of the steam ferry boa, offer.
!. TO make his ferry free 10 the citizens Of Iii.
nois trading at this place, for moderate price.
We would suggest 70 cur business men the
p'op''esy Of Rising the necessary sum by SUBJ
se''P''on. II accomplished. an extensive dis.
uic' Of country in Illinois, which now trades
o'oel points, would come to this place.
O Capt. Smith. Of the steamer Brazil. has
oeen e'ec'ed Mayor Ct Galena. The who's
also elected Ave cnt Of the six Aldermen.
'.e democrats by suffering divisions in ,be;;..
''"Se' have defeat for their reward.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-08

Mr.. VAN BuREN AND RspEAL.-The follow
ing letter was written by Ex.President Van
Buren, in reply TO an invitation to attend the
repeal meeting in Albany on the Sd ult:
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-03-29
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.

Monday, the 18th, was the day for the
adjourned meeting Of this body, but only
three members were in attendance. On
Tuesday there appeared a bare quorum,
VIZ: Messfs. Cameron, Fits, Holmes aud
Watt.
Col. Cadwalladcr Jones and DR.. +. j.
Hill were appointed Members Of the Board
of Internal Improvements.
To supply the vacancy on the Supreme
Court Bench, caused by the death Of Judge
Castor, the Governor sent in the name OF
George +. Badger--a gentleman, who
Che Register SAYS il cannot be inyldlou'
to remark, presented higher claims for the
situation, than any other citizen OF the
State. The Council, however, unanimous
~ rejected him. The Governor then sen
in the name OF Frederick Nash, at presen
one of the Judges Of the Superior Cour
( Bench, which was confirmed. Judge Nasl
is an able LAWYER, and an cminenily pure
aud good man, and his appointment shoul'
he accept, will, no doubt, give genera
satisfaction.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-03-29
CONGRESS

In the Senate on the 1lth instant, no
business of importance was transacted, ow-
ing 10 Lieut. Kluagolds troop Of artillery
having broke most OF the glass in the Sc
nate chamber, thus rendering the room too
uncomfortable.
Ia the Senate on the 18th, the whole sit
ting was consumed on the Oregon qnes-
ton. Messrs. Buchanan and Crttenden
addressed the Senate.
In the Senate on the 18th, Mr.. Bucban.
an presented three several memorials set
ling forth the extraordinary results that
have followed in the revival OF trade and
business from the existing tariff, and pray
inr that no alteration may be made in il
until experience has ascertalned contrary
! results. Also, from citizens of western
Pennsylvania, praying that tho Constilu
ton may be so amended as to set out witt
an acknowledgment of Gods supremacy
| As there was no appropriate committee e
whom this last subject could be referred
Mr.. Il. moved that it be received and lai'
On the table.
Mr. Evans, from the Committee on Fl
nance, reported, with an amendment, a
act respecting the branch mnts, whic
was ordered to third reading.
The Indian appropriation bill was passed
The Senate spent short time in execu
tive session and adjourned.
In the Senate on the l4th, Mr.. Haywood
in accordance with notice given, introduce
2T bills TO reduce the salaries of the Pres
ident Of the U. S., the Cabinet, clerks an
all officers of the U. S.; but no, one wor
: is said about reducing his own pay.
Mr.. Bcrrien reported from the Judici'
nv Committee, a bill tc amend the law
force for the safe keeping and disburs
9 meut of the public money.
e MIR. Archer rose 10 address the Sena
upon thc subject of tho Oregon rcsolutio
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-03-29
A SIGN FROM PENNsYLvANIA

A special election for member of Con.
gress, TO supply The place Of Hon. VIM.
Wilkins, appointed Secretary of War, was
held in the Piltsbtirg district on The 18th
instant. Although the weather was unfa-
vorable the vote polled was very heavy,
and the choice resulted in the success of
Mr.. Darragh, the Wing candidate bv a
majority Of 700 to 1000 Yoios. At the
last fall election The vote stood: Wilkins
u. r. 443s, Craig (Antlmason) 2237,
Brackenridge (W.) 1854. A pretty con.
siderable of change we should call this
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-03-29
THE NEW MIRROR.

We invite the attention of our readers
to the advertisement, of the Editors of the
New Mirror. We consider tho pubica-
ton the cheapest literary work now offer
cd TO subscribers, afording vast amount
of reading matter in month, besides four
elegant cngraylngs. II is well worthy
encouragement. We suggest TO its Edl-
tors an improvement, which no doubt,
would enhance Is value very much in the
estimation or its fair rcaders--and that is,
with the first No. Of every month furnish
pate Of the fashions. a
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-03-29
Mr.. CALHOUN

This gentleman has accepted the office
OF Secretary Of Stale, but that conditional.
Iy. II = said that the President in writing
to hun urging upon him the acceptance Of
the Office, mentioned the settlement of the
Oregon and Texas questions and it is pre-.
sumed that he will not hold on longer than
IS necessary TO settle these questions mot
beng willing, as contemporary remarks,
to walk out with Tyler, Wicklihe & Co.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-03-29
GOLD IN ORANGE.

The Editor of the Illllsboro Recorder
says he has been shown some specimens
Of gold ore found on the land Of Mrs. Stew
art Dickson, on Back Creek in that coun-
ty. The lump that was found wh!,S
pIoughing in field is supposed TO be y,''n,
from one hundred and fifty TO two l-,nufen
dollars. Professor Mitchell, Il 'hapel
Hill, who is said TO have exp-hnied sPeci-
men of il left 10 lillisb-o, says that he
has never seen richer
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-03-29

2 pose, (who dfe not members OF CongGess. but who
act IA concert With Congress-
fund has been raised by r.ch Southern men TO de
tray all the expenses OF printing, publishing do,
euHenls, speeches, &c. on tho subact and 90
feasible means is 10 be left untricd 10 effect then
OBJECT"
We are not in the habit of quoting from
Mr.. Webster since his detection, but we
must say that the sentiments expressed in
the following extract Of a letter written in
reply TO one addressed 10 him by the CHI.
zens OF Worcester county On the subject,
is strictly in accordance with our own
views on the subject:
"It is evident at least, That there must be some
boundary, OF some limits to a Republic which is
TO have common centre. Free aud ardent spe.
culations may lead TO tho indulgence Of an idea
That such Republic may be extended over
whole hemisphere, on the other hand, minds
less sanguine, or more ehastened by the examples
Of hi tory, may fear that extension often pro
duees weakness, rather than strength mud that
political attraction Ike other attractions, is less
aud less powerful, the parts become more and
more distant. In this difference between ardent
speculaiions and cautious fears, 1t seems 10 me
70 he the Huest wisdom to abide BY the present
state Of things, siBce that state of thinge is &C.
knswledged, on all hands 10 be singularly happy,
prosperous aud honorable Ia oil points Of rieV,
therefore, IN whieA I can regard tho subject, my
judgment IS deeidedly unfarorabie 10 The project
Of aHnsxtRg I.xds 10 the United States "Y on
have Sparta such was the adnonitian Of tho
ancient prudence" embolsh ~" We have
Heufltltc Neftlemnu at Al O. "a n, cguaI
led natural advantages; Republic. full OF inter.
ost IN ats origin Tia history It's present cosdiion,
aud ita prospects for tie 10 nre. Instead aim
ING To enlarge is boundaries, Jet Us seek. rather,
20 strengthen It's union, TO draw out IT'S Resources
10 maintain aud improve lie Institutions Of red.
gian and liberty. aud thus 10 push il forward N
It's career Of prosperity aud glory"
The Richmond Wing Is under the i'm
preston tina, the affair is a political in
trigUe, the whole object and design Of hich
Is To influence the Presidential election
Just our own opinion, and we hope il may
fall 10 the ground.
The Madisonian does not contradict the
truth Of the statement nude by tho Inteli.
gencer, hut merely observes, that u The
President should send in to the Senate
treaty OF annexation" it makes bold to
say tina, he will be wholly influenced by
patriotic motives" No doubt by very pa.
lrotic motives. Ii also adds that i, has
" intelligence that if Texas be uoi annex
cd 10 the [ nitcd ; aies, 1t will Immediately
become a dependency Of England, and an
instrument to ruin tho commerce add ma-
nufaciures of the New England States"
We do 40, soc how her being a colony OF
England eau inurc The New England
States, and such reasons should have no
influence to induce US TO do an act TO say
the least Of Il, is Of very questionable pro-
priety aud involving great consequences.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-03-29
REcEPrIoN oF MIR. CLAY

The following gentlemen, one from each
Congressional District in .he State, have
been abpoin<d by the Wing Cenrrsl Conn
miltee 10 'eceiye MIR Clay al Smithyie 4
below Wilmington, and escort him to this
City><is:
Minimum PSI,
;.-ofn District,
Rufus Reid. Of Iredel.
Galford District,
pr !. Montgomery. Of Montgomery
Rdieigh District,
hd~ard ]. Hale of Ct;ggEgick.
Wilmington District.
x,,.,,.. n Dr.. =. j. :,.,tIfhigtOn, of LenOir
rs,.t James e Johnson, of Edenton.
..eiile Distrief.
r. P Deterrent, of Northampton.
CasreH District
Nrth. p Williams Of Starry.
This Committee Of nine are requested
to be in Raleigh by the 9Th Of April, or IN
BY the afternoon of the 9Th
Of April.
The following gentlemen, t'ro from each
District Of the State, have
been appointed by the Central CtnImitee,
to unite with them in tho reception Of MI.
Clay, at Raleigh, VIZ +;
siouatGin District,
Gen Edmund Jones, of Wilkes,
Dr.. J. r. Hardy, of BuDcombe
Ljac9la District,
Geo Paul Ba.ringsr, Of Cabarrus.
John A. Young, Of Iredeil.
Cen Alex. Gray. of Randolph,
Hon John Long, of do
Raleigh District.
Col John Mcleod, OF Johnston,
! Nathan A. Stedman, of Chatham.
Wilmington District,
Bount Coleman, of Lenoit.
james ". Howard, OF Jones.
NeuBgn Dishict.
L. Petligrow, Of Tyrrell.'
Col. Joshua Tayioe Of Beaufort
Edentoa District,
Gen J II tacocks, Of Perqu!mons,
Samuel Calvert, OF Northampton.
1 Granville District.
Col Andrew Joyncr, Of Halifax,
DR.. James S. Smith, Of Orange
/ CqsueH District,
Dr. Z T. Broadna1, Of Rockingham
James Mebanc, Of Caswell.
The members of this Committee are re
quested 10 arrive at Raleigh, Oh the lou
Of April.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-03-29
TYLER STOCK RISING

Tyler meeting was hald in Williams
burg, Va. Thirteen ,.soluiions were pas
sed. One goes foft the annexation feir 80" "a
as as the only safeguard Of III -9ou'"' , a'o
the meeting pledge tec.'7e 'h 10 'o'd
for no man for a-s ONCE VINO is opposed
10 his all ;.pdrtunt measure" Another
goes for holding tyler National Con
ven,iou $ at Baltimore ON the 4ih Monday
in May next. Verify, il Mr. Tyler is not
elected il will not be for the want Of schem-
ing On the part Of himself and friends.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-03-29
Tur pIsfRIDUTIoN ACT.

By rcferc.ce 10 the proceedings of the
Senate oythe 10th instant, It will be seen
,hal ,Lat body has laid upon the table, the
biU passed so uncereinon'ouay by The
House on the 18th instant, 10 repeal the
Distribution Act. There il will lay and
there il should lay forever and day.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-03-29
COTTON

The price of this article has fallen and
although the foreign price has not declin.
ed, il has not been able TO advance TO for.
mer quotations. 1t was selling in Fay
c,,evilie on the Goth instant at from 10
81 III Columbia on the same day at 81
TO 81 and in Camden on the same at sto 81
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-03-29
TEXAS AND 4 WAR PANIC.

The n. Y. Courier & Enquirer Of the
10Th instant, states that the knowing ones
among the Brokers created quite 'rdr
panic IN Wall street Yesterday, and stocks
fell as rapidly as If the Southern mail had
brought from Washington declaration
Of war against he whole civilized world.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-03-29
LATE FROM ENGLAND.

The packet ship Siddons arrived at New
York on the l4th instant. Intelligence
had beec received TO the llih ull. The
State trials continued. The Chief Justice
charged the Jury on the 9th ui., and di-
recily against M-. O'CoaaeH AID the
trnuerssTs.
No change in the price Of Cotton.