Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

DENroN J. SNYDER.-Ever since the noml-
nation of this gentleman, whose competency
is not only undoubted, but acknowledged Dy
the most rabid Wings, as the candidate OF the
Democratic party for Sheriff, his political ene-
mics have been harping upon his alleged de-
falca,ion, he having refused to pay over the
Territorial Tax, to the Territorial Treasurer
ASSIGNING as reasons therefore, lst. That no
law exists on our statute books authorizing or
recurring such disposition of it; I'd. That
but few of the other counties in the Territory
had SO paid it over, so he deemed the county
the rightful claimant to the fund.
To put an end to such stories, and set hlu-
self right in the estimation OF the people, ne
has made special deposit of the amount col
lected in the county Treasury, the receipts TOT
which have been exhibited to US. AS this
settles the matter, dischargng the last cent
claimed Of him either by the county or Terri
tory, we hope to hear no more mu''erlngs a.
| bout the matter, and to see him elected py
| handsome majority.
ALL FOR ErFEcr.-The Gazette says that
Hugh +. Reed, Esq. Of Fort Madison, in his
speech at the Wing barbecue in Burlington,
assured those present that the entire Wing
| ticket would be elected in Lee county. AS
Lee is one of the most thorough Democratic
counties in the Territory, il is plain to be seen
that boas.ing is one of the means to be used
TO carry the election. The 9Th of August Will
show him to be no prophet.
u From the following, it appears ''a'
Gov. Dor, of Rhode Island, has been senten'
ced TO the penitentiary for life, no; tor his
crimes, but for his virtues in resisting tyfanls'
| Ouere-Will the Governor Of that State dare
insist upon the fulfilment of the sentence
Mr.. Dom CoMMlTTED.--The Providence
Journal Of the 9th inst. says:
"Thomas Wilson Dorr was committed to
the state prison last evening, in accordance
with the sentence of the supreme court, by the
sheriff of the county of Newport, In whose
charge he came to this city in the steamer To-
las"
Mr.. DORIS father and family petiiioned the
LEGISLATURE anu oONClHOI lOi uto P"'"o"i ~
he himself refused to sue for mercy, and au.
thorized his friend Mr.. Ballou to say as much
in the assembly. Unfairly tried and condem'
ned, he awaits the justice of his country.
1t seems that Mr.. DORIS arrival at Provl.
dence was unexpected by his friends, his re.
moval from Newport having been managed
with secrecy by the sheriff. The armories
were manned, and the state prison guarded
The martyr prisoner was attended by his faith
full friend and counsel, Walter S. Burgess, and
passed from the steamer and up the steps Of
the prison with firm step and a serene coun
tenance, greeting his acquaintance with q
smile. At his parting with the world, hi;
father ard mother were permitted last inter
view, and, powerfully affected, again entreat
ed him to sue for pardon, which he refused K
do. At6 O'Clock on Thursday evening hi
was immnred in his cell. and entered unon thf
felon's discipline. We believe in nothing
more religiously than that American public O.
pinion will release, avenge him,--BostoI
Statesman.