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Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17
SLANDERER. STAND7FORTH.

The Hawkeye's statement, that Dr.
Davis has rendered his esignation to the
Governor, is without the shadow of foun-
dation. As to kinsman's rendering his
resignation, we suppose if he recalled it.,
before it was acted upon he is in every
sense Of the word Legitimate member Of
the Legislature. The mere fact tina. he
has removed from the district in which he
was elected, if his election was legal, does
not disqualify him from holding his seat
until the term for which he was elected
expires. For evidence Of this, we refer
our readers to late decision Of the Hi
nois Legislature. As to Dr.. Matson, whose
character is wantonly assailed by this
prof1igate scribbler, and whose right TO
hold seat in the Legislature is boldly
questioned, we would like to have him
point us to case where the mere finding
Of bill by Grand Jury disfranchsed
man. There is not the slightest proba-
biity that the alleged offence can be prov
ed against Dr.. Ma!son, nor is there one
in twenty, conversant with the circum-
stances, who believe there is any (ounda-
ton for the charge. The confidence in
Dr. Matson's integrity, we have every
reason to believe is unimpaired among his
friends, and we can inform the Hawkeve
man, that it will require something more
reliablethcn his vindictive ISLANDERS to de-
stroy that confidence, or take from the
brow Of Dr.. Matson single laurel which
life of honesty has justly and ncbly
earned for him.
TThc Legislature Of Tennesse has
made two unsuccessful attempts TO elect
United States Senator, inthe place Of Mr..
Jarnigan. H. @s',
- = IL
When great Men disagree vho shall de-
cide.-A late humber of the New York
Herald publishes a list Of the killed and
wounded in The war with Mexico. This
list amounts to four thousand four hun
drcd and ninety -one, exclusive orthe loss
at the late battle Of the city Of Mexico
Admitting that this last and most desper-
ate engagement sweIs the number to six
thousand which is larger than the facts
will justify, and that VIC have lost by ex-
ecution, sickness and other casualties four
thousand more, we then present the
number Of ten thousand, who have lost
their lives in this war. In the above we
have purposely exaggerated the number
Of our loss, out Of charity to our neigh
Dor, whose paper, Of last week contained
an estimate in round numbers Of 10000.
In his eagerness, to present this war in
its worst light and exhibit the coven foot
bipartisan prejudice, our neighbor should
not present an issue upon false premises;
for in SO doing he not only hazards his
reputation for honesty, but must in time,
lose the confidence of the public, as a
faithful chronicler ofpassing events IIe
should reflect that everything connected
with this war is to be- reduced to history,
and If he can hope for no satisfaction in
its perusal, from the fact that he has no
assurance Of its party bias, he certainly
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

GWhen a French fleet, in 1888, en-
tered the harbor Of Vera Cruz and bat
tered down the walls Of San Juan dc w.
!oa, for comparatively trivial cause,
making the Mexicans pay principal, in
tercst, and COST collection, not word
Of complaintldid we hear from the Wing
press or party; but now that our country
is engaged in war with them, which has
been provoked for quarter Of centu-
ry, by the most wanton acts Of outrage
upon our citizens and property, a most
unheard Of cry is echoed from mouth to
mouth, that President Polk is about to ex-
terminate the dear innocent Mexicans.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

BUFFALO HARBoR.-lt is said that the
New York State Senate has passed bill,
which provides specifically for an appro-
pria,ion Of $4,000 for the above har-
Dor. New York has commenced in the
right way. 1t would be no disparagement
to other States would they follow her en-
ample, .' .-,'
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

PRoMoTloNs.-It is Said that the Gov.
eminent is determined that no promo
tions shall take place in the army now in
Mexico, nor appointment to fill a vacan-
cy, unless made from those actually en-
gagged in the service Of the country, or
those who have rendered good service, in
the present war. The proprety of such
a course, should it be adopted, we think no
one will doubt. If valor was the ONLY
recommendation necessary for promotion.
scarcely an American soldier now enoa-
gcd in the. Service, would fail to establish
his claims; but it is not always to,,he
brave that belongs command other traits
of character are equally, il not moro es-
sential to a successful commando
in an army like ours, made up of yo|un-
teers, VIC are ready to believe that enoay.l,
good material may be found in the IA X
to properl y officer the entire army.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

Senator Huntington dead The tele-
graph at Cleveland reports the death Of
Senator Huntington, Of Connecticut.
Also Col. Isaac Van Zanit, formerly
minister Of Texas to the United States,
died at Houston, from fever. on the 18th
October.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17
LAYING or THE CORNER STONE,

LA iNH VI 1HE GUNNER > ONEi,
At the laying Of the Corner Stone Of the
New Cathedral, on Sunday last, there was
a large and respectable assembly of our citi-
zens. The ceremony vas truly imposing,
and although many might have felt disup-
pointed that the weather was such as not to
admit Of the Very Rev. Mr.. MAzzvoHELL1's
crossing the river and meeting them accord
ing to previous appointment, still the re-
marks ofshe Very Rev. Bishop were appro-
pirate, and must have proved entirely salts
factory. We we're pleased to notice in the
procession the Sisters Of Charity, from their
institution at St. Joseph's Prairie, and late
of Philadelphia, accompanied by their pu-
pills and the Rev. Principal, Father Do
nahoe who is as noted for his devotion to the
cause of religion, rs for his universal good
nature and love of mankind. We under
stand that Mr.. Mazzuchelli intended, had
he been permitted to meet his friends on
Sunday, to have given q full and complete
history Of all the ceremonies connected
with the Roman Catholic manner ofconduct-
ing such work. We trust that this impor.
tant information may not be lost to the CON-
munity, but that he may still he solicited
and may not refuse to present the subject 20
them, notwithstanding the more appropriate
season for it has passed.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

The nep President Of Merico.-Senor
Pena y Pena, the present Chief Execu-
tive of Mexico, has issued an address to
the people in. concise and somewhat
guarded manner, setting forth the policy
he is resolved to adopt. His first object ap-
pears to be 10 conciliate the divisions and
jealousies Of his people. He desires an
immediate session Of Congress. From the
tone and spirit Of his address we conclude
that he is friend Of peace.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

G-The river at this place is extremely
low.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

GIVE had a slight. sprinkling Of
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

DEcL1NAT1oN.-The Hon. c.. B. Flick
lin, from the third Congressional District
Of Illinois, has declined denomination 10
Congress.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

GrWe heartily rejoice to learn from
one Of our southern exchanges, that the
reported death Of Maj. F. d. Mills, Of this
State, at the battle Of Churubusco, may
in the end, prove incorrect--and that in
place oc being most brutality murdered af.
ter his horse had taken fright, carried
him into the ranks Of the enemy, and he
had surrendered as prisoner of war, he
was courteously received: and humanely
treated by the enemy. We trust in our
next number, we shall be able to give
more light upon this subject.
CoNrRAsr.-Mark the contrast of the
British in Washington, during the last
war, and the Americans in Mexico at the
present time.
The fo-me burned all our public build
ings and archives. The latter scorn to
burn or destroy a single thing, not abso-
lutely necessary to the preservation Of
their lives.
LATER FROM EuRoPE.-The steamship
Caledonia arrived at Boston on the 5th
inst, with London dates Of the 10Th, and
Liverpool Of the 10Th October.
The flour and grain markets are re-
presented as gloomy. The money mar
ket is in very deranged stale, and ma
ny and heavy failures still continue.
The Austrians have evacuated Ferra-
ra, leaving the Pope in the undisturbed
exercise of his civil and administ rative
reforms.
a civil war is still impending in Swift
zerland. Serious disturbances have &C.
Cured in the SiciIias. Espartero has been
displaced from the head Of the new Min
istry in Spain, and Navarez installed in
his place. Thus have the French in
trigues triumphed over that distracted
people.
The news from Ireland is of the most
forbiddlng character. Famine in an ags|
gravated form has reappeared, and the
Queen has issued letter commanding
general collections to be raised in the es-
tablished church, for the relief Of the
starving peasantry.
GIVE unders that Col. VIM. NJ.
Smythe, late editor Of the New Orleans
Atlas, has been deputed by the Pres dent,
as special messenger to Mexico. He
takes out the documents recalling Mr..
Trst.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

TEIEcRApn.-T The Telegraph between
Mobile and N. Orleans, was 10 hnve been
completed the 10Th Of this month.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

Ex-senator ALLEN, says the Cincinnati
Enquirer, has gone to Washington, in or
der to bring the remains Of, his deceased
wife to Ohio.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

The New York Journal Of Commerce
says that there is not the slightest chance
for the restoration Of Bishop Onderdonk.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17
,r the Express
EDUCATION,

Mn. EDlToR-It has long been sub
jcc, Of regret and establishment that this
city has not afforded better means Of ed
ucation !or the multitude of children a.
mong us. 1t surely then is cause for
congratuation that a school, (see adver-
,isemento has been opened Of such a
character as we need. Mr.. l.. Rice for
some time past Il teacher at Fl. Mad.
lson, has come to reside among us, and as
teaching is his profession, he intends to
be permanent if he meets with sufficient
encouragement. He has been eminently
successful as a teacher, and brings tho
highest testimonials as to his qualifications
from Fort Madison, and from the Princi-
pal Of the Academy at Andover, Mass,
and also from the Principal of the Teach
ers Seminary or Normal School in that
place, Of which he is a graduate. He
was also for some time assistant in tho
Monson Academy in Mass, and has II
testimonial fromthe Principal. of the most
Ha'tering character as TO his usefulness.
His wife will assist him if necessary and
| understand he will take few scholars
Into his family as boarders, from abroad.
Persons therefore, who wish to see a per-
manent and good school established amono
US, will do we'll to encourage this; and
parents in the country, will find it a Ga.
vorab bic opportunity to give their children
an. education, by sending them here: and
putting them nndcr hisGarc. r.: u '.'S :
f'"~. A FRIEND OF YOtt1'n:s - :.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

Chicago is The place for g7ouing Siock
WHO says that Chicago is not good
place for growing stock, when the last
census returns 1900 children, under the
age Of 10 wears. .,s,". I..5 g.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

CJWe understand from the Washing
ton Union, that the trial of Lieut.. Colonel
Fremont, which was to commence on the
Cd day Of the present month, at Fort ilon-
roc, was changed to the Washin gton
Arsnel, Washington City. = n
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

|. GTWiIl our neighbor Of the Hawkeye
inform his readers where the line of dis
tinc,ion is, between the constitutional
right Of Congress to declare war in 1919
and 1916, or why he regards the Con.
gress Of 1912 empowered to declare war
by virtue o. the constitution, and. denies
the power as existing in the Congress Of
1876, by virtue Of the same constitution.
We understand him to say in his last
number, that the war, of 1919 was con-
s.tutional]v declared, and thatth war of
1916 was unconstilutionally recognized.
He also says that the war Of 1912 was
a defensive war, and that the present war
is an offensive war. He will oblige US,
and no doubt enligh:en many Of his read
ers, by making out this case, in connec-
ton with the other. .~4as ~ ...%
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

GIVE understand that Col. VIM. NJ.
Smythe, late editor Of the New Orleans
Atlas, has been deputed by the President,
as special messenger to Mexico. He
takes out the documents recalling Mr..
TriSt
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

CALAMITv.-We understand from the
Hawkeye, that the farmers Of Washing
ton county, in this State, have suffered
immense loss, from setting fire to the
prairies in that county. There loss is
estimated at fifty thousand dollars.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-11-17

PopULATIoN.--The Texas Civilian es-
Inmates The population of that State al
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anxious to see how the enigma would be

anxious to see how the enigma would be
solved.
The prisoners appeared tolerably collec-
ted, at least calm and sullen; but. when on
entering the room they perceived the body
which lay on the bed, the son fell senseless
to the earth, and the father threw himself
on it, with loud lamentations, casped the
bloody corpse. and exclaimed despairngly:
My son! Oh my son! | thy father, am
thy murderer -
The murdered man was, in fact, the
Youngest son of the host. Drunkenness was
the only fault this young man had: and this
night, instead of being, as his father and
brother supposed. in his own bed, he had
gone out secretly, and been carousing with
some of his companions, at the ale house.
Soon becoming sufficiently inebriated,
and fearing his fathers anger, if he appear
ed before him in that state, he intended to
pass the night in the detached clubhouse, as
he had often done before.
His companions had accompanied him
thither, and helped him to climb up to the
window. The rest requires no further ex-
PLANTATION.
Nor do we need to add. that the murder
ers expiated their crime with their life; and
that the horse dealer, although saved, and
again in possession of his plundered proper
" still shudders at the recollection of that
dreadful night.
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The DEATH PENALTY.-Th most prom
inent opponents to the repeal of punishment
for murder by death, are to be found in the
protessedlv religious world These re-
spectacle and influential antagonists to a
reform which other pous and humane per-
sons believe is required by the spirit of
Christianity, take the ground that murder is
so henlous an offence against God that
nothing short of the death of the murderer
will satisfy the divine justice. This re-
qulrement they suppose is written in varl-
Gus parts Of the Scriptures, but especially
i'll the code given to the Jewish nation,
which embodes. in their opinion, the entire
as welt as the unaIterable law in relation to
murder. While we wholly dissent from the
view of these individuals, we nevertheless
think vast gain would accrue to the cause
of humanity by an accommodation of our
penal code, in that particular to the law of
Moses. We are clearly of the opinion that
the latter not ouiy excluded crcumstantial
testimony. which the other admits, hut de
manded also the testimony of two positive
witnesses to the commission or confession
of any crime worthy of death. Yhe fol-
lowing are the provisions of theMosaic law
in relation to witnesses, which we think will
Justify this view -
Whose kiIIeth any person, the murder
or shall be put to death by the mouth of
Witnesses; but one witness shall not testify
against any person to cause him to die. -
Numbers xXXv. 30.
AT the mouth of two witnesses, or three
witnesses, shall he that is worthy Of death
be put to death; but at the mouth of one
witness he shall not be put to death
The hands Of the witnesses shall he first
upon him TO put him TO death; and after
wards the hands of all the people. So thou
shalt put away the evil from among you"
=Dicnf xvii 6 L
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will know some day! God bless you all!''
She held out one hand TO her sister; the
other was already clasped by Isabel, whose
tears were falling fast. She looked loving
ly first on one and then on the other.
Just at this moment the setting sun shot
its last beam into the room, and halo, like
that of an angel, played round the head of
the invalid. Oh how glorlously beautiful
was the wrapt expression of her face -
How the room seemed filled with celes-
tial Light! The darkness fell upon them.
They were with the dead.
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Nav we narrale an anecdote which took
place during the long session of the last
Congress! The reduction of the tariff had
become the great problem of the session.
The democrats went for the revenue tariff
of 1916. The infatuated wings. especially
the Clay whigs." adhered doggedIy TO
that child OF abortion. the tariff OF 1872
made up as it were. in a hurry, and on the
heels and in the agoncs of an expiring ses-
sion of an impoverished treasury. They
were anxious to adhere to it, it spite of It's
abominable features Of the two unjust prin-
ciples of minimum duties and specific du-
ties. They were contending that a revenue
tariff (of 1916 would food the country
with foreign goods, drive out the precious
metals, bankrupt the banks, ruin our manu-
facsurers, and starve their operatives; and
by another species of incompatible logic,
they attempted to show that, hist il would
flood the country with foreign goods. it
would reduce the revenue and impoverish
the treasury. Under these panic views.
they threatened continued opposition to the
contemplated law. They threatened to re-
peal it; and repeal was becoming the favor
tie cue word from Mr.. Webster throughout
all the clans of the Clay party.
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The Gourd and the Palm Tree.-A
gourd wound itself around lofty palm,
and in a few weeks climbed to lis very
top.
:" How old may'st thou be-" asked the
new conner.
About hundred years. was the an
swer.
"A hundred years and no taller F.! Only
look, | have grown as tall as you in fewer
days than you can can count years"
Il know that very well,'' replied the
palm. Every summer of my life gourd
has climbed up around me, as proud as
thou art, and a. short lived as thou viii,
63'
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The TELEGRAPH is printed on she equal inle
size to the largest paper in the territory and is fur
nished to subscribers at s., per annum If paid in
advance: s. 50 within six months, and So, if pay
ment be longer delayed.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Inserted at the rate of dollar per square for the
first insertion, and twenty-five cents per square for
each subsequent insertion.
Yearly advertisements inserted as follows: One
column S25; Three-quarters, $40; Half, SIS; One
fourth Sl2. One square. or twenty lines IS. Pro
fessional and business cards, S.
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SOTTHpORT TFTFCPAPH-

BOOK & JOB PRINTING E>TARLI> HMENT.
There has been received at this Office large sup
ply Of handsome new tyre, whichwill enable the
propre'orto execute all kinds o! LETTER PRESS
PRINTING in superior style, and upon terms the
most reasonable. books, Pamphlets, HaadbHts, Cir
catGrS Larl.ationS Business Cards IiH heads, Shctc
ttHs Concert bis, Programmes, address Cards,
Blank Checks, Notes Of Hand, Order looks, Steam
boat BiUs, Steamboat Cards, Certificates, Drafts,
Eil,s Of fading, Chect Foots, TIanks Of all kinds,
together with every other kind OF Printing, execu-
ted with neatness and dispatch.
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Tadiana-ih he returns from this tate show the
following result on the Congress ticket
LemccTG.s. Wigs
I'd dist. T j. Henley, 1st dist +. Embree,
"a j. l. Robinson, 4th & B. SMITH,
9TH W. W. Wick, 18th R.W Thompson.
9th b. VI Dobzon
Srh J. Fett.t,
9th C. W. Cathcart,
l0tl" RocSliIl.
This IS a wing gain or one member,
Eeauc5g-The result is as follows. as near as
can be ga.uesed from the returns, OF the Congress
men elected
EeHocrcts. Wings.
lst dist Lynn Bovd lth Aylctt EgeSuer,
ID B. l. Clarke, 5th J. b ! hompson,
81 Samuel Feyton 0tn, Green Adams
9th " d French 7th. Garrett Duncan.
Sh c. 5 Mo7ehead,
10Th J. Z. Gaines
This is a democratic gam o. one mcuIoer-the
delegation in the last Congress being wings 10 ,
democrats. ! little more well darec 81 eAertou Oh
the part Of lren Is would have given the 7th
and ILth-Cdicago Dem
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An AFFECTING LETTER.-Lt. Fletcher,
of the Alton (Ill.) volunteers, was among
the killed at Buena Vista. He was a wild
over and the father of little girl, two years
old. His remains, with others. were re-
Gently buried at Alton, and his little daugh
ter, accompanied by her grand parents, at
attended the funeral. The night before the
battle, 1t. F. wrote the following letter.
which presents. in a gratifying light, his pa
ternal affections:
CAMP BUENA VISTA, Mexico,2
Jan. Nth, 1917.
Dear Colonel: Tomorrow we expect
to have an engagement with a superior Mex
lean force, and, on the eve of the affair, |
have believed it proper to address YOU a
few lines. As you are we'll aware, the OBJ
ject nearest my heart, is the welfare of my
little child and, so far as have been able.
| have provided for her. My wages, to the
amout of two hundred and eighty dollars,
are due me from the government; besides a
small sum owing me, as well as the con-
tents of my trunk, and the books and other
articles | may own, have in a memOran-
dun in my trunk, left to her. and placed
the whole in the charge of Capt Baker. to
be forwarded to you in case should fall
all of which, | doubt not, you will most re-
ligiously see appropriated to her use, as may
be seen fit and proper by you and mother.
And now, with respect to the child
Should fall, leave her entirely with you
and your wife; but | have written to my
brother, requesting him to throw his broth
erly protection over her; and if at any time
YOU thinI proper to send her TO him, he
will receive her as his own child. and pro
tect her as such. Should she remain with
you. wish that she should receive as good
an education as the little means left her will
afford; and above all things, teach her that
truth and virtue are 10 woman, what the
soul is to the body-the life Of its life
Teach her that to be just to all-in thought
in word-in deed, is the true-the great
aim of a good mind; those who strive to ac-
complish that purpose, seldom fail to live at
peace with the world, and accomplish the
Great Destiny" for which they are created.
| would say thousand things more about
her. and my wishes for her, but that would
be superfiuous, so | will revert to other SUBJ
jects.
In death as in life, ever yours,
i. +. FLETCHER.