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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01

That BIG Gun THE Peace. Maker
is the name which has been given to the
great cannon which forms the principal
armament OF the United States steamship
Princeton. A correspondent, Of the Bos-
ton Post, who recently paid visi. to the
Princeton, off New York, was present at
the trial Of the gun, and says OF it,
. Inslead of being placed on the ground
in some remote corner, as is usual in pro-
wing guns Of not one third of her ca!ibre,
such was Captain Stockton's confidence in
this wrought iron piece. that the proving
was actually performed on board small
vessel of some twenty feet beam and sev>
eaty feet in length. This appears the
more astonishing when we consider that
the charge was fifty pounds of powder; a
charge that might we'll be acquired for the
capacious mag of a gun fifteen feet long,
with bore Of twelve inches, carrying a
ball of two hundred and thirteen pound
weight, and itself weighing ten tons. The
gun was placed on a slice made of strong
timber in which groove was made TO re-
ceive about one half of the vast body, the
side being secured TO the vessel by seve-
raj strong hawsers passing round the same
and under the vessels bottom, 10 proven,
the terrible recoil which would otherwise
open the vessel, the gun being placed
a,hwarl-ships.
The gun was fred off by means of a
slow match that burned about half min.
ute, during which the boats containing the
officers and crew had rowed away some
two or three hundred yards from the YES
sci to listen to the explosion and witness
the effects of it at safe distance. The
rccoil of the gun, caused by the explosion
ofthis immense charge Of powder, gave
the vessel deep lurch to the opposite
side. and. the gun being placed near level
the huge two hundred and thirteen pound
ball recocheted along the surface of the
sea to very great distance. touching the
water a. twelve different points, a. each
sending up perpendicular column oil
white spray, exhibiting the appearance OF
a succession Of water spou,s, half dozen
OF which were visible at the same moment
OF time. Notwithstanding the confidence
entertained ,ha, the gun would stand the
proof, we can readily imagine that tho mo.
| men, was one of intense excitement, and
that no little pleasure was manifested by
both officers and men to find the big CUR
withou, speck or flaw, and as bright and
| smiling as if it were not the most lormida'
bic engine of death and destruction on The
face OF the globe"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
yuaLIsHED WEEKLY,
pv mo. B. RUSSELL.

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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
WHOLE No. IS


The New York correspondent of the
Charleston Mercury writes thus Of Tho
fashionable hours kept by society in New
York. ,.4
Speaking Of the imitation Of foreisn-
ers reminds me Of a most abominable prac-
,ice which class of our citizens have i'm
ported from England. went to a FASH
ionable party the other evening, and hay
ing little business to engage me at home !.
did not start Till about half past nine o.
clock. Judge of my surprise when l ar
rived at the house, and found the good
host just beginning to light his lamps.
went up in the gentleman's reception
room, and found two other simple minded
men, who like myself, were ignorant OF
the mode as 10 hours. Well, after wal
ting till half.past ten, few others arrived
and it was not till eleven that sufficient.
number of guests were present to make a
tolerable buzz Of chat. Of course it was
towards the shorter hours of the night be-
fore body could get snug in bed. Now
this seems Iudicrous, TO say nothing Of tie
pernicious effects upon health and morals.
Even if it answered in such country as
England. where there are so many ricl,
men and mobiles, having nothing in the
world to do, it would not answer here,
where nine men in ten are obliged to be
up anfa at work by nine o'clock in the
morning at the latest. Ii does seem to me
most absurd and pernicious affec,a,ion
TO begin to dress for social party some
hour or two after all decent people are to
bed! That's rational with a vengeance y
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01

TRUE POLITCNEss lie who has heart
glowing with kindness and good will TO-,
wards his felow-men, and who is guided
in the exercise Of these feelings by good
common sense, is the truly polite man -
Pollseness does not consist in wearing
bite silk glove. and in gracefully lifts
ing your hat as you meet an Acquaintance;
II does not consist in artificial smiles and
iattering speech. but in silence and hon-
est desires TO promote the happiness Of
those around you in the readiness to sac
riflce your own case and comfort to add
TO the enjoyment, Of others. The poor
negro woman. who found Mnngo Park
perlshing under the palm trees of Africa,
and who led him to their hut, and suppli-
ed him with food, and lulled him to sleep
with their simple songs. were generally
pal!e. They addressed him in the Ian
,r'aag5e Of kindness and sympathy; they
led him tendesly 10 their home. and did
all in their power 10 revive his dropping
spirits.
A poor drover was driving his beeves 10
market il. a winters day. The cattle
met lady in the path. and apparently IN
conscious Of the impoliteness. compelled
the lady to turn one side into the snow
Madam, said the drover. apologizing for
the rudeness of his herd, if the cattle
knew as much as do. you should not wa K
in the snow That drover was, in the
best sense of the term, gentleman, while
many young man, in Washington street.
or Broadway. with glove, and cane and
graceful step. is brute.
The man who lays aside all selfshness,
in regard TO the happiness of others. who
is ever ready to confer favors. who speaks
in language of kindness and Cancellation
AMI who studies to manifest those little at
len,ions which CRAFTY the heart, is a po-
lite man, though he may wear home
spun coat, and make very ungracefuI
bow. And many fashionable who dres-
ses gen:eeliy, and enters the most crowd
ed apartments, with assurance and ease,
is perfect compound Of rudeness and in
civili:y. True poliieness is virtue Of
the understanding and Of the heart. Iii:
no. like The whitened sepulchre, OR like
Sodom's fa..famed fruit. There are nc
rules for the exercise of this virtue, more
correct aud definite than those laid down
in the New Testament. There is no book
Of poli,eness comparable with the Bible
Rev. S. G. Abbott
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
I.z-3s4@ BLOOMINGTON, IOWA, FRIDAY MARCH l. 1871

don't be gaping at natural christian like
a born fool! always stow my white
bones decen,ly. Eat away, you stupid
young blockhead. and stop staring Care
say you call yourself a gentleman =
Yc.es! = stammered the youngstcr.
Happy Of your acquaintance. If you
have done eating, just remember that you
have dined with William s. Williams.
NJ. #.
This odd encounter happened almost
VOID for word as here set down. and i,
may give the reader fair idea of one of
the drollest beings that ever breaihed. -
SnrIy, abrupt and eccentric. the old fellow
is yet noted for his benevo!ence aud stern
honesty. lie once took off his coat of
nant of apparel in his possession. and
threw it over the shoulders Of a shivering
squaw. He sleeps curled-up by the camp
FIRE, with his head in the ashes, embra-
cling an old rifle, that has been mended and
inended again with "buffaIo tug" until
scarcely a particle of the original stock is
left. lie works hard, makes money, and
gives everything away TO others who may
happen to be in distress. He once threat
cned TO shoot all old friend who sent him
a letter with an offer Of assistance Old
William S. Williams, NJ. +. vii. accept
charity from no man breathing. Such a
character is now pillowing his grey hairs
| among the SHOWS Of the West. and there
he will live and die. while ,his rough
sketch. no doubt presents all the world
will ever know of the Old Man Of the
Mountains.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
JOHN B. DOUGHERTV.
|POTREC.aRr & DRUGGIST:
BLOOMINGTON IOWA,

BLOOMINGTON IOWA,
Fps constantly on hand, complete assort-
@,ot Of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Var
we Suits, Books, Writing Paper, Warp
rs lns, Quilts & Stationary Of every de-
a, OF which are offered low for CASH or
Every article warranted Of the best quail
D'Glnsens and Seneka Snake Root taken
|''se for Drugs
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01

In the Memoirs of Gerald Griffin, the
author of that admirable novel, the Col.
legians,' the following passage occurs rel
alive 10 the powers of the London prints
ers in decyphering hieroglyphics:
"You tax me with my iilegib'e writing.
but fear canno, amend it, for l mus,
not stay to shape my letters. and have. |
soolieve, got in bad habit from the facility
with which the printers here London
make it out. veribly believe if | shu,
my eyes, or flung the pen at the paper go
as TO make any kind Of mark. the London
printers would know what intended to
say. They always send me back my
manuscripts, with printed proofs. for cor
rection, and l actually have repeatedly
been unable TO make ont what had writ
ten, until had referred TO the same arti-
cles in print.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
uAJ.I. & HOLMES,

k.RBIE CUTTERS, continue to furnish, on
,hs shortest notice, and at reduced prices, all
Fp,ions Of .Ho"us'en'o1 trorH' executed '':s
\ nea,es, modern style. Orders from DIS
I i accompanied with the cash, or RESPONSE
| hnnce given, will be promptly filled:
'. XIV Oct ls43. 49ay
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01

EVELL, spectful.yinformsthe publlct hat
continues to keep Public House at oa-
E|ssane county, Iowa, where the best accom-,
FNan be had, between Bloomington ana
PIT Private rooms to be had at all times
l&agood, and at all times furnished with
fdpovender. He invites test OF these
fHs Several comfortable houses to rent.
Faosa, Jan % 1912 IA II
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
J. G. DESHLER,

LOWE &, ESNLER,
|TTORN EYS AT l. A w,
Bloomington, lo,ca.
(II.L ,ttend promptlyto any business co"'
mitted to their charge.
ember 2lst, lS4l.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
CHARLES MATTOON.
,,,s. NJ LG,c and Notary lsH0sac,

BLooM,SsroN, Iowa,
-cs prompt attention to all professional hu.
with which he may be favored. He has "iuil
anil authority to administer oaths anu take
,zhd.men.s, or proofs of deeds, mortgages;
and advertisements o,wr,ung'
Office i, the Court House. mar II, 10.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
= SCOTT RICHMAN,
rrORN icy A r L A w,
BLOOMINGTON. IOWA.
cro. HUTCHIsON & CO.

,noTAND SHOEM A K e R S,
,or1D inform the inhabitants of this place.
,nl the surrounding country, that they are
i =, execute all orders in their line in neat
TO- 1,sntia manner, at reduction in price pro-
,.oJ 10 the state of the times.
~, DIV Hides, Tallow. Beeswax, etc. taken
a 4,, far work. So Bloomington, N ov 3
p ' Sboemakcrs and others can be supplied
p ''"'N' & II
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01

BOND PAYERs.-It is said that the La
dies Of Mississippi are organizing them
selves into clubs, and making up subscrip-
lions, having for their object to fix public
opinion, and to pay the interest and then
the principal Of the State bonds. The la
dies SO we'll understand the value of faith
and complementary do not wish 10 see
any thing done TO destroy it. when il eff
fects themselves individually, or as citi>
zens Of the State. r -.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01

~ tts AND TEsfAMENTs.--The
e, ,a'ae County Bible Society has received
ITs Oh Bibles and Testaments from the
N.Y. consisting of French, German and
va, various kinds of English Bibles,
s. suy ior distribution, or will be sold for
h. at ]. A. Parvin's store.
s'-dt PLINY FAY, Sec'y.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01

|1'O. Beckett e. Co.,
""s dad Commission Merchants, ana
Afs In Groceries and Produce,
WITS below Chestnut, on Water Street,
BLOOMINGTON, IOWA.
Refer
WE q Co., FogrEn 81 HICKMAN,
'tfr 4 Co.. PARRISH & WEIGH.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
II. G. BENNETT,
ITTORNEY AT l. A W

BURLINGTON, IOWA.
|lLL take notes and accounts for COLLECTION,
attend to the closing OF books, ard do at
|iness in the line of his profession. he VIII
asa eaeral agsn. and collector. delS
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
PETER JACKSON
( 0GILYiE.

A. Ogilvie & CO.
bwABDING & CONNIE S S q n
Ma!giA1M fL So
ENERsin Foreignand Domestic Dry oooos
Gryn,;,s. Bootsand Shoes, Nails Iron, Ssee'
BE- A&c. Also, on consignment, a cho.ce
kntoflmported Liquors all of which Wilde
|rIow for Cash.
uly 80, ls4l.-40-ti
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
'eesWax! Beeswex!

RrSWn,ower wants to purchare quantity Of
Is ,.a. Of good quality, for which he
(ses A. per pound, payable in Goods at
any other store in this county.
boz, 9 GILBERT McKOWN.
s'cou co. Oct. IL, ls43. 40
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
DR. COVELL,
LEON e. PLY SICI a n

n 6 E O n q II d u -
SALEM, IOWA. ,..
ytNI we'll supplied himself with Medicine ,s :
,a,,x to attend to all calls. HE'S thank
pas! patronage. ,A,e
n Iowa, Jan %, 1872 ~
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01

No." Potatoes and Cigars, on hand
'Oy Noy3 BENNETT
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01

THE You've Mans LEISURE. Dung man
after the duties of the day are over, how do
you spend your evenings? When bushes is
dull, and leaves at your disposal many unoc-
cuped hours, what disposition do you make
OF them! | have known, and now know, ma
ny young men, who if they devoted to any sci.
entihc, or literary, or professional pursuits the
time they spend in games Of chance, and
longing in bad. and idle company, might rise
to any emnence. You have all read of the
sections son, who became fine astronomer
by spending shor, time every evening in ga
zing a, the stars, after ringing the bell for nine
o'clock. Sir Williams Phipps who at the
age Of forty-fve had attained the order Of
nigh,hood, and the Office Of high sheriff Of
New England and Governor Of Massachusetts,
learned to read and write after his eighteenth
year, Of ship-carpen!er in Boston, William
Clifford the great editor Of the Quarterly. was
an apprentice TO a shoemaker, and spent his
leisure hours in study. And because he had
neither pen nor paper, slate nor pencil, he
wrought cut his problems on smoo,he leather
with blunt awl. David RitteEhouse, the
American astronomer. when plough boy.
was observed 20 have covered his plough and
fence with figures and calculations. James
Fureuson the great Scottish astronomer. lear
ned to read by himself and mastered the ele.
ments Of astronomy whilst shephard's boy
in the fields by night. And perhaps, tits not
too much to say. that if the hours wasted in
idle company, in vain conversation. at the
tavern, were only spent in pursuit Of useful
knowledge, the dnllest apprentice in any one
of our shops might become an Intelligent
member Of society. and a Fl. person for most Of
our civil Offices BY such a course, the rough
Conversation Of many youth il laid aside
and their ideas instead Of being confined TO To-
cal subjects and professional iecbpicalities,
nigh, range throughout the wide fields Of Gre
alton; and other Stars from the young men Of
this city MIGHT be added TO the list Of worthless
that i, gliding our couasry with bright yet
mellow Iirhl.-Rev. DR.. Murray.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01

RIFLE SHOOTING national sport
in Switzerland is rifle shooting. There is
scarcely male or female over fourteen
years Of age, il is said. who does not shoot
well. The Swiss shooting clubs nave
never been beaten bu. once-which was
in.ls42, by Samuel S. Lloyd, of N. York
Lord Vernon al English nobleman. has
recently been beaten by young Swiss
moun,aneer, IN match of six days con-
,inuance. The fame Of the noble lord as
rifle shooter had never before been eclip-
sed. Their distance is 345 feet, off hand.
The annual matches for the government
prizes take place generally in May, and
last about week. A grand match al
which the stake will be very large, is ex>
pected 10 come off at jacques, near Basic.
in July next. There will probably be
presen, $4,000 riaemen.
HARD F,cHrlNe.-In the beginning Of Sep.
tember there was desperate action between
the Russian troops and the Avares, tribes Of
Circassian mountaineers, on the left flank Of
the Russian line Of operations. Avaria. near
the ives. coast Of the Caspian. forms the north
ern part Of Dasghestan. The Avares and
Lesghis are among the most cruel and preda
tory Of these mountaneers. About the time
mentioned they had surprised large village
of The peaceable mountaineers in alliance with
Russia. Col. Weselowsky, with his'de.ach-
ment FASTENED to its relief, but found very
superior force of the enemy, led by Dschane'
in person, who is now the commander u CHEF !
Of The n,ountaineers, and man distinguished
nv his extraordinary bravery. The nnrnber OF
The enemy is stated at 5000 or 600 men.
Though the Russians taught win Their ascus,
toned bravery, Nsselowsky and =, h's small u;
hand were feed to give way to the superior
e' a''s epao5oc 10 them. His loss isSs;a,ed al
fnna aaen killed AID taken rf.soaess. II is
even believed that 19l Vyeselowsky himself
j. a,noar lilo killed ~ prisoners. no account
hav;no Since been heard CT him. Boston
Statesman.
..T.eaYning," saYxE elasam. . falls Gar shor'
Of wisdom nay !, so17 ;, that you scarcely find
a greater fool than is1oapelb mere 500
lar" - -
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01

ATTACHMENT OF Doc TO Child
A near neighbor of mine. about months
since. had little boy of four years old,
who had spaniel of which he was very
fond. One day during the absence of the
father, the child was taken ill with the
Group; the mother was alarmed, and it so
happened that her servants were away,
and she had no one to send for physi>
clan. The poor woman was in great trb-
ua,ion, for in spite of all her efforts the
child grew worse. In about one hour at.
ter the child was taken i'll, her fathers
| carriage stopped at the door, and her mo-
ther made her appearance. Her fathers
house was about two miles distant. The
grandmother said that Carlo, the sick
child's dog. came running TO the house.
all despatched with mud, and flew about
and acted SO strangely that she knew
something must be the matter with little
Billy her grandson. and she came to see
what it was Until then. the mother of
the child had not noticed the absence Of
the dog from the room, for the boy was
playing with him when he was taken sick.
The child remained ill three or four days,
and then died; and during the whole time
the dog never lef, his bed side; he watch
ed by the corpse until it was buried. and
then took possession Of the little boys
chair, which he would allow no one TO
touch, not even the child's mother. .Ev-
cry day he absen,ed himself for three or
four hours and the father one day going
to look at his child's grave. found that the
dog had almost scratched his way down
to the coffin. He was after this kept With
in doors; but he refused to eat, and in
short time died in the chair of his little
master. If l had time, could tell you
story almost as touching, in relation 10
pig, an animal that phrenologically speak
ing has generally been looked upon as
somewhat deficient i'll the region of the
sentiments. -Knickerbocker.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
S, PhRVIN
PUBLIC HOUSE.

.TTORNEY AT l. A w /,
B1oouISGroN.I.T L.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01

UsEFuI. RULES FOR SUNDRY SORTS OF Poo
PIE. If you are singer, sing little after the
| rest of the singers; because the more there Is
| of good thing, and the longer it lasts, the
! better.
| When you sleep at meeting, do 1t with3p
disguise or concealment-ac church is no p'aez
| for hypocrisy: besides, to sleep at your ease
, on such occasions, shows that your conscl'
| ence does not trouble you.
When you are telling story, keep laugh
| ing yourself, and then, by sympathy. the com
pany will be inclined TO do so too. II Will be
| well to praise the story somewhat before you
begin. II will awaken attention.
When you cape in company, do 1t fairly and
above board and do not be so cownish as to
cover your mouth with your hand.
When YOU have done eating your dinner
always pick your teeth with your fork. II IS
prodicious saving Of goose quilts
When you have done an act of charity, pub
lsh !. 10 o,hers-so that they may do so too.
Besides, every man can preach best from his
own notes.
Temperance is virtue-therefore always
be moderate in the use of ardent spirits. Six
glasses of sling before breakfast are as good
as thousand.
IF secret is committed to you to keep. take
special care 10 deep it safely--and 1t may be
well for cautions sake, 70 get two or three to
help you ; and as woman is called the weaker
vessel, she should have half dozen to help
her.
Never sweep your psrlor-it makes con-
founded dust.
Never pay for yonr newspaper-it does mol
look well. Besides. the printer has no use
| for money--he can live on wind
The following thoughts on evening. are
beautifully expressed by Miss Bremen:
| Evening, is precious time for friends
who live together. Married people know
il well and brothers and sisters know
it too. Contrary to the flowers Of nature,
which close their chalices at tile close Of
! day, The lovelies. flower Of friendship
| confidence loves most to expand itself al
evening, and brea;hes forth its fragrance
most gladly under the protection of twi-
light and silence. Then talk we Of ques-
lions Of the day then conclude we peace
! with our hearts, if we have opened them
| before 10 our friends then seek we concil-
iasion from heaven. and offer it TO the
world, ere yet the night comes and then
sleep we SO sound and swee,ly.
BOND PAYERs.-It is said that the La
dies Of Mississippi are organizing them
| selves into clubs, and making up subscrip.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01

..T.eaYning., saxx.Eelssam. . falls Ear shoI'
Of wisdom nay :, so1l ,, that you scarcely find
a greater fool than is<nametiu0k mere 500
laI." 81 - -