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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-12


"IAe Dstesiable Sub Ircasury."-Th is
the language generally used by the wing prints
10 characterize The act of Congress passed un-
der Mr.. Van Bursn's administration, which
had for lis object the separation Of the govern
ment in the transaction of It's monetary affairs
from The business of banking. Will some of
those who thus talk he so good as to tell US
how much money was lost during the two or
three years the sub,reasury law was in force
And further. do they not know, that for all
practical purposes, the sub-'reasnry system
is still in existence? We believe it is a fact
which canuo, be con,roverted, that not dol
lar was lost TO the government under that sys-
ten up to the time Of its repeal and the only
security which now exists for the faithful APP
plcaion of the public funds by the receiving
and discussing officers is found IN the penal
ties imposed for embezzlement in an unrepeal-
ed clause Of the Independent treasury act
Fer. Gaz.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-12

DEMAooouIsM.- place country far
above all parties" said Henry Clay in a
recen, speech at New Hanover, North
Carolina, argaA
A, barbecue held in Baltimore in 1923
this same demagogne( Clay,) then Secre-
.ary Of State, declared that in preference
10 The election Of Gen. Jackson,
:. He would humbly PROSTATE himself
before God, and implore his mercy to Wis.
il our favored land with WAR, with ia NJ
me. with PESTlLENCE, or with any
other scourge !"
Pu. that and that together. and you
have fair specimen of the patriotism Of
the federal candidate
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-12
Ready made CIOtEaiRag.

It'd ECD per Steam Boat Ohio, direct from New
H. York, general assortment of clothing. Con-
sistng of Sack Goats, Sat-. Dress do. Pants, Vests,
&c. For sale low by GREEN e. ENDES
April 5 at CT. A. Martins old stand
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-12
FABLE 2O2.
THE Landlord, The Soldier, and the POTATO

The Landlord, The Soldier, and the Potatoes
A soldier Of the West, during the late war.
oelns OF OF duty, was engaged by his land
Iord' TO assist him in the digging of his po,a.
toes. Being furnished bv The landlord with a
quart bo'tle of choice spirits, this soldier OF
the West, during the late war, being off of
duty, proceeded to the patch. About an hour
alter, he landlord himself wen, ,hi,her, and
found this young son OF Mars, in STATE of in.
toXica'ion, sitting down, unable TO stand. a
holding on to a stump, and the quart bottle
what had the choice spirits, at his feet, emp.
ty.
:. You worthless vagabond," said the land
lord lis this the way you dig nv potatoes
sir Says this soldier Of the West. durinu
the late war, being off Of duty.-- dig youI
potatoes! D-n your potatoes. Did Won
expect e me to be running all over your field,
hunting OF your potatoes! Ify you wish your
potatoes dug, bring them to me, and I'm dia
them" 11 uis
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-12
MORAL.

Never engage soldier Of the West when
on OF duty, 10 dig your potatoes. If Won do
don't furnish him with bottle of choice sni MR.
us and plant Your potatoes all in one spn,
'ha' ne may rot have 10 run all over the GeId
looking for them.' '"0 "e'o
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-12

M ANTED-Wheat, Flaxseed, Beeswax, But
w ter, &c. for which we will pay the market
prIcein goods at reduced prices
Jan. 10 FULTON g. LEMP.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-12

"a lQUORS.--Just received from ST Louis. an
- assert nent of Liquors, which will be sold
cheap for cash or produce.
jel6 f. O. BECKETT & co.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-12

Nm hand, large assortment ofdry goods, spcb
" as Cloths, Cassimers, Sa.tnets, XIV. leans
kerseys, FlanneIs, Vestings, Brown Muslins Prints
Ticking, Checks, Irish Linens, Merinoes, Alp,ccas
Chusans, Nous de LANES, Linen and Cotton Table
Cloths, Ladies shawls, &c. for sale cheap by
Jan 10 FULTON q LEMP
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-12

M HEAT, Oats, Corn, Potatoes, Lard, and Ba-
w con wanted, tor which the highest market
price will be paid in Cash or Goods, by
April IL JR BENNETT
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-12

GNLOVER & TIMOTHY SEED for sale nv
~ mar 25 F o BECKETT & co.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-12

Bloomington, Sept. s, ls43-44-6m.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19
Mar. Hardin.

| Tho Vincennes Gazette says, "lIardin of I'LL
nois il a team within himself. A few more such
men would regcncra,c Suckerdom and make de.
cent wing state Of !" and this is copied and en-.
dorsed by some of the wing papers in this state.
We had seen similar notices of the only whig re-
preventative from Illinois in some eastern papers.
all OF which excited in us no small degree of won
dcrment. II seemed strange to us that Mr.. Har-
din, who at home had all along been regarded as
but thirdraie lawyer, a very Indifferent spca-
ty, should all at once have become a wing star of
the first magnitude, aud we could not uccoun, for
it. 1t was with pleasure, therefore, that we heard
on Thursday evening of last week, that MIR. Ilar-
people at the court house; and in company
with many other democrats, we went to hear him
Now, it was confidently expected, we should have
a display of those wonderful talents that had jus,i-
fled the wings in calling him "lcam within him
sci" and that were To bring abou, regeneration
OF Suckerjom But there were many besides
ourselves that left the court house greatly disap-
pointed. Ii was evident the audience did MOI, find
1t the feast 10 which they were invited. In.
stead Of an easy, fluent, eloquent speaker, they
found in Mr.. II, a most lamentabe apology for an
orator. His voice is coarse aud husky, he STAN.
mcrs in every sentence, aud his words come 20
! rapidly that they are continually choking each
other, coming out something like water from
vinegar Jug; and what he is unable to cxp,css in
words, no ckes out by violent gcsicula,ion. And
the matter Of the speaker was no better than the
manner. II was en- attempt to initiate but fell far
short Of the renowned Charley Ogc. Three sub.
jec,s were treated Of, the apporionmcnt act, the
tariff, and Texas In relation TO the appor,ion.
mcnt law, he either misrcpresentcd, or (Which is
more probablc) did no, understand tho position
OF the democratic party, He soid that the house,
in admitting tho members elected under the &C.
neral tcsci system, had taken upon itself The re-
sponsibili,y to nulliiy law of congress- regulate
ly passed and strictly constitutional, aud on tho
simple plea thu, il was the sole judge of the qua.
liGcaiions OF its own members, and coolj ADM.
whom II pleased; when The truth is, the house
daregardcd that law on the sole ground that il was
unconstitutional, congress not having the power
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19

10 communal (as that law docs) The state to pass
a certain law in particular shape-As to the ia
ri, be went in for the high pressure system, ho-
ding the new maxim in political economy disco
vercd by the wings, that "high duties make low
prices" and he supported it by process of argu-
meniation which, did we not believe the reope
too intelligent to be humbugged by sIch reason
ing, we should consider j, our duty 10 bring to the
notice of grand jury. And on the Texas qucs-
ton, be erected gigantic man of straw and kick
ed him over most vallantly, but he gave little ia
the shape Of information or argument in relation
Ia the question of annexation as il is now prescn
ted to the country. Thus he handled these qucs
tons, nterlnrding his speech, as he went along
with an occasional slice Of genuine Ogleanan wi
and sarcasm, but the court house was not in dan
ger in consequence Of the cheering We cam,
away with our mind lite disturbed with the fcar
lha, Suckerdom will be turned to whigey by Mr.
liardIn's eloquence, and shall again consider th,
state perfectly safe for the democra;s-unhs
he aud Lisle Smith receive Muf "bull from III,
Pope" and, notwithstanding the notice Mr.. Har
din has received from the wings over The country
we found him still the same lhird-ra;e inwycr h,
was year ago, the same old Jacksonville Flu,
tef-whcel."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19
Ottawa, H., Eriday JuIy no, 1874


The farmers in this section of the state have
now mostly cut their winter grain, and we are
sorry TO say that most Of them are but poorly paid
for their labor. A few weeks since the prospects
oil an abundant crop Of winter wheat never were
better, but since that time tho rust has struck a
very large portion of il, that the average yield
will not be halfa crop. Many Of our farmers will
let full half of their crop stand in the field it no,
being worth the expense Of harvesting The fields
that were sown carly in the fall have principally
yielded good crop, whilst those sown late in the
fall are entirely destroyed.
The prospects of tho spring wheat crop are
rather better bu, the early sown is much the most
promising. Corn is rather in u backward state,
but should there be no early frosls, the crop will
bc tolerabIy fair Potatoes are fine.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19

ora prominent wing asked US the Other day
if we were not mistaken in stating that Mr.
Champlin, one Of the wing candidates for repre-
sentative, had "nerer rOted fur a democrat in his
whoie Ef?" and further cnquired if he did not vote
for Mr. Ryan a, the last senatorial election! We
will inform our wing friend, and through him the
party, that HE DID NOT VOTE ron Mr.. RYAN!
He procsscd great Friendship for his election, but
dartd mi stain his true ,ohig character by roiing
Jg himl No! No! John &. Champlin has ne.
yer been guilty Of voting for democrat foe any
Office aud at the last election even refused iovoie
1or his JrOther-ia-lo0 fur Tie office Of Recorder,
Notwithstanding that office has no political pat.
ronagc, and not the least particle Of political in
nuencc! Why then did he not vote for the re-
election of Mr.. Armstrong Simply, because Mr..
A. was a truc-hcar,cd, double-hsied Democrat,
who went against whig judges, whig senators, and
wbig banks Foo this reason, Mr.. Champn, in
the private walks Of life condemned brother
for the same reason, had he the power 10y being
placed IN public lie, be would gibbet every de-
moc'at in the land The wings have nothing to
fear from hin-his heart is in The right place for
them, and he will work and labor for them For
Ibis reason the VIII gs nominated him. and for this
reason wings pOie for him. For the same reason
democrats oppose him--ior the same reason every
democrat will pOie against him!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19
To Legislative Candidates.,

Out of the seven democratic candidates now on
the track in this district, there are three whom
almost any one can name, that stand no earthly
chance oi an election; but by remaining on the
course they may-nay must-be the means Of
elec,ng wings. Now would not common sccse
and the smallest particle of regard for the good o,
the democratic cause dictate that these should
haul oil &! We tell you, gentlemen, if wings are
elected from this district, woe to the three or four
hludmost democratic candidates They may for.
ever after hang up their Gdjlcs 10 this district
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19
Col, Wentworth.

On Wednesday evening, argeeably TO his up
poiniment Col. Wentworth addressed the pcop
Of this place at the court house. The Col look
cd well and was ~ fine spirits, as indeed he ough
to be, having just returned from a long session o.
congress- TO which be wen, with many apprehon
sons arising from bis experience in The business
oflcgisa,ion, aud now meeting not the curses, but
the hearty greetings of his constituents, by whom
he finds himself every hailed faithful, in
dustdous, and efficient public servant. The au-
dencc tina, collected to hear him was very large,
p completely filling the court house. lie spoke up
wards Of two hours, continually bringing down
rounds of applausc, and apparently pleasing eve
~ body bu, The wings, who il is very certain were
mol pleased, a circumstance which, however, does
not appear much to alarm the Col. The subject
lac chiefly discussed, was the great question Of the
tarill--and mos, clearly did he portray the opprcs-
sion and injustice Of The tariff bill Of 1912, rob
hing, as 1t does annually, the farmers Of the west
Of thousands to benefit the eastern manufacl nrcfa
and never shall we forge, the ridiculous ligh, in
which he presented the hvori,c notion Of ccrtun
m0d,rn political economists, that high duties
make low prices" But we can give no idea Of
the lucid argument aud accurate illustrations by
which he demolished tho "bleek tariff bill of
1912 stating, at the same time, that the demo
Gratis werci'y no means opposed to oil tariffs, but
that they only contcndcd for Of removal of the un.
jus, aud oppressive features Of the prcscn, tariff
law, Of which the wings would consent to no al
teralion, and which they consdercd eheC dGurre
political wisdom.
On the Texas aud Oregon questions, also, the
Col. presented some strong and conclusive views
lie showed these to he intimately connected, and
that the opposition to both came from the same
eource-from feeling that pervajes certain ranks,
OF opposition TO every thing that has tendency
TO check the grasping disposition Of England
the legitimate offspring Of the feeling that ANNA
ted party in l776, and the Same that animat-
ed the iederalists of 1872
But we shall not undertake TO follow the Col.
through bis speech, nor even mention all the sub
jecis he touched upon. In conclusion, he allud-
ded TO the present condition Of the party In this
senatorial district and spoke Of ii as one demand
ing the utmost prudence and sei.sacrifcing spI.
ri. on the part Of the democracy. OF fall things a
wing delegation to the legislature from the La
Sale district was most 10 DO deprecated. The
-ncxt legislature would have three judges aud u
UnjieJ States senator 10 elect. The former would
certainly determine the political cast Of our gu.
preme bench. and the latter might determine that
Of tho u. y. Senate. A whg delegation, there
fore, or even wing member from this district,
might have In is train tho most disastrous CON
consequences. which ii was the duty ofcvery de-
mocrat 10 strive 70 avert. The Col. srcmarks on
this subjces were well received, and viii have
their effect.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19

The Indiana American, paper that aided in
the election of Gen. Harrison, seeing that the
west and south are now ralyng for Polk, as they
gloomy prospect in the following doleful strain
and tone of despair:
Henry Clay never received the vote of Ohio or
Indiana, and il is than idle TO calculate that
he erO WM We have heretofore exerted all our
strength for the election of Henry Clay-and we
now believe him superior to any man living but
1t is worse than folly to endeover to sustain him
whom the people have so often condemned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19
Steamboat Voting.

The wings are famous for victories on steam.
boats So far back as in 1882, when the ''great
embodiment was beaten by Gen. Jackson about
six to one, they nevertheless had it all their own
way on the steamboats, Travellers generally be-
ing wealthy men and merchants, and of that class
who closely allied with the barking interests,
and therefore wings, this has not been regarded as
at all strange. But since the nomination OF Polk
and Dallas, it appears the "ihrice defeated" can
no longer get mojon,es even on steamboats,. The
following was handed 10 us by passenger who
came around from Piusburg few days ago:
On board the Olive Branch, on her trip from
riusburg to Cincinnati, tho vote was taken and
resulted thus: Polk "a. Clay 81, in the cabin.
On hoard the White Cloud, from Cincinnati 70
ST. Louis, Polk %, Clay %, also ia the cabin.
On board the Lebanon, from st. Louis TO Ottawa.
Polk 40, Clay 81, deck aud cabin.
From another passenger:
| Cent take pleasure in Informing YOU of a
vote that was taken on board the steamer Dove.
from 81. Louis to Ottawa. After some argument
il was agreed to take the vote, tho losing party 10
pay for refreshments. The vote resulted, Tor Polk
"a, Clay 10, Tho wings not being satisfied, ano-
Their vote was taken, and resulted, for Polk 20,
Clay 10. NJ.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19

We have not complete returns, but enough to
show how the state has gone. The democrats
have elected three members of congress- and the
wings one, according TO the New Orleans Repub-
carried by majority Of four or five and in the
convention to amend the constitution the balance
OF power is held by few conservatives. The
convention question operated unfavorabIy to the
democrats, but still the popular vote is largely in
our favor
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19
DcutI, by L5nI,lujuy,

We arc sorry 10 learn that on yesterday Mr.
ESos NJ. GRlGGs, on Indian creek, in this coun.
ty, was struck by lightning and instantly killed
He was at work on the west side OF his farm ma
king fence when the sad event happened. A
boy, four or five PAGES from him, was not hurt.
Mr.. G. was an industrious farmer, and has left a
wife who is deeply afflicted by his unlimey end.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19
The "sin nicsc Twins" In tho Field,

We understand the " Siamese Twins" are ma
king great efforts to secure the election Of Mr..
Champn to the legislature. II is said that the
"twins" have an itching for seats on the Supreme
Bench of this stato aud expect that Mr.. &. will
support them. We can hardly suppose that
they will succeed, but strange things happen in
these degenerate days.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19
Steam Boat Isariinu..-.A CARD.
STEAM Boar RARITAS. ,

STEAM BOAT RARITAN,2
July 10, 1914.
We the undersigned, passengers on board tho
steamer "Raritan" from st. Louis to Ottawa, beg
leave to tender our thanks to Capt. RorF and his
subordinate officers for their very kind and gentle
manly department to us on our passage. and do
mos. cordially recommend this boat to the travel
ing public tor speed and comfort, as fully worthy
of their confidence and patronage.
John Il. Cram, New Orleans,
James w. Wray, do
Geo. Crawford, Maine.
Newman Newton, Illinois,
]. G. Caldwell, do
Fred. Horning. Pennsylvania,
James G. Ryan, Virginia,
James L. Sedlie, Pennsylvania,
ID. A. Cushman, New York,
w. d. Fasdick, New Orleans,
E. Wright, do
Geo. Munroe, do
W. II. Whiting, do
w. G. Aud, do
J. Munroe. do
John p. Weir, ST. Louis,
John Mure, New Orleans,
!. II. II. Cushman, New York,
E. Berkeley, Richmond, Va,
r. Fletcher, do
Emory Clapp, New Orleans,
Mrs. ID. A. Cushman, New York,
Miss G. o. Cushman, do
A. Cushman, do
A. Cushman, do
Edua Carter, 81. Louis,
Eugenia Close, do
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19

Astonishing effects Of Frighk--The Philadel-
phla American states that, on the evening the
extensive connagralion in Cadwalajer street, in
that city, during tha riots, daughter of Peter
Fisher, about twelve years Of age, who, from her
infancy, was unable either to walk or speak, en-
tirely gained the faculty of speech and the power
of losono,ion from the effect of fright Her "a
TIERS house was burned in the conAagration, and
the family had to flee precipitately to the woods.
The girl now walks about and speaks with dis
tinctness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19

Serious apprehensons are beginning to be en-
tertaned in regard to the safety of Mr. Gushing
minister to China. Nothing has been heard Of
him or the ship in which he sailed since he lief.
Bombay, and il is feared the vessel has gone down
with all on board in some of the tremendous gales
that visit the eastern seas.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19

GTOur farmers will soon commence taking
grain TO Chicago. Let them deal cautiously with
Michigan "Wili Cat and with Wisconsin
Blue Pup" These animals have all got beau.
tiful bhck ,ckiSkes bu, prodiSious cia,cs. Don't
let them scratch you
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19

In the biographical sketch Of Gov. Polk, which
we published few weeks since an important
typographical error occurred in stating the year
of his birth, which deserves correction. lie was
born on the 81 day Of November, 1895, and con-
scquenlly will be 40 years Of age on the % Of No
vembcr next, andin bis 50lh year when he takes
the oath Of Office Of President oflhe United States.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19
Mr.. Poll's Acceptance Of the Nomination

Below is the letter OF Mr.. Polk in reply to the
letter addressed to him by the committee of the
democratic national convention, informing him of
his nomination, Il will be seen that, il chosen.
he is determined not 10 be candidate for second
term. This, if we mistake no, the popular feel
ing, will be received as decisive proof Of the
unambitious honesty, the purity, and patriotism Of
the democratic candidate, and will increase his
wide aud spreading popularity with the masses Of
the people.
COLUMBIA, Tenn, June I2, 1914
Gentlemen IL have had the honor to
receive your letter Of the 29lh ultimo, in
forming me that the Democratic National
Convention, then assembled at Baltimore,
had designated me 10 be the candidate of
the Democratic party for President of the
United States, and that had been unani.
mously nominated for tina. Office.
1t has been well observed, that the of.
flee of President Of the United States
should neither be sought nor declined.
have never sought it, nor shall l feel a,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19

liberty to decline it, if conferred upon me
by the voluntary sufrages Of my fellow
citizens. In accepting the nomination, ]
am deeply impressed with the dis,n-
guished honor which has been conferred
upon me by my Republican friends, and
am duly sensible of the great and mighty
responsibilities which must ever devolve
on any citizen who may be called TO fill
the high station Of Prcsiden, of the Uni
ted States.
deem the present 10 be proper &C.
casion TO declare, that if the nomination
made by the Convention shall be confirm
ed by the people, and result III my cleo
tion, | shall enter upon The discharge of
the high and solemn duties Of the Office
with the settled purpose of not being a
candidate for reelection. In the even, of
my election, it shall be my constant aim,
by strict adherence to the old Republic
can landmarks, TO maintain and preserve
the public prosperity, and at the end Of
four years, am resolved to retire to pri-
va.e life. In assuming this position.
feel that not only impose on myself a
salutary restraint, but that take the most
effective means in my power of enabling
the Democratic party TO make free Sc
lection of successor who may be best
calculated to give effect to their will, and
guard all the interests of our beloved
country.
With great respect,
have the honor to be,
Your obedent servant.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19

Col. w. left here yesterday morning for the
southern counties of the district, where he will
"occuPy" until after the August election.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19

Young Hckory' Branching OW.-Tn Fay
etc county, in this state out of seven persons re-
Gently aPpoin,el on a Clay committee, FOUR
have come out for Polk and Dallas