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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-01-29
The Nbaigy NagioMal AsEsIg.

III S published in the CITY of Washington, every
Il day, at } o'clock r. NJ, SUNDAYS excepted and
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THE NATIONAL VINO is what lis name indi-
Gates. 1t speaks the sentiment of the Wing party
o! the Union on every question of public policy
1t advocates the election TO the Presidency Of Zach
airy Tay lor, subject to the decision Of a Wing Ma.
tlOnaI Convention. |: makes war to the knife upon
the measures and acts OF the administration deemed
TO he adverse to the Interests Of the country and ex
poses without fear or favor the corruption ofthe par
" in power It's columns are open to every man
in the county, for the discussion Of political or 9th
er questions.
In addition TO politics, a large spare in the Ma
Iional Wing will lie devoted to publications upon
Agriculture, Mechanics, AID other useful arts, Sci
ence in general Law. Medicine, Statistics &C.
Choice specimens of American and Foreign Litera-
iure will also he given, including Reviews. SC. A
weekly list of the patents issued by the Patent Office
will likewise he published-the whole forming a
complete family newspaper.
The WEEKLY national VINO one Of the lar.
gcst newspapers in the United States, is made up
from the columns Of the Daily National Wing, and
is published every Saturday, for the low price of
two dollars per annum, payable in advance. A
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ARD once IilOpe!!

10 COVELL, NJ. D.. offers his professional
Ia b. services, at his old stand, is thanKfnl for
past iavors, and will strictly attend to all calls IN his
profession. He hatters himsefth that having been cd
ucated at one Of the best medical institutions il,
Western New York, his long practical experience
(havlng practiced five years in New York and Ten
IN tins region Of country,) and having the past win
ter thoroughly examined the best modern medical
works, he is amply qualified to follow the meapder.
lngs OF the diseases incident to this country. and
hopes for continuance of public favor.
lie will keep constantly on hand good assert
ment OF Family Medicines, among which are Aone
Medicines. warranted TO cure
fairport, April Q. lsf7 473n
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-01-29
a E1arzRa for sale.

a FARM containing eighty acres Of prairie land,
ifA situated in Cedar county, Iowa, e-fourth Of
a mile from Upton, the county seat will be sold on
accommodating terms. Said farm has on il GOOD
hewn log house, log cabin two wells of excellent
water comfortable stable, fifty well selected Young
appe-trees, and about thirty acres enclosed, eighteen
OF which are under cultivation She rest in wild med
ow. There, is also, about twelve acres of prairie
broken, not enclosed. Also, II acres of first rate
timbered land, will he sold with the farm.
Strangers wishing farm of this size, cannot but
be pleased with this, as it is situated in delightful
part Of the State, and one celebrated for its health.
For terms and other particulars, inquire of w.
II. Tuhllesq. at Upton, or the subscrberat Bloom.
ington, Muscatlne county. J.. M. M'GRAW
Bloomington April 80. 47-5C-tf.
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Wagon 81 Buggy Making.

gMSHE subscriber would inform the citizens of
ID Muscaiine and the adjoining counties that he
has commenced the above business in the Town If
Bloomington, where he will he ready to make to mr.
der and will endeavor to keep on hand all articles
in his line, such Wagons, Buggics, Sleirbs.
Cutters, &c. Repairing will be done in the bes,
manner and on the shortest netice
OFShop on Iowa Avenue, formerly occupied by
Dawson and Dunn.
E. M. McGRAW.
April 9, ls47. Aft
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Notice.

9g ME undersigned would inform his friends snd
I old customers that he finds himself under .he
necessity of adopting new system Of dong buSi-
ness and hereafter no goods will be sold at BIS c.
adjustment except for ready pay. AIrersons nav
ing unsettled accounts with him, ort the late irm o.
Bridgman & Weed will find it for their interest 10
settle the same Immediately. III cash or produce
CHESTER WEED,
Bloomington, April Is, ls47-lS-if
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-01-29
IOWA House,
PRoSr ST., Opposite THE STEAMBOAT LAMB
8Y JOHN g. STEIN.

sNHE Subscriber having leased the above es,
Il tabilahment for term of years, is now pre-
pared receive boarders and entertain the travelling
public lie hopes by unremitting attention TO the
comforts ofhis guests o merit liberal share Of pat
ronage. No pains shall he spared to render the
iowa House quiet ed desirable home for those
who may favor him with their company.
N. B. Attached to the above establishment is
large and convenant Stable. J. G. s
December 4, 1916.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-01-29
Slasaggha Ges'lsgg.

TEyHE fall season having arrived, the subscribers
d have extended their arrangements for slaugh.
eriDg cattle, hogs, &C., in superior manner
Farmers and others wishing saughterng done
can be accommodated on reasonable terms.
Cash paid for beef, pork, mutton yea &c. Sc.
Nov. 30 1876 G.. e. III. STAHI,.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-01-29
New Systena.

EyOR SALE, at the old stand of Bridenan &
IL Weed, good assortment of such goods as are
usually wanted for the trade here, Which will be sold
for ready pay, at lower prices than have been here
'oiore. CHESTER WEED.
Bloomington, April l6, ls47-4s-lf.
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Kate Arrival.

GREEN & STONE have just received per
" steamers Planet, Time & Tide, Prairie Bird
and Uncle Toby large additions TO their former stock
which makes it again full and complete in every
branch. and which are offered at low prices for
Ready Pay June AZ.
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CHAS. w. FENTON
HARVEST EalFlle.

Ohm 4. MCCORMICK has returned from St.
Louis with good assortment olDRY GOODS
AND GROCERIES suited to the season. which he
will sell unusually low, at Ziegler's old stand Sec
ond Street, for ready pay of any kind
bloomington June IL, lS47-56-tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-01-29
TO FARMERS.

II ME subscriber will receive wheat-FUnSfsH
Il sAcKs--and forward it TO st. Louis at the
lowest raes-FIvE CENTS per hushel-and give the
owner the proceeds of the sales in the market
Oct. 2, '4T--72-tf WIN. BROWNFIL
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-01-29

Beside the above, we expect daily, from
China. several chops OF tea, exclusively i'm.
ported by The " Pekin Tea-C Company" and
which we intend 10 copyright TO prevent trick
cry Let our agents get ready.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-01-29
AFaEEeECAN EEOTElTI.
The largest Gnd most coRUenient Estab-
ishment. Bloomington, Eotcn.

FASHE subscriber would inform his old friends
u and patrons that he yet holds himselfin readi-
ness to minister to their bodily wants at his old
stand. Travellers, and all Others are assured that
no pains or expense will be spared to render the
American worthy Of patronage. 1t being the larg-
est establishment in Bloomington-hist table being
we'll furnished-and his stable being attended by
SperiencedandtaIth acknowledgements
. deserve and hopes to receive a liberalsh Of
pablo patronage Chargesreasonable.
.EA Connected with theabo establish
~Ss. ~nent is a good LIVERY STABLE.
e9 where HORSES and CARRIAGES
. Sssssss.E. Twill be furnished en- themost reason
aie terms, and at all hours Of the dav and NIGHT
irties OF pleasure, and strangers visiting Bloom
n5ton, who wish to visltIowa City orthe adiac ,nt
1'.ntry, may rely upon being accommodated in
aHi style by calling the American Hotel.
I. S. BATTELLE.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-01-29

affections ofthe Lirer, Asthma, Brouchitis. Pain
or Weakness Of the Ereaa cr Lungs, Chronic
Coughs, Plsurisy, Hern,orrhqgs ofthe Lungs
and oHhhe Affections Of the Pulmonory Organs
AMONG all the famous medicines for consump
ton, none seems 70 be meeting with greater success,
gaining higher reputation, than that most won
derfnl article
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-01-29
nfRs. EsARY niNSIEli.
JOHN EeORt.AND,
j. 30 TDOTltEEE1qsT'Y,
Ap0T:lEGAnYt AMID DRUGGIST.
Middle roam Of the WALNUT ROW,
opp0Siiehe Steam Mil,

BLooMISGToS Iowa.
az THANKFUL for past lavors, soiicits
continuance OF the same, and hopes by
NJ application to business TO merit and re-
A ceivs goodly portiono patronage from
tie public.
have Just received LARGE addilionst to my for
mer stock, which makes my stock very large and
complete, and shall be in receipt Of lots of Drugs
and other articles in my line, from time to time,
throughout the session..
Physicians will fad in my store, a handsome
stock TO select their supplies from. Purchasers
generally are invited to give me call as am de-
ternlned to sela. prices that cannot fail to please
Oct %. JOHN 3. DOJGHERTY.
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TTSHE undersigned woudrespectiutly' n'o'~'"'
FL public that they still contiuuethe
TIN. COPPER, AND SHEETlteh
MANDATORY,
On Second street, in the town of Bloomington ' a.
in the sale of Stoves and other articles IN thei' ~
of business, and would beg leave to inform lDoS :,
want of Stoves that they will be supplied a. 1lbs
Louis prices, adding freight. In our stock
found Nos. |. 0. 2. 3. and a. RESORo lhINo ,o1
ED PREMIUM COOK STOVE. Also sO .ll
assortment of TIN WARE, which VIII DC ; sS,c
ither wholesale or retail Gutterlng ana ',rls
done to order at the shortest notice aud IN N
Persons in want of any articles IN our l"t b. A.
please call at the stand formerly occupied :,
Jacs son, where they will be waited upon a"'
Inducements offered ascannot fail to please.
April II, 1916. MOUhE I"
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Coal fer Sale.

"A Respectfully Inform tie citizens of Bloomnc
q Ing'on, that keep constantly on hand. Coal oI
s"pe',of quality which would be glad 10 sell 10
Nov 6, 1916 n q MOTIFS
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-01-29
WIsfar'a Bazsam Of Wild Cherry.

That it stands at the head Of all other remedies, is
now universally conceded. Il has cured thousaids
upon thousands. Of all classes in cases Of tie most
dangerously consumptivc character; and physicians
Of the greatest eminence. throughout our whole
country, do unhesitatingIy pronounce it 10 be one
Of Tho
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-01-29
Green Teas.

YOUNG HYSON. good So0,33
do do sweet cargo O0,5o
DO do do do finer OO,G2 l.2
do do fine cargo O0,15
do do extra Ane O0,37 9
60 do silver leaf 800
SILVER LEAF-Seldom
sold, even by large deal
ers, because of the very
small profits made on its
sale. This is very su.
perior tea.
do do golden chop, plantation, or
garden growth s so
GoLDEN Caop.-This is the finest green tea
cultivated IN China. 1t is of the first picking,
and excels all other green teas for its delicacy
o: flaw r, strength. and aroma. Heretofore
this tea has never reached this country, except
in small quantities, as presents to importers.
HYSON, very fine $O0,75
do plantation growth 90
GUNpOWDER, good oo,75
do superior 90
do small leaf, planla
ton growth ,25
IMPERIAL, good O0,75
do brisk and fragrant 90
do curious leaf superior |, 90
HYSON SKIN, good, fine favor oo,38
do do extra fine 0O,62 l-2
BLACK Tcas.
POUCHONG, good, full flavor SOo,3s
do fine 00,50
90 very superior 0Q,75
SOUCHONG, good OO,3S
do extra fine O0,50
OOLONG, strong. flavor fine O0,50
OoLoNG.-This tea is great
favorie. and gives universal
satisfaction.
do very fine 00,63
do in | ID and l-2 ID ca'tys
extra fine oo,75
NE PLUS ULTRA so
Ne Plus ULTRa.--This tea is fragrant and
swee; as nosegay. 1t yields perfume tina;
is truly delightful. 1t is of garden growth. and
superior TO anything of the kind ever sold in
this country.
ENGLISH BREAKFAST tea, fine OO,5O
do do ex. fine 00,62 | 2
HOWQUA'S MIXTURE, strong
and rich black tea, Pekoe favor OO,75
CONGO, good OO,37 I2
do very fine OO,5S
PEkOE FLOWERS, good OO.10
DO do gar. grown 80
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1848-01-29
Most Powerful Curatige

Of Pulmonary diseases ID the whole range Of Phar-
macy. The sale in the Western States has, thus
far, been unparalleled; and tic most gratifying proofs
Of its efficacy have be9n received from every place
where it has been used. Thousands Of
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-07-13

tnuance and extension of slavery, and the reproach
and burdens tastens upon the free states and Justly
alarmed at the fact that the two great political parties
have, IN their Conventions nominated candidates for
president, who by interest and pledge are bound to
act for the continuance and extension Of slavery we
indulge the fond hope that all the freemen of this
State who profess opposition to slavery will join with
us III showing at the ballot box.
Resolved, That we hail with Joy and satisfaction
the manifestations Of hatred to the slave power which
have OF late been exhibited by the Barnburners of n
York, the conscience Wings of Massachusetts,, and
the free soil freemen of Ohio.
Resolved, That the manly and independent course
OF Hon. John P. Hale in the Senate, and Of Giddngs
Paltrey and Tuck, in the House Of Representatives
furnishes a triumphant answer to the oft-repeated
question, what could the Liberty Candidates do, if
elected.
Resolved, That the Hon. P. Hale, our nominee for
President of the United States, by his talents fidelity
and rmness in the Senate of the United States in de-
fence of the rights of our citizens, and brethren in
bonds, has shown himself to be perfectly trustworthy
to be the captain of the Lords host to lead the peo
pie out Of the bondage of slavery into the enjoyment
of that liberty for which our fathers fought bed and
conquered
Resolved, That the present crisis calls loudly up
on ministers Of the Gospel to speak and act against
the combined influence of slavery and party corrup-
ton.
Resolved, That the Chair appoint committee of
three to prepare address to the people of Vermont,
adapted to the present crisis in our political affairs.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-07-13

favor of harbor improvements and condemning the
Presidents vote thereon, was taken up. A motion to
lay the resolution on the table was lost.
Mr. Hunt called the previous question, when the
first resolution declaring that the constitution vested
in Congress power TO appropriate money for harbor
and river improvements, decided in the affirmative
yeas 1913, nays So
THURSDAY, July 6.
SENATE. The joint resolution, presenting two pieces
Of cannon captured in the Revolutionary war; 10 the
state OF Vermont, was passed.
The Oregon bill was then taken up Mr.. Black
addressed the Senate, denying the right of Congress
to prohibit slavery in territories.
A message was received from the President, trans
hitting copy of the ratified treaty, with correspond.
ence and documents. The message congratulates the
country on having obtained indemnity for the past and
security for the future. Ordered to be printed, with
5000 additional copies. Adjourned
| House. Mr.. Preston reported bill for the pur-
chase of the Hamilton papers. Referred to Committee
of the Whole.
The River and Harbor resolutions were then taken
up. Mr.. Turner spoke against them declaring it to
be cowardly act to spring them upon the House at
this time. Mr. Wentworth spoke in favor of the bill
vetoed by the President.
message from the President was received, cover
ing the treaty. and recommending action relative to
It's provisions. The message says that the territory
required Is indemnity, the victories Of armies, Sc
curty for the future, and gives the amounts to be
met, asking Congress to appropriate money to meet
them.
Mr., Burt moved its reference to the appropriate COM
mittee. Mr.. Vinton made powerful speech against
the Presidents course, Adjourned
FRIDAY, July Z.
SENATE. The bill reported, allowing Paymasters
Of Volunteers commissions on disbursements not ex-
ceeding $1,000 per annum was passed.
Mr.. Miles, from the Committee, reported bill to
sell Mr. Whitney certain lands for the construction of
his projected railroad and gave notice that he should
ask vote upon the subject tomorrow.
A resolution was adopted without debate, directing
the Finance Committee to make inquiry as to what
measures were necessary to provide payment of the
adjudcated claims of our citizens against Mexico.
The Oregon bill was then taken up. Mr.. Johnson
of Georgia spoke in support of the Southern view of
the slavery question.
Mr. Hale intimated that he should reply to Southern
Senators at some future day.
House. A bill extending the pension laws to the
ordinance corps, passed.
The bill, with the Senate's amendment, retaining
all officers in commission until the 18th of March, was
discussed. Mr. Jones of Tennessee opposed it. A
lengthy debate followed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-07-13
3Olh CONGRESS-, list SESSION.

Monday, July 3.
SENATE. Mr. Metcalfe, the Senator from Kentucky
appeared and took his seat.
The consideration of the adjournment resolution
was resumed.
Mr. Manpum addressed the Senate, during which
he undertook to demonstrate that Mr. Cass stands no.
where in regard to the Wilmot Proviso that he had
studously eyaded the only real issue on the subject
and left the public wholly in the dark. He quoted
Cass's speeches. letters &c. in support Of this posi-
ton, and was frequently interrupted and questioned
during his remarks, by Messrs flanagan and Foot
House. A motion that the committee OF the whole
be discharged from the further consideration of the
bill to increase the efficiency of the army, and provd-
ing for disabled officers, was carried.
bill passed giving the state of Vermonttwo pieces
of cannon captured by Vermonters IN the war OF the
Revolution.
Mr. Flournay finished his speech, and was followed
by Mr. Woodward, who addressed the House Ill con-
stitutonal argument against the Wllmot Provlso-
Adj.
Wednesday, July s.
SENATE. The adjournment resolution was then
taken up. Mr. Clayton commenced replying to Mr.
Foote'S questions relative to Gen Taylor's opinions,
during which he was called to order by Mr. Niles
Mr. Westcott said he had examined the rules, and
could not find that the chair had any power to restrict
debate The chair pronounced Mr. Clayton out OF or
der The latter appealed to his side of the Senate
He was then charged with desiring early adjourn
to avoid the very discussion which came up. To dis
prove this charge, Mr. Clayton withdrew his appeal
Mr. Mangum moved that Mr. Clayton be allowed to
proceed This motion was debated by Messrs Ber-
rien, Downs, Foote, Borand, Calhoun, Badger West
colt, Butler and Niles.
Mr. Bright moved to postpone the subject and take
up the Oregon bill. Lost, 20 to 90.
Mr. Tuney moved to lay the whole subject on the
table. Lost, IL to 80, Mr. Mangum's motion was
then adopted
Mr. Clayton then resumed, and spoke respecting
Gen Tayors opinions at considerable length also dis
cussing the relative merits of the two Presidential
candidates The debate was participated in by Mes
srs Foote Westcott and Field.
The question then required on Mr. Brights motor
to amend the resolution as to adjourn on the 31s
of July, and after considerable debate it was adopted
80 to Is.
Mr. Bright then moved to lay the resolution on tn,
table, which was carried, "a to22. Adj.
HOUSE A bill was passed, granting half pay t.
the widows and orphans of those who died in the Mex
team war.
The resolution of the committee on commerce il
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-07-13
Domtsttt Gompen0.

MASSACHUSETTS. The delegation from Lynn,
to the Worcester Convention, numbered about one
hundred They went up together with banner, on
which was ascribed "Free Soil, Free Labor, Free
Speech and "Opposition strengthens u.s." or words to
that effect
AN ANCIENT GRAvEsTONE was dug up in Brattle
Square Boston, Saturday, by workmen engaged in
digging trench for the water pipes. 1t bore the fol-
lowing inscription;-Here lies ye body of Elizabeth
Gay, daughter of Mr.. Martin and Mrs. Mary Gay,
Died Sept. 18th, 1859, aged year and Z months
We understand that all the ministers of Lowell,
preached on the subject Of temperance the afternoon
of Sunday week. There is a unity of action in the
Lowell ministry that cannot fail to exert q powerful
influence in favor of the temperance cause.
A number of persons have been examined In the Mu-
ncipa Court at Boston, charge of abducting girls
from Lowell and compelling them to submit to pros
titution.
We hear it ntmated that Free Soil movement
will soon be made by portion of the Democrats oil
this State, with view to the support of Van Buren,
Gov. Morton is understood to be in favor of it
Leander Washburn, aged about 10 years, was al
most instantly killed at Boston about o'clock Sat
urday afternoon by the bursting of soda fountain ii
the shop of Mr.. Asa White, in Ann street. Pieces Of
copper from the fountain struck him directly in the
face, with such force that his lower jaw was fractured
in three places nearly all the teeth knocked out ant
his neck broken.
NEW YORK A few days ago a party of mer
were raising the frame of house near Spring Wate
Livingston county, when boy the son of one of the
men engaged in raising the frame, was thrown il
wrestling and killed The father of the boy, shocked
at the death of his son. let go his hold of the frame
and others of the party going to his assistance the
frame fell, killing six of them on the spot