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Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-03-01

6TThe Hawk-Eye's constant ridicule
Of the editor Of the Reporter is the surest
proof that he is obtaining decided influ-
!ence in the State. Let him alone, Paine ;
he will die in fit when warm weather
comes. 4.t a. 49, t'5.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-03-01

Of the nomination by The democratic
members Of the General Assembly at its
late session, Of Hon. T. II. Benton, it. as
q candidate for Superintendent Of public
instruction, that we believe him to be
gentleman eminently qualified to pc rform
the duties ofalhat office, and that should
ne receive the nomination Of the State
Convention, we will extend 10 him our
most Jealous and energetic support.
Resolued, That the preconcerted. sire
nuous and systematic opposition Of the
Wing majority in the House Of Repre-
sentatives OF this Stale, at the late ses-
sion Of the General Assembly to all leg
islation relative to the cause Of Educa-
ton, exhibit such an utter disregard and
contempt for our wishes and int rest, and
such a wilful violation Of the duties i'm
posed upon them by the Constitution, as
to merit our most bitter Indignation.
Resolved, That ii is we'll for the dem.
ocraticparty TO keep its fundamental prin-
ciples constantly in view, to govern and
regulate its proceedings BY those princi-
pies; that the following is and ought TO 30
embraced as a truth in the democratic
creed, to wit:-That when nominations
have been made, either in a county.
State, or National Convention, every
democrat ought TO support said nomina-
tons. whatever may be his individual
preferences; unless he maintains that
more Difference ought to be paid TO the
opinions OF one man or q minority, than
to the opinions Of majoritys and thus
abandons one Of his fundamental demo-
cratic principles.
Resotced, ) That jackson county bears q
name dear to every American heart
that we dearly prise her reputation as q
democr ratio county-that we will preserve
that reputation untarnished--thatw we will
irown upon every attempt to divide US as
a party-and that our noble county new
err, never shall be divided.
Resolred, That we will now buck
le on our armor for the approaching con-
test, we viii discard all animosi,ics Il thew
exist in our ranks-we will Danish all
sec tional jealouses, shoulder TO shoulder
we will wheel into line, and our motto
shall be Junior, harmony concession,-
everything for the cause, nothing for
men," a.. @s-as ..E- ,rt.-r ,t5,t:7
On motion Of D. Shingles, the same were
adopted with acclamation.
r. F. Barry, Esq. Of Bellevue, gave NO
tlce that he would at some future conven-
lion introduce q resolution in reference
to funding the county debt, making the
currency of the county Gold and Silver,
Reso'red, That we request the publ
cation ofthe foregoing proceedings in all
the Democratic papers Of this State, which
being adopted, the Convention adjourned.
r. r. SEAMONDS, Pres'dt.
H. + DORR, Secretary.
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DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVEN
VII .... TON. rslss ~g.f,fra-,v :

AT Democratic convention held at tho
Court House in Andrew, Feb. l7th, pur.
suart 10 previous notice, the meeting
was called to order by the Chairman o
the Central Committee.
Whcreupon Peyton R. Seamonds, Esq
Of Perry, was appointed Chairman, and
q. Dorr Of Richland, Secretary.
On motion Of J. L. Goodenoe. Of Ma.
quoketa, the Chair appointed Messrs.
Goodenoe and J. Sisbe, committed, to
examine the credentials Of member and
report what number Of Delegates are en-
titled to- seats in this convention-who
reported the following gentlemen as Del
egates from the various Townships in The
county. 81. s:s,5fg II .3a.st ,,sis le,..s
Bellerue-R.. +. Barry, Joel Ball, A.
Harrington, w. Wood.
Jackson--Jo ohm Gaveny, Thos. ii. O.
Conner, w. NJ. Spiles, w. P. Johnson.
III Van yBmen--D. s. Swaney, D. NJ. Ca
ion, M. w. Tisdale, o. Farley. 'F
Fairfield Walter Henry. VIM. Reed,
VIM. Jones. 81. .l. l,.l
South fork--Wm. Currant, Stephen
Lampson, u. 5. Wright.
+ Farmers Cresk--Daniei Shingles.
Prairie Springs--S Stevens, James
Lane, q. w. Beknap.
Perry. Bangs, Patrick Mullen. p,
+ Seamonds, M. II. Clark.
Richland--J. SiIsbe, O. sawtell, r.
Dorr.
Maquokcta-J. l.. Goodenoe, F. a
Chenoweth. David chandelier.
Union-Dayid Scramblin.
On notion of NJ. II. Clark a committee
of three were appointed to draft reso1u.
tons expressive oft...e sense Of the meet.
ing. l,I
The Chair appointed F. Bangs, F. "A.
Chenoweth and NJ. 1T. Clark. a
On motion Of D. S. Swaney, the meet
ing proceeded TO appoint Delegates 10 at
tend the State Convention to be held at
Iowa City, Feb.s22, uIt.
Maquoketa--J. z. Goodcnee.
p.r-. lJohn Francis,
~ is. S. Fem,
Butler-D. A. Mahony,
Fairfield John IIoloroid,
Ian Buren--R. 3. Wyckofr,
Bellerne--A. Harrington,
Union-Wm. Ilubbeil.
7ete des Msris--Thompson Hays,
were chosen. ~. ~
On motion Of J. E Goodenoe, the Cen
trial Committee were authorized to fill
vacancies ifany should occur.
On motion, the Convention proceeded
to ballot for School Fund Commissioner.
VIM. Hubbell having received a MAORI.
ty OF the votes given, was declared duly
nominated. s l4&4a53
p. a. Mahony Of Butler, was nonlaina
ted for Prosecuting Attorney, 10 fiji the
vacancy occasloned by tho death Of s. w.
Chappell. 1., h.
Those appointed Tor the purpose re-
ported the following resolutions:
Whereas the Democracy Of Jackson
county entertain no special preferences
touching the selection, Of candidate for
the Presidency, and whereas, IN their O.
pinion, the Democratic party ofthis State
occupy nearly, ifrnot entirely the same
position; and whe reas under such circain-
stances, II seemeth The dictate, Of wisdom
and sound policy 70 send Delegates from
this State tolhe National Convention UNI
instructed md untrammeled, confding In,
the belief that said Delegates will ,pe 4, 4,
form their duties sin accordance with che
stern and 4uncomprotnis principles Of
the Democratic creed. Therefore,
RcsOlred, That the Delegates 10 The
State Convention be, and they aro hore-
byinstsuctOds II, - 3 rna,nd, II b r. var &c
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@"John Donkey is the significant
title ola new work published in Phila-
delphia, which has gained considerable
celebrity for its wit, mirth, and oitv.
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QUESTION Has the editor Of the
Hawk-Eye forgotten what called forth
the communications Of tPeosta.'' that he
should unwiltingly administer TO himself
the charge Of faIsehood?
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FROM EuRlPE.

The Sarah Sands arrived at New York
on the 10th, bringing London dates Of
the 22d ut. .74a FL
On the 2lst the arkets were dull, and
corn was offered at one to two shiIings
decline on previous quotations. Flour
remained unchanged from last advices.
English Wheat steady at last weeks de-
cline. l..5.., .... s... tt...s... 1gas@ I
Iii sgf s& .ea LIVERPOOL, Jan. Is. !
as The wheat market is well supported,
and reduction ofthree to four cents per
70 lbs had been submitted to by holders.
American and homemade -four have
receded one shilling.
Corn and meal have given way to-day,
and they are now quoted g. per 48O lbs.
and Is. per quarter! lower than week
ago. Hal, .5..rt. /. 5 ..53.zll ii IS
Flour is quoted at FL to 28s; corn meal
at 14s. to l4s.a6a. per 100 lbs; corn at 80
to 33s. per $50 lbs. ta
LIVERPOOL, Jan FL.
Corn market firmer and decidedly i'm
proved feeling appearsto prevail. The
previous decline appears 10 be checked,
and corn has advanced one shilling per
quarter, and meal six-pence per barrel.
In the early part OF. the week the de-
mand for cotton was good, and the sales
amounted to 10000 bales at full prices;
since which time the demand has decreas-
ed, and holders are anxious TO sell at
decline, and the market closes heavily at
SO for fair bowed; Mobile 3-8; New
Orleans 4 7-8
Provisions remain unchanged.
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SILVER TEASPOONS.

i.
The editor fthe Iona Farmers Adro-
cate offers first-rate set of Silver Tea
spoons to the person who will procure
the greatest number Of subscribers 10 the
second volume Of that paper, a. one dol
lar each, previous to the first day ofAu-
gust next. Payment in advance is not
made essential, but all who do make ad-
vance payment, are to receive their pa
pers for the entire year free Of postage.
This offer IS liberal, and will, we doubt
moi, stirup acompetition.
The Cause Of The War.--ln his re-
marks, atihe reception IN Boston on Fri
day, Gen. Pierce stated, tina. while ia
The city o. Mexico, he conversed daily
and freely about the war with Mexicans
Of all professions, and did not find one
who attributed its commencement on the
part Of Mexico to any question Of boun-
dairy. The army was raised and sent
forth lorstl,e purpose or accompanying tile
whole Of Texas. Intelligent Mexicans
laughed q, the discussions il some Mexi-9
raj, papers Of this country about the boun-
larry, although they furnished good ma
'erial for proclan,ations 10 be sent among
The ignorant portion Dc the Mexican speo.I
,le.
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except dTalt upon tne Hccelvef Of the
Land Office in this city, in payment ola
good fat job Of advertising, which came
TO hand yesterday. How does that set
on your stomach, friend Hawk-Eye?
This criminalion comes with bad
grace from one who employed a legisla-
tive bully to purloin the printing Of the
last winters session Of the Legislature,
and convey it to Burlington, for his be-
nefit, when it legi.imately belonged 70 an
Their.
A TRAITOR 70 MEXICO What will our
Wing friends do with Senator Davis, Of
Mississippi, for stating that the Mexican
army, or a portion Of it, crossed the Rio
Grande, and committed depredations upon
the soil Of Texas, before Gen. Taylor re-
ceiyed orders to march from Corpus
Christi? sBls, as!i
III Nayzor mailing the Whigs.-Charles
Naylor, an officer in the army now in
Mexico, and formerly Wing member of
Congress from Pennsylvania, has writ
ten letter TO the Editor OF the Wash
ington Union, severely reprimanding the
Wing party for their opposition to the
war. He writes that the speeches Of
Clay, Webster, Corwin, and others, are
snatchcd and perused with the most eager
anxiety by the Mexicans. The letter
we will publish next week. <2/a
State Conpention.-The proceedings Of
the State Convention we received too late
for publication this week. A briefs,ate-
ment Of the result, and promise to pub
lish the proceedings entire in our follow
ing number, we trust will be entirely sa-
tisfactory to our readers. s .a =.
The Convention organized by calling
the Hon. Joseph Williams to the chair,
and appointing &C. Rockwell Secretary.
After tho Convention was fairly org aniz-
ed, and some preliminary proceedings
gone through with, a candidate for Su-
perintendent Of Public Instruction was
,balloted for, and resulted in the nomina-
ton Of THOMAS Fl. BENTON, Jr., of
Dubuque. The Convention then pro-
ceeded to the election of Delegates to the
Democratic National Convention, which
resulted as follows ..5s ~..a
John N. Whitaker, Of Van Buren,, as
Delegate, and John Shields as his alter.
nate. .-.. j, .s- sE "A rs 70 s..ln. u
E. w. Eastman, Of Mahaska, delegate,
and P. c. Tiffany as his alternate. /
Hannibal Emerson, oflDubuque, dele
gate, and C.. C.. Rock we'll as his alternate.
4 James Clarke, OF Des Moines, delegate,
and Joseph Williams as his alternate.
Pm These are excellent selections, and
must receive the neutrality-suspicious.
Of the people. 4s @la;s ~ 49,.
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lis asserted thatths diiiicalsy bsiwecl
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-03-01

!! CT s J. i; Isis asce!!aiaed bsyoag
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-03-01

IL ~.
their means will permit. Even in our
own fair city Of Dubuque, plentifully
stored as it is, with all the necessaries Of
life, we are occasionally shocked with the
mos, affecting exhibitions Of poverty and
distress. Some three or four deaths have
occurred the past winter, attributed en-
tifely TO want Of proper food, shelter
and care. This full should be corrected
at once, and SO eiIectually, as to remove
the possibility ola similar occurrence in
future.
IN another column will be found mo-
tice for meeting Of the ladies OF this ci-
~, to organize society sfor the relief
OF the sick and INDECENT Of this place.
We rejoice to know that the ladies have
at length moved in this matter, and are
only surprised that those who are always
first in deeds Of charity and noble devo-
ton 10 their kind, should have delayed
action 50 long We sincerely hope tha,
their efforts may be attended with every
success, and the unfortunate objects Of
their solici.ude realize as much perma-
nent benefit from this charitable organi-
zation, as they, themselves, will doubtless
experience pleasure, in the faithful dis.
,ha rneoc lfs solemn and resnonsil l, d,f;aS
4 SATAN REBUxlNG SIS.- The editor Of
he Hawk yesis running mad, and bis
eripg bis fingers, 70 think that he dem
,cratic papers ~ the West did nor publish
BE Presidents Veto Message, upon the
anne week of itsarriyal. 10 his phrenzy|
y chargest that they have besnc command
dby she authorities i Washington, i un-
u pspaisy % beibg dsprived,ofihe 60 /
ernnsens adyeTtisi1g, u pubIisHthe doc..I
psepsl sod ~ 4 lfsif hearty suppoIt.l|
az % m ase $1,000. bare pctl
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pay OF the subsc riptioa be made In advance N
Distant subscribers forward money by letter he pssass
which will be pa by al sk By ourselves b Il
safe transmission tf- I.oH ss.-r
The COUNTRY PAPER published niwsshy duriag
sions Of Congress and seniweeky during ue recess -
p~rodsss than viii b received
pruportionsd tn the above annual rstss. =
certificate Of remittance in psyeuS ~ susscrp
advertisements will be sumcisn recsiP Aasss TAs
notes of any specie paying bank viii be received.
arc sgats an4 b enA
ing rr with 90 snclossd Nv oeI
WEEKLY subscribers, sncossd Ave WEEKLY ssh
crbe with enclosed Will BE- entitled TO ons COPY a s ass
edition As they furnish us subscribers fer traits
frrns
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CONGRESSIONAL.
SPEECH OF MIR. RUsK,

IN Senate fMe United States. February l5' lS4o-
On the Mexican war.
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were expressions that quickly followed, sug-

were expressions that quickly followed, sug.
geslng n variety Of difficulties.
"True for you," said the Irishmnn; 81 an
your parishioner,for ] live in your parish, nnd
have done these six weeks bygone. And as
for attending the chnrch, Reverend Sr,I must
inform your Reverence once heard Prot
estant preacher in Amagh; but took n com
plant in my lip the week after. and vowed to
The Virgin, if she would recover me but this
once would never enter n Protestant church
more. So could not, if would, come Ia
your Reverence. But if your Reverence
would come to my cabin, and christcn the ba-
by, I'd he forever obliged TO ye.'
In reply 10 this singular statement DR.. Dun
can, depressing any tendency to he amused
addressed the poor man very seriously, show
ed him The folly and sin ofhis vow,and tried
to convince him of The necessity of seeking
light from the Scriptures. This address had
tnken very solemn turn, and the lrisman
was evidently impressed with 10 common Sc
robustness. when n tame monkey. pet of Dr..
Duncuu's, which had been watching IlIe in
terview from an overhanging branch, enter
ing into the spirit of the moment, lcapcd OF
n suddengupon his masters shnuldergrinned,
chartered, and stretched out rs little paws in
irighifnl and threatening grimncc towards the
lrishman, secoudng, in II most unexpected
manner, the condemnation of his conduct
which had Just been pronounced. Horror
struck, the unfortunate man, imagining poor
Michael nothing less Than familiar spirit,
come TO enforce the lessons of the Protestant
prizes, fell on his kuees,and prayed for mercy,
"l'll do anything your Reverence bids nc,s SAY
the word--Pll come to clurcil-rll rend the
Bihe-anythinE your Reverence-anythiug
only don't let the crnthur come near me"
-- .Uemoir Of Henry Duncan, D. ID.
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mo-
well, how do you expect to obtain an cd
ucntion2'
j don't know, but ! thought would come
and see you.'
'Mr NJ. told him TO stay That day, aud he
would see whit could lie done.
lie discovered that the boy was possessed
of good sense, hut no uncommon briliancy,
and he was particularly struck with the cool
and resolute manner in which he undertook
10 conquer difficulties which would have in
undated common minds. In the course of
the day, Mr. NJ. made provision for having
him boarded through the winter in the ium-
y with himselfthe lad paying for his board
by his services out of school. lie gave him
self diligently TO study, in which lie made
good but not rapid proficiency, improving ev-
cry opportunity of rending aud conversation
for acquiring knowledge; and thus spent The
winter.
When Mr. NJ. left the place in tho spring,
he engaged minister who resided about four
miles from the boy's hther, TO lenr his reci-
tations; and the hoy accordingly boarded at
home and pursued his studies.
II is necessary to pursue the narrative far
Their. Mr. NJ. had never seen the lad since.
But this was the enrly history of the Rev. Jo-
MAS KING ID. ID, whose eXertions in the cause
of oriental learning, aud in aIlevinling the
miSeres ofGreece, have endeared him mike
To The scholar aud the phinntIIropist, and
shed bright ray of glory on his native coun-
trV'
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cover with the intention of retaining IT, The
cover fol into her hands, and with il two flat
pieces OF thin, dirty paper. Surprised mt The
circumstances, she examined them, and what
was her joy and delight to find int they
each called for five hundred pounds OH the
bank of England. On the back ofone in her
mothers hand writing, were the following
words:-"When sorrow ovcrtnke We, seek
yer Bible" And on the other, in her fathers
hand :-"Her fathers ears nre never deaf"
The sale was Immediately stopped. and the
family Bible given TO its faithful owner. The
furniture sold was readily offered 10 her by
those who had purchased, which she gladly
took back.
Having paid off her relentless creditor to
the last farlhing, and rented small house ia
the village Of, she placed the balance of
money in such way as TO receive interest
enough to keep her comfortable, {Sshe is now
able to enjoy the prospects ofihe family BIZ
BILE without fear or molestaton. Her time
and attention nre given TO the bringing M
of bright, blue eyed Alice, aud if tile happy
smiles of The eouutenance may lie consider
ed an index 10 the llenrt and mind, litle Al
ice bids fair 10 lie shining star in The COM
munity of which she AZ present forms but n
unit.
At n meeting house in the centre Of the vii
lnge may be seen every Sunday, sitting about
half way up the south aisle,a lady about thir-
ty years old, dressed in deep mourning, with
the beauty of holiness, bui on whom may lie
seen deep trnces ofpnst sorrow. AT the pub
lie house Of the Hnme place and az The snme
time, may also he seen II being IN the garh of
n man, boatcd aud sotiing over tho poison
ing bowl. The one is the protesting widow,
the other the protesting neighhor
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ANECDOTE.

remember circumstances which Afford
ed aughable example ofthe strange eN-
trcmes TO which Irish superstition often leads.
DR.. Duncan happened to I've walking III front
of the innnse one fine dry in summer, when,
emerging from beneath the broad lime trees
that overshaded tile path to the"Cottnge," lie
WINS accosted very civilIy 10y man, whose
~ ilesian aspect and appearance were not TO
be Mistaken
"Would your Reverence bnve the kindness
to christen n bahy?"was the Purport OF his ad-
dress.
"Who desires it?" rrjoined DR. Duncan.
"Myself please your Reverence, "the strnn-
ger replied.
"Bui who ave yo,,? never saw ynn before.
Are youn parishioner OF nine? arc you
Protestant? Surely, you dop'tallopd church
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K n e rgy!

The following interesting anecdote was re-
lated several years since by w. H. Maynard
Esq. ...'
Sin December, 1907. Mr. NJ. was tenchinq
school for "a quarter i'm the town of PlainfieJd
Mass. One cold clustering morning, on en-.
tcring his school ROOM he observed a lad he
had not seen before, sitting on one of the
benches.-The lad soon made known his er-
rand to Mr. NJ. He was Is years old; his pa
rents lived seven miles distant; he wanted an
education and had come from home on foot
that morning, to see ifMr NJ could help him
to contrive how to obtain it. ...
Mr. NJ. asked him if he was acquainted with
any one in the place.
mo-
'Doyour parents know any one here?'
NO.
Can your parents help you towards OBJ
tanning an edUca,ionp ...
Mo- .... .....
'IIave You any friends that can give you
nssistancei' s.n.'0 '.tt
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TERMS oFTHE CALEDoNIAN.-$I,5 so
# paid within the year, $2,00if delayed be-
yond that time. No paper discontinued till
ali arrearages are paid except at the option of
the publisher
Advertisements inserted at the usual prices.
Transient advertisement to be paid in advance.
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METAPHYSICS Words t. stay Vie nppc'irt
I'LL facts arc rcady.a '1.#-.. f...f .
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certain cnses.
Ii is hereby enacted, sc.
In all cases where persons hnSN siistancd
Injuries in consequence of the insuiiicienry
Of highways, excepting injuries 10 The person.
the town in which the accident happeucai
may, hy ono or more 0fiheir selectmen, NJ ~
nv time tender To the purity injured, su5iclcit
amends ihereiur:n and also, such town may ~
HE manner above nnned mike such terdep
nI,er the commencement ofan ncrion to three.
DAYS before the sitting of tie court, if suci
action is brought hetnTe Ihe county court, or
20 twenty four hours before the iip,e Of trial
if belar Jusrire Of tho Renee, ny inri"'in1
,hc costs Wldrh Sall Have aGcurcd at il,c.I;..
g,,ch tulcri- male; mud itattoFw"t's SPA
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LAWS OF VERMONT.

AN ACT in nmedment of All net relating 10
The Militia.
II is hereby enacted by the General Assembly