Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-06-03

tender and water tank, and of special atten-
dsut to the fire in each engine---will be who'll
ly dispensed with. This saving for one engine
in daily use throughout the year may be rea.
sonabay estimated at three thousand dollars.
And in repairs there will be a saving more
than equal to the whole probable expense Of
transportation, and repairs of locomotive,
moved by the newly discovered application Of
power.
Winchester Virg;nian.
.agentis htnt.---A native of the Emerald Isle
lately went to consult the printer of newspa.
per in neighboring county, respecting his
runaway apprentice. The printer proposed
to advertise him in the usual form with suit
able reward; this dill not meet Patrick's idea:
1.-The did not wish to advertise him, only jist
to give him hint" After various attempts
at framing a suitable notice, the following was
suggested by himself, as all sufficient, viz
"Patrck Flagherty would inf,rm his appren-
tice, Timothy Dougherty, that he does MT
wish to expose him, but give him the hint to
return to his master, and serve out his inden-
ture. like good boy, or he ,oiN be advertised
IN the newspapers. He is only Is years of
age, tho he thinks he is 2l.''
An Irish woman called at grocer's the 9TH
er day, and asked for quart Of vinegar. 1t
was measured and put in gallon jug. She
then asked for another quart to be put in the
same vessel. "And why not ask for half
gallon and be done with it," said the grocer.
"Ch! bless your little bit of a SOUL" answer
ed she, ''it's for two persons"
EXPLORATION. Our friends at the west expect
to be over whelmed with new corners this sea-
son. The pecuniary troubles high rents, dear
living, and the reduced demand for labor, will
dive many to emigration that would not other
wise have dreamed Of it. Living is indeed
high at the west. but rents are nothing to
poor man, since a log cabin can be put up for IF.
ty dollars, or less. We advise every laborer
Of whatever trade, to take up his march unable
to get employment at a fair price, unless his
circumstances forbid the attempt Let him not
endeavor to get beyond sun-down---there is an
abundance of land this said, which may be had
cheap and is not wholly without the pale Of
churchs, schools, newspapers and civilization.
If he take our advice he will not enter largely
upon the embryo city manufctory.--that busi-
ness requires too much capital, and has been
rather overdone al ready; he will find the pro-
duction of potatoes horseshoes, pork or plank
nearly as profitable new, and great deal safer.
1.-The go prepared to throw off his coat, fare
rudely, work heartily; sleep soundly and rise
seasonable. he will be likely to thrive there,
and can afford to enlivcn his solitude with a
weekly desert Of literature and intelligence Of
the first quality, fresh fron the graf focus Of
knowledge and civilization for the contincnt.---
Ahem!-New York.
The NEpHEws OF NApoLEoN.-1t is
not generally known. perhaps, that two
Of the nephews of the Emperor NAro
LEON, are now in this city, residing at
the Washington Hotel. Napoleon
Louis, son Of the ex-King of Holland.
who was compromised in the Strasburg
affair, and Pierre Napoleon, son Of Luz
Glen, who had some difficulties with
platoon Of the Pope, soldier at Rome.
The former is rather of short stature
exceedingly plain in his manners and
dress--affableand intelligent, and is the
adthor ofseveralable publicationson mis-
litary ri,atters.-Pierre is tall g. nehy,1
and his dark hair and profile bear a
strong resemblance to his il ustrious
uncle. 1t is the intention of Louis
Napoleon to make the touro Of this coun-
try the present year. He speaks the
English with much fuency.
~. Y. Star.
Turning from F2orida--The
Charleston Mercury says: "The most
face in the last account from
Florida, is that a large negro (equal
to t,cOsnsaU ones) had been seen Prov
ling about. Fortunately the army did
not get in his way, so that he did COM
little demage. We are not
informed of his exact size"
The Cashier of the Commercial and
Rail Road Bank Of Vicksburg-then
in New Orleans-addressed letter to
he Bulletin on the 18th, in which he
rays, that the Bank was then sspavinp
md will continue to pay, specie, come
he run ever so hard.''
Com. Porter has resigned his sta
ion in the Navy.
The FORCE OF RID1cULE.-No dirk
las been seen in the Ohio Legislature
inSe member appeared there with . II
wooden one stuck in his bosom, aud : !:
ong corn cob handle attached to it.