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Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
ELY'S MILLS.

The FIGURING Mill of A L. Ely, Esq,
at Cedar Rapids, in Linn county, is now
in full and perfect operation. If not su-
perior, it is at least equal to any other
mill in the State. 1t is capable making
from five to six hundred barrels Of Flour
per week; and Judging from the sample
and the bread it makes, we can safely say,
that the quality Of tue flour cannot be
surpassed, even by the famous St. Lous
City Mills. Aside from heavy expenses,
Mr.. Ely has labored under many disad-
vantages in its erection; and has only
succeeded by a most commendable spirit
ofperseyerancc and prudent management.
We sincerely hope it may yield him a
bountiful reward The farmers of Linn
are already reapiug great benefits from
his mill, not only in a favorable exchange
Of flour for wheat, but also in obtaining
fifty cents in cash for every bushcl oil
good wheat they can deliver.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
CEDAR RAPIDS.

This town has taken noble stand. Its
destiny, as the important manufacturing
town Of our State, is already apparent.
Besides its great natural advantages,-
beauty Of Observation-Disclosures 10 fine
timber and building stone, and its exten-
siye water power; !! is in the very centre
Of a heavy population Of thriving farm
ers. The surprising beauty, and agri-
cultural advantages Of that portion Of our
State are proverbial. With such local
privileges, and the support ofsuch a coun-
try, we can see nothing to impede the ra-
pid growth and prosperity Of Cedar Rap
ids. They have already in operation
there fine Touring mill, Girls: Mill
and two Saw Mills, and are now erecting
a Wooden Factory, another Saw Mill and
an extensive Distille:y, There is, we
learn, fine opening there for mechanics
of all kinds, and laboring men.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
CITY ITEMS,
WEATHER.-The weather is

j WEATHER.-The weather is mild and
pleasant. A heavy body Of rain fell on
Thursday night, which was very much need
ed. The ground bad become exceedingly
dry and vegetation was suffering very much.
RIvEn.--The river has fallen few inch
es in the last few days. =.
DISTRICT couRr.-The District Court
adjourns to-day. In the case Of Robert
johnson tried for the murder Of Bigger. the
jury found him guilty, butthe Verdict not
being made up in accordance with the re-
quirements of the statute, and the error not
being detected before the Jury were discharg-
CO, q melton was. made for a new trial, and
granted. * .s3t5 IL III
CosoERT.--Mr Wall, the Blind Harper
was most generously patronized last even.
| ing. sa 2aiftf
0TWe call attention to the advertise.
ment, in another column Of Mr.. plpmbe, the
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
CITY EaaD'H'EIEx,
DUBUQUE. 10Y

- AbIc SCLs ~ w n.
FHTliIS new extensive and lavorab bly, located
n establishment having been fitted up in
good style with entire new furniture bedding,
&c., ia now open for the reception Of the trav.
cling Public, and permanent Boardcrs. From
its proximity to all che Land and Public O!Ii:s.,
as well ss in respect to lis high and healthy
situation, it is equally well sisustcd as stop
ping place, both 10 the man Of business, and IL
those travelling for health or pleasure. f..
In the upper portion Of the building there Is
an extensive Saloon, for tho accommodation
its visitors. eifording fine promenade. orss.
locking the city, with q rp'endid prosp-c. Of
River Scenery for miles. .st@ 49,
The undersigned, in again assuming the .i..
nagemcnt Of I'm Hotel, hopes, by strict at.sa.
ton to the wants and comforts Of his visitors.
in connection with moderate charges TO mcrj.
a share Of public patronage,
.' R. PLUMBE.
A nril Doth 1Si3--2i *.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
District Cour!.--The District Court sits
q jackson county on Monday next.

STILL LATER EUROPEAN NEws.--The
news by the Sarah Sands is highly crafty
ing. With every arrival, we receive the
glorious intelligence Of some new do;nonstra-
ton in favor Of freedom. Prussia has de-
clared for Republic, with every prospect
of success. All Europe seems to be prcpa-
ring for desperate blow. The Danes are
on the verge Of bloody war; Stockholm
and Sweden are up in arms; Venice is rest
less and uneasy; Disturbances daily occur
in Russia; Germany has declared for Re-
public; Sardinia is reported to have estab
!ished q Provisional Government; and at
Milan, troops are being enlisted to fight the
Austrians. No one can begin to estimate
the changes that may occur within the pre-
sent year, L hus far, it has been glorious
year for freedom.
IRELAND.-A rifle company, fully armed
was formed, and men were marching in the
streets of Dublin.
LATER STILL.
We find in the GaIena Jeffersonian which
came to hand to-day, five days later new:
brough: by the Caledonia. The general
excitement throughout Europe increase:
daily. There are strong probabilities Of .
revolution in both Ireland and England -
The Chartists in England are holding pub.
lie meetings, and openly. deuouncing the
governm cnt, The government have ISSUED
on order forbidding such demonstrations
but without effect. What the result will
be, no one can foretell. Important event
are hand. The details We will publish il
our next. .. ........ ..s.... e. s.-
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03

susceptible Of proof, and should | be call.
ed upon, would hold myself ready 10
make it. a.a sass $40 agss~ : g. reg
Alabama is now a strong and influen.
tlal state, and It is but just and right that
she should be allowed a corresponding
weight in the administration Of the gov
ornmcnt. The State Convention Of Ala
bama nominated Col. King for the eleva.
ted postln question--and | ask that tho
Democracy oflhe country will consider,
noth1s claims merely, but whether their
own safety and interests will not be pro.
tected and promoted by his nomination
and election to the high and impor,an,
trust TO which have alluded. w..
.r.Ga III ~. = ..~-s UNION.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
GEN. CASS.
From tho Washington Union.

my
We have before referred 70 the ar,i-
eses o. the National Intelligencer, in re-
lation toihe recent establishment Of re-
publican government in France, and in
5dicated our intention to reply to them
a. least 50 far as they misrepresent and
sdiscolor the sentiments Of Gen. CAss up
son the subject. We find the work how
ever, already done 10 our hands, in the
following admirable speech delivered by
that gentleman on Tuesday evening last,
bsiorc meeting convened in this city to
express the deep sympathy and interest
with which every lover Of republican
freedom must, regard this glorious move.
ment Of the French nation. We defer
our own purpose Of reply to the Intelli
gencer, and cheerfully surrender large
part Of our editorial columns to the
speech in which Gen. Cass no. only put,
himself entirely in the right against thu
wing organs insinuation, but also give
utte,ance TO opinions and feelings which
will be heartily responded to, as we be
iieye, BY the entire democracy Of III
country.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03

ff ssts tel, located on the corner of Main
|sssSES| md Second streets, in the city OF
dxssiEEazasszA DUBUQUE, Iowa, formerly kept BY
II. Curtis, is at now under the charge and
superintendent of the owner, and will re.
ceivc in all it's departments his devoted and
particular attention. The roons are spa.
cious and we'll ventlased and the general
arrangement Of the House such ss must
give satisfaction even to the most fastidi-
lous, The patronage of the travelling pub.
lie and others is solicited. and those who
may sojourn at this establishment NAV re-
y upon receiving every attention and com.
tort, usually found at any other house in the
West, aud every exerton will be used to
contribute towards the enjoyment oftae
guests, and to make the house, IN fact. in.
terior to none West Of the AlIeghanies. Tho
healthy, romantic and beautiful location az
Dubuque and vcinity;--!he abundance OF
gnme--ihe variety of amusing and whole.
some pursuits which present themselves.
together with the extensive and novel field
for mineral, geological and botanical speci.
mems and researches, render this mos,
desirable point for our southern friends "a
renovate and enliyen body and spirit during
the summer months, No location on M
Mississippi can combine so MANY ndynni,-
ges, OF health, curiosity ind amuse rnant. n
proof ofths we confidently invite al IL
come and see for themselves. Come e.,a.
cielly and try whether the HaDls, Hon..
will not confer all, and even more than i.
promised. Feeling confidant that 1no 'ne,.
eon WIZ leave dissatisfied with the FAns,
lhs!Pf'cs shall certainly be no cause Of com,
plaint.9 .si
- eFa - :
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
-. 4 IN q II 4 10 FTU5ZoZIES. Vyn .
MONEY HREMITTEIl

W any part Of Europe, in sigh Dill,,I
!, - also, FSieerage Passage procured 70,
!. L'n,grants, whose friends may wish to5psy
sne money ior the same In this country. 1 ~.
rerfons having money or debts to collie.
70 = - Europe, VIII receive prompt attention.
. iyof te rms and. any further tion Il. y
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
apprentice " uHted, -

An industrious boy, of good habits
wishing to learn the Printing Business,
will find good situation, by applying
at this Office. One from the country.
from II to 16 years Of age, would bo
preferred. [April &c, Ie48.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
MINERS DEPAR1MENT.
PRICE CURRENT OF LEAD.
LEAD-none changing hands.
MINERAL--S19 pr. 1000. d.
.. sS St. Louis, April 80.
LEAD--from So 80 to So IS.

ss-L DUBUQUE, April %,
FLoUn-Supcr, sS IS q ID 90 per bbl,,
CoRNMEAL-35 a 40 cts. per bush,
WHEAT-Wintor, SIS 60 cts per. bush,
CoRN-25 cts. .pe7 bushcl,
OA7s-l5 90 cts per bushol, -.
BAccN-lIams ) cts. per ID.
Sides 4 cts. prlb.,
Shoulders CT. per ID.
MISS PonK--e9 90 50 SO per ttl. 10
LARD--4 5 cts per lb.
BrrrEn--l5a 20 cts per Is
CnEEsE--e q 70 els per lb.
EaGs--6 s cts per dozen.
OSIoNs--50 q S. cts per bushol.
BIANs--5O Sc cts per bushel.
fLAxsE=D--75 cents : per bushsl.
BEEswAS-20 cents per ID.
Po7AToEs--2oa IS cts per bu,he'.
ArPLrs--Dried, 81 IS al 50 ia, bo.A.
TALLow--8 a 9 cents per Ii.
NlDEs--D:y Flint, Tets per ID;
GnEaN, 2a2t cts pr 10.
SAlT--Konaw SO 81 CT. per 5r,h.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
VICTORY! VICTORY!

~The mail is just in from Iowa City,
bringing the official returns of the recent
election. Mr.. Benton is elected by ma
jority Of II votes. ~"..i"'
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
w ApL IS HOUSE!
DUBUQUE IOWA. n :
PETER NAPLES,
OWNER AND PROPRIETOR,

THIS large and commodous Ho.
ff e r ISEA tel, located on the corner of Main
|SssSESS md Second streets, in the city OF
}fkSssAa4SssA DuEY1orE Town fnrnariu Lant h..
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03

Lessons Of liberty, my fellow-citizens,
may be slowly learned, but they are
surely learned. For ourselves, we were
always free. Our ancestors brought
with them the principles Of civil and re-
ligious liberty; and these have come
down to US, through prosperous and ad-
verse events, till they have become Zone
Of our bone and flesh Of our flesh. But
the first schools ofour liberty in Europe
have been the schools Of revolution; her
first lessons have been taught there.
The feeling itself, is an instinct Of the
human heart, planted in it by the Crea-
tor; but its rational enjoyment comes
with time, generally with labor, often
with suffering Something is gained by
every step. The effort may be station
airy, apparently retrograding; still the
sentiment will be onward, and misfortune
prepares the way for success. And so
il is in Europe; time, experience, and ex-
exertion, will as certainly bring with
them their reward. Not only will the
rights Of man be appreciated, but their
rational enjoyment will be secured and
the principle that government was in-.
stituted BY all, for The good Of all, will be
acknowledged. sag3..l
We NIL feel tina, this is an age Of pro-
= rfaa Cn1snrd s0enra ff, rl,a the q rent
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
A MARRIAGE FEE.

/ once heard little incident, said to
have occurred to venerable clergyman
of Philadelphia city. now no more, but
who, if named, would be instantly recog-
nized as familiar to many and as IL ap-
peared somewhat interesting to me, / will
narrate it: .-..- Aliases, -...
It occurred some thirty years since, at
which time our reverend friend was called
upon to officiate at the nuptials of the only
child aud daughter of the most wealthy
retired merchant Of this place, then resi-
ding few miles in the country.
The time which had been appointed for
the wedding, proved to be chill, rainy
day, toward the latter end of the month of
September; the rain having commenced
falling on the night previous, continued
throughout the day. The roads were in
miserable condition, the rain falling
upon them still heavy with dust, rendered
them almost impossible in mud. This
was any thing but a pleasant prospect for
the doctor, but weddings, you know, must
not be delayed, nor do clergymen gener.
ally in the least desire il; they entertain
peculiar Partially for them they find
pleasure in uniting ''two fond hearts" and
they find profit in it. So, barring the
weather, the Doctor had no reason to com
plain, and rain or shine, he was bound to
60. Accordingly, horse and chaise we're
procured, and the doctor, fully equipped
for the journey, was soon on his way to
the scene ofbridal festivitY. At the coun-
try mansion all was in readiness against
his coming, and when he reached there,
some time after nightfall, he found the
bride and her lover already awaiting him.
It was not necessary to lose any time, and
the doctor was not long in entering upon
his appropriate Offices. The necessary
preliminaries being speedily arranged
within a spacious hall, richly ornamented,
and in the presence of a gay and numer.
Gus company, the doctor pronounced the
nuptial ceremony.
The scene was unusually affecting, and
| to the doctor himself. The bride, as we
have said, was an only child, and aside
from her education and accomplishments,
upon which every care and attention had
been bestowed, she possessed qualities of
the heart which endeared her to all she
was amiable and affectionate and these
traits combined with genuine pisty, had
won the reverend old gentleman's highes,
friendship and esteem. To one thus in :
terested in the happiness of bride. the
ljoy attendant upon her nuptials, is never
unmingled with tender emotions, and
tears of parental sympathy trickled down
the piOus countenanee of the old gentle.
man, as at the conclusion ofthe ceremony,
he invoked the smiles Of Heaven for the
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
From the Union.
THE DEMOCRATIC FLAG.

Gass, Butler, and Democracy.
Flag of the free, thy glorious stars
Shine forth DER land and sea,
And millions hail with loud huzzas
The banner Of the free
CAEs, BUTLER, AND DEMOCRACY
Wave, wave the banner high,
Ills like the sun in brilIiancy,
That fumes the morning sky.
The soldier from the bloody field
The sailoEkon the sea
With stern resolve will nobly shield
This flag of victory;
For glorious CAss has proudly saved
The FREEDOM OF THE SEAS;
And BUTLER, with his veterans, braved
The ''battle and the breeze"
Unfold the aag-'tis freedoms cause
With voice of loudest cheer;
For EQUAL RIGHTS and EQUAL LAWS
Are all emblazoned there.
DEMOCRACY, thy potent name,
Proud emblem of the free,
Shall kiDdle everywhere the flame
The fire of liberty.
Flag of the free beneath thy sway,
Where'er thy folds shall blaze,
Thrones, crowns.& sceptres melt away:
Kings tremble as they gaze!
And renovated millions rise,
Like BethePs hosts. To sec ~
The star that guides their longing eyes
The star of liberty!
Europe! thy down-trod myriads wake,
Bleeding at every pore;
Ireland thy children's letters break
France, red with human gore,
Awake in Gods own image made.
Arise, your rights receive;
The brazen serpent is displayed
Awake, look up and live
Flag of the free, thy pathway holds
Its course DER every foe;
Atlantic breezes swell thy folds.
Pacific zephyrs blow.
And soon, as God is provident,
Well bound thee by the sea
CAss, BUTLER, AND THE CONTINENT,
Our motto then shall be.
The NORTH and SOUTH in union Joined
The EAST and WEST shall vie,
In harmony and peace combined
Meath Freedoms watchful eye.
Der every land thy folds shall fly,
And every eye shall see,
CAss, BUTLER, AND DEMOCRACY,
The banner of the free.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08

worst Of human calamlties-that of having
lived too long.
The new President, Gen. Cavaignac,
who has gained so strong hold upon the
public confidence, is known as a man of
moderation and firmness. He is a Re.
publican of the right STAMP -such a. least
has been bis character. Thus far every
crisis TO which the French Republic has
been exposed, has developed the man to
meet it. This may be regarded as a good
augury for the future.-Balt. Amer.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
The Bloody Contest In Paris.

The terrible slaughter in the streets OF
Paris from the twenty-third to the twenty.
seventh of June, constitutes the most fear.
full baptism OF blood which the cause Of
republican law and order has had to I'm:
dergo in modern times. The attempt to
introduce anarchy over the ruins of the
social and political fabric was desperately
made, and it was desperately repealed, de.
feated and crushed.
The real object Of the instruction,
apart from those purposes of plumber and
rapine, which inspired the baser sort; the
instigators and leaders /; the political prin-
ciples which the movement was intended
to advance-these are still left involved
in doubt and mystery. We do not learn
that any cries or shouts from the lnsur-
gents indicated them as the partizans of
any political chief Neither the name of
Louis Napoleon nor that Of Henry v. nor
that ofthe Count Of Paris, was heard
Most probably the outbreak resulted from
combination of all the elements Of disaf.
fection-the desperate, the fanatical, the
corrupt-who form the mass of that tur-
bulent population whose excuses so often
disturb the city Of Paris. lee ~
The successful result of the struggle is
regarded as demonstratiye of the strength
of the Government. Tie Republic is
something more than name. '.,o
One OF the most painful circumstances
connected with the affair, is the rdmorsd
participation Of Lamartine in the organi.
cation of the insurrectionary plot. The
improbability ofthe story. however, is pal.
pable. His character disproves It; and
il is known that he was active in his eff
forts TO suppress the tumult so much SO as
to draw forth the shouts Of the National
Guards. That such a man should fall
from his high position Of patriotic purity
and honor, would be a misfortune TO man
] kind while he himself would incur the
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
From the New Haven Register.

IMPORTANT DIssoLUTIoN.-The CO.
partnership heretofore existing between
the subscribers, under the name aud
firm of the Wing Party, is dissolved by
mutual consent; the stock in trade and
goods will have been transferred to the
Ndtire Americans, who will! carry on the
same business at the old stand, under the
new firm. For sale, to close the concern,
large edition of Cor,cin Speeches, in.
tended for the Mexican market, but now
useIess--will make good wrapping ps-
per. Also, the last letter from Mr.. Clay,
conserving to stand for another Presi-
dental heat; several boxes of ..Whig
pamphlets" large assortment of Clay
songs books, and lot of party machinery
considerably ''out of order" Ifnot dis
posed ofa private sale. they will be sold
at auction on the 7th November next, to
the highest bidder.
DANIEL CooNsKIN,
PETER Protection,
WILMoT PRovIso,
Hartford CONVENTIONS.
Philadelphia, June 8, 1S46.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
Texan Mormon Settlement.

The Mormon settlement in Texas, is
now alta town they call Zodiac, on the
Pierdenales, and four miles from Freder.
icksburg, now the county seat of Gallispie
county, which was organized about four
weeks since, the officers of the county
being composed partly of Germans and
partly OF Mormons, who live together in
the utmost harmony. The Mormons mum.
Der about two hundred, and though they
have been at that place but about IL
months. have already built saw and a
grist mill, have several turning Iathes and
other kinds ofmachinery by water power.
They have all kinds Of useful mechanics
who make every thing they want. They
have enclosed about 500 acres, q good
part of which is cultivated in gardens,
producing all kinds Of vegetables in album
dance. They raise the Egyptian and
English wheat, which yields from twenty
to twenty-five bushels per acre and some
of them who have followed farming in
Ohio, have assured US that the lands of the
PIerdenales are better suited to wheat than
those of Ohio. The mill streams there
are of the finest kind, and never fail
They have thirty or forty, mostly framed
houses. They pay great attention to ma
king butter and cheese, which will COM
pare with the best Northern. They are
now about constructing church and pub
lie school house. Their trade amounts to
about fifteen or eighteen thousand dollars
annually. The town of Zodiac is situated
sixty miles to the North of San Antonio.
All the settlement of Germans and MGR.
mons greatly need mail, and now they
have organized the county, they are GER
tainly entitled to one. Corn is now worth
there 80 SO per bushel, and meal SIS per
100 pounds. Oak lumber is worth $40
per 1000 at the mill.-Galreston Neus.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
The Principles of the TAYLOR Party.

The following from the Sundusky Mir.
ror, is the platform of the Taylor wings
and Taylor Democrats, as laid down in
the Philadelphia convention. When a
Taylor man is asked the following qres-
tons, bis answer must be as given be.
low:
,Q--Are you for free soil and free labor?
A.--Only $50 slaves.
Q.-Are you in favor of U. 8. Bank?
A.-General Taylor never surrenders!
Q.-Do you go for the Tariff Of AZ!
A.--Palo Alto!
Q.--Do you support the distribution
scheme?
A.-Reseca de la Palma7
Q.-Do you go for the support of the
government in the war with Mexicel
A.-Montereyl
Q.--Do you go for any more new ter
ritory?
A:-Buena VistaI
Q.-WiIl you vote for q stakeholder?
A.-BIoodhoundsl
Dwell, what are your principlesl
A little more grapel
Q.-Do you expect TO hoodwink the
people thusa
A.-Give 'em Jessie!
Q.--Do you expect to get the votes OF
the old tried wings, who have for years
contended for principles!
Add Whitley!