Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-06-28

FEDERALlsM.--There is so much in FedeF-
alism at war with the principles Of Republic
canism, tkat few Of those who are at heart
rank Fed erslists, have independence enough
to acknowledge their faith. while thousands,
for popular favor, disavow and endeavor to
conceal sentiments upPermost in their hearts.
Despite their efforts 10 conceal, they will oc-
carionally, when little confused or excited,
let slip sentiment which will show their
true principles. An instance Of this kind has
lately occurred in this Territory. 1t is well
known to our readers that during the last, as
well as previous session Of the Legislature.
MI. Rogers was nntiring in his efforts to rid
the Territory Of that corrupt institution, the
Miners Bank Of Dubuque, for which he de.
serves the thanks of the people Of the whole
Territory. Failing to succeed in getting
bill passed to protect the people from further
losses by it, he has kept the matter before the
people, and demanded the institution of judi
cial proceedings against it. Being likely to
succeed in bringing it before the District
| Court. Thimothy Davis, Esq, director Of
the Bank, and partner in the practice Of the
law with the Prosecuting Attorney. concluded
that it was not safe to let Mr.. Rogers proceed
unresisted, and in defending the Bank, deem.
ed 1t proper. for the information of persons at
distance, to make it publicly known that
Mr.. Rogers is a poor man, as best means Of
destroying his influence. Speaking Of Mr..
R. who is prac,icing lawyer. he says:
possessing himself no stake in this COM
muni,y, having in it but a mere legal domicil
without even home, engaged in 40 pursuit,
depending for success upon the prosperity Of the
country. in truth having no interest in COM
| mon with the business community, and moth
ing to unite him or his in sympathy with the
people, he is seeking to clear his way for po-
Iitical aggrandizement. and to live upon the
honors aud spoiIs Of Office"
To this Mr.. Rogers replies as follows:'
"This is rank Federalism Of the blusst dye.
II is a favorite dogma Of that creed, that mans
| respectability depends upon the length of his
| puTse.-.- that no poor man ought 10 vote or
hold Office, or enjoy the ordinary rights Of cit
zenship-and Mr.. Davis would go farther and
deny him even home." No matter what
may be his standing, his ability or usefulness,
| the purity Of his character, his love Of freedom
| and Of maC-..if he has no property, ne has no
| right TO express his opinions, he can have no
sympathy for his race, or attachment for his
country. Kind feelings, generous impulses
and noble deeds belong alone 10 those who
have "a stake in community" A majority
of the citizens of this county have no 81 homes"
no title deeds; therefore, it is daring pre-
sumption to say one word against the Miners
Bank of Dabuque.-.that Immaculate Divinity
of Mr.. Davis idolitry, Most cf lie soldiers
of the Revolution had no "homes," no real
estate-.-yet their bones lie moulderidg in ev-
cry battle field Of that memorable contest,
eAJs.-leeis hlaoA Load .palas. ua QUA nnr indie
-.-no where to lay his aching head. Would
Mr.. Davis. for that reason, reject his Mission
from Heaven to earth, and be guilty Of the
blasphemy of denying him sympathy with
our common community. John Jacob Astor.
having the greatest "home'' and the largest
"s,ake in the community" must. in the es,i-
nation Of Mr.. Davis, be the pures. philanthro-
pist, and the best patriot that ever trod Amer
lean collaborating into insigni6cance in COM
parison with Washington, jefferson, and their
companions in greatness and glory. Every
citizen. however poor, has to pay taxes, and
has deep interest IN good government. and
must hold himself in readiness at all times, Ito
answer the call of his country, and peril his
life in her defence. BY what authority then
does Mr.. Davis assume to be the Au,ccrat Of
Iowa. and to determine who have, or who
have not .homes' and stakes among Us. If
have been fortunate. enough to gaic a stake
in the respect and confidence of my fellows.
thousand times the amount Of his dirty acres"
q On the first page of to-day's paper will
be found the correspondence which passed be.
tween Mr.. Van Buren, and committee of his
fellow citizens in New York. The letter Of
Mr.. Van Buren, was read before one Of the lar.
gest and most enthusiastic meetings ever held
In that city. The perusal of it must elevate
him still higher in the affections of the De.
mocracy of this country. Instead or being
lokewarm in the cause, now that he consid.
ers himself retired from political life. his
whole soul is wrapped up in the success Of
the principles for which he has ever contend
ed.
orsMBoAr AcclDNT.-At 3 o'clock on the |
morning Of the 18th inst. when about 10 miles |
above the mouth Of the Ohio, the steamer Pal
est'"e' from Pittsburgh, and bound for St.
Louis, was discovered 10 be on FIRE from
SMOKE issuing from the hold. The alarm was
Immediately given, when great confosio i'm
med'aiely prevailed. Fourteen men deck pass
engers. sprang into the yawl, which was sus.
pended BY ropes, when one Of The number cut