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Letter TO b. McConkeY, Cincinnati.

sBAroN ROUGE, (Ia.,) Feb Is, 1913.
s'SiR: have the honor acknowledge the receipt of
your communication of the Sd instant.
In reply your inquiries have to inform that have
laid down principle. not to give opinions
prejudice any .cay the uaros questions of policy
beiosen the political parties Of the country, nor 10
promise ,cat iootd Mould not do elected to the
presidency of United States; and that in the pre-
ented your letter, regret to add, see for
departing from this principle
.sWuh my profound Acknowledgements for the friendly
sentiments towards which you have been pleased
press, remain sir with great respect, your obedient
"Z TAYLOR"
But we have now another last revelation published
since this letter TO Mr. Lippad And really this last let
ter furnishes another link to the non-comnttalsm and
evasion of the wing candidate. This amusing document
reached only yesterday morning in the "Martinsbug
Va) Republican" of Wednesday last:
GEN TAyLoR's IAsr-The following letter from Gen Tay-
o which requested publish, il of the latest date
have from him He refuses to the qu,s-
tons quito him. and yet in the Allison letter, no h,
"holds opinions which he would not readily proc lain
to his countrymen We presuns the object of Mr. Hedges
Old Zack if possible and if not quite
full the reply his letter senough satisfy him.
well Others that Cen Tayors policy is. to leave his
'countrymen take either horn Of the diemma for it
well that his northern friends support him upon tn,
ground that he is directly pledged veto the Wmo
Proviso and other inference be drawn from his
views the power, and his expressed sentiments in
of the ordinance of I757 though his supporters in the
south argue that his being stakeholder is sufficient
that he in favor OF the extension OF slavery
the Territories Were it for his expressed sentiments
the contrary this might be but here is the letter
Will those who heard Mr.. Hu ,er Monday, now believe
that Gen. Taylor has concealed opinions, but always
expresses them when called upon to do, as he staed'
CEDAR GnovE, Berkeley co Va, Aug IL, 1913
To the Editor of the Virginia Republican
SIR. Enclosed is letter from Cen Taylor to me. in
DIV to one addressed him of previous date, which
YOU will have the kindness to publish. Upon this letter
make no Let go forth to the people let them
examine it, Judge for mseves and accordingly
Very respectfully,
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What a contrast do the fc


To Mr.. Morshedd, July Is.
"Looking TO the composition
Of the convention, and its nu-
merous and patriotic constitu-
ency, | feel deeply grateful TO,
the honor it has bestowed up
on me, and for the distinguish
ed confidence implied in my
nomination by it to the highesl
office in the glft of the Ameri
can people,
81 cordially accept that nom
ination, but with a sincere dis,
trust of my fitness to fulfil the
duties Of a.n office, which de-
mands for It's exercise the
most exalted ability and pa
trio,ism, and which has been
rendered illustrious by the
greatest names in our his
tory."
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Is il any wonder that such candidate this
cite enthusiasm among the people' Or is it strange
that he produces enthusiasm among his par
ty, particularly after his military ecat has lost its
freshness and his want of civil qualifications is made
manest when he refuses to any principles at all
and he willing to disown all party ties? His
committasm Qor the Allison letter presents him only
the shadow of Congress and the enemy of the veto pow
e clearly exposed by the two following notes. that
the country requires other evidence of his want of
political principles, OF his moral imness to express
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31
VIRGINIA ELECTION.

We are in sight Of land, and can sum
up tho result with great confdence--ex-
cept, perhaps, as to one county, (Pocahon-
tas,) which has probably gone for The
Democrats. We have not carried the
delegate in Lewis, Braxton and Gilmer,
in consequence Of several Democrats
having run against one Wing. We
have carried Logan and Boone, which
was wing, lone gainj and lost Fayette
and Nicholas, which was democ ratio,
Lone loss] in consequence oftwo Demo-
Gratis running. We have still twelve
nett democratic gain, Counting the dele
gate Of the borough Of Norfolk equal
to "a members, or 81 on joint ballot
Deducting the nett gain in the Senate Of
ono Senator, we have gained 90 mem
bers in the house Of Delegates.
Only four counties to hear from, which
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31
CO,NGR ESSlONAL.
VI AsIllNGToN, May l2.

" AsIllNGToN, May l2.
,Senalc.-Thc Bill Cor the admission Of
Wisconsin was received from the House,
read twice, and referred TO the Commit
tee on Territories.
Mr.. Douglass, from The Committee OF
Public Lands, on leave, reported Il bill
granting certain Public lands to Iowa, for
the purpose Of constructing a railroad to
connect the mississippi and Wisconsin
rivers.
The bill for the payment Of the inter
est on advances made to the General Go,
vernment by the State Of Alabama, dur
ing the Creek war, with the amendment
Of Mr.. Pierce, extending to the States
which have made similar advances, was
passed.
The bill revising the decision Of the
Commissioner Of Pensions, relative &c
bounty lands, WAS amended and passed.
House On motion of Mr.. Gognins
the vote Of yesterday in regard to the
pay Of Postmasters, was rcconside red
and sent to the Senate.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31

AcoulsIr1oNs.-By the last mail VIC re-
ccived two recently established Demo
cratic papers. One. the "Keokuk Tele-
graphic Dispatch" is published at Koo.
kuk, in this State, by Russell & Doyle
the other, the Lafayette Republican,
is published atShellsburg, Wisconsin, by
f. Cleveland. We welcome these gen,
tlemen among the editorial corps and en-
terrain not a doubt, from the able manner
in which their papers are conducted,
that they will be literally encouraged by
the Democracy. We wish them much sue
cess
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31
INDIAN WAR IN OREGON!
SEVENTY DAYS LATER FROM WALLA wALLA
Massacre at The Presbyterian Mission
Proclamation Of the Govcrnor'

Jos. l.. Meek, Esq, the celebrated Or
egon guide. arrived here yesterday, en-
route fo: Washington city, with despatch
es for the United States Government
He informs US that himself and party
Of seven men, headed by Lieut.. Bow
man, left WaIIa Walla on the 9Th of
March, and travelled over nineteen hun
dred miles with the same animals in six
ty-six days--a part Of the way, in cross
ing the mountains, the snow was four
feet deep. lie is special messenger
from the Government Of Oregon to the
President Of the United States, asking
for immediate assistance from this Gov
eminent, to defend the citizens Of that
territory from the depreda,ions of the In
dams. Four Of the most powerful tribes
have already commenced horrid and
bloody war.
Mr.. Meek represents the state Of ac-
fairs in Oregon as most alarming and
distressing. Four Battles had already
been fought, in all Of which, except one
an attack upon the main bouy-the
whites maintained their ground. The
last, and most desperate battle previous
to his departure, was fought in Februa-
ry, on Big Plains near WalIa WalIa-
Five hundred whites: commanded by Col.
Gillian, maintained their position man
fully against two thousand or moro Indi-
an warriors, Of four tribes for seven hours
till night-when the Indians gave back
a little, and both parties encamped on the
field. During the night, the Indians re-
treated. No whites were killed, bu, a
great number wounded. Eighteen per-
sons had been killed previous to the last
battle. All the Indians on the Columbia,
below Fort Hull. appear to be preparing
for war. BY passing himself and party
Us English, they had no difficulty with
The Indians, bat as an American, or a
Boston man. he would probably have
had to fight his way throuy h.
"A hoEFd massacre was perpetratcd on
the 25, OF November last, by the Cayuse
Indians at the Presbyterian Mission, al,
WaiiIapu, in WaIIa WalIa Valley. Dr..
Whitman, Mrs. Whitman, and nine 9th
crs were killed, and sixty or seventy per-
sotS, Hioh, NOiliClI uiltl C1iluiCu, WCIC Id
ken prisoners. by the coura gcous and
energetic efforts Of Peter Skeen Ogden,
Esq, Chief factor Of the Iuuson's Bay
Company, a Fort Vancouver, the survi-
wing prisoners were rausomed and re-
stored to their friends.
Mr.. NJ. says the settlers want help, and
help they must have Immediately.
This gentleman and his company have
had fa;iguing and hazardous journey.
They have been exposed TO severe storms,
and suffered great pcivations; they were
obliged to kill seycl mules for food, to
prevent starvation. The latest date from
Oregon City is January 90; the mail car.
rier who left there since for Walia Wal
j-Ia was killed and the mail lost.
They met about 200 Wagons Of Ore.
gon and California emf grants; the first Il
bout 200 miles distant; ali getting along
well.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31
|. Resolved, That we hold in utter con.


tempt the Wing leaders who have been
and are now opposed to the fiual prosecu-
ton Of the Mexican war; as enemies TO
the welfare Of our glorious republic, and
more especially its heroic defenders;
worse to be dreaded and scorned than the
guerrillas themselves. True to their
first love as the needle to the pole. ever
ready to oppose the area Of freedom in
this as we'll as all other countries.
s. Resolved, That when party resort
to such unpatriotic subterfuges as to op-
pose their own country in as just and
merltorlous cause as that of the present
war, deserved to be looked upon with sus-
piclon by every true patriot, and brand
cd with the worst Of s,igmas, enemies to
the stars and stripes.
6. RESOLVED, That the Progressive De-
mocracy is gem sought after by every
true lover Of Iberty-Whig ridicule to
the contrary Notwithstanding.
7. RESOLVED, That we recommend to
the Democracy Of the several townships
to hold weekly meetings in their towns,
to circulate and disseminate political sem
lments, and that the several Vigilance
Committees attend to spreading Demo-
cratic speeches over the land, broad cast,
as our beloved creed needs only to be
known 10 be admired. 49,.
8. RESOLVED, That we would, at the re-
quest Of the Central Committee, suggest
the first Saturday in July next, as suit
able time for holding the County Conven-
ton for nomin ating our county Ticket,
and that the District Convention for Jack
son and Jones be held at Canton on Thurs
day, July 9Th, l348. That the ratio OF
Delegates, as agreed on, will be, Jackson
county 10, Jones S.
Rcso7rca, That the proceedings OF this
meeting be published in the Miners Ex-
press, and such other democ. ATTIC papers
as choose to do So
THOS. LAMBERTSON, Pres't.
LORlN SPRAGUE, Vice do.
M. II. CLARKE, Scc'y.
p. S.-Resozccd, That Clayism, Cor
winsm, Fay lorism, and all the other iSms
added together will make dose of isms
IN keeping with the ism Of the party to
which they profess to belong.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31
For the Express.


Nh. ED1ToR-Sir: | would most re-
spectfully ask, through your paper, what
sort Of Board you have in your fair Ci-
ty? A few days past. | came to town
with a load of wood. As usual, | was told,
if sold it in the street, Mr. Swab would
have me in the Calaboose. asked what
was to be done. Why, says one, the
Wings have the city this year; the work
Of reform has commenced. No man can
buy or sell any wood or boards, until it
is measured and inspected by the person
appointed for that important duty. Now,
says |, my wood is worth rs cents, or, il
we'll sold, a dollar; what is to pay this III
spector? Only per cent. Where can he be
found? Answer, don't know: at Cannon's
grocery. at home, atthe diggings, fishing,
or hunting. Well, HUNTED the town over,
but was not able TO find the City Inspect
or; and unde rstanding Mr.. Swab to be a
man of business, and hunting business, |
thought it best to haul my wood out Of
town aud lay it by the road side till some
thing was done by that Board to give a
poor counryman an opportunity to sell
his wood. Where did these wise Alder
men find precedent for these acts? Did
they advise with the people, or was it
from desire to rob the poor wood haul =
ers? 1.-THE latter, let me assure the Hon.
Board, thcir city will 90 without wood.
Yours respectfully.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31
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obituary..

Died, on or about the Goth day Of A.
pri| last, a, the city Of New Orleans, Col.
DAVID SLEATOR, of this city, aged a.
bout SO years.
Col. Seator left this place last fall
and PROCEEDED as far as Vera Cruz, Mex
leo, with view Of restoring his health;
but experiencing no benefit from the eli
mate there, he returned to New Orleans
with the intention Of returning home as
soon as tbs navigation Of the Upper Mis-
sissippi should permit. But, alas, his dis
case was too firmly seated, and an all
wise Providence decreed that he should
end his mortal career in land Of s,ran-
gers.
Col. Sleator enigrated 10 this city at
an early day, from the State Of Missouri,
and may be considered as one of the foun-
ders Of our growing and prosperous city.
i A firm and consistent friend Of freedom
and the rights Of man, he was warmly
attached to the institutions Of his country,
and therefore, frequently took an active
part in the politics Of the day. In his So
cial intercourse he was courteous and
dignified, but never familiar. In his
friendship and attachments he WIGS firm
and unwavering to those whom he Deem
ed worthy Of that attachment. With
high notions Of honor, he was most strict
ly honest and upright in all his dealings
with his fellow men. Although having
experienced some Of the vicissitudes incl
dent to those engaged in the hazardous
and expensive business Of mining, he was
still very successful in the acquisition
Of property. OF firm and perseyer-
ing mind he never was subdued by
misfortune, and surrendered without
hope. Some time previous to his death,
and before his departure for the South,
he executed his last will and testament,
and in his will gave strong evidence Of
his love and attachment to his widowed
sisters, some Of whom reside in the State
of OHIO, and others IN the State Of Penn
sylyania. All Of his estate was willed to
them, with the exception Of two small! be-
quests to his two nephews. Col. SIeator
left no heirs in this section Of the coun-
try.
His Executors are Lawrence Mallory
and Heman Chadwick, of this cty-two
very worthy, responsible and respectable
men-who have had the will probated,
and have taken out Letters Testamen,a-
ry, and who are now executing their
trust, for the be':ccG: Of the dcvisees and
legatecs Of the will.
1t is hoped that this notice may reach
the eyes OF the heirs.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31
Go vcWasOs''S Proclamation

In consequence of the low state Of the
finances Of this country, and the genera!
impression being that the Indians in the
upper country were not united, small
force was thought sufficient to proceed
to Walla WaIla to punish the Cayuse In
dams and Il proca!ion was issued by me
for one hundred men; since which, inCor-
nation has been received here, which
leads 10 the belief that the Indians have
uniled, and the force ordered out, in that
! case, being insufficient, |, therefore call
on the citizens of this territory to fur
nish' five hundred men, and appoint the
following persons brevct captains, to en-.
roll such citizens as may wish TO enlist
viz:
Wesley Shannon, John Ford, Thomas
Mckay-Champoeg county John Owens
Wm.Williams, John Stewart-Polk coun
ty; Philip Thompson, Geo. Nelson, Felix
Scott-Yam Hill county; Isaac w. Smith
BENZ. @. Tucker-Tualtin county; James
Officer CIackamas county.
The enIistments to be for six months
unless sooner discharged by proclama.
ton. "#i
Each man will furnish his own horse
arms, clothing and blankets. The com
panies will bring all the ammunition, per.
cussion caps, and camp equipage they
can, for which they will receive a reccip,
from the Commissary General.
Here follow an enumeration Of the pla
ces Of rendezvous. Companies are to e.
lect their own officers, and proceed az
soon as organised to Walla Walla.
As the Commissary General will no
be able to furnish sufficient quantity O
provisions for the army, the citizens o
the territory are called to deliver to hi:
agents all the provisions they can, tina
the operations Of the troops may no. be
impeded for want of provisions. Agent.
will be appointed by him, at Salem, Yam
Hill Ferry, Champoeg, Butte and Port
land. "-. @
.3s@ In witness whereof have signed
IL. ST my name, and affixed the Seal O
" I the territory, at Oregon City
this rs day ofDecember, 1847.
Iu.nam GEO. ABEnNETHy.
(Sl. Louis RereH7e.g @
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31

SuMMARY.--In the last House of dele
gates the wings had a majority Of 7; aud
in the nert House, the Democrats have
probably u majority Of Is.
In the last Senate the Democrats had
majority Of 10. In the next Senate
they will have majority Of 12.
On joint ballot the Democratic ma jori-
ty will be Ct.
A glorious victory, indeed! The pres
tage Of an estimated democratic majority
Of at least six thousand in November next
for the nominee of the Baltimore Conycn-
ton Wash. Union.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31
AFTER THE HEAD BOSS.

sis the head boss to hum yeou?" inquir,
ed Il slick, keen looking specimen from
down east, yesterday, as he thrust his
head into the Recorders office,
A loitercr leaning out Of window,
watching The ferry boat and the passers
on the landing turned IaziIy around and
asked him if he meant the mayor?
"Don't kccr mare or boss, so he's head
o'things in general" answered the Yam
kce.
"W ha, do you want with him?' in
qured the other.
"Vell, Jest want 10 show him a new
political, self:actin' machine on the pa
tent progressive principle, that I've
brought eout."
"What is it like ?" continued The Office
lounger. .1.#
'"Oh, IFS like human natur' in high
state Of action, and'll dew most anything
decent, for sufficient pay. Reckon he
wants sulhin' tew watch the city-ncow,
it'll dew that jest as easy as shutin', and
mite easier"
81 like that" exclaimed the other.
81 hope he's jeet like yeou, them" says
J the yanxce' cause if he likes it the fix
in kin be sot agoin' right off, on the high
pressure principle, warranted to work in
all wea,hers. hecred he wanted the ci-
! ty watched"
"Ia, ha, ha! "roared the other, show
are you going to watch the city with a
machine?"
"Just stick i: up somewhere, and let
it keep its eyes opeh;" says the yankee.
"Oh, come,' says the other, "l'd like
to sec the machine and it's eyes,"
swell, jest look at 1t them" says the
! Yankee, spreading himself 'liere i is
all alive; jest keen enough to watch a
hull corporation and keep one eye on Gre
alton, generally. A self:actin' quick NOV
in, sharp talkin', spry-look'n' crittcr,
: wide awake-opin for the fust office, and
equiIl tew any he's got to offer. One OF
old Nathan Sterrick's improved patent.
capable Of running without steam" g.
The loungcr referred this extraordina.
nv production ofthe East to the personal
! inspec,ionof his Honor.-[st, Louis Rev
ellie, . .as s ~
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31
TOWNSHIP MEETINGS.

The Democratic Electors of The sever
al Townships Of Jackson county, will meet
a: their respective places Of holding cleo
tons: and appoint delegates to meet in
County Convention, to be- held at Andrew,
Saturday, July 1st, to nominate county
officers, and appoint ten delegates to the
District Convention, to be held at Caution,
Thursday, July 9th, TO nominate two Re
personalities to represent the Distrc, OF
Jackson and Jones in the Legislature OF
Iowa.
By request Of he Central ConsmiNce
MAY 2O;h, 1913
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

At Democratic Convention, held at
Andrew, May Goth, 1s48, Thomas Lam
bertson was called to the Chair, and Loria
Sprague Vice President, and N. II. CLARK
Secretary.
The Chairman having explained the
objects Of the meeting,
On motion Of Mr.. Singleton, Of Prai-
RE Springs,
The meeting appointed M. Singleton,
]. G. Nichols, and Charles O'Neal, a
committee to draft resolutions for the con-
sideraton Of the meeting.
On motion Of Geo. W. Belknap,
The meeting appointed the following
named gentlemen delegates to the State
and Congressional Convention Of the Cd
Congressional District, viz:
Walter Henry, of Fairfield.
Mr.. Kidney, of Bellevue.
Dr.. Westbrook, of Union.
R. B. Wyckof, Of Van Buren,.
D. O. Montague, Richland.
D.. S. Wright, South Fork.
D. A. Mahony, Butler.
Thomas Wallace, Otter Creek.
uOlIpoou 11dyS3 L ClC w NIOI !.
Mr.. II. Clark, Perry.
On motion Of Mr.. Cunningham,
RESOLVED, That the Central Committee
fill vacancies, if any occur, in the delega-
ton. p. ..
Mr.. Singleton, Chairman Of the Com
mittee on Resolutions, reported the fol-
lowing, which, after being read, were
unanimously adopted:
| Resolred, That the Convention Of the
Democratic family, now assembled at An
drew, take this occasion to congratulate
| their Democratic brethren on the harmo-
ny, union, and good feeling Of the friends
Of human rights-a harbenger Of the sue
cess Of our Principles.
9. Resolrfd, That while we thus ex-
press our biding confidence in the cause
Of Democracy, we would strenuously urge
our friends to renewed and vigorous ex-
er,ions for the promotion Of the cause Of
equal rights. arag>9 rtaas .. ..
d. 2. RESOLVED. That when we see and be-
hold with admiration the strides Of young
Democracy in Europe, it behooyes US,
as men and patriots, TO be alive to our
own interest at home, while we exult and
glory in its progress in the old world.
There man was debased, degraded, and
bowed down to earth by the tyrant's
power, and pursuing policy not unlike
our Wing neigbbors, high Tariffs, Banks
and exclusive monopolies oe every spe-
cies designed 70 elevate TO wealth and
I r.f.X ~ - n Il n 4. u
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31

able to your people? or would they de-
sire a meeting with such Committee at
an earlier day? o. > s&
Awaiting your further pleasure, am
gentlemen, with great respect,
Your oo't. Serv';.
w. B. OGDEN,
President,
Galena md Chicago r. r. Company.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31

The ratification Of the treaty is still
undecided. We understand that letter
was received yesterday in Washington
from Vera Cruz, by the steamers which
have just arrived at New Orleans. 1t
states that advices from the city Of Next
were down 10 the 18th Of April-one
week subsequent to Gen. Cadwalader's
departure. They report that l6 men,
bers ofthe Congress Of Queretaro we're
still absent; that Mr.. Sewer reached the
city on the 18th Of Aprl-Mr. Clifford
having proceeded him three days.
An intelligent gentleman arrived IN
Washington last evening-one Of the last
persons who have left the city Of Mexico.
We understand his opinion is, that the
treaty will DC ratified if the Mexicans
can agree among themselves IN the dis
tribution Of the funds; but not otherwise.
He is also Of the opinion that the Mexi-
cans will agree, as they were much in
want Of Money. He think that some de-
lay may take place in the ratification of
the treaty by Mexico, and that it is not
probable that the exchange Of Ratifca-
tons will or can take place by the first
or second Of next month Union,
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31

Il is said that the Repealers Of Ireland
and Chartsts Of England are SO far uni
ted, that they will strife together, il tall.
The tri-colored flag as now hoised at
sea, on the French packets, is not arran-
ged as formerly--blue, white, and red
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-31
HIRAM G.. PIERCE,

NM7 ILL leave Dubuque for Chicago regu-
w larry during the season. Passengers.
Freight, and Packages taken on the most rcu-
sonablc terms. Daring his absence, apply to
Frank Smith
Aiav 9th, iS4S.