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

hension Of a criminal prosecution. MIR.
O'Bryan was followed by Mr.. Meagher,
who kept all enchained by one Of his
brilliant ard eloquent harangues.
Although every possible means have
been taken by John O'Connell 10 proven.
persons from attending the demonstra-
ton tomorrow, it will be the largest and
most portentous one ever held in this
country. The mayor Of Cork refused
to comply with the request Of 500 of his
fellow citizens, that he should convene the
French sympashising meeting of that
city. The citizens had determined
to act independently Of the chief magis.
trate. The wardmotes in Dublin on
on Friday to petition for Repeal excited
no interest, and we're but thinly attend
ed. All interest and strength are reserv-
ed for tomorrow. / shall send you full
est particulars by the Hibernia. -
=. ERINENSIS.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
AMERICAN ART
UNION.

THE attention Of the Citizens of Dubuque
and vicinity is invited to the objects Of the
American Art Union" It is an impor-
tant institution for the promotion Of the
Fine ATS in TIE United States. Each sub
scriber Of five dollars is member for one
year.
The funds are applied, first 10 the produc-
ton Of large and costly engrayings Of which
every member receives at least one copy:
and next, to the purchase Of original paint
ings and other works Fart by native or res
idcnt artista which are distributed by lot o.
mong the members in December
Lest year about 200 paintings we're dis
tributcd--T This year they will be more nu-
merous and valuable, Each member will
receive tapo fine mezzotint engravings the
present year,
The bushes Of the institution out ofthe
city of New York is transacted by Honora-
,ry Secretaries, am just officially advised
that the engravings ere now in press and
that the delivery Of them will commence
esrly in the present month, It is therefore
desirable that the names Of subscribers be
forwarded without delay,
Gentlemen wishing to avail themselves
Of the advantages Of this association will
please communicate with me as early nc
convenient,
Dubuque, May /, 1s4s,
II, sP.AULDING,
maya 3w Hon. Sec. A. a, U,
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
IOWA BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

Sign ofMe Big Boot Main Stree! DuJuqns.
7 HE undersigned grateful for the LIBERAL
patronage extended to him duri. e tho
two years in business; and he hopss by
strict attention to his business still to .meii.
avery liberal share Of patronage; he now
wishes to inform the public generally that
his spring and summer etock is renewed
and thatsit comprises general assortmcn.
OF Mems fine and heavy boots; and ladies',
misses, youths. childrens' and nfants'
Boots and Shoes of every style quality,
color and size; MISC good assortment OF
Shoemakers' Leather. to which he calls tho
attention of Sboemakers.~ He has connect.
ed the Hat Business. and does now keep q
general assortment Of fashionable and plain
hats. .3lsoa general variety Of palm hats.
Purchasers will find it to their advantage
to call 1.-THE Shoe Store, before buyinp
elsewhere: us the greatest variety can be
found there. and the prices satisfactory;
then coll and see for Yourselves.
May II D.apjD DECKER.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
April Goth, 1851.
w ApL ES NO USE!
DUBUQUE IOWA.
PETER w APLES,
OWNER AND PROPRIETOR.

9EzzA THIS large md commodious Hol
EssshhSA tel, located on the corner Of Main
nsssEHD md Second streets, in the city Of
GHsassaa4 DuDuouE, Town, formerly kept by
II. Curtis, is at now under the charge and
superintendence Of the owner, and will ro-
ceive in all its departments his devoted and
particular attention. The rooms are spa.
cious and we'll ventilated; and the general
arrangement Of the House euch as must
give satisfaction even to the most fastidi-
ious. The patronage of the travelling pub
lie and others is solicited and those who
may sojoarn at this establishment may re-
ly upon resolving every attention and com-
fort, usually found at any other house in tho
West, and every exertion will be used to
contribute towards the enjoyment ofthe
guests, and to make the house, IN fact. in
terior to none West ofthe Alleghanies. The
healthy. romantic and beautiful location Of
Dubuque and vicinity;--.he abundance OF
game--the variety Of amusing and whole
some pursuits which present themselves.
together with the extensive and novel field
for mineral, geological and botanical speci-
mons and researches, render this moss
desirable point for our southern friends "a
renovate and enliven body and spirit during
the summer months. No location on the
Mississippi can combine SO many adyanta.
ges, Of health, curiosity and amusemsn II
proof Of this we confidently invite all TO
come and see for themselves. Come espe-
cially and try whether the Waples .House
will not CONFER oil, and even more than u.
promised Feeling confident that no per-
son will leave dissatisfied with the FARs;
the price shall certainly be no cause Of co,ns
plant. &;
PETER NAPLES, Prosss
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
CHl'Y HHdlTEHl.
DUBUQUE. low

TEVH1s new extensive, and fa,orably located
- establishment having been fitted up in
good style with entire new furniture bedding,
&C., is now open for the reception Of the tra.-
cling Public, and permanent Borrdcrs From
itspro1imity to all the Land and Public Ofics.,.
as well as in respect 10 ts high and healthy
situation, it is equally we'll situated as a stop
ping place, both 10 the man of business, ana..o
those travelling for health or pleasure.
In the upper portion Of the building therois
an extensive Saloon, for the accommodation
its visitors. sfrording fine promenade, oysr..s
looking the city. with splendid prospec, Of
River Scenery for miles
The undersigned, in again assuming the ma
nagcmcnt of an Hotel, hopes, by strict attss.
ton to the wants and comforts Of his vistnrs.
in connection with moderate charges TO meris
share Of public patronage.
... R. PLUMBE.
A or;t ooh 1SiS
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03

IRELAND.-The New York Sun makes
the following prediction:
The next news from Ireland will tell of
instructions never to cease or abate un-
ii! her freedom is attained!! We have
bestowed much attention and study upon
the condition Of this unhappy country,
and the popular movements there, and
have no doubt Of the entire truth Of the
proposition, startling as it appears and alb
surd as we suppose our contemporaries
will think it. The ,ocsln sounded on ST.
Patrick's day al the monster meeting a:
Dublin! That ard other minor meetings
throughout the country were not called
without some previous system Of organi-
cation. Well might the British Govern
mcnt tremble when they learned that the
"Old Ireland, Young Ireland, ''s'Rev-
olutionist'' and all other parties and fac
lions had united with sUnion and For
giveness" for their watchword.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03

The French Government has decreed
the erection Of a monument 10 Marshal
Ney. on the place where he was shot.
Manoriaz Titles in New York. The
Ambient troubles in New York are like
TO be finally settled. The Legislature
has passed resolution, by vote Of SO
TO 80, insructing the Attorney General to
llitigate the titles oftbe Manorial Estates.
The numerous friends DC the Brown
family will be happy TO learn that the re-
port Of their loss by drowning, while
crossing the ST. Lawrence, was untrue.
A letter has been received ii Southport
from Mr.. Brown himself, in which he
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
CITY ITEMS.
WEATHER is mild and pleasant.

WEATHER IS mid and pleasant.
RrvER.-The Mississippi is gradually
falling.
Dr.. FRANKLIN. this steamer past down
from above: yesterday morning.
GTSPEc1AL SESSION OF THE D1sTRIcr
CouRT.-We understand Judge Grant,
has agreed to hold special term Of the
District Court in this county, the first
week in June, for the trial of Johnson,
charged with the murder of Bigger.
GIVE call attention to the notice in
another column, Of the Rev. J. M. West
fall, who is to preach on Friday and Sat-
urday evenings next, at the Court House.
GIVE call attention to the new ad-
vertisement Of Mr.. Decker, boot and shoe
dealer. '... a-..@t II.
NOVEL ExH1B1T1oN.-Miss Hayden the.
American Sybil, and the first and only
female magician in the world, has arrriv-
ed in this city and will shortly give Sc
ries OH very popular exhibitions.
The many flas,ering notices which we
have seen Of this lady's performances in
the east and west, gives us an assurance
that all who may witness her perform
anccs will be highly entertained.
@Mr. spaulding has just received a
few specimen copies, Of the engravings Of
the "American Art Unlon," which may
be seen by calling at his store.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
PUBLIC MEETING.

Agreeable 10 the request Of many citi-
gems, we give notice Of public meeting
- Be held at Terry's Saloon on Saturday
evening al u o'clock, TO express sympa-
thy for the Republican movements now
mixing IN Europe,
This IS very proper occasion for our
citizens 10 meet and exchange sentiments.
The inhabitants Of other cities have la
ken bold and commendable stand in ia
vor Of political reform in Europe, and
therelis no reason why we should be be-
bind our neighbors Of the east and south,
i pressing sympathy for the republic
eal1 Is France, Austria, Prussia, Italy,
Ireland, Scotland, and even Old England
iefse.E Il is i cause in which every CT
tizsn ~ this country should feel warm
interest, and that feeling should be pour
forth fresly and fearlessly. Let US
seet together o. Saturday evening, and
Il 81 sSeyy man BE prepared for one gene
ys1al oulhu9st Of enthusiastic congratula-
sion ri the efforts which have already
been pul forth, and are now making, by
1hs downItrodden and oppressed inhabit-
ants of Europe, for freedom, Of speech,
md better devised system Of general
lseis1ation. Monarcbs are trembling with
XIII; thrones are totteriDg 70 their fall;
Spd men, women, and children are con.
l ersting their lives ii the sacred cause
Sf Iiberiy. Thelcasts ympathy tom this
Nu6risr 81 the globe nlst Be received
4 l|itth Ito highest demonstrations Of JOY.
4 m ~ III n silent and inactive 4 sucha
I ~, when millions of poor creatures are
}1fiiying loH fee themselves from the iron
gts y tyfdnny i u ere heish II ingsati-
pa y. et sthS voice % oldI pub rque
"a ihsa, and ~ stc tinaelt 81
)|II Nv shores ~ th NJ Z lisssissiPpt
Y Nh ~ y flaptie, n "A S
ssi Sissrts Il bass l1|hlo6
% r. u md.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
OFFICIAL RETURNS.
on .Satu rdav last va rece;,aa !.

on Saturday last we received ! slip
from the Office Of the Reporter, announ-
cling the official vote Of Iowa, in the ls1e
election for Superintendent Of Public: In
struction. We have waited a lorg lime.
and very impatiently, for this i. ormatin :
during which time, many Conflicting re-.
ports have been circuls'.ed, tending 10
shfowd the mater in p.nfathomable ,nys-
tery. We are finally placed in posses.
s.on @ the exact result, which is nnaio-
rlty OF ~ votes for Benton. Had This
been 2 battle fought exclusively upon
political grounds, we should feel 10th to
congratulate the Democracy upon the re-
wit, as party victory. But consider
ang ell the unfavorable influences which
operated against Mr.. Benton, and which.
owing to the shorIness Of The time be-
Tween his nomination and the day Of cleo
lion, i vas impossible 10 efectually over
come. We regard the result as most i'm
porsant and sanitary triumph. Forced
fo encounter an opponent WHO claimed en- .
fire exemption from party predictions q.
psages; who enlisted in his behalf a great
degree Of sympathy, as an illegally elect
ed Superintendent last year; whose moral
relation TO the public combined power
fri influence in his fnyor; and whose Sc
cret manner Of electioneering was never
discovered until short time preceding
the election, together with strong local
prejudice in the southern portion Of the
State, towards northern candidate, we
are only surprised that Mr.. Ben,on's per.
sonal and political popularity should have
proved sufficient, 10 triumph oyer so ma
ny striking disadvantages. But such is
the fact, and we are proud TO believe that
its the highest encomium which could
have been passed upon his character as
man and a politician.
The following is . complete lis. ofthe
official majorities: 49,
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

The Rev. |. N. WestraI Universal;,t
Of Iowa City will preach at the Court
House in this city on Friday and sat.r
day next: (May 5 and g. at carly can.
die light, and on the following Sabbath At
3 o'clock in the afternoon, at the sam,
place. The public are invited TO attend.
May LIST 1848.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
FROM MEXICO.

The ratification Of the treaty by the
Mexican Congress begins TO look extreme
ly doubtful. The latest accounts say
they dare not do it. There has been
more fighting near Chihuahua, in which
our forces secured IL pieces Of cannon.
The battle lasted all day and tho loss is
said TO be very heavy Oil both sides.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
MONEY RENTED

THyO any part,of Europe, in Sigh Bill;
- also, Storage Passage procured for
Enigrants, whose friends map wish to pay
the money for the same in this country.
Persons having money or debts to collect
in Europe, will receive prompt attention.
e For terms and any further information on
this subject apply to s n: !
as ROBERTSON q HOLLAND,
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
MINERS DEPARTMENT..
PRICE CURRENT OF LEAD.
LEAD-none changing hands.
MINERAL--$i9 pr. 1000.
St. Louis, April s2.
LEAD--from So 80 to So So.

DUBUQUE, May ;.
FLouR-snper, SO IS q 81 per Dbl,
CoRNMEAL--35 a 40 cts. per bush,
WHEAr-Winter, IS a 60 cts. per bust,
CoRN-25 cts. per bushel,
oATs-15a 90 cts. per busie,,
BAcoN-Hams 5 cts. per Is.
Sides cts. prlb,
Shoulders 8 a 4 cts. per u,
MESS PoRK-s9 90 50 so poy bbL
LAMBDA S cts per lb.
BuTrER--15 cts per lb -
CHEEsE--o IL cts per lb.
EGas--6 cts per dozen:
ONloNs--50 a 63 cts per bushsl.
BEANs--50 60 cts per bushel. - T
FLAxsEED--75 cents a 81 per bu.het
BEEswAx-20 cents per lb.
PoTAToEs--2O IS cts per bushel. ..-s
APpLEs-Dried, ST. IS 81 so per ba.ss
TALLow--sa 9 cents per ID.
H1DEs--Dry Flint, Tets per Id:
GREENE a d cts per lb
sALT--Kanawha, SO a GO cts per 5n,k:
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
DON'T GET EXCITED.

Some little excitement prevailed in town
yesterday among our Telegrapaic stock
holders. The reason is, that VIM. Duane
Wilson, q reputed Agent for the Morse
Pasentees, arrived in town with a quaint
y q printed circulars, pamphlets, &c,
warning the People against being duped
oy the Agents Of O'Reilley. Mr.. Wilson
atilrTis that O'Reilley is entirely destitute
q any legal authority, which would JUS
MY lin in entering into contracts for
constructing Telegraphic lines. This
we are led to doubt, from two reasons 81
ls'. O'Reilley is acting under contract
from the patentees Of Morse, which con-
tract has been frequently submitted to
various persons largely interested in the
subject. At Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Lou
isyille, and ST. Louis, the subject was tho
roughly investigated, and in every in
stance resulted in giving to O'Reilley the
most gratifying assurances Of public con-
fdence and support. Cd. O'Reilley dis
penses with the Register of Morse,-
(Which is all that he has patent for)-
and uses that Of Barnes and Zook, which
is not only far superior, but different in
every respect from that Of Morse, and
must speedily supercede it,
In whatever aspect We may view the
case, the stockholders, we think, are Sc.
cure from imposition; for, if O'Reiley is
acting under bona fide contract from
Kendall q Smith, the Morse paten,ees,
which has been established to the entire
satisfaction Of thousands Of interested in
dlyiduals, there can be no doubt tina. he
will be sustained by the judicial au,hori-
ties of,he country. If, on the other hand,
the contract should avail him nothing,
he still has his remedy in using the Re-
g'ster of Barnes & Zook, in place of that
OF Morse. So tina, we can see no good
reason for being alarmed, either for the
safety Of our new enterprise, or the loss
of the money already invested.
Asto O'Reilley's making monopoly Of
the business, we think he is pursuing ex-
actly the course to prevent such state of
things. He visits every town through
which ne proposes 10 construct line,
and fixes the amount of shares at fifty
dollars each, SO that every man in the
countrysmay, if he desires, engage in the
enterprise. This certainly looks very
little like encoura Ding monopolv. ~
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03

GIVE understand from private cor
respondent, that Messrs. Russell & Doyle
of keokuk. have received their press, and
will issue the first number Of the "Tele-
graph in about two weeks.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03

WAsrE.-We see by an exchange pa
per, that the expenditures Of the British
Government, in this 33rd year Of peace,
is 275 millions Of dollars. The expendi-
ture Of this government in time Of peace
is from 90 to 80 millions.
We can see from the above, VIVA, it
costs to sustain the bloated aristocracy Of
Great Britain. ~
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03

o. We understand from a gentleman
direct from Jackson County, that John
r. Ewing who was on trial, charged with
the murder Of Jno. Wildhaber has been
acquitted.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03

ne shaH see uha: zoe shall see."-We
publish to-day very spirited article from
Tho Truth Teller" printed at New York,
protesting to disclose the present discon.entu
in ireland. twill be recolected that our
last accounts from Europe, informed US that
O'Brien and Maegher were arrested and
confined for sedition. Their trial is soon to
take place. The Truth Teller thinks the
officers of Justice cannot 90 less than find
them guilty according to the Engl.sl, law.
The penalty is Punishment 70. life. Should
they attempt to enforce the punishment. it's
editor thinks it will be the signal for gene
raj outbreak A dark and cloudy future is
before them. Time can only determine
whether Ireland will be able to Withstand
the dreadful storm, which is rapidly ap-
preaching; and which must either swallow
her up as nation, or overthrow the most
powerful monarchy upon earth. ~
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03

Erlt is supposed that Nugent, who is
now confined in prison for refusing to dis
close the name Of the person from whom
he obtained the treaty, procured it from
the British Minister, who received a CO.
Ply from Mexico. This relieves Mr..
Buchanan from the charge Of furnish
ing it to Nugent.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03

py from Mexico. This relieves Mr..
Buchanan from the charge Of furnish
ing it to Nugeni.
Wheat Crop in lo,ca.-From all the
information we can gather, we conclude
that the ground sowed TO wheat last fall
will not yield more than half CROP
Many fields are entirely destroyed; while
others will yield but from third TO half
a crop. This result is peculiarly unfor-
tunate for our farmers, for the wheat is
q staple, from which they realize more
profits than any other commodity they
raise. The heavy body Of rain which
fell last week, and which was very much
needed in many respects, will no doubt
favorably affect the wheat crop.
The IRON BUslNEss.--A mis-statement
has been going the rounds Of the Wing
press for some time past, that many Of
the Iron Manufacturers Of Pittsburgh had
suspended operations for want Of sufIi-
Gent protection BY the government, or
in oti,er words, that the Tariff Of '46 OPP
Grated SO much agains. their business, cs 10
make il absolutely necessary for them TO
lclose Up. This statement emana,ed from
that rapk party print, the Pittsburgh Ga
lxetle, and Is emitted % 40 sort Of credit.
Ila0y of tie iron houses have temporari-
az elqs IA business, for want of material
y pft !, M MT single instance can be
iound bsse present Tariff has op.
sraled detsigatsI = ~ iron interest d
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03
GREAT FIRE IN PITTSBURGH,

FROM p. b. 10 O'CLOCK today we have
had five fires. Twenty eight houses, three
large smoke houses, and seventh en- stables
were oil burning st the same time. A large
quantity of bacon, about 7o0 900 lbs, own
ed by HOLMES & Bro; J. DALzELL; CAR.
SON & McKNIGHT; ATcH1soN & BAGG and
JoRDoN & Son, was destroyed-mostly in
sured. The fires were in different parts of
the city, and it is supposed were the work
Of incendiaries. They ell prevailed at QUO
time. There was no wind blowing, or one
third of the city must have been destroyed
AS tits, the loss Is very heavy.
Bonaparte House.-The late residence
of the ex-king Of Spain: Joseph Bopapar,e,
near Bordentown, N. j., has been turn
ed into a magnificent summer retreat and
hotel for the reception Of visi,ers, and
will be open on the first Of May. -.
THRILLING misunderstanding Dc
serters-Extract from letter, dated Co.
MARCO March 18th:
81 have just returned from most mel
ancholly scene. Seven soldiers were
sentenced to death for desertion. Three
were first brought out, kneeled on their
collins, and we've shot. The other four
were then brought forward, kneeled, BAN
dages tied on their eyes--the words srea-
dy! PRESENT. and GLORIOUS news it
was) the poor fellows were reprieved!--
They all stood it like majors. One Of
them tainted when the bandage was ia
ken from his eyes,
AN AMERICAN BRIGADE FOR IRELAND
At the meeting Of the friends Of Ireland,
at the Shakespear Hotel, New York, on
Monday evening, the 10Th, 1t is stated by
Mr.. T. O'Connor Esq tina, over one hum
dred names had already been reported to
form an Irish-American brigade to be
ready at any hour to take part in the de-
liverance Of Ireland.
He urged the immediate enrolment Of
names without waiting for the proposed
convention Of lrishmen in Albany in Ju-
ly. Resolutions were adopted for the
formation Of regiment Of 1000 men, 10
be equipped by voluntary contributions;
the appointment ola board of five Treas
urers, with standing fund Of 600 to
meet any sudden emergency; and the es-
tablishment of an armory for the recep-
ton Of military supplies. 1t was also
proposed that the command Of such rcgi-
ment, when raised, should be rendered to
Gen. Shields. Irlhese measures are pur-
sued, it will probably lead TO protest
from the British Government. Ir the
course Of the evening q number Of the
French Republicans came in procession
with the band and sang the Marsailes in
the street before the holel.- [Jefersonian,
HOUSE OF PHorEcT1os for serpant girls.
The Roman Catholics Of New York, we
see il stated, have just purchased house,
and seven lots Of ground, on the corner
of Houston and Mulberry streets, at a
cost Of 1856, 900, for the use Of the Sisters
Iof Mercy Buffalo Weekly Republic. &
e Pittsburgh now contains 100 chur-
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03

IRExsA THIS large md commodious He.
11 e iisA tel, located on the corner Of Main
ssssEN md Second streets. in the city of
ds EzEzszassss4a DUBUQUE, Iowa, formerly kept by
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-05-03

,IPECAC AND BARK.