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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18


DRowNED.--On the afternoon OF Monday
last. Squire Douglass, living on the Island.
about mile above this place, together with
an Irshman whose name we have not learned,
started for this place with skiff load Of gree"
shingles. When short distance above the
saw.mills at the upper end Of town, the skiff
sprung heavy leak, and observing heavy
waves below, and the skif drawing her full
depth Of water, the Irishman, at the oars was
directed TO pull hard that they might gain the
shore before the squal reached them but at
some distance out the skiff sunk from under
them, the loose shingles floated away, and
tho IriShman being unable TO swim, was
drowned. Being observed by person at the
steam-tnil, shift was aent out on the APP
pearance Of distress, which reached Mr.. d.
in time 10 save hfe, though much strangled
and exhausted. The body Of the 1rishman
has not yet been found.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18
STATE SELECTIONS.

/ osso. For several days past the most IN
tense snxiety has heen manifested BY our cit
ixens 10 hear the result Of the late election 10
this State. many conceivins i 10 be indlca-
i've Of the general result in the States. To:
day, through The attention Of Alderman Finn
Die, we received slip from the office Of the
Missousian, from which We extract the fol-
lowing returns, which viii be found highly
encouraging 10 Democracy: .4
CINCINNATI Oct. 10, 1874.
Ma, EprroR :--The returns Of fifteen coun-
ties below, have increased the Democratic
etrene.h several hundred on the vote Of 1912,
when The Democratic candidate for Governor
was elected BY nearly 1000 majority. Should
tlre remainder of the State increase the Dem.
oesa,ic vote in the Same ratio. Tod will be
elected BY five or six thousand majority.
You will find several mistakes in the pa
pers Of this morning, il the reputed majorities
Of several counties, which later aud no doubt
more correct leturns enable me to correct.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

IMpRTANT FROM ST. DoMlNGo.-The Island
continues in very unsettled state, in conse-
qnence Of an expected attack by the Haytiens.
Gen. Boewavo had been recalled to The capi-
tai, and was succeeded by Gen. ST. Jaco. The
Spaniards are being appointed to office in
place Of the Dominicans, and every possible
effort was made TO defend the town.
L Il was reported that President Gnerfier,
had arrived at Cape Hayden, aud visited all
the eastern posts as far as Lake Sarven. and
from these movements it was thought there
would be an. immediate attack on The Spanish.
Organ.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

u Ever since tho harves, has been over.
and our farmers secured their hay, our streets
have beer shsong with wagons laden with
wheat. potatoes, onions, tornips, &c. The
slight decline in the price Of wheat in Saint
Louis has made our dealers little more care.
iul in their purchases, and farmers standing
out Tor higher price. the supply has been
equal TO the demand. The price now ranges
from As to So cents. according to qualify
Inc other articles meet with ready sale a,
fair prices.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

FALL ARRIvALs.-yVe would direct the .,,.,-
ton OF our country friends to the large and
extensive ASSORTMENT Of Fall and Winter
Goods, just opened by Messrs. Fol,on and
Lemp, J. Bennett 4 Go. and JOS. A. Green
They will be found 10 comprise all the articles
usually 20 be found in the North. west. manv
OF them Of superior quality. They offer crea,
bargains. SEQ advertisements on "a r,cs
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

CLAWS PRosPrcrs IN Nrw YoRK.-." The
Wing strength Of New York lies in the west.
bes ond Cayuga Bridge; and in that whole re-.
epn, with the exception OF few personal
friends. Mr.. Clay had never any strength at
az. and never can have, fer reasons neither
removable nor comparable. II canoot be pro-
we'd automatically, but it can be shows to
the satisfaction OF any reasonable man, and in.
deed. is apparent enough, 10 persons acuuaiut.
% with the subject, without any showing q.
all, that IL Mr.. Clay had been TIE candidate.
Gin ls4O,) New York would most assuredlv
have given her vote for Mr.. Van Burer. 4
similar result will happen hereafter, should
there De folly enough Gas there is not likely 10
hey 10 try the expeTiment."-Mr.. Websier's
opinion, expressed in 1912.
Now, that the above was the opinion Of M,
Webster in 1912. and so expressed. We han
pen TO know. and SO assure our readers. NJ,
Webster will not deny il now Some fr;end
OF his may deny it, but that wiIlsno, affec, - =
truth Of our assertion. What we assert. w VA
are prepared to prove.- Madisonian.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

Missouri BouNpAsY.-The ST. Louis New
Era says, That before Iowa enters the Union
as an Independent State, the question as to
the boundary between her aud the State Of
Missouri should be definitely settled. This
should not be left as an open question, and
our Senators and representatives. should resist
her admission, till ncr,h1rn boundary
shall be fixed and recognized by Congress-
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

Thar BRIrlsH G oLD.-The Ohio State Jour-
nal, the paper which seif.acknowledged 8. de-
serves neither confidence nor respect" labors
hard TO make its readers believe that English
gold has been sen, to the United States to as
sis. in the election of Mr.. Polk, the man who
stands pledged, if elected, to resist at all haz-
yards, English encroachments in our territory
of Oregon. If this was true, the wings would
be without an organ in this city, for a very
few guineas would buy the whole Journal
concern, body, soul, (if any they have) and
breeches.- Statesman.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

UeArH OF Col. Ross.-By letter from
friend at Burlington, we learn that Col. VIM.
Ross, Register Of the Land Office at Fairfield,
died on Friday last. The circumstances at
Vending his sudden. death 1--WE say sudden, for
but few days previous we understand ne
was in good healthy we have not learned
Both as man and an officer, Col. Ross was
highly esteemed. LAS &
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

ALMOST DurL--On Tuesday morning
last two Of our citizens went nsar iAs si~es TO
settle dispute in gen,lemanly manner; but
we are informed by the time they arrive there.
their courage had leaked out at their fingers
end, and thus put an end TO the DUEL. Keep
cool gentlemen the dog days are over.-Lee
Co. Democrat.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18
u Hon. Silss Wright, at present the Gov.
elect (no doubt,) Of New York, in reply &c

u Hon. Silss Wright, at present The Gov.
elect (no doubt,) Of New York, in reply TO
1865 &c ;n-i4asien 40 attend the Hannibal
Convention. administers ~e..i.;-- -,h.,L- -
Shad. Penn, Of the Missouri: Reporter and his
followers, the sssofts' Of Missouri. In speak.
ing of the late election in that State. and con.
era,naing the true Democracy on the result,
he says:
"The result Of your election has been such
triumph. not merely over your political OPP
pcnen,s, but over the most deliberate attempts
TO conquer by dividing yourselves. as to diff
fuse universal joy throughout the ranks Of the
democracy Of the whole country. The design
was double: 10 over,nrn. by your own votes,
your own darling principle Of sound curren-
cy, and inf;ci fatal blow upon one Of Mis-.
souri's justly celebrated sons. Your inAexi.
BILE democracy have shown TO those who have
made themselves parties to this combination.
that they were truly "sofis," when they tho /
thus 10 make them the instruments to strike
down either their favorite principles, or their
faithful friends"
Will The Reporter continue to asssil with
its usual bitterness, all who refuse 10 acqni.
esce in its proscrip,ive course. until it joins
the enemy openly. or will it take its merited
!ashings with resignation, and sneak back in
to the fold Of the Democracy 1t makes bu,
little difference.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

AcoulrTEo.-We learn by the ST. Louis
Reporter, that Ford who some time since sho,
Low for seducing his daughter and afterwards
refusing TO marry her, has been acquitted
The jury were out but few minutes, when
they returned into court with verdict Of NOT
GUILTY.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

CLAY AND RANDoLPH.-Mr. Clay. during
the course of discussion in the House Of
Representatives,, had taken occasion to say
that for all his professions of Democracy.
every one knew that the gentleman from Vir-
GINA was personally and practically the ve-
REST aristocras in the House, to which Mr..
Randolph. pointing that terrible finger of his
at the unfortunate object Of his sarcasm, rep,i-
ed" II a mans principles are to be at all de-
termined by the company he keeps, then sure
~ does the charge of aristocracy apply far
more forcibly TO the gentleman from Kentucky
than myself. Sir, he passed nights in the
company Of Kings, Queens, and Knaues. -
Morning News.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

The WEArHER-SNow Storm, Gc.-After
succession of cool days, for sometime past,
yesterday may be set down as cold day.
and This morning the first thing We observed,
on peeplng out. was the falling snow, driven
OK cold Northwestern. AT this time, IL A.
NJ. the ground is covered, and the snow is
still falling. though slowly.
by passengers on the Iowa, which passed
up this morning, we learn that on the Alleehe.
MES, about two weeks ago, there was fall Of
six inches of snow.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

P1cTuRE OF WAR.-A lecture on the
horrors of war. was delivered in London.
in which the lecturer, abiding 10 the vari.
Gus wars in which Great Britain had been
engaged, stated, 10 the effect, that from
the commencement Of the war Of the Brit
ish revolution. 10 establish William on
the British throne, down 10 the war a
eainst Napolian for the restoration Of the
Bourbons. Rl,437, O0O. 900 had been spent
and 100000 human beings sacrificed !;
that out of every shilling earned by the
poor man, sixpence went 10. pay the ma
tional debt, which was for the purpose of
carrying on war!-Reyeille
The Gin. At. says: "Abner Kneeland, for
a long time editor Of the $ Investigator" at
Boston, died at SaInbria, Iowa, on the 9th
Of last Angnst.-Dav. Gaz.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

FoREieN NEws-O' ConneH Liberated!-
The steamship Caledonia arrived at Boston
on the Sd inst. The most important item of
news she brings is the reversal, by the House
Of lords, Of the decision Of the court of @. B.
for Ireland in the case Of O'Connell and 9TH
ers. and O'Connell's consequent release
Tie excitement ia Dublin, upon The news Of
thb decision Of the House Of lords, was unpre-
celenied.-Free Trader.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

A convention Of delegates from the coun-
lies Of Stephenson. Winnebago. Cole, Lee,
Whi,esides. Henry and Rock Island, the coun-
ties directly interested in the navigation Of
Rock River. is to be held a. Sterling on the
2lst inst, to take meas ures to secure The i'm.
provement OF the navigation OF the river, and
especially to cut steamboat channel through
The rapids. The plan proposed for its accom-
plishment Is. TO procure an estimate Of the
cyst Of the proposed Improvements. and pe,i-
lion the Legislature for liberty to tax the PEG.
pie of The counties to the extent necessary.-
This tonld be the work Of the United States.
ard not burthen on few counties.-Mo.
Republican.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

There has been another revolution in Lima,
in which Domingo Elias, private citizen,
had been proclaimed President, so that there
are now three or four parties all wishing TO cb-
tain supreme command in that Inflated coun-
try. In New Granada every thing appears to
ba quiet enough; the elections are going on
and it is probable tina, Gen. Mosqnefa will be
President, notwithstanding there is a strong
opposition 10 his appointment.--Orga
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

MARYLANp.-From the best information we
can gain Of the result Of the late election in
that State reported, the Wing candidate for
Governor has succeeded by majority Of $50
votes. or Whereabouts. The Legislature is re-
ported to be Wing by large majority. We
have the result of no election since 1910 from
which TO Judge Of the loss or gain Of parties
since that time. but by reference to the vote Of
1910, we find that Gen. Harrison then carried
The State, by majority Of 4,774. Admitting.
then, that they have now carried The State, If
we contrast their small majority with the vote
Of 1910, from whence will that party obtain
its glory!
DsLAwARE.-At the election of Inspectors
held in this State on the LIST inst, the Demo-
Gratis. according TO the Philadelphia Ledge
and the New York Sun. both neutral in poll
lice, succeeded by majority Of 81. In 40,
she gava Gen. Harrison majority OF 1903.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

u A gentleman residing in Marion, Linn
county, informs Us that some seven or eiol,
bea's. some very large. have lately been kill
ed in that vicinity.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

WIG DlsCovERiEs.-Some Of the leaders
of the wing party. alarmed at the indications
Of impending defeat, fabricated a story that a
large sum Of money had been subscribed in
England to assist ia carrying the election of
Polk and Dallas, and succeeded in getting it
believed by number of the small fry, but its
falsi'y was discovered in time, it is hoped and
believed, to make the SANDER recol upon its
authors.
Another scheme was fabrication. or forge.
~, purporting 10 be the sketches of Europe
an traveller. in which il was stated that ne
groes. the property Of James X. Polk, with
his initials branded on the shoulders. were
sold or drivento market. Such shameful re.
sor.s are sure indications Of alarm for the re-.
result.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

10. The Richmond Enquirer says: We
understand that John NJ. Patton, Esq, OF this
city, former member of Congress, and now a
member Of the Council Of State, a gentleman
Of superior talents, and Of high character, de-
livered noble speech at Rappahanncck court,
on Monday last; coming out decidedly for
Polk and Dalas.''
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

What 2 pity il il that the people do not be-
lieve the lies Of the whig s.Iunners !''-Ain's
Il I piTYl
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

The CoNvENTloN.-We bad hoped that by
delaying the issue Of our paper until after the
arrival Of the Iowa city stage we shield be able
10 give our readers some insight into the pas,
proceedings Of that body, but we were disap-
pointed, the city paper due on this evening
having failed to arrive. Through the kind.
ness Of friend we received the reports Of sew
eral committees. but the requisite length, Of a
due notice Of them precludes any a, present.
A friend in writing to US, says the Convention
10 moving on slowly. indicating session OF
several weeks. We will endeavor 10 secure
the services Of q correspondent. to keep us in.
formed Of the progress Of matters, SO rely no
longer en- uncertainties. We shall review the
several reports in our Eext.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

DoRn's FATE-.The Norfolk American, in a
most scurrlous and malignant article against
the Patriotic Dorr. thus frankly confesses
what his fate will be If Clay and his party
triumph in cur National and State Governs
menis
"When Polk and Dallas shall be sunk by
the triumph of Clay, redemptionless and for
ever beyond the reach Of party malice. and To-
cofoco prayers, Dorr may rotin noiseless OBJ
scnri,y and in welcome"
"Like master like man. Did not Henry
CLAY excaim, " God bless little Rhody,"
when he heard what his friends had done there
by the aid Of the military force, TO put down
the people! And is il not meet, therefore.
that his man Of the Norfolk American should
wish Governor Dorr might rot in a dungeon !!
OF course il is.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

The FrRRy.-We have been requested by
Captain John Phillips. proprietor Of the
Ferry at this place, to say tina, the water hav-
Ing receded, he has by the aid Of contributors
10 bleoming'on, repaired the bridges across
the slooghs on the island opposite this place,
and put the road 10 good psssable order, and
IL now ready to ferry across the river on the
shortest notice. and that ferryman can a, all
times % found a the hotel Of Capt. Jim. For
we want OF ferry the present season, our
cat'zens. a. well a. travellers. have been com.
pe'led to isog'hen their journeys. often with
great Inconvenience.
NamhsR Of afsamdoat arri..i- = -
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

TBe PalNcfToN's Bro Gur.-1she Sepsem-
ber number Of the franklin Inssit6ts contains
tho conclusions Of tho commjisee spp0lntod 10
inyestiease the causes q no exple1ioo -
boad The Princeton. The euhnsanee of ,heir
opinion is. that the metal o. lhe gua. thcaaA
moi bad 10 itself. was 10 q safit ssate Or h
purpose to which II was applied. - se4ajsed
more working that il wns nos properly VOID
tded : and finally, that from the officially Of
rendering such vast masses Of wrought iron Of
a perfect soundness snd uniformly throughout,
and the uncertainty that must always prevail
as to the welding, &C., the use Of wrought
iron guns Of large calibre. in the present state
Of the arts. is not advisable. At the same time
the committee do not wish to be understood
as expressing any opinion whether the consti-
tuition Of a safe wrought iron gun. upon some
other plan. is practicable. or impracticable. in
the present state Of the arts, inasmuch as this
subject has moi been referred to them by the
Department.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

IT, Henry Clay. in letter TO Cassius Nj.
Clay, his nephew, and an avowed Abolition
lists al that, admonishes him TO be extremely
careful in the use Of his name, as the disclo-
sures already made BY him, (Cassius) have
had an alarming effect in the South. We pre-
sumo that he has full PERMISSION 10 give his
views TO the Aboi.ionisis Of the North. If he
hns t~ep ihem from the South. The old gen.
iemah In haannsL aa-~-1--.--L~~r- fics3s
straight. and explain away the expression Of
his conflicting sentiments in regard to the ad-
mission Of Texas.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

Tng CAMPAlcN.--As a looker-on upon the
preparations making for the great political bat
lie which is soon to be fought in the States,
we are truly reJoiced 10 find that the hafd-ci-
der revelries which deshroned reason, to a sue
cessful extent in 1910. have been discontinued
by the Wings, as disgraceful, and Intellectual
in twice quilting the people, and that party.
barring few forgeries and misrepresentation,
has resolved to meet the DEMOCRACY in a fair
fight, upon the merits Of their principles but
we are not prepared to say that any merit is to
attach to that party for it, it desisting only be-
cause its members have everywhere been bea-
ten in enthusiasm, and Henry Clay having
proved to be too aristocratc to condescend to
na,,ef the poor By promising any course tkat
will result in the promotion of the interest Of
the poor.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

ccnsti,o,,on which you are abont to form. Il
we'll no;sed and balanced, will survive the
Whole. and PASS down 10 posieriiys trust, as
!. las,;no monument Of your wisdom. prudence
& patriotism. Recollect, them gentlemen, that
vcn 49, for ,he future as well as Cor the pres.
ent-for millions vet unborn, as well % for
ronr Immediate constituents. The trust. them.
committed 10 your charge il one OF the high.
est order, and well may il be said, that the
ky|estnies Of your country are now IA your
hands. Impressed with the Importance Of
your mission, the public viii awaitihe result
Of your labors with the most anxious exPecta-
s,ions. Shall they be disappointed 4 hope
and trust they will not. ] hope and trust that
the constitution you are about 10 form, Will.
in all essential respects. be as wise and as
good, nay, wiser and better. than any other
which has ever been produced for the govern
mrnt Of mankind: that in all its provisions II
will be sound, safe, liberal, and Practical J;
that under its benign influence, the interest,
prosperity and welfare Of our country, will be
amply sustained and promoted; that all her
energies and resources will be rapidly and,
fully developed; and that Iowa, the land Of
cur adoption, the gardenspot OF the North
American hemisphere, SO recently reclaimed
from the dominion Of The savage. and yet so
far advanced already in the march OF improve
ment--ihat, Iowa, young, beautiful, and bloc.
ming as she now is, endeared by every attach
ment which can bind Us 10 our couh,ry-will
at no distant day, for every thing that is great
and noble, renowned and powerful, rival, if not
eurpass the proudest State Of the American
confedeYacy,
Permit me, gentlemen, again 10 return my
thanks for the honor you have just conferred
upon me, and to assure you, that every effort
that can be made on my part shall be made TO
facilitate your important deliberations.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-10-18

Number Of steamboat arrivals IN 1874. AS.
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