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Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
NEW DIR UG Il BOOK ORE
IL. r. GILLESPIE.
.Mert door 10 Emerson, Shields 4 G

79 -Ntrs' door 70 Enae1'son, Salelds q Go sa7
Dubuque, Iowa, vi
IMPORTER and dealer in Drugs. Medi-
cines. Paints, Oils. Dye-stnfs. Window
Glass, Glassware, Spices, Brushes. Per-
fumery. Fancy articles, de-. also, Booke,
Paper. Quills, Steel Pens, Black sand, Wa
fsrs, TWine, Sealing Wax, Black and Red
Inks, &c.
The subscriber is now opening the largest
stock Of the above goods ever brought to this
place. These goods have oil been purohas-
ed in the Eastern cities. for Cash, and they
will be sold very low. Physicians and cour..
try merchants in want Of good and freehs
Goods are invited TO call and examine my.
stock and prices. Il. +. G.
Dubuque, Oct. 9th. ls47--y7n7-tf
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

BOOKS, STATIONERY, &C, &C.
TNHE undersigned has received his stock VI
Il Books. Stationery. steel pens, Inks, &c,
&C., which will be sold very low
mis- e. +. GILLESPIE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

RIXTEEN barrels Cider Vinegar FOL sale
NbY fn42 w. LAVTHEk e. co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

~ AS-on hand and receiving few bar
Ure!s of Spirit Gas, which is offered tor
sale BY E F. GlILESPlE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
SLAVES WANTED.

ENIIE undersigned wishes to purchase from
Il SO to one hundred thousand barrel Slaves
and five thousand ready made Barrels, delv
cred at Snsinawa Mills, for which the hig hest
market price will be paid. Also the highest
cash price paid for wheat delivered at the a
bove mills, Il-3m H. w. MILLER
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

HLUE--50 lbs st. Louis Glue for sale low
NJ by ln37 B. j. O'HALLORAN.
INDIAN MOCCASINS--ag good a ssort ,neI,t,
j for sale by WIN. LAWTHER 81 co.
"HIyE LEA Dbl 5 kegs ,soW ID M mo
- and for sale by q. IS. ii co.
RDOTS--25 cases, suitable 10 the season
y for sale low by Il. So ca.
STEEL--i00O LIS. Of ali Kind on bands,
NJFor sale BY e. IS q co. s
"INDLAsS Rope and bed cords fol-
w sale cheap by T.. Isl. ~ co.
Z i QlBBLS whjskay leetnass;.is, 70. 90.
f Mncker61 s-fO. vInGg Ar; 20 d0. MOlas.
aes; toss1le ~ IS. 8, ~ 90.
NyAGoN scr saIs---a larre. ncx. ~
u a.. made wsgon !, for VA j Nv, 81
1 ~ s4JRpY = huRxE
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
EL.OuRI ELOURU

TENHE undersigned has the agency of two
h FIGURING mlis-the Cascade and Cedar
Rapids withstand therefore has constantly on
hand supply of Flour, which is warranted
good He has also lot Of Buck wheat -four
from the Cedar Ra, lids mill which is warranted
equal to any to be had in the city-aso lot
of fresh Corn meal-all Of which will be sold
low, rs the market, by J. SIMPLOT.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
IOWA BOOT AND SHOE STORE;
SIGN OF THE sssIG BOOT" MAIN ST.

TEVHE subscriber thankful for past favors
III and very liberal patronage, would again
inform his friends and customers, and the pub
ic in general, that he has Just received from
first ha nds in the Eastern Market "A large and
full stock Of Men and Boys Boots and Shoes
Ladies. Misses, and Ch,ldrcn's Boo.sa and Shoes
of every variety. suitable for Fal and Winter
r:Shoemaker's Lea Their Of every kind and
Mems Fur and Silk Hats. The subscriber
thinks an eXa animation Of hsstock, and know
ledge of his prices will satisfy the most skepti-
cal. In word lfyou wish to purchase any
thing in the above named line, there is no
place in TIL city of Dubuque where 50 large and
varied an assortment can be found. and at m ore
rcasonab bio prices; orif yon wish empha ticaIly
your MONEYS WORTH, II II that is necessary is to
call at the sign Of the ''BIG Boot"
U-HlpEs and FuRs taken in exchange for
Mercha ndsc.
DAVID DECKER.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
NO,l,It E,

NOTICE.
Ma ORRISON & LEVY, having sold out
lF.E their large and we'll assorted stock of
CLOTHING, to ALEXANDER LEVI, the under.
signed will now carry on the same business al
the WELL KNOWN CLOTHING EMpoRruu. hereto
fore belonging to NJ. Il L., and offers to sell
low for cash. 81 A. LEVI.
Dubuque. December 9Th, 1S47-nI3
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

GROUND Pepper, spice, CHINA mon, nut
" megs and mustard for sale by
nag w. LAWTHER d co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

"ORSFS--tw firstrate horses now on
IL hand for sale by e. s. a. co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

SAL ERATUS-25O pounds for sale BY
~ nA2 w. LAWTHER & co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

nTNoT1oE.-All persons knowing them
selves indebted, either by note or book &C.
count, to the late firm Of Toomey and Van
Haren, are respectfully requested to come
forward and settle the same, as the business
OF the firm must be closed. T. & V.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
TNHE oo-partne:ship heretofore existing
Il between the subscribers, under the firm
Of TooMEy g. VAN HAGEN, ut Dubuque, 10
wa, is this day dissolved by mutual consent
David Toomey and Isaac N. Van Hagen
will pay all demands against, and receive
all debts due, thu late firm
DAVID TOOMEY.
JOHN B. VAN HAGEN.
Dubuque, Nov. 9Th, ls47.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

GALERATUS, INDIGO AND MAD
~ der, in store and torsale by
oc27n7 T.. f. GILLESPIE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
MUSIC BOOKS!

: DOIJINko.
- DOZEN Boston Academy's collec tions
81 of church lnlsic-2 dozen of the Psat-
terry, new collection of church music, also.
dozen Of the Song book, for the School
Room, containing the Elementary princi-
Piles Of Vocal music, Songs, Hymns, and
Scripturll selections. with appropriate mu-
sic, for sale by T.. +. GILLESPIE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

TROCKER va good assortment Of com
~ mon plates, dishes, cups and sacere
pitchers, &c. &C., for sale by
n42 w. LAWTHER q co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

NOVELS! NOVELIST!
+ HAVE Just received lot oftbc latest
4 novels. (cheap pnblications,) which will
be sold ry@cleap.
nl5 f. f. GILLESPIE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

w E have on hand quantity Of live geese
w Feathers, which we will sell a 81 cents
per pound VIM. LAWItAEh s w.
May 3, l647.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
NOTICE TO PRE-EMpTTON CLAIAI
ANTS 80

Every person entitled to the right Of
presumption to any lands within the town
ships and parts Of townships above emu
merated, is required 20 establish the same
to the satisfaction Of the Register and Re-
ceiver Of the proper Land Office, and
make payment therefor, as soon as prac-
ticable after seeing this notice, and before
the day appointed for the commencement
Of the public sale Of the lands embracing
the tract claimed, Otherwise such claim
will be forfeited.
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner of The General Land Office.
8-l3t.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

SIX CASKS Sun dried Apples for sale By
~ n42 w. LAWTHER q co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

IN BOXES No. white bar Soap and 2 BIZ
i " superior shaving soap for sale by
je3Oni2 w. LAWTHER g. co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
TAKE NOTICE.

TOY AND PICTURE BOOKS.
A SUPPLY of 10y and Picture Books, for
IA children, just received and for sale by
mis- l.. +. GILLESPIE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS
PRESENTS.
HAVE on hand sore very handsome and
l. cheap Books, suitable for children, also
few Souvenirs, Albums, &c. which will be
sold very low T.. r. GILLESPIE
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
NJ sLW AiETSIs

NEW MUSIC.
Il HAVE nst received Il stock Of the newes
Il and most fash tona bic music, consisting o
Marches, Watzcs, Songs, &c, for sale chea}
at the Drug and Book store Of
nl3 L. f. GILLESPIE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

HyINNER'S RIvETs-iust received 70
u Of various sized Rivets, for sale ~
ap14u2D JOHN slMpLOT.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

SPIRIT GAS AND ALCOHOL.
1--WE barrels of Gas and Alcohol just re-
IL ceived and for sale by GILLESPIE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

TLOTH PINS-2 boxes for sale by
~ nag w. LAWTHER q, co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
BROAD CLOTHs!

bNUHL CLUIUS!
A LOT of fine broad cloths, on hand and for
"A sale less than cost. The undersigned be.
Ing des'rons Of getting rid Of all his stock Of
Dry Goods. this winter, is offering rare bar
gains All who may wish to buy Will do well
to give call, as he is determined to sell He
has large lot Of fine Satnets and Casimcrcs,
all of which he will sell at a loss.
nl5 JOHN SIMPLOT.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

DNUGs AND MEDICINES --Logwood
k2coppcras, saltpctrc, saleratus, alum ZIP
som salts, sulphur, castor oil. and spirits tur
n37 3. J. O'HALLORAN.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

20 400 Lbs. Bacon, . choice ar
oO,OOV ticle, for sale by
Z n4Jl2. EMERSON. SHIELDS d Co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

Il 5000 pounds Of clean, we'll washed Wool.
ii wantcdin exchange Tor mcrchondize-by
mas MURPHY y BURKE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

4 lhl.2 bbls. Mol Mackercl for sale by
eSD iIn42 EasasoE. SHIsLDg q Co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

TyHE undersigned has just received ger
j eral assortment Of hardware, consisting 81
cross.cut Saws, patent counter Balances @
Scales, OK chnins. trace chains, wagon boxes
all sizes--Iron wire, assorted, &c. &c.
ap14n30 JOHN 81 MPLOT.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
kRnn Bushels ofgood balrey wanted
by MURPHY q BURKE.

FRUITS AND NUTS!
TO BOXES M. Raisins,
i 10 drums Figs,
IL Jars dried Prunes,
9 Drums SnItaDa Raisins.
! Krg dried Curran.s,
Box preserved Citron.
10 Bills fresh Dry Apples.
5 ss &. Peaches,
2 Soft Shell Almonds,
I 4" Pecan Nuts.
4a Filberts,
Cocoa Nuts. just received and fol
sale BY l2 JOHN SIMPLOT. 4
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
SADDLE, HA , SIS, AND TRUNK
MANUFACTORY.

MARTING ALES, TR u N KS, VALloEo'
CARPET BAGS, and all articles in their
!nc--which they will sell LOW for ash, as
low as Ca II be "purchascd in 1.-The West.
We pledge ourselves. that for durability
and neatness GU work manship shattnot be eX-
cellet by any, THO stock shall, also, be oEthc
best quality.
N. B. ar riagcs trimmed with neatncss
and DIES patch. Requiring done on short notice
Terms low.
GTShop at the sign Of the big Collar, a
few doors above the NAPLES House, Main ST.,
Dubuoue, Iowa l.. D. RANDALL q co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

SMUK'NG TOBACCO-:A dog cut and
~ dried s;noki ing, tobacco-for sale by
n42 w. LAWTHER g. co,
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

~ casks Madary, Port, and sweet Wins
lU a superior article, for sale by
Julvl, n42 EMERSON, SHIELDS & co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

= a bbls. No.2, and South Mack crel fcrss1
lUby [n42. EMEnsoS. SMELDs 4 ~.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

" mon plates, dlshes, cups. ana eacere
pitchers, &c. &C., for sale by
! n42 w. LAWTHER & co.
| NEW STORE AT CASCADE, IOWA
yENHE subscribers have opened new
Il store at Cascade Iowu-whcre they intend
keeping regular supply ofgoods such as the
wants Of the country require-aRdwew will bug
corn, wheat and -four. and all kinds ofcountry
produce, paying the Dubuque prices dedncting
the transportation-Mr.J John Breneman isonr
agent to attend to our business at hat place.
VIM. LAWTHER & 90.
M.rsh sad. Is47.
FARMERS HOME.
The Undersigned would respectfully inforn
the travelling public, that he has taken the
House formerly occupied by Mr.. Henry Pfori.
ser ION Main Street. ereheintends 10 keep
BOARDING HOUSE.
He assures the public, that no efforts on his
part, will be left untried to give perfect salts.
faction to all who may favor him with their
patronage. The house has undergone thorouhg
repairs, which renders it equal to any in tho
City, In point of comfort and convenience.
Attached the premlsesis excellent Sta bling.
In short, every thing necessary to cond CT ~ eb
an establishmentlius been provided.
PETER KIENE.
Aprill5, 1916. no 81 y
FRESH ARRIVAL
"A T THE lower end Of town:-l0 tons as.
sorted Iron, from the smallest 10 thaaarp.
est sizes in use here. Also-Spring steel. cast.
steel, plough. English and American blister
steel, plough slabs, and plough moulds--iust
received and for snie by 81 J.SIMPLOr
y bis. crushed Sugar for saIc
Olln42. EMERSON, IELps a. 60
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

S TEL Beads, Slides, Clasps, and silk
~ for purses. CURTISS REED,
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

WHITING, CHALK AND PUTTY.
n BARRELS Whiting, Chalk and Putty
Il Just received and for sale by
oc21n7 E. f. GILLESPIE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
BLASTING and Rifle Powder of hes,
- quality for sale by CURTIS & REED.

A NNUALS for 1913, suitable for Cri.t-
IN mas. New Years. aud Birthday presents
f'r sale by CURTIS g. REED.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

nNE BOX Clay Pipes for sale by
" nag w. LAWTHER e. co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

sDooo e CEDAR r Us rs, for sole BY
~ jIn42. EMERsoN. SHIELDS e co.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

SOAPS.
A Superior article OF Castle Soap, slsoa
"A finc assortment Of fancy and toilet Soaps
ust received aid for sale BY
novl7nlO e. +. GILLESPIE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

"IDES--Dry and green hides bought by
IL NIL MURPHY e. BURKE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

Given under my hand at the City Of
Washington, this ninth day Of October,
Ammo Domini one thousand eight hundred
and forty-seyen.
BY THE PRESIDENT:
JAMES X. POLK.
RICHARD M. You've,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

10 Bills N q. m GLASSES for "a leesy Z.
LII Jin42. EMxnsox spSfsDs q Co.-
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

EOUR Barrels Oil and Turpentine Just
Il rec'dand for sale by E GILLESPIE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

TYJUST received for the use of Invaiids,
w supply of Libby's Tonic Bitters. also, =
choice article of Wine and Brandy, for the use
of the sick. Apply at the good old drug estab.
lshn,ent Of the subscriber.
ol3n5 TIMOTHY MASON.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29

COLOGNE WATER.
A SUPERIOR article in fancys or plaia
a bottles, or by the gallon, in store, and
or sale by T.. +. GILLESPIE.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-29
FRESH ARRIVAL

= bis. crushed Sugar, for sale
eAlIn42. EMERSON IELDs a. co.
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Died.
Suddenly, on Tuesday evening 10th inst, Major Eus
TAG. THEroa LIST Regiment of Dragons, U. s. Army.
His funeral will take place on Thursday, the 18th
inst at half past o'clock from the residence of his
father. Thomas Trenor No 20 Grove street. His friends
and those Of his fathers family likewise of his brothers,
DIS John and James Trenor respectfully requested
10 attend w ithout further notice.
AZ Tompkinsvlle. Staten Island on Wednesday mo r.
ing the 18th inst BEEKmAN VAN BEunEN, in the 18th
year of his sge
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend his funeral from his late residence
Tol services i'll take place in the Dutch Reformed
Church, Tompknsville. The steamboat Sylph leaves
Whitehall et IL NJ, and returns at and Ak r. NJ 2
In Brooklyn the 10th inst after short but severe
Illness HAYS B. FALKINpURo, aged 81 years and FIVE
months.
His friends snd acquaintances. the members of the
Nsssou Lodge, o. OF o. F. end the order generally
hre respectfully nvitedto attend his funeral Friday
the 18th inst from his late residence 1876 Jackson street
On Wednesday. 18th inst, after shoit but painful ill
ness, Mr., JOHN BoycE in the 10th year of his age.
The friends of the family, and the members of Wash
fngon Chapter, No 20 Of u A. and Of the order gener
ally respectfully Invited to attend his funeral this
(Thurs3sy) afternoon at o'clock from his late resi-.
dence, No 30 Z 18th street
On Wednesday morning, 18th inst, after lingering
illness, MARY McMANUs, eldest daughter of Andrew
McMaDus, aged 26 years.
The relatives and friends Of the family are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral this Thursday ate noon
at hslfpas three o'clock from the resi1ence of her
On Tuesday morning, the 18th instant of consum pon
Mrs CATBAHIHE Woodbury., relict of the late Nehe-
miah Woodruff In the list year of her age
Her friend acquaintance aud those of her sons
fully invited to attend her funeral without further inv.
taion from the residence Of her son. in South Second
stIeet between Filth and Sixth street, Willamsburgh.
L. l., at O'Clock, Thursday afternoon.
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TO THE PUBLIC

u for he
T eric; e the VIII people 20 's''' the
y ds;.ISsd j. public mind e
diap Of 70 Inc snbjsc. yet fortunate
me a*i9l fact thar nearly four millions people are on the
a mi %0G. most ofhsm work willing to
e d s SX s Of sss By
ssorsI by hgndred. the IOsd side miserable
the sy .ai s sasff Su 81
yoaS and Gd the strong and the feeble involved TIL:
sa s1h ei.s s5s present; Od
Ss &, ay
q: a 1ss ss s s
caused resSnr from ma yceu pp
sn. gam b. a. T the intricate web
mighty '''' As ''''' agency Oh inc AL
H. for the pisa,y
%s, we may AZ SOM
II: sss sss s
s md ali Ss the garden world which
pepury here comes only om or individual mi:fotuas
ss'" s arpss with
Our fellow citizens generally of the agricultural and com
e f i as
fortune % hmerlca and we are actually enng the
IN behalf Ofsudsas Ireland then, we solicit your aid
Sah hs W: Of e..
YOU IN the name Of which bids the hepess
VI
rous nations the world and fast obit. rating those faro
cinus peJudces which have caused many much
counes-ip the name Of christianity hich calls us throu
Saviour. ~ ~"''''S-
The magnitude and Of the calamity parayses
pene minds little be effected they think that il
% M 70 attempt any thing but must be
Sns ;'sD any to .: %
IL We the Immense Of suffering that times press
e. uPoh the poorer classes The indeed with
always and the pc minen suffering OF poverty far beyond
power ~ '- ui'i"e
not for prescribe the limit the nature of vour
aid We ask from the abu ohe rich from the
o. the middle Livery thing that
not reach the evil Ou object briefly expressed in
these few words Every dollar you give may save human
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y Y II ii E n AILg.
WARRINGTON, Feb. Ia, lsl7

WARRINGTON. Feb. Ia, 1897
The Erpulnion-The Wimot Propiso
The act is contaminated The Senate has passed q
resolution excluding the editor Of the Union from the
Aoor Of the chamber, BY vote of ~ to 2I-sll the
wings, with Mr.. Calhoun. MIR. Butler, MI Wsstcott
MriCilley and Mr.. Yuee, sustaining It,
The Of the Union. since the commencement of
the present session do not 60 farther back-hss been
inconsiderate rash and ndiscreet Its could sosrcs
ly be undignaed Its articles generally whip
ped -syllabub Of very trashy connection The offensive
contribution IL really 80 stupid 1t would scarcely gain
stamp II was the same time pointlcss II was cntjrS
ly unworthy of notice.
importance, has beted itself in the eyes Of the coun
try has exhibited an uncslod for exercise Of power
for very small object Il has constituted itself public
itself party ln ponderos: strength has been
erted not n breaking AZ upon the wheel but brush
necessary for the vindication Of its honor n il was
then its honor was not worth defending Does the Sc
nate dstrust ITSELF II has cause
There is not parhaps, in history, q more revolving
character than James the First of England There Il
something open and manly in the undisgussd proniga-
cy and savage ferociy Of Henry the Eighth He was
monster, but not petty one. James, comparatively
mild in his instincts maintained air Of vulgar cons.
quenceexacted punctilous and abject respect to his
personwas ever on the watch pryng into the petty
fences Of his cour.ers himself in little thines,to
strsws in his path; and If one Of his dogs offended
against proprety in the drawing ROOM would have him
executed by the pubic headsman in solemn ceremonial
warning to all the denizens Of the royal kennel He
exercised microscopic surveillance the most triv ia
transactions Of his court, and lowered his dignity BY
pompous assertion OF on the most trivial occasions
His by Of the of his Character IL
associated with all that is contemplate and disgusting
The Senate Of the United States is not infaliibe Il
sometimes but hitherto its have been not
consistent with its grandeur This act of expulsion
breaks the charm. II Is act unworthy its greatness
The Wilmot provso to the three millions
bill, passed to-day by vote OF IFS to 1906 This 10
most unexpected result aid is virtual defeat Of the
Thp No vvi thou sxl
unless the House recede from II the bill is killed.
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WARRINGTON, Feb. Is, 1897.
tn, W;imof prov;so

Now that the Wimot proviso has received the sane.
see what II really is, and what will be its effect
Iii condition, attached to the three millions appro
priaton bill providing that slavery shall not exist in any
territory, the acquisition OF which from Mexico by ne
goaton treaty, shall result from this APPROX 'iacn
The being placed the disposal OF the President o.
the United States, the duty of carrying tho condition
into effect, is imposed upon him In other words, he
take before he negota,cs with Mexico for any
portion OF hor territory, that slavery by possibi
Iity aver exist there He enjoned the condition on
which this appropriation is placed at his dispo
sal, to exercise power which he does not pos.
scssthst is. to provide agsinst a contingency n5e
pendent OF his control II slavery now eris ID
in the portions Of territory the acquisition Of which In
contemplation, the restraint might be entirely sb
surd for then the President might insist condition
OF the purchase that slavery should 10 exist
ritory about to become integral portion Of the Union
But instead Of this the President Is enoned by this pro
vso say to Mexico; We wish to purchase territory
nom you but must be upon the condition that you drs
place letters our hands. As primary condition
the SALE first make stipula,e that under circum
stance shall slavery be permitted to exis in the ter
rory you cede to On such terms alone shall we
willing to treat with YOU VIII the Presdon. place his
country in such a Notifying position think not
should the Senate sdop, the provso, which is next to
impossible the President would sure scorn TO avail
himself Of power tramelled with such dsgiadng and
insulting terms Gould he do il, consistently with ne