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Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27
THE CHICAGO AND MISSISSIPPI
RAIL ROAD.

1t will be seen, by reference 10 our
Congressional summary, that u bill has
passed the Senate Of the U. States. grant
ing the right Of way for Rail Road from
Chicago, ILL.,, to the Mississippi River, at
point opposite the City Of Dubuque, and
securing to the State the presumption right
to purchase the lands for certain dis
lance each side Of the route.
The bill, as originally reported by
Judge Breeze, made the City Of Galena
the western terminus Of the road, but at
the instance Of our evcr-ready and vigi-
liant Senator, Gen. Jones, an amendment;
was adopted, substituting Dubuque for
Galena.
This may be regarded as measure Of
great importance to the interests Of our
town; for, although it does not actually
deter rhine the location Of the road, it will,
should it become law, constitute one i'm
portant step towards such location.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27
THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI.

We publish the following article from
the ST. Louis Republican,, for the in(or-
nation Of those who may desire to visit
the upper country during the coming sea-
son. '.-"'4- --'+
This region is becoming, every year,
more and more interesting, not only 10
the seeker Of pleasure, but to the mer-
camille and business parts Of community
The large sums Of money to be expend.
ed there by the General Government in
the erection Of new forts and public build
ings, in case the Territory should be or,
ganized, will have the effect greatly to
augment the business Of that country.
As citizen Of Dubuque, we can but re-
greet that our town is not prepared to re-
ceiye her share of the benefits flowing
from the business transactions Of this up
per Mississippi country.
Our merchants, who are more directly
interested than any other portion Of our
people, are dependent entirely upon St.
Louis and Galena for communication
even with this important country, and
much more so, for the business transac-
tons which they may desire to carry on
with that people.
All this might be obviated by the pos
session, by them, Of a steam boat, which
should ply regularly from this place to
the St. Peters, in connection, perhaps,
with one from here 10 St. Louis. We
are assured, by those who know, that
such boat would do profitable business;
and until one is owned here, Dubuque
will not get the trade that properly be-
longs to her.
But to the article from the Republican.
The UPPER M1ss1ss1pPi.-The coming
season offers new and strong attractions
to the votaries Of pleasure, amusement
recreation, or health, on the Upper Mis-.
sissippi, in the vicinity Of the Falls ofSt
Anthony, Fort Smelling, St. Croix lake
or the St. Croix river. For beauty OF
scenery and variety of amusement, en-
pIoym and exercise, there is no sec
tion which offers greater attractions.
We learn that Capt. Ludwick has pur.
chased the steamboat Senator, which, du.
ring the coming season, is to run in con-
nexion With the Doctor Franklin, between
Galena and the Falls Of ST. Anthony, and
the St. Croix lake This will afford ira.
velers two weekly boats between these
places. They will commence their re-
gular trips as soon as the navigation o.
pens. NJ. T- .t +. ,#
There is n large public house and live.
ry stable building at the town Of st. PauIs,
for the accommodation Of persons visit.
ing the Falls. st. Pauls is Furnishing
town, situated on the Mississippi, six miles
below Fort Smelling, and containing a.
bout FIVE hundred inhabitants. From the
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27
THE VALLEY FARMER.

We have received the second nulnbe +
Of This valuable monthly, published at St.
Louis, by Pickering, Penn & Co.
1t is one Of the best agricultural jour
nails Of the country, and is offered at the
low price of One Dollar per year. zsa
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA


Quantities Of gold are being daily dis
covered and collected. A party Of six
persons had discovered and obtained a
bout $4,000, mostly Of pure gold, in two
days.
The accounts previously received re-
speeding the terrible state Of society which
was existing, are confirmed. The state
Of affairs grows worse and worse. Muir
ders and robberies are ofdai|y occurrence
There had been Is murders committed
within three weeks. The perpetrators
Of robberies and murders were generally
emgrants and soldiers who deserted from
the U. S.
Com. jones says that to afford an ef-
lcctual guard to vessels sailing from Cali
fornia with Goodwill require the whole
American Navy. ...
The St. Mary arrived in 10 days from
Norfolk.
Livermore Of the American Navy
reached Washington on the 18th, bring
ing dispatches from the Pacific command.
lie states that there are 500 persons, in
GLIDING Gen. Smith, waiting at Panama
tor passage 10 California.
The steamer California arrived at Pu-
mama after passage of At days.
LATER.
The despatch Of Commodore Jones APP
pears in The New York papers ofthe 18th
He advises the sales Of the gold regions,
as not only the best, but the only practi-
cable disposition TO be made of them in
the present disorganized state Of society
there.
10 Of the Is murders he mentions,
were an entire household.
A respectable ranchero has had his
wife, children and servants murdered. A
man named Reed had been successful in
his diggings, during the summer and was
returning to his home near Santa Barba-
"a with large amount Of gold. His
house was surprised by an armed band,
and his family as above stated we're bar
barously murdered and his house rifed
Of his golden treasure. The perpctra-
tors Of this scene are still at large.
OF the other cases, are highway
robberies committed on persons return
ing home with gold from the mines.
Emigrauts from the United States, dis.
banded volunteers, and runaway sailors
and deserters from the army and navy,
are believed TO be the perpetrators. The
lnutinies attended with murder alluded 10
IN previous despatch were confirmed.
Commodore Jones has issued a circular
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

-. .si
their eloquence In appeals to the passions
and preiudices ofthe people upon The sub
ject Of Slavery; bntto1no purpose. Tn
der the teachings Of such men as Dodge,
Clarke, Williams and others, the true
principles OF the Constitution upon this
subject were expounded, and the people
saw in Gensral Cass the only representa-
tive Of those principles and gave him
their votes. --~-'~.---'~~~. '.'-@~
The question ofthe extention, or ofthe
benefits Of Slavery was not before the
people, nor has it ever been, or will it
even be; but the question Of the right of
the general government to exercise pow
ors never given by the Constitution, 'cas
before the people Of Iowa, and they gave
a decision most emphatically in the Mega
tue. Mr.. Selman was one Of the men Sc.
lected by the democracy TO advocate the
principles entertained by Gen. Cass in
opposition to the opinions both Of the
Wing and the Free Soil party, and Espy,
Howell and Royston, assisted, both by
word and deed in making the decision.
They were actuated throughout the cam
paign by an opposition TO the principles
of the Proviso, and they continued their
opposition until long after the converting
Of the Legislature, and they even voted
to lay the resolutions Of instruction upon
the table. g. -.,.r.- ,r.~>
But, says the Statesman, that was be-
fore the election Of Senators, and there
would be an inconsistency in passing
these resolutions before the Senate were
chosen.
Consistent man! Did not Mr.. Espy
and the other Senators know the opinions
of Gems. Dodge and Jones upon this sub
ject as well before the election as after,
and they so valued the principles Of the
Proviso as TO desire them, even in oppo-
sition to the expressed will Of the people,
why not vote for them at the outset, and
thus aid the wings in there scheme to de-
feat those two individuals? But no, they
must fsrt elect, by their votes, the men,
whom they know to be opposed to this OBJ
hno ho,
sails to some fancied breeze Of popular ia
vor, by going for these instructions.
But we rejoice in the reflection: that
no harm was done, and that the people,
knowing their betrayers, will be more
vigilant in their future selections.
The Editor Of the Statesman, can
spare himself the trouble Of calculating
the majority against the extension Of Sla-
very, as that question has never come up
either before the people, or in the halls
OF our National legislature, nor will it be
likely to come up, so long as no one asns
permission for such extension, nor need
he preach to us a homily upon the evils
Of Slavery, as we understand them and
have felt them far more sensibly than he,
but we would have him to reflect, that
there is such thing as the Constitution,
and such thing as ''power not delegated
by it to the general government"
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

VIRGINIA GoLD.-Commodore Stock
toms gold mines at Whitehall, Va, have
been worked during the last week by his
new machinery, now for the Fl rst time IN
operation. Fifty negroes were employ
ed inthe work, and the product for the
week was $4,000. This is quite equal
to California, being an average Of $e7, 80
daily to each man. The yield will no
doubt be still greater, as the vein is work
ed deeper.
CAss1us M. CLAY, Esq, through the
columns of the Examiner, proposes con-
vention Of the An;islavery men Of Ken
lucky, to be held at Louisville next
Spring, for the purpose Of organization,
with q view 10 secure the adoption Of
some scheme Of emancipation IN the new
Constitution.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27
MINNESOTA.

We are indebted to Mr.. Spaulding, of
this city, for copy Of a small pamphlet,
recently published by Rev. J. w. Putnam'
giving a succinct view Of the Natural,
Political, Mechanical. and Agricultural
condition Of the Territory Of Minnesota.
This work, though small, will be found
Of great interest TO those who are DESTROYS
of becoming acquainted with the present
state and future prospects Of this inter-
esting section Of our coutry, and is an ex-
cellent guide book to those who may de-
sire to visit it.
We have no doub. but the work will
meet with u ready sale.
1t may be found at Spauldings' Book
Store.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

UTThomas Baker, Esq, has been Sc
lected by the Democratic Convention as
a candidate for the office Of Judge Of the
5th Judicial District.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

'GrThe cholera is reported to have bro
ken ou.afresh nt Houston, Texas.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

The Gold Hunters.-Up to the e0th Of
Jan. there had sailed 90 vessels, carrying
5719 from the U. States to the gold re-
gions.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

CSrHou. w. II. Seward has been c,cc-
ted U. S. Senator from the State of New
York, in place Of John A. Dix, whose
term Of sesvice expires on the 4th Of
March next.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

I Guide to Cali fornia Those who con-
template making the trip to the land OF
Gold, will see, by reference to our adver.
Using columns, that J. B. Newhall, Esq
Of Burlington, Iowa, is preparing, and
will soon publish, small work for their
especial benefit. The importance Of some.
thing Of the kind is apparent.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

HThe Mississippi, at Memphis, was,
at the latest dates, higher than it has been
for many years, and within four inches
of being as hgih as it was ever known,
and still rising.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

Il Provisional Government in Ca7ifor-
niu.-The citizens Of California have held
two meetings preliminary to the forma-
ton of Provisional Government in that
Territory.
The San Francisco Star Of the G3rd
December, contains full reports of these
meetings.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

NrCHAPMAN, of the Indiana Slate Sen.
'tinel, is spoken Of as candidate for Con-
fgress from that District.
Their election takes place in August.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27
ACTS OF ASSEMBLY,.

have received from the Secretary
OF State copy of,he Acts Of the last As
sembly, for the relocation Of the County
Seat of Clayton county, and for the organ,
Ration, of the county Of Aamaker, for
for publication, but too late for to.day's
paper. They shall appear in our next
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27
ANOTHER MAIL ROUTE.

We are indebted to. the Hon. Geo. w.
Jones, for the following letter addressed
to him by the Asst P. m. Gene raj, which
we publish for the benefit Of those con-
cerned.
1t is Of no small Importance TO the peo-
pie Of our State, that our mail facilities
are thus being increased, af1ording as it
does, means Of quick and easy communi-
lion with our friends, and the general di-
fusion Of intelligence. 81.
A daily mail has been secured fom Peo-
ria, H., to Burlington, Iowa.
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
Contract Office, Feb. 5,h, l849. T.
SIR:--I have the honor 10 inform you
that the lowest bidder on route No. 1896
-Garnavillo to Prairie du Chien-has
been offered $780, year for once week
serqice. This offer is made with view
to put the service in operation, as you de-
sire. am, respectfully, your obi serv't,
S. R. HORBIE, LIST Asst P. M. Gen.
Hou. GEO w. JONES, Senate i. S.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

Counterfeit Gold Dust.-Zinc, chemi
Ically prepared, is made to initiate in 'ap.
pearance the gold, as found in California
The N. Y. Tribune says, one manul uctu-
rer in that city, has received an order fer
700 lbs Of this worthless article for the
California market.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27
LATE FROM CALIFORNIA.

The following news from the gold re-
gion, come to us through the Galena JET
(ersonian. We do not youch for its au
thentici'y, but give it for whatit is worth
1t is the latest that has been received
A dispatch, by Telegraph, says the
Washington Union. has letter from San
Francisco, as late as the 25lh Of Decem-
Der. We have not yet received it.
Robert Alherton, a merchant Of San
Francisco, arrived in New York on the
18th. He left on the 10th Of December,
and brings 81 days. later news from tho
gold region. Entire credit is accorded
to his statements.
He came by Mazatlan and Guatemala,
Mexico, and Vera Cruz, making the jour
ney from Mazatan 10 Mexico on horses;
and accomplished the whole trip in 81
days at cost Of seven hundred dollars.
He says the gold region embraces
thousand miles in length, by three hun
dred in width The gold is distributed
irreguIarly, some parts being Of surpass-
ing richness, while others are perfectly
barren.
There is room enough for all who de-
sire TO make their fortunes, and sutfi-
cient quantity Of gold to keep them liv-
ing independent.
1t requires the hardest kind Of labor
and men Of strong constitutions and mug
cles, accustomed TO enduring toll TO un-
dertake the expedition and face the hard
ships Of the country with q prospect OF
success.
Gold yields itself only 10 strength and
skill; with fair luck and hard labor, thrco
ounces day on an average, may be o.
tanned. 1t is not ony found in Jumps,
but has been seen in masses weighing
pounds.
Mr.. Atheton, who brought tho above
news, gives lecture in the tabe rnacle,
N. Y, on Friday evening, on the subjec,
Of the gold re3 ions.
The steamer Panama arrived q, Cali
fornia, Jan. 10th.
The number Of persons who had been
TO The mines was 10000, but there had
aot been more than $500 digging at time.
A rich mine Of cinnlbar mercury had
been found within three miles Of San
Francisco.
Little was doing at the mines when he
left, it being the rainy season. There
was not much sickness among the dig
gers. and no robberies or disturbances.
. Good board at San Francisco was ten
dollars per week. Provisions could DO
had at fair prices. The population Of
the city was about 1000.
An extensive placer has been discoy-
cred in Oregon. 1t was reported a, San
Francisco that all the inhabitants Of Ore
gon City had been to it.
Ships drawing but 8 feet water can sail
Is miles up the Sacramento.
The Tribune says Mr.. Athelton is a
|paln substantial merchant, aud we do
not hesitate 10 say, that full confidence
smay be placed in his statements.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

The OREGON LEGlLATURE refused TO
license taverns, by small majority. g.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

Governor Drew, Of Arkansas, has re-
signed his Office ;--the duties Of the Exc
cutive devolve on the President Of the
Senate, until the people can elect.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

Henry Clay.-The New Orleans Delta
denies that Mr.. Clay is pledged to sup
port Gen. Taylor's administration, says
he is wholly non commttal; also, that he
will not be in the Senate until the regu-
lar session ia December next.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

OHIO SENAToR.---Judge Mclean de-
clines being candidate for this office.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

MoNEy.-ln Milwaukee, money is be-
ing loaned at 10 per cent. per month
and still it is said to be very plenty. A
fine chance for capitalists
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

eTCol. Richard VI. Johnson, Ex-Vice
President Of the U. States, is in Wash
ington City.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

THE TELEGRAPH co. 49,
The meeting at Peoria, for the organi-
cation Of this Company, has been pos,po
ned by Mr.. O'ReilIy, to the 10Th Of March
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

I "A Lady bound for Ca7yornia-The
New York Sun has an article thus head.
ed, as though it were strange thing for
a lady to 60 to California. We can in
form the "Sun," that sereraz Of our most
accomplished and beautiful ladies are
making preparations to leave, in the
spring, with their husbands, by the over
land route, 70 the land Of Gold.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27
AMERICANS IN YUcATAN.-The Amer

AMERICANS IN YUcATAN.-The Amcri-
cans are triumphant in Yucatan, as i'll all
other places where opportunity" is al.
lowed them. A great battle has been
fought there between 5000 Indians on one
side, and 500 Americans on the other
American valor was triumphant. The
Indian town Of lula was captured and
burnt The American loss was 43 kilec
aud many wounded. The loss Of the. In.
dams was immense.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

GBe'yamin Watkins Leigh, distin-
guished citizen of Virginia, and formerly
U. S. Senator from that State, died at
Richmond on the ed inst.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-02-27

We publish the following article from
the ST. Louis Republican,, for the in(or-
nation Of those who may desire to visit
the upper country during the coming sea-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-09-28
GERMANY.


Tee following States have s-eedei 20 the fecers u
ence proposed ny Prussis ssrony, auc Hanover. and
have appointed members ~ tn- COlncil OF Admi1-rs
Ion .-P u-sis Hanover, ssK0ay. Baden, Nassau Wei
mar. Mrcslea uurg SchWeru. Srelz AnhsiL Bremen,
Ham1Irgh, Br8l.Tick. Hsm1urgh Hesse- Dafnsiadt
Two ksu.- To % Schwarizturk
H. con.eoueroe Of the Oioenb4rg Chamber having
sat- 10 he irpis ss1ce tho Grand Duke, rather the
diary Prince scing ia tis fathers anne, h-s dc
solved The Chamber The proposition was only 1hfown
b. on- vOi-.
In he Prrsssn Assembly he Repor, Of the Committee
to which VI CsmphGustl'- mOian (vlru1lly recog'
milton Of tn- Chamber Of ih- Prussisl FEDERAL Cor
sitluou) had been submitted. having been accepted,
the motion ilseif Tor disc ssiOn on the ON
insisn Scarcely sny oppos lion was exhibited The
grea msous OF The Chamber being favorable 10 HE
policy Tie Ministry L- union question. A. The close
Of h- ale al ned 10 the morning Of
The 7h Tno resolution Of he COMMITTEES founded on the
motion divided into lree paris The nrst wa hat
Chamber r-foives 20 declare ~ -rcepslon OF The
federal shancs formed between he Governments OF Hrus-
sa Saxony and H4nOver the second declares The reAd
OF The Chamber 70 give fall support 70 ne course Or
policy BY the OOvernmv1t IN the question OF
the Gsimsn snlon.
These two decar.uons were adopted BY q against
only The lhra part of ih- resolution embodied Mr. Camp
hsuseus specific proposition mat the II h article Of The
cred 20 make such alterations ia 10 ght be rendered
necessary by future Constitution Of Germany cub
i@ci to approval Of The Chambers should apply 10 The
Constitution OF Toe present feders Alliance. As may pro-
from the faure Diet THIS mel with more op osion
for ~ voted for ana y sgEi H. The Pohsh puues
refuse 70 vote The Gecsion IS, ID enec vote OF conn
deuce 10 the Ministry.
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YVES ERIN AFRICA
Rarflr near -rueGrt.

Letter. from Louis Senegal OF The 18th JAY give the
details Of ssrguinsry engagement Which bad taken place
1- French ocps AID he irhsh OF The WI
sge Of Frsrcyez Foufs Toral some distance the river
TIE aeore from the refghbOng villages had joined them
u e-stfhe Of lie French slr encouraged 1y a
victory which had game fh-
French forty snce, he negroes waited he sp
pro.ch Of their .sssisnts IN great nrnDess nos trng =
single .not until h- expedition within 81 yards OF
them The bscks protected behind Dsrrcstes and
Dotnog bur me uzzes Of their m1-s-ts visible A.
lsuyth the frng gan add for twenty minutes The most
determined resistance msa- iersth the Canon
having partially demolished The barricaces charge a.
ordered they carried 81 he point Of Inc
bsyone nen genera rouf toos place tie blacks throw
Ing away their shs Jumping into me rvrr 70 swim
70 The opposite bsS Several discharges Of grape
made a. The n and number Of them were killed amer
which the age ans a. the felds 81 maize were se
FIRE ana DESTROYED IL loss q the bscs- i considered
20 ~ very great afntugh only 80 Of their bodies
found the resf hsvug been thrown into the uyer The
los Of the sxpei ion amounted 70 Allied and sboot 81
voluset II OF whom were Europeans. The governor
hin.ef wounded hut DOT seriously, Just az he was
mounting he horse
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markefs-stocks.
Correspondence OF The Tribune.
PHI .nrr pur. lhur.dau


PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, Sept. p.
The foreign adyices by the America received
lsst evening, and published this morning. bad but
lile effect upon the The receipts stock Of
FLOUR continue very light Common shipping brand, are
held nrmly Al ~ per bb but The for export are
limited There Is good demand for city consum pion al
i1fd5 IS for common and good brands and 3ff5 20
Tor CHOICE ios and pastry Rye FLOUR In limited re-
qlest Al tef 10 Coss MEAL sales have been report
81 tkAiS-There 10 n moderate demand for WggAr
and prices are stesoily maintain Of 200 ba-h
sood snd prime red Al e5d o. and ordinary and prime
"nlleAt t5dl Il p bush. Coss Ia limited demand
.aa supplies having come forward rather more freely
prices have declined sales Of 5000 Al ga .Sc ana
While GsDc Y ems OArs-A cargo Of good yirxtnis
.oi1 Al - ou-h ard some good Penn Al Sc Further
,.ies o. 0vEsclTsoS eAEx a. SIS y tUn The stock OF
SosL 10 nrst hands 10 nearly exhausted and prices are
very hfm. There 10 good demand for suC.s and con
sars OF Sev Orleans have beeu ads A. q, 15.e
y To- AeHRo OF $50 oash SALT .old on private terms
IS f.tner scarce sales al &c hhos snd bb!s
saLss STOCKS -FDr soay6-z North American Bank
II, ~ sac Dc sIi ~ % Do, sss 200 90, 10, Cam
gsn snd Arneoy Ri IA 10 DO, "a IS Planter. Bsns
isuhsssss' % 700 Reading Re- Mort 5onds6Sf
oseoAd boare-40t0 State S. 3et 500 Z Loar q. 81
III go 90, lllt % Sor1siown HI. b..