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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-16

/0rA letter from Independence, No.. 20
the Republican, dated the 2Itt ult., men,
tions that J. V. Berry and family, William
Bessinger and - Gerricx, of Dubuque,
Iowa, were in camp, ready to start.
The same letter states that Ohio is more
largely represented than any other State, in
the numbers about to undertake the overland
route. We shall expect to hear from the
same writer, through the Republican, in q
short time, from Grand Island, 2sO miles
west Of Independence, at which point the
caravan from Council Bluffs will join the
other.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-16
EXPEDITION TO THE GRrAr sa1r T,.rE

EXPEDITION TO THE GREAT SALT LAKE
We understand, that the expedition
for trigouometrical and nautical survey
Of the Great Salt and Utah Lakes, and
the surrounding country, lying in the
northern portion Of Upper California, IS
now being fitted out in this city. It has
been organized by Colonel J. J. ALBERT,
of the Typographical Bureau, and the
command given to Capt. HowARD STAINS.
BURY, assisted by Lieut.. w. CRIMSON,
of the Typographical Engneers-ac corps
which may we'll be called the porking-
men Of the army
Tho point Of departure in the special
examination Of this part ofthe great and
mostly unexplored basin, is Fort Hall, on
the Lewis Fork Of the Columbia river,
and thence directly south, by a new route.
TO the Salt Lake: which forms so remark
able feature in that interesting valley
between the Sierra Nevada and the Wah-
satch and Timpanozee Mountains, now
chiefly held by the Utah tribes Of In
dams. and in which the Mormons have
made a settlement, on the inner edge Of
the basin near Utah Lake. The survey
will particularly develop the agricultu-
raj resources Of the country, with view
to the supply ofour Forts and troops sta
toned in that country, as also to embrace
the astronomical, meteorological and 9TH
er purposes which shall give complete
view ofits physical geography; and then
explore another new route, on the return
Of the expedition, by which access may
be had to the great basin.
1St Ions Rem
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-16

REs1GNATIoN.--We learn from the State
Gazette, that Dr.. Bailey, the late U. S.
Marshall for this State, has resigned his Of.
fee. We are sorry to hear this. as the Doc
tors was case that would have fairly tried
the fidelity with which the administration
stick to their promises. We like much bet.
ter the stand taken by Mr.. Hager, Postmas-
ter at Burlington. On receiving polite
letter from Fitz Warren, suggesting that
he had better resign, to save removal, he
replies in the following language:
elm November last. voted for the DEM
ocratic candidates, Cass and Butler, and
supported them during the campaign, and
would Go SO again if the opportunity afford
ed; and if for this am to be prescribed and
removed from office, despite the pledges of
Gen. Taylor, and the declarations Of the
party which supported him, no man will
submit more cheerfully than myself My
Office is at the mercy of the new admins
tration whenever they see fit to appoint my
successor"
This is the language which should be a.
dopted by every Democratic Office holder
The principle virtue Of the Administration
osGeneral Taylor was to have been his op-
position 10 prescription for opinions sake,
and if Democratic Office holders shall volun-
tarily give up their Offices, there will be left
no opportunity for the cxempliacation of this
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-16

UWe are authorized to announce ABSO
LAM CAIN, as candidate for County r..
corder--subject to the decision Of the County
Convention. NAV 18th, 1649. Vi
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-16

Colonel ROBERT BUTLER, who distin-
guished himself under Gene raj HARRISON
in the Northwest, as his Adjutant Gene
raj, and afterwards as Ajdutant Gene raj
OF JACKSON at New Orleans and through
all his Indian wars, has fallen under the
"proscriptive" axe Of the TAYLOR admin
istration. Colonel BUTLER was one of the
Commissioners that received Florida
from Spain, and has resided there ever
since. Until removed by General TAY-
LoR he had held, for some years the Office
ofSurveyor General Of the public lands in
Florida. He is, however, a Democrat
and a worthy relative Of the gallant Gen.
eral VIM. o. BUTLER, and must the refore
give place to brawling partisan OF the
administration. Gen. TAYLOR, who, had
emo enemies to punish-nothing 10 serve
bu. his country" seems to pay but little
attention to his pligted word, and appears
determined to show how reckless and
proscriptive party President he can be.
Cincinnati Enquirer
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-16

JUVENILE, VERY.-The Tribune wines,
in most ridiculous tone, because we have
thought proper to inform our readers of the
dishonesty of Fitz Henry Warren. He says.
he knows good many Loco Focos as dis
honest as Warren is, but still he doesn't say
anything about them, nor does he intend to,
as he ''should only make them more popu-
lar" ... ...
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-16

Probable death of Judge Meeker, Of
Minnesota. The Maysville Eagle says
that painful rumor Of the death Of B. B.
Meeker, by drowning in the Licking riv-
err, has been current for several days. On
Wednesday last, he left Flemingsburg
for Carlisle, on private business, and was
last heard ofjust before reaching Licking
river. He inquired Of two persons-who
were ignorant ofthe sudden rise-if the
river was fordable, and was anewered
that it was. Since then, he has not been
heard Of Two messengers we're dispatch
ed from Flemingsburg to 60 to his destina-
ton, and endeavor to trace him out but
with what success we have not yet learn
ed. .~ s. -.
THE GoLD.--The Philadelphia BulIe-
tin says:-In the last five days, for instance,
there has been received a: the Mint in
Philadelphia, each day, from twenty
thousand to seventy-fvc thousand dollars,
in gold dust.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-16
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

The Democracy of Dubuque County.
are requestee to meet at the Court House
in this city, on Saturday the I'd day Of
June next, at o'clock, P. NJ, to choose
Delegates to the State Convention, 10 BE-
holden at Iowa City, on the 28th of June,
and also to select candidates for the fol-
lowing county officers, to be elected at
the August Election--to wit: 2
3X
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-16

BY order of the Democratic Cent raj Com
mittee Of Dubuque County.
HANNIBAL EMERSON, Chm
Dubuque, May 9Th, 1849.
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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06

The character viii live. II v

The character viii live. II will live IN
the affections Of the loving and loved. IL
will live in the respec, and reverence OF The
good. II will live in the grattud OF The
pool in the blessing cfthe orpl an in The
fellow ship Of Chris,ians, at home and
abroad in the memory and honor OF all
WHO knew il. Character alone will live
All bes de is passing, or has passed. That
which is called substance vanishes daily
from our sight. Within five mont s, four
persons have departed from among us,
BILE sed with more abounding wealth than
belongs TO many, if to any whom they
leave. Property and lif', with whom do
they stay You may guard them from fire
you may save them from food, you may
hold them with an iron grasp They heed
it not, but hasten away. How many have
gone What changes have passed over
this whole community, since that fallen
house was reared Tell US, ye who re-
member it. Look round ye lew aged onos
who remain, and ye who are treading close
in their steps. See where you are. See
as but yesterday, the burning turress and
smouldering ruins of your own temple, on
this very spot See The altered forms and
new faces Of those who worship here to-
day. Count the many, whose worship has
been transferred TO higher temple. Nay,
count your own years behind you, and the
days before you. Then weigh The worth
of the character you have formed, and the
character you desire. Weigh it by itself
Weigh it agains, all else, gained or lost
Weigh it against the dust you have gather
ed, and the dust you are. Weigh il in the
eternal balance.
BE wise. BE watchful. Be dilliRent
and prepared. Sleep not without the
though, Of dependence. Wake no, without
thanks 10 God. Distrust no, your Father.
Reject not your Saviour. Live not, nor
die, in delay and terror the goal unrcach-
ed, your work unfinished, your house and
hope crumbling away. Every mans
work shlll be made manifest for the day
shall declare it. because it shall be revealed
by fire and the fire shall try every mans
work, Of what sort il is"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06
NIAGARA FALLS, Nov. 27--S I.2 A. NJ.

NIAGARA FALLS, Nov. ELS l-2 A. NJ.
Our village was ths II orning thrown in
10 deep gloom by repor, that Lady had
probably committed suicide here, during
some time last night, which i, undoubtedly
too true. The circumstances are 40 fol-
lows -
The train Of cars yesterday morning
brought hilher young woman Of fine per-
sonal appearance, and about thirty fve
years of age, having with her two bright
looking boys, four and six wears old. After
taking rooms at the Eagle Hotel she called
for writing materlals and nothing moro was
known Of her until th;s morning Between
seven and eight O'Clock, ,he bell of The
room .ho had occupied was rung by the
title boys. They were inquiiing for their
mother
Upon the table wore found three letters
one directed to Major Miller, U. S. A. and
one 10 Hon. John Norvell, Detroit, Mich.
and one to the proprietor Of the Eagle Ho-
tel, "a copy Of which send yon)-also the
rlnglets of one side Of her head, her gold
watch, two trunks Of clothing, a silk purse
containing some god and sl,er coins and
her wedding ring.
The children state that their mother had
bid them goodbye and kissed them, after
they had gone to bed-that they had last
come from Winchester, Virginia, and that
their father was in Florida. No cause can
be assigned for the act. She appeared per
fectly rational throughout yesterday, and
not The least symptom of insanity was no.
siced. Nothing has yet been found to throw
the least light upon the matter.
p. So l-2 o'clock, A. NJ.
Enough has been found to warrant the
belief that tho unfortunate lady leaped from
the Bridge that leads to Goat Island and
was swept over the Falls. Upon the second
Pier "as found her bonnet, which had been
'rodden upon. Her black Grape Shawl
was found tied TO the railing Of the Bridge.
to let her down upon the Pier which is six
feet below the railing. She undoubtedly
did this to indicate TO those who should look
Tor her that her mind was made up for the
fearful leap into the yawning cha,m below.
Her father has been ,elegraphed and the
children have been kindly taken charge Of,
BY the Hon. Augustus S. Porter. w.
The following 10 copy of the letter
addressed by Mrs. Miller to Mr.. White. Of
the Eagle Hotel
To the Proprietor Of the Eagle Hotel
My mind is made up. ihave TO wish to
live any longer. | shall 90 where my body
VIII never bo recovered. No one shall gaze
on my nanglcd remains Pleas. take care
Of my two little boys I'LL they can be sent
70 po'roh where their Grand parents reside
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06

they are The sons Of Major Miller Of the
Army, now in Florida, and erand.ons OF
Hon ]. Norvell, Detroit, Michigan. Please
forward my letters and protect my children
ill some Of their relatives can come foi
them. MRS. J. G.. MILLER.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06

PuSrsHINc LIARs.-In Turkey, whenev-
er 'torekeepcr is convicted Of telling
lie, his house is painted black to remain so
for month. lfthere ere such law in
force in this country what sombre and
gloomy appearance some ofour cities would
present.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06

OAK HALL, BosroN. We would inform
our readers who have Clothing 10 buy, that
they can find the most extensive and varied
stock at The above place. Do drop ik and
see the place when you visit Boston.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06

To preserve your health, drink water
and get married early. Putting off ma,ri-
m mony has broken DOWN more constitutions
than ever consumption did. Think of this
and set your Eear's on dimi,y, without loss
Of time
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06

The Secretary ofWar was yesterday
confined to his house by an attack of a
bilrous character, with which h. has
been threatened for several years.
Not Inteihgeneer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06

HThe Pubic School Committee are
still unwilling to abandon their project Of an
evening school, thou. h a sufficient number
Of applications has no, been made Tor ad-
mission. We are authorised to say that
names may be left with BENZ Finch, ESQ.,,
a, his place Of business, at any time before
Friday even ng.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06

Physiology-or The science which teaches
Of the slrurt"re and laws of the human sy.-
TEN, ought to lc constituted a bian,b .df
popular odUeau O
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06
n,-We copy the following excellent and

Ou-We copy the following eIcslen, and
appropriate Sermon occasioned by the dessh
of Mrs Jenkins and her daughter, from the
Providence Journal /; i, will probably be in
teresling to their many friend, in this vi
cini,y
SERMON
OCCASIONED BY THE DEATH OF
Mps. ANNA JENKINS AND Miss
SARAH B. JENKINS,
Preached in the First Congregations!
Church, Providence, Nou. 25, ls49.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06

/ have not loved lightly, as the man
thought who married a wealthy widow
weighing two hundred.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06

The Lore felt by fellow Who courts an
helrcss for her money, cannot properly be
called Iarfultendcr
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06
To be continued.

u.Wm, X. King and Judge Coleman
have been elected U. S. Senators from
Alabama.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-09-20
MARRIED..
On the 10th inst, by the Rev. B. f.
HoYT, Mr.. LUcIUs PARKER to Miss
- pa. ts


TRIBUTE OF REsPEcT.---Mr. John Oliver, a
branch pilot Of established reputation in this port
IN consequence of defective vision has relnq uish-
ed profession to which he has been ardently and
persevermgiy devoted for many years. and is on
The point of emgrating to the far off territory Of
Minnesota. lie will be remembered as the
former keeper of Kainsford Island. La the ser
vice OF The city he admired for faithfuIness to
the interests 1t the merchants and kindness 10 the
sick. On the eve Of departure for his new
home, to spend the remnant of useful life, with
his children, Oh the banks of the beautiful river
ST. Crox, his brother pilots, mindful of his taste,
and the pleasure he Will derive from excursions
on the smooth lake that skirts his farm. have pre-
sented MIR. Oliver with an excellent row-boat,
which IS to be transported to the waters of. the
great West Their recoections of his worth, and
this appropriate acknowledgment of the claim he
has upon their remembrance, are alike honorable
to them und gratifying to Mr., Oliver and his nu-
merous friends. May The remainder Of his voy-
age IN tins world Of change be as happy as the
beginning has been useful and exempiary.--Bos-
ton Journal Of the 10th last. - - as'
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-09-20
Later from CaIifornia-Ki0:s and En-
citement-Wore Cold discovered.

New YORK, Sept. ID.
The Empire City arrived at this port
thls morning with one months later
news from 4 ailtornla.
her dates are ~ August I'd. She
orIngs ~ passengers from jamaica, and
more than poUU,VUu III gold.
The steamer California. from San
francisco, mad arrived at ranaua with
SolUU, 900 IN gold.
Inere Is story of Baltimorean who
but recently arrived III this country, hay
Ing taken III week upwards OF 10 900
Ia gold IN one spot, and THIS unalded.
VITA Common mining Instruments. The
reports are generally credited in the
north. lhe daily average per man from
the best authenticated accounts, can be
safely put at one ounce.
Tue Mormon Island Mining Associa-
ton had nearly completed rne dam at
That point. 1t Is presumed that III a few
weeks they VIII turn the river from Its
bed. Shares Ill TINS WORK are now sell
Ing at poOJ. AT the junction OF the
tCrnS above tins point, associations tor a
similar purpose nave been formed, and
great numDers are at work.
hich deposits OF gold had been found
on the Amei1can ana + eatner rivers.
Ine general health OF the miners is
good.
The election ordered by Gen. Riley
had taken place and resulted tavorab1y.
3oH emgrants had arrived at san
francisco during the month of July.
The greatest excitement had prevail
cd at San francisco In consequence OF a
riot on July 18TH. Seventeen men were
arrested; mad a trial before the Alcade
assisted by three gentlemen from the
people as secretaries, on the charge OF
conspiracy to mob the peaceabie innab-
itants OF the district OF their property.
lhe charge Was accompanied by speci-
ilcationS Tor each head. The Ie~der,
Roberts, was found guilty and Sentenced
to lO years hard LABOR wnere the Cover
nor OF California may direct.
theodore Saunders received the same
sentence. All others found guilty of ri
otous proceedings were sentenced to the
Penitcntiary tor periods ranging from six
months to one year, accompanied with
tines OF $3.50 to $1,000. Ipe accounts
IRON the dlggings are to July D. They
are unlmpoltant. Provisions were plen-
ty at the mines, and goods may be OBJ
tanned at Sacramento City, at s,an Fran
cisco prices. Very ricn deposites have
been found north OF American river, at
place known as South Bar. Diggings
have been attended with good fortune.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-09-20
Alenzo Child, Asa Farr, Jr., o. w. Child.
CHILD, FARK & CO.,

No. I11 .nain Street, st. Louis, Mo.
FESHE subscribers are now receiving their Fall
Il stock of Hardware aud Cutlery, direct from
Sheffield and Birmingham, England, and Amer
lean Goods from the manufacturers East, which
will enable them to sell goods as low they
be bought in any Eastern city, with the addition
of freight. expense &c. As we always keep on
hand very large stock and greater variety than
can be found IN any other store in .fhe United
States, we feel confident that we can supply our
customers on better terms than any other house
west of the Mountains. Amongst our stock may
be found in part
1900 doz Collins, Simmons, Hunts & Mason's
Axes, =
50 casks Sad Irons, 500 doz spades. shovels ass'd
3U do trace chains, 40,0U0 gros screws ass'd
20 do log chains, 30,l doz butts do
100 kgs wrought nails, 1000 doz locks do
1000 gro knives s forks, 100 doz.te Kettles do
300 doz pocket cutlery 1000 sbovels 6 tongs 10
Together with completes assortment of Carpen-
tiers and Cooper's tools, Fancy Goods. eic.
aug9Hxvi I47 Nam st., ST. Louis, No.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-09-20
CABINET WARES.

Mr. j. FKUcT,
ATE OF Galena, has Just opened for the ac-
IL ccmmodation of st. Paul and other towns
throughout the Territory, an assortment OF CAB
lNE1 FURNITURE, suited to the n.arKc.; con-
sisting Of
/%teS CHAIRS, BEpsTEAps, "a
$ TABLES, BUREAUS, VA
a1k1sAsa CUPBoARDs, LOUNGES, III
STANDS, CENTRE TABLES, CRADLES,
CRIBs, and a variety Of ether articles.
Dir. I. beings practical WORKMAN, will UNDER
take any JOB Work usually coming within his
line. he public are invited TO give him call
before purchasing in the lower towns. He will
sell as good articles ard at as low prices, as can
be bought in GaIeaa. lie is bound not to be beat.
n. Bile will prepare Collins at the shortest
notice. Ahg 9if
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-09-20
FAMILY MEDICINES.

Anti-bilious, cathartic, vegetable, and ague pills
Coxe's hive syrup, ctoughton's bnters, burgundy
pitch, Misunderstanding, nerve and bone, poor
mans and anodyne Am, L thompson eye water
opodeidoc, paragoric, castor oil without taste
smell, rheumatic drops, together with every are
ticle IN the Drdg line for sale cheap for cash.
DEWEY s. CAVlLEER
st. Paul, April ~, 1S49. lily
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-09-20

W runIor has been for several days
III circulathn mere, that Mr. L. Stone, en
foute Tor Caiiiornia, was Killed OH the NOR
hihS VI The 4th of July last, when % miles
east oI the SOuln fass; ana also that II.
a. " 'ii'auis, VINO started ia COMPANY with
Mr. D, ha! Hied some tinie previous, with
me Cholera. we nope the reports are eu-
ufeiy Without iouiidalion, though They APP
pear ~ come ih "a SHAPE 10 ent.iis ti.eiI ~
credit. -fiaiteviite american.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-09-20
LATEST NEWS.
: f- We are obliged to the clerk of the
Yankee for files Of papers.


1- The.smoke Of the Senator was visi-
BILE at one minute and ten seconds past 10
o'clock, this morning, from the bluff of St.
Paul. The boat came in with returning
sunshine, after several days of storm; and
brings US the following news, iorma rued by
our interchangeable friends of the Gaiena Al
Veriizer--"ho would CRAFTY US with d sight
OF ther weekly Jouraal as well as their
daily Of Monday: H,a.
WIscoNsIN.--lhe Free Soil Convention.
"uich inet al Madison, noiI,nalela tle. tUl-
low iIy ticket tur Stale oliIcers: Uovernvr,
Neison dewey; Ii. Iosernor, Juhu ban
Mister; Secretary of Stale, DenJ. hunkins
Attorney General, -hiarsIiaii 4,i.s Sroug
ireisuref, Charles M. uoodseii; Superili-
tendaut fubiic W orks, "A. Y. barry
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-09-20
~ ~, VT eCe' y
TOWNSEND 81 FITCH.

M of every description of
lvE CABINET FURNITURE, of the mos,
fashionable and superb style, at wholesale and
retail, with every kind OF Mahogany, Walnut,
and painted Chairs, with all sorts OF Bedsteads,
from, i ] so TO $l0U.o0. Keeps on hand all de-
scripton of Tables, centre, card, dining, break
fast, dressing, wash stands, work stands, candle
stands, side boards, buieaus, wardrobes, cup
boards and sofas. in great variety. Lounges of
different sizes, single, double, and with backs,
raised bottoms, &c. sSettees OF all kinds, walnut
and painted. Divans, &C., all sorts of look ing
glasses, hanging, and swinging Both large and
small cots Oh hand; all sorts OF hair, moss, shuck,
and straw mattresses, for beds and lounges, with
all kinds OF cradles, etc.
Galena, sept '49 n22yl
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-09-20
DUBUQUE BOOK STORE.
K. SPATI DING 1851

asa Main street, Dubuque Iowa,
nFFERS TO the people of Minnesota and Nor
" thern Iowa, W oLEsALE and RETAIL, the
largest stock Of SCHOOL, PROFESSIONAL,
Misc and
RECORD and ACcoUNTRooKs,
and the most perfect assortmeus.sef STAIION-
cry north Of ST. Louis. 81
Orders can be forwarded every week by the
boats Satisiacti given both in QUALITY and
PRICE. June % xtf