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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
HARDW ARE.

NRAlN and Bash Scythes, Cutting Kn;ves
VI Sickels. Sneaths. Log Chains, Axes. Spades
and Sho.els. and general assortment OF Hard
ware and Cutlery, fer asle very low BY
iuly 1874. WM NJ DEvOE.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
~ Days from New york.

TUST RECEIVED il. + Ta,lan,,a J;,er,rv
- Depot, Water street.
No. 8 of Harper's Pictorial Bible;
featherstonhaugh's Excursion through the
slave States;
Martin Chuzzlewit complete:
Wilfulness of Woman. novel;
Irish State Trials Of O,Conn+l:
Mysteries of Paris and Gerolstein.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Paper! Paper!

40 Reams CAP papers Y
4 ~ Ia do plain do
10 post do do
100 wraprng paper;
10 gress honuett boards
for sale, Wholesale and retail, at lowe prices than
pauer has ever been sold in Burlington before
Call and see this paper, at
april 9th, 1874. GARRITT'S
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

CHEAP GOODS.
HEH PIECES British, French and eri
4 OV can prints.
so pieces Mouseline de LANES,
20 " domestic and Manchester ging-
hams,
so " Kentucky jeans and satinets,
100 g ass'd drillings and pant stuffs,
80 " tickings and apron checks,
80 :" bl'k and colored cambrics,
% ass'd aannels,
ID bales brown and bleached sheetings,
1000 lbs cotton yarn,
100 dozen ass'd spool cotton,
100 lbs white and ass'd skein cotton,
for sale, by WE COOLBAUGH & Co.
may IL IA
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Roots and shoes.

al CASES, including large variety Of gent
"a and ladies', boys and misses boots an'
bootees, CATERS, brogans, buskins ard slips
thick kip, calf, kid, prnneIa &C.; also, children
do. for sale, by COPP PARSONS.
nav "a ,44
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Late ArriYas.

ECSr RECEIVED per steamer Amaran,a b
- ". NJ. p,v p. ,ern.r of Water and i,d rso,
streets romg tete assortment Of >tapl, and fsnc,
dry goods, which m,l b. sold At r,uuced prices.
Inl, 4 III
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Read This.

nTOLEN from the subscriber on Thursday
i night last. a pair of pill bags containing
,,cI., case OF vials aud one Of tin boxes ANY
rsrson returning the same to me viii be suitably
rewar,.S. +. d. BLACK.
August 81, lSu.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Counters and Shelving.

COUNTERS and Shelving complete, for two
~ dry good rooms, for sale on accommodating
terms, by WM. GARRETT
NAV III IA
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Wagons.

SlNE or six two horse wagons OF John Hen
4 nor's manufacture, of Pennsylvania, war
ranted very superior article. for sale bv
june IA W.. S. M,CUTCHEON.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Hats! Hats!

4 FEW CASES Cashmere and Silk Hats.
"A beautiful article, Just received and for
sale cheap by WIN. GARRETT,
june IA sign of the Great Western.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
yvhiskey

~ BBLS. Anderson, Bridges & Clark's rec.
~ tilted whiskey, on hand and for sale. by
June IA VIM. GARRETT
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Escaped-.S2lN, Rc,xnra

I'M the morning Of the 18th instant, two OF
~ the prisoners confined in the Iowa Peniten.
hary, made their escape by knocking down the
guard, lheir names are Jesse Klgore aud Eli.
Jan Heraeison, alias Vincent. They are both
imge men, thick set. aud stout built, both had
,helr Reads shaved, and one has a large iron cot
lar upon his neck, and both have halls and
chains attached TO their legs. The above re.
ward will be given for their apprehension. if re.
turned TO the peni,entiary, or lodged in any iail
n b.. kigore is cropped on the left ear.
ana branded on the lett Cheek. Heraelson has a
oeep depression on the side Of the head, and is
subject to fits.
EDWIN GUTHRIE, Warden.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Caution.

HEREBY forewarn the public not to buy a
i note given by me to James M'Guire, FOR 5000,
dated July, 1889, and payable six months after
date-said note being already paid
may % IA FRANCIS MCGUIRE.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
selling out at Cast

Selling out at Cost!
extensive stock Of Dry Goods, Groceries,
~ QueenSware, Hardware, Glass, Sc. is of.
fered for sale. In consequence Of the death OF
Capt, e. +. Wood il becomes necessary to dis
pose Of them without delay. They viii be sold
at private sale at prices tha, cannot fail to rive
satisfaction to those who favor the subscriber
with call
Eleven Tanning mills on hand and win be of.
iered unusually low.
HENRY WOOD, Admir-
All persons having goods on storage will,
please call. and pay charges and take them
away. july 90 sii-3t1
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
ialya7IS ISlt

IA, ,xgress ens rich ht'a5, nat ;,9or biaol,
r,rs sc'sa,ifs be,is. Tas siiieals toi. ca MANY
hare atien,rfc2 20 cast on 'ise ctaaaa ssase
c.isisas naas' -ecasf aaoS tssaselcss ste,ly as
,t.f Truth ariu ryrrasl
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
For Sale to pay CHARGES.

~ FWy VutSTSVS.
VIE following goods will be sold 10 pa,
charges nn'ess called tor within th;r,,
csNs; two hNNes ,snd one hedst, ad marked n, c:
,ssoN. tcrtNed irem steamer Amaraath, Oc,
w. taiS. "ne truck seceWod from steamer ST
iaais OyA Oct, ist. lSiS, marked Or e. Pack
ard; one box msreed y. Hsmlin, received from
steamer t'aiena, Oct Sd; GU, seven plate stove
marked u. Z, tN'ey. received from steam boat
y. iosis' iNov, :. ialSs tao cart wheels no,
marked, received trom steamer lewa. March, IA,
NEN;N WOOD. Adm'r ,f the
estate OF 4, /. Wood. deceased.
n. 3, Steamboat Agencies attended to by
july 20 's4-a HENRY WpOn '
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Boots and Shoes.

ECEIVEn and for sale, general asscr'
Z q mer,, as low as can be sought in th'
West, oy J. 3 DAVID.
nay % "a [Hawkeye cory1
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Groceries.

4 - hhds N. O. sugar,
> bbls N. O. molasses,
90 kegs ass'd Juniata and Boston nails.
lsO l.s boxes 8 by 10 window glass,
3O do 1851 do do
10 doz painted buckets,
100 bushels dried apples and peaches,
~ boxes assorted Virginia tobacco.
y chests Y. Hyson and Imperial tea,
$50 lbs. Spanish float indigo.
iooo sole leather,
bbls linseed oil. received. and for AL. hx
w, i. cOOLBAuGH a %.
may II, ~
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
WANTED.

q nnn TUSHEIS s Of Corn, for which casI
2,UUU will be paid, by
arf %. f. D. RAND. q Co.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Dry Goods.

A GENERAL assortment of s,ry goa,ls jus
"a received, Consisting IN part of prints, color
AIDES, blue driPs, checks, tickings. de,aes,ics &c.
&C., Tor sale By nay '44l ]. S. DAVID.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
And still thew came.

MORE ready made clothing Just received pei
ANa New Brazil and for sale cheap, bv
june 20 III W. GARRETT.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Looking Glasses.

II OOK1NG Glasses of all sizes Just received
IL per New Brazil and for sale cheap. hv
June % IA w. GARRETT.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Scytl,es.

lSI RECEIVED, few dozen grain and
- grass scythes, sneaths, scythe-stones and ri
iles, for sale by WM. GARRETT,
June IA corner Main & Jefferson sis
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
JUST RECEgVED

JUST RECEIVED
AT THE PUBLICATION DEPOT, WATER STREET
James New Novel, Rose D'Albert, or Troub.
lous Times
Amy Hubert
Oregon, by Farnham, with map.
wives, Mothers, aud Daughters Of England, by
Poetry Of Life, BY Mrs Ellis.
Mysteries OF London.
Barry O'Reirdon.
False Reir
Arahella Stuart, both bv James,
Harper's PICTORIAL Bible. all the numbers.
ALSO
Graham's Godey's and Ladies. National Mag
az,nes Tor Jniv, each with fashions, and three
splendid engravings. For sale by
July is IA. j. i. TALLANT.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Houses to Rent.

~ DWELLING HOUSES for rent m Water
q street. Apply 70 WV. GARRETT.
apr 20 al cnrner Main & JvfFerso~ sta
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Family Groceries.

ssn SACHS Mo and 81. Domingo coffee,
cO 10 bhls pr,me N.w 0ri, aus sugar,
Dbl. cra>hvd do
+" Sugar House and n n. mola,ss,
chests tt.> Imp, risl end y " t,as
! hbl mackeral in store and Tor sale, bv
july IA W. NJ. DENOE.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Dissolution.

HE co-partnership existing under the firm
OF Bridgman Brothers, ceased on the 3D.
day of June. BY mutual consent.
All business OF the late firm remains in the
hands of F. Bridgnan, who is duly authorized to
settle the same.
J. BRIDGMAN,
July 20, 1871.
N. Is. +. Bridgman will continue the busi-
ness AZ me Old store, where he will be pleased
10 see his old friends and former customers OF
the firm
july ~ III
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
ElOnnetS.

EGiiORN, Fiorene and DroF j,at. willow
Ia and straw cottage, artificial .,rer.. 5u IN,
mems and BOYS willow and ala ,cs, h.,. 70
sale, by BR. D3;dAN rRn.S.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Rocks.

- ECElNFn and for sale, a general assortmen,
~ oi School aad Nusic Books, bv
july Al " In DEyoE
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Mid Slippers.

OEA PAIR LADIES' KID SLIPPERS from
~JJ 62 l.2 to 81 25; also, 100 prs women,s
low. quarter shoes. for sa { hy
apr 81 IA j, r. KIMBAIT.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

90 GAkREi.S oi superfae aour ,Npr,s> Tor
LO fan,i'. use, on consignment and for sale
low for cash. by JOHN 5. DAVID.
lune - IA.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Agency of the Ulster Mill Powder
Works.

II AFLIN & SMITH, Manufacturers, SAUCER.
L.. ties, N. Y. The subscribers are the duly
authorized agents. Rifle and blasting powder Of
every description for sale wholesale and retail.
by BR1DGMAN BROS, Agents.
N. B. Merchants supplied at Manufacturers
prices.
June 90 IA
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Ncythes and Scytl:e Snaths

GRAIN. Grass and Brush Sc, thes arl Srythe
VI Snatbs, Sckies. .sindian Puad" hub Stone.
VIII essie or re,aii, by
R2inGMAN BROTHERS.
corner u Aaia r.nd Jef, ,srn street,.
iunp % ~
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Estraycd or StOscu

s HROM the subscriber, Ga resi-.
I'm 1 dent Of Lick Creek township,
M Van Buren, County, Iowa,) on the
CNAM night Of the ith OF June, a large
>SNAE fea-hitten mare; she had a yoke on
when she left, with lump on the
ondersde OF her tail, about the size OF hens
egg; Also. dark bay horse. bald faced, both
h,nd feet white. with a large bell on him; both
OF them ye.rs old. Any person knowing Of
the same, and giving me word, by letter or other.
wise, shall be rewarded for their trouble bv
ia.y 81 Ii-2t John RANEy
- Address letters TO the Philadelphia p. O..
Van Buren couaty. Iowa.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Farmers now is the tiEse to get
cash for your Wheat.

"ANTED immedht,lv, Twenty Thousand
w bushels of good Wheat, for which the
hishes, market price in cash will be paid bv
aug 10, F. ]. c. pEASLEY.
NIFTY Thousand Superior Pine Shingles Just
received per steamer Mendoza, and for sale
By the subscriber
aug 10 +. J. L. PEASLEY.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Pay np and save Cost.

Fay up and save Cost.
EERsONS nde bted to tn. subscriber either b,
y note account now due. requested "a
make Immediate payment aud save themselves
cA~t.
june Is "A e PEASLEy.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Frcsla Teas.

VMrFRIAL, GUNPOwDER AND YOUNG
4 HYSON TEA, OF superior qualities. Also,
Boston double refined loaf sugar, sperm. candles,
and chocolate, just received and for sale, BY
NAV 4 IA COPP 4 PARSONS.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Saddfery, SC.

n DOZ. Wagon hrichbands.
L. 2 do bhckhands,
] do blind brides,
3 do riding do
do horse coilars-caif, kip and hogshde.
10 saddle bags.
do hook hauie.. for sale by
jnne 22'4d BRIDGM.4N BROS.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Hats and ROnnets.

10 CASES Gents silk, brush and cass'r hats
4 ~ doz blk and white wool DO
do superior leghorn do
80 do ass'd palm leaf do
10 do Ladies' willow bonnets.
do assorted straw, honey comb. and
Florence braid bonne,s, Just received, aud for
sale by ". L. COOLBAUGH & Co
NAV -, sll
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

yryWo THOUSAND superior Hams for sale by
j June Is ~ FJC fEAsLLf.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
WraDDing PAPER.

~ A REAMS WRAPPING and other paper
# for sale BY COPP s. PARSONS.
may IL IA
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Glass.

lSa BONES assorted Glass;
l.Stt 50 kegs 10 Mails and Kssds, fss
ale BY lraay II "a COPP & PARSONS.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
ricd Fruit.

uST received, 500 sush,ls Dried Apoles.
81 do do Peaches.
sapei,rr ar,,cle, for sale wholesale or retail.
by WM. GARRETT.
apr 20 IA corner Nam and Jef efferson at.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Scythes.

q DOZ Waldron's scythes,
= do do grass do, for sale, by
NAV IL IA w. II. COOLBAUGH & Go.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
To Rent.

HE three story brick stbre lately ocrrpi-
4 ed by S, Page. on Water street, wiii all
the appurtenancts This is an cxcelen,
stand Tor business. For urrms eoquire Of
GRIMES & STARR
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Carpeting.

~ PIECES Ingram and Star carpeting,
100 pieces ass'd wall and window paner, fo
sale by w. T. CCOLBAUGH & Co.
may II IA
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Boots and Shoes

Boots and Shoes.
Cases mems kid and seal boots.
eg sewed caF do
900 pairs mems kip brogans.
loo women's strap shoes.
2oO ladies' and misses assu SINNERS.
3O children's shoes,
"a ladies' ine gater boots. on hand, and
for sale ~ WI. COOLpAUGH 4 Il
may I, ~
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
MATTRESSES.

In SUPERIOR Double Hair Mattresses. :
NY 10 !" Moss +"
~ I" !" Shuck {"
20 " single Moss
For sale at st. Louis prices by
july l3 IA. w. M. DEyOE.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Clothing.

ryUMMER Goats and Pants at reduced prices
- The subscriber has on hand fine assortment
nSJinen, Gingham, Check and plain Gambroou,
Rrown and Yellow linen, krmiins, Cottonade
"a other kinds, summer Frock, Sack and dress
coats. plain ard check gambroon fancy linen drill
linz. cottonade, krimlins, and other kinds OF sum-
,nsr pants. which will be sold Gas the season is
ARRANGING a, unusually low prices by
aag 10, VIM. GARRETT.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Hardware.

RuTTS and screws, strap hinges, knives and
ID forks, mill and cross cut saws, files. augers
axes and adzes, steelyards, pans and kettles, TO-
gether with general assortment of hardware.
for sale by w. f. COOLBAUGH s. Co.
may Ii IA
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

v<lN WARE-a general assortment for sale -y
l. may IL IA COPP j. PARSONS.
Four.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Spring Arrivals.

Spring Arrivals.
VG>HE subscribers have Just received from Bos-
n ton and New York, general assortment of
domestic and foreign goods. selected for the
sprung ami summer trade. which will be sold on
the most liberal terms, for cash or produce.
CoPP & PARSONS,
may IA Jefferson Street
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

NEN YORK SPRING FASHIONS -Fior-
Z ence braid and other bonnets, kssssh, cass
and silk bats; caps &C., for sale. very low by
may a "A COPP & PARSONS.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
MEDICAL. STORES.


En KEGS Juniatta Nails. ii Store. and fo
Osy sale by w. NJ. DEyoE.
July l3 IA.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

TERRITORY or Iowa, HEs Mo,NEs COUNTY. S.
District Court for said county, to November
term. 1S3l
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

Saddles: saddles!
on MEMS Va. made saddles:
~ do do Spanish dn
5 ladies Va. make do
10 ,oI. btidi... assorted,
: do horse collars,
! do saddle bags,
do girths,
3 do sursinsles,
birdie hthngs, SC. 49,
These saddles were made OF 6r.t rate materials.
Tns person wanting good and cheap ,sadie
can a'd the article 70 sal, him, a
GARRETTS
Corner OF Main and Jefferson streets. Z
april s ~.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
BACON.
Nonn CaOICE ei,y esred Ham. for sale
ICUO hy tsiarrh - JSDAtiD.
Hardware.

HRiSS and grain seythes, sickles, axes,
" broad and narrow Latcheis, adj, shovels
md spades, scythe stones, together with gen.
eral assortment Of bSoad, and narrow butts, Nor
fofl, Iatches, knob do. variety Of outside and
inside door and other locks, with ass'd gallery,
&c. Just received afsd for sale low, by
may IL ~ COPp l. PARSONS.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
COUNTY ORDERS

L>OR sale for Pork hy
l. b.e.2 poSTLEwAIT& CREEGA
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-05-10


Lieul MONROE, who killed Col. FAw-
cerT in duel in England lately, has been
compelled 10 fly his country, and conse.
quently has been struck from Tho rolls
Ia . lelaer addressed 10 afriend. which
wa. read in the House Of Commons, hs
says, with great feeling ss
Il will no, attempt to describe my own
most unhappy state Of mind since have
been forced 70 A5 from my country. my
profession. and my beloved wife, children,
father, mother, and relations; but those
who have known me from my childhood,
and my gallant comrades. can conceive
what have suffered. l had happy and
a conten,ed home; my utmost and con-
slant endeavors were directed to perform.
to the best of my powers. my duties to
my God. to all men. and slso-as q faithful
subject to her most gracious Majesty. and
an, now marked and wretched exile.
The Government. must endeavor 10 pre-
vent the inevitable disgrace which falls on
an officer for refusing challenge. if it de-
sires 10 pu. down duelling in the army.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-05-10

The Missouri reached here last evsail
from New Orleans, having been day
S hours and 35 minutes, from port 10 Pu
Think of it-l23O mile in 3 days, % y
quarter hours, running time !-lookd
for your kettles, gentlemen! Youdb|
ter hold in your horses, now ST. h4
Gaz.
1ND,ANs.-A party Of Usage lndn1
with some yong buffaloes. came Al
yesterday morning OH the Die VtIaa|
and left in the afternoon on tho "
Wind. for the Ohio river. They are
der the charge Of some geuaenen
Bonneville, who intend exhibiting III
in the East.-St. L. Gsz.
The las. prophet who has arisen II,
Keyl. a German, said to be from F'Asuu
who has taken up his residence IN Co'
bisna county, Ohio, and implo''y
himself Christ He has already . n'
Der Of followers, whom he calls 10
nesses, that he sends out to p'e'eA'"
Louis, Gaz.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-05-10
m f7ll1' . -
THY SOUGHT Ann D. . :,

THY SOUGHT AND PsAyep.-.
giving festival in Philsdelphi.. Rs than,
ton related the following iociden "e'' MI Cd
During receu, visit to vs,m:
With an old Revolutionary sold; s0o., fell !,
Bennington battle. He ;old me- me- Nv Who W. !
suitable age to bear arms. rush.a mat all NJ
the field. and even their father. " .o, at Once
them away. One old man, on , ~s 10.
40 winters had shed their snow "'ose lo.iI|
sons had left for the battle. Eel, ,hs - When b
strong upon him, that turning Avn, ~ .'0pae !
good old wife. he saif:. "Suksv 'u'a 10 n
and havea shot o. two myself.s = nus!-a h
taioe, he halved it for Z mould. !. Agapa
ran his bullsss; the dinner horn y ~ sass
converted into powder flask rss q
down the old rusty Queens arm "I s1 laia1
his flint. and thus accou,ered he n,o ~ pkt
the field. Pos,ing himself beb;;0 rJSe'sta
sound maple stump. for a brea.,r' IN
a msaa;se a.. oppS'' s.%! Pretty
quarter. when. laying the Queen. ~" 10 y
. .ia%9, and 1x1 1s,1 s g., eye. to heaven
then levelIing the long rusty gun y s;s !! :s
aim. down dropped the red coat. | NasAl
tling. said Mr.. c. but fighting a ' NV. y
prays before he shoots! woo Va
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-05-10

LiAyrL,fYeF AssRssbRs.-An action was
lately brought in one Of the courts Of Meoos-
chuset,s by Heudrick Easlland, against the
Assessors Of the town Of Egermont, jov -.
elect;ng to tar him, and had 500 awarded to
him by the jury. Ti,s. particulars Of the trial
are not given. In his charge thesjudge says:
"In the assessment Of taxes, Assessors
were liable only for the want Of integrity and
fidelity on their own part-that if they knew
the plaintiff was an inhabitant Of Egrem0nt.
they were responsible for not taxing him. or if
they were ignorant Of the feel and did not use
diligence 10 acquire correct Information in 70.
gard TO The plaintiffs residence. they were al
50 liabie-that it was the duty Of Assessors
to taks reasonable pains to ascertain who were
and who were not, taxable in their respective
towns-,hat it was their duty to tar those that
were properly liable, and TO omit those that
were not; and that neglect or refusal in eth
or Ct those respects was violation Of in,sgri-
" and fidelity"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-05-10

REFORM! - Young as We are. We can re-
collect the day when public servants felt re-
eponsibility resting upon them. to do tho WILL
and attend to the business Of those by whom
they were chosen and empowered, but that
day seems to have passed, and the Repressn-
tatives Of the people appear to consider them.
selves az pensioners upon the people, to re-
ceive their foil wages, and amuse themselves
as suits them best. 1t is now near six months
since Congress convened. and as yet, but very
few bills of general nature have been ma
tured, most of the time Of that body being con-
sumed 10 idle, Improbable debate upon the
public interest. The last Dubuque Transcript
is almost entirely filled with speech deliver.
ed BY MI. Cliugham. Representative from
Norrh Carolina. "on tho Principles Of the
Wing and Democratic Parsies." Is Mr..
Cliugham, are the Representatives of the peo-
pie, to be chosen and paid % per day for de-
livering and listening to political harrangues
a. Washington! The delivery of,hls speech,
(WOAc0 IS uOt WOIIU luo SlIl1c VI d IOdlct opcuS
in reading i,,) must have. cost the public
Treasury two thousand dollars at least. Nor
is this an isolated case--hundreds Of speeches
are yearly made in Congress upon questions
having no bearing upon rishtful or legitimate
subjects Of Legislation. Il has become so COM
mon for members TO kill time in making
speeches for Binkum," that long speeches
are made ic Congress without the least refer
ence 10 matters under consideration, TINS
shamefully wasting the peoples money--for
the qualification Of noisy. clustering members.
How long will the people suffer themselves 10
be thus taxed for the qualification Of worthless
politicians! 1t is high time that they should
take the matter into their own hands. and force
such reform as will secure prompt attention
to the business for which they were chosen.
As we'll might man employed by the day, in
any specified kind of labor, shoulder his fowl.
ing piece and 60 sporting in the forest. de-
mand aud receive the value of a days labor,
a. members thus to sport their time away.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-05-10

Tho Mormans recently held meeting at
Gen. Smiths store in Nauvoo, to consult up.
on measures for the fur,herance Of their: de-
signs in the next Presidential election. Sew.
eral gentlemen addressed the Meeting on their
grievances, their rights, and political in6u.
ence. The official proceedings say: From
The statements presented, we have no reason
TO doubt, bot that we can bring, independent
Of any other party, from two to five hundred
thousand votes, into the field. Several gen.
tlemen were nominated to attend to the Balti.
more convention, TO make overtures 10 tina,
body"
A State Convention was to be held at Nau.
VOC on Thursday last. And measures have
been taken 10 secure the appointment Of dele.
gates from the several States 10 National
Convention. to be held at Baltimore at such
time as may be hereafter agreed upoo.-Mo.
Repub.