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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-01

SUDDEN DEATHs.-Du the past week
there have been two very sudden deaths in
our city. One. a Mr.. John Foyle, lately
returned from the .Pinery," fell dead, with
scarcely moments premonition, at house
in the lower part OF the town, Another, a
Mr.. Baker, from GAINESVILLE. Wis, after a
few hours illness. This latter case was re-
ported to be cholera. which we understand
was mistake.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-01
Yours truly,
w. H. MERRITT.
LAND ENTRIES IN IOWA.

The Hon. Joseph T. Fales, Auditor Of
State, has furnished to the Capital Re-
porter, the following table, showing the
quantity oflands entered in the State of
Iowa during the year 1848.
1t is gratifying to see how rapidly the
soil of our beautiful State is passing into
the ownership Of those who have chosen
this as their future home.
The soil Of Iowa will compare favora-
bly, with that Of any other State in the
Union; and when we take into consider
alton the salubrlty Of the climate, and
the liberal provisions made for the en-
enlargement of education, and all those
institutions which promote and secure TO
man the greatest good upon earth, and
when we further consider that plans for
internal improvement are now in contem-
plation and progress, which, when COM
pleted, will place our State within quick
and easy communication with the Atlant
ic sea board it becomes obvious to every
unprejudiced mind, that Iowa holds out
greater inducements to those Of our cas-
tern brethren, who may be DESTROYS of
changing their location and lettering
their condition, than any Of the sister
States Of the Republic, or the famed Ell
dorado of California.
Dubuque County, as in every thing
else, is ahead Of all others in the State in
the amount Of lands entered the passed
year.
The following is the table relerrd to.
A LIST
OF the quantity Of Land entered in the seuerul
Liz; L.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-01

POSTMASTER AT BLooM1NGToN.-The cir
cumstances connected with the appoint
ment Of N. L. Stout, as Postmaster in the
town Of Bloomington, in this State, are
somewhat peculiar, and afford very in
,terssting and striking commentary upon
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-01

Col. JOHN w. FoRNEY Editor Of the
Pennsylvania, has resigned his office Of
Surveyor of the port Of Philadelp hia, de
clining to hold office under General Tay-
lor.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-01

\ b @
HE ALLEGHANIANs This noted band
OF singers will visit our city on Saturday
next, as will be seen by their card in an
other co'umn. Our citizens may expect
a rich entertainment, from these celebra-
ted Ministries Their reputation is es-
tablished, and every where do we hear
The most flattering encomiums passed up
on them. We copy the following from
the N. Y. Evangelist:
Nv no does not know that these sons of
song will pay and repay every christian
man and patriot for his time in hearing
them! aside from Religion, what nobler
means would men have to eievat themselves
cultivate the GROWN affections ofthe young
or humanize society, than elevated music
and the chaste poetry of our sweetest bards.'
HFJudge King has resigned the Office OF
post-Master in this city Like many 9TH
others who have recently retired from office
Judge King is induced to this course from
a st'ong dislike of the present admiuistra-
ton. He has held the office for more
than ten years, and has performed the du.
ties belonging to it, faithfully and efficiently
during the whole that period. We part
with Judge King it'll regret.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-01
The St. Louis New Era and the Chi

The St. Louis New Era and the Chi
cago Journal are mourning over the de-
feat Of Wasburne of Ga|ena, as Chief
Justice Of Minnesota. The latter paper
says "there were some malign influen-
ces brought to bear to effect the with
drawal Of his name" We understand
those "mal'gn influences were brought to
BEAR by the great War Horse Of the
North West, Col. Baker. the terrible voz-
unkecr who "reuozmioni.ed" Iowa last No
vember.
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ANOTHER HALF SHEET.-Mr. Spaulding,
who supplies this Office with paper, after

IT s1' 11aHE OHEEI .--HT CpuuIuIIIEE,
who supplies this Office with paper. after
learning Of the destruction of the paper mill
IN Illinois, where he formerly obtained his
supplies, telegraphed to St. Louis on Mon
day Of last week, to have quantity sent by
the first boat. Since then, no boat has arr-
we'd at this place, except such as were on
the way when he sent the communication.
We have been able to obtain small guam
tity ofunder-sized paper, upon which we
make an issue, hoping our friends will not
make an issue with us for this unavoidable
and unprecedented short-coming .,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-01

REMovED.--Mr. David Decker has re-
moved his Shoe Store to No rs, Main.
street. He is about replenishing his
stock of Goods, and will be able to &C
commodate his customers upon the mos
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Total acres, 693,O38.56
OF the foregoing there was entered at
the Land Office at Fairfield, 255,74O.2O
{" at Iowa City, 227,O8737
!" Dubuque, 174,494.5O
At the Board Public Works, 35,716.46s
Entered as School Lands per. ~
Report ofSup. Pub. Inst, 7O,O68.9O
Total entries, 763,1o6.90
There is something SO great in sim
pie good action, that the man who, in his
whole life, has performed even one, can
never be wholly despicable.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-01

Otner contest Will De mad.
PRIVATE M1NT.-A company has start
ed from North Hampton, Mass, with the
intention Of establishing private mint in
California. They have an abundant ca
pital, and take with them the necessary
machinery.
The SAME CooN-The New Bedford
Nero ury, prominent Wing paper of
Massachusetts,, declares that "the great
question of the next Congress will proba-
bly, be the tariff" The same paper ::pre-
ters National Bank, as great public
blessing. Let US see what the Virgin
ians have done, before it is safe for the
Wing party to count even upon a MAORI.
ty in the next Congress.
DISTRICT CoUkT.-The spring term of
the District Court of Dubuque county, will
commence its session in this city on Monday
next.
SCHOOL ORGAN1zATIoN.-Am meeting of
the Dubuque School District took place at
the Court House, on Saturday last, and
was organized by the choice of Timothy
Mason, President; Warner Lewis, Trea-
surer, and Lucien Rice, Secretary. This
organization is preparatory to the annu
al meeting which takes place on Monday
next,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-17

TIE RIOT on THE IIUDsos RIVER R,uRoAp.-
Several riots have taken place Of late the line
Of the Hudson River Railroad connected chiefly with
strikes for higher wages, In which those who turned
out have assaulted and in some instances killed those
who willing to work. In order TO protect those
who were p,aceably disposed, Levi Peek. rcsolutc
Deputy Sheriff of Westchestcr county, and con-
stable, went with two men armed to section ~, near
N,rTancks Point, to arrest two of the ringeadcrs
Whilst he the section, two of the Irish laborers
rushed ont from, shanty on another and commenced
beating him. and Peck Immediately arrested them and
put them in hapdcufs and was preceding towards the
Jail with them The other laborers on the section
at appealed to- to the prisoners but the
foreman cautioned them not to go, as they would
tsny be shot II they attempted IT, as Pcck was not to
BE- trHcd with. About IL or Is, however went of
armed and overlook the officers and managed to get
between them and their prisoners Observing that
they were hapdcucd, three Of the rishmcn demanded
the key Of the handouts from Pccks attendants who
said they hadn't It, Peek informed them that he had
u, and would keep il, aud would have the men The
three rishmcn Immediately presented their pistols
and threatened to blow out reck's brains unless he
Immediately gave 1t up and made such demonstrations
that there was no installing their object. Peck In
stantly drew revolver from his pocket aud shot
each In rapid succession through the breast
through the neck, and the other through the arm.
The whole body instantly fed, and with the exception
Of the wounded returned to work. and quiet IL now re-
stored Peck proceeded with his prisoners 70 jail
The man shot through the breast Is not expected to
recover; the others Were taken by their friends
the ryes.-lsVrnoi.
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they would NOT give it, and told them to clear out or
fight orit. Col. Ramsay called one up close to the
stage and toldhm that they were oil armed With re-
volvers and wrre prepared for any emergency. The
robber retired 70 his the edge of the cha
parral and stu persisted in demanding the money
Poor Bugsee, who was formerly connected with your
the first check Of the horses speed he unfortunately
dropped his Cats rife and was without arms The
driver had gotdown and opened the door and the
se rs getting out At THIS instant the
stage and Raqay immediately returned the shot and
struck Of them, who reeied in his saddle where
upon the raspls turned and fed. But Bugbee was
wounded sevNey. three buckshot having entered his
nip lie was immediately put into the stage bleeding
very profuselE and carried to San Juan. Here his
wound was elanined, but no doctor being at hand
they carried HIM further until they reached Plan del
Rio where az excellent physician happened to be at
breakfast Here it considered best to leave him
until iterascould be sent from Jalapa. On the
rival OF the stage in Jalapa, report made to Mr.
Cauz the exec agent Of the stages, who
at Plan del fio, Bugbee more having lived
until0 oclocKin the morning in the most excrutatng
pain. f ..I~
This place Has presented very lively appearance for
the last three months from the great number Of Ame-
number had &en here and many interesting incidents
have occurre some Of them will be the subject Of
other Communication if you may think proper Since
the departursof the Americans the town has much i'm
proved In appearance, the streets have been newly
paved dwellings, and stores put in first rate order and
quietness which reigns here is the order Of the
day am frequently asked in the market by the In
dams who cme to sell their little stocks Of vegetables
when will tht Americans return In fact great pro-
portion OF thu inhabitants regretted army leaving
the country.
We are notas well posted up here az in Vera Cruz
and Mexico IN reference to politics Don Francisco
Araguos Is nomnally Secretary of the Treasury,
wealthy Mexican house being de facto the Secretary
to whom saDon Francisco ia very largely indebted
advances ma1e to him while Mexican Consul at your
city.
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Sur HELrNA, April l, 1870, }

FoRT SaTn EMIGRATTos.-From the Fort
Smith (Ark.) Herald, of the 25,h ult., we Gull a
few items relating to the movements California
wards
Gen. Arbuckle and Major Macln, u. s. A., left yes
terday morning, tour up the Canadian, on the new
road to California. They will, perhaps go as far as
Choutcaus trading house.
Upwards of AGO wagons passed the Choctaw Agency,
their way to California within three weeks There
q number of wagons in this neighborhood, that
will leave In few days.
We learn, from gentlemen recently from the camps
Of the California cmigrants, about sixty miles above
here that they proceeding slow and all in good
spirits They have experienced difficulty In get
ting along In consequence of the late heavy rains.
They have however passed the worst Of the road and
going very we'll.
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Unitarian Association OF the stats n View
York.

York.
Last evening the semi meeting Of ths s...tv
was held at Rev. Mr.. Bellows's Church, BroaAv.v.
ZEBEpEE Coox, Esq, In the chair A sermon va
preached by Rev g. r. Lathrop. The following rssoau
lions then offered BY Rev MIR. Bellows -
Resolved, That while We rejoice Ia the progress Of
the principles liberal Christianity thus In the
more kindly relations into which brought With
our fellow Christians, must not conceal from
selves the fact that to the greater number Of
trymen views Of religion have not been present
ed with any sufficient fulnsss and the work given
to do 10 but begun.
2. Resolved That the annals OF civil and religious
history fall of proofs Of the power Of judieious and
earnest minority and that by the past experience Of
our denomination, We feel both encouraged and COM
manded to In the good work that has been
begun
B. Resolved, That take great satisfaction and
cherish ervent hopes from the Indications of greater
evangelical pety in our churches and from the growing
union OF earnest devotion and pure morality in the
action.
Resolved, That the circumstances of our country
the agitation Of important social questions unset
tied state of theological opnonthe vast increase Of
persons whose wants not met by the prevalent
tens and the general spirit of religious inquiry
by the living voice and the printed page bear our
witness faithfully for the truth the gospel and the
social and moral order based upon its principles
o. Resolved, That the Directors of the Association
have received in establishing in this city organ Of
our views. and look with confidence to brethren
abroad for their general and cordial support.
The resolutions were spoken to by Rev. DR. Dewey,
Rev. Mr.. Osgood, Rev Mr. Fox and Rev Mr. Parkman
when. the motion Of Rev. Mr.. Bellows, the meeting
adjourned till evening at the Church Of the
Saviour, Brooklyn.
Our report has been crowded out to-day
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Police Intelligence.

The attention Of all the thieves and vagabonds has
been completely absorbed in the late riot in Aston
place. much so, that the police officers have not,
comparatively speaking been doing any other business
except attending to the riotous prisoners taken In the
disturbance. As this excitement begins to
die away, the rogues will again turn their hands to
the prosecution Of their profession.
On Monday evening sailor by the glorious name Of
Patrick Henry arrived in schooner the East River
and hearing Of the riot and that the Americans
about to be clicked he immediately repaired to the
captains cabin and stole his pistol powder flask and
bullets loaded up the pistol put the flask powder in
pocket and the balls in the other for the
purpose of aiding the rotcrs but before starting he
took q heavy pull at the main bracc'' and supplied
himself with bottle Of gin. But like most sailors,
he soon wanted another drink, and thus reserted to
from the river. This manouvrc attracted the atten-
ton ofone of the policemen who soon found the sailor
to be getting intoxicated that he could scarcely walk
Help was obtained and Mr. Patrick Horny was taken
into custody, but not until after quite desperate
have used it, had not the policeman given him a tap
the knuckles with club, which Knocked the pistol
from his grasp The prisoner was taken before Justice
Timpson, and committed. Upon the sailor becoming
sober he stated the fact that hc intended TO support
the rioters but was not aware that it was all over.
Charge Of Stealing Wa,ch--A woman by the
Of Mary Regain and man by the name Of Alexander
Blackham arrested yesterday on charge steal
ing gold watch and chain also seal aud key valued
at $3.50, the property Of Mr. r. Bogsrdus, No. City
Hall place. 1t appears, from the affidavit. that the
woman was on the promises with another woman. and
stole the watch and afterwards the same to Black
ham to sell in Whose possession the watch was found
They both committed by Justice Lathrop to pri
son for trial
.9rrea Of 7yH ThicC-A notorious ill thief by the
name of Jbas Hayden, arrested yesterday having
Teen caught in the act Of stealing SO, in bunk bills,
from the money drawer Of Andrew hilcr iSo. l25
Mulberry street The accused entered the store to take
drink, and after doing So the complainant walked -
the door of the store but on turning round suddenly
he discovered the accused behind the counter anl 81
in bills missing thcrcfrom cwss taken into cus,o,ly
but money found his person; yet, looling be-
hind barrel in the store close BY where the prisoner
stood, the SO in bank bills was found. The evidence
being strong against him. together with his general bad
reputation, Justice Timpson committed him to prison
for trial The accused has just returned the city
from Backwclrs Island, whore he has been serving
out a term Of i'm prisonment
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ROnrd or E6ucatlOn.

May 10 Robert Kelly, Esq President, in the chair
The minutes OF the preceding meeting were read
and approved.
Tceifh Ward Communication from the Commits
sionners and Trustees of the Twelfth ward asking
house and organizing schoo, in Harlem Referred.
Fifteenth Ward, Communication asking for an ap
preparation of $500, for school purposes. Referred
Eouteemh Wnd. Communication asking an appro-
priation Of 81 46l for school purposes. Referred
appropriation Of SO 700 to def the expense Of al
terBg school house No. !, Fifty hrst street, in the
Twelfth ward. Accepted; OF same Committee, in fa
yor Of granting $2l32 ID for fitting up Ward school
house No. Il, in Marion street. Fourteenth ward
Accepted or same Committee, in favor Of granting
$50 and $685. to the New York Society for the
tion Of colored children, for fitting up school in
Centre street, and to meet deficiencies also In favor
basement of the church in Centre street at certain
rent for school room, the sum Of $50, striken
out: The report, as amended was then accepted,
1reltM Ward-The Committee to whom the above
application for S6S17 referred reported In favor Of
IT. tho report accepted and resolution requiring
the Common Council to deposit that to the credit
Of the President Of the Board, adopted.
Resolutions "A resolution was then adopted,
curing the Common Council to appropriate a of
s25Oo for incidental expenses Of the Board for the
current year.
ANNUAL Rtpor,--The annual report, very lengthy
document was presented and read. 1t was accepted,
and ordered to be printed for the use Of members.
Free .acadrmy.-The report Of the committee who
was presented and read. This document detailed at
length the present state Of the institution The
report recommended that rule should be adopted
that in future boy under twelve years should be
entitled to admission 1t also stated that two exami
nations would be held in July next the first examina
and the other of persons seeking for admission The
report accepted, and ordered to be presented.
Fourteenth ard.-Resoution requiring the Common
Council deposit 1929 Fl to the credit Of the Prcsi-
dent of the Board, to meet q deficiency in tho OF.
penses Of the schools Of the Fourteenth ward Adopted
The President.-A resolution Of thanks to Robert
Kelly, Esq, for the able impartial and courteous
IN Which he presided the DoGfd during his
official career, offered, and unanimously adopted
Mr. KELLY returned thanks, In brief and eloquent
speech.
The Cierk-A resolution Of thanks for the tact
ability and punctuality with which MIR. Stewart the
Clerk performed his duties during the last year
unanimously adopted
The Board then adjourned
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suprcmc Court-Ccncrai Term.

Present. Justices Jones, Edmonds and Edwards.
MAY 1e.-Aftcr the court organized ms morning,
NO. 7, Thomas Garner ct al, ads. Chas H. Marshal ct
AL was taken up, and is being Mgpeu'
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Court CaIendar-This Day.

Crncu,r CovRr3 81 50, -, 4d 49, 40, 81 81 %, 30,
81. o. -, CA %, 81.
Coruos P,rA,-part 1IO1, 2, o. 90. u.s. 1871, I33 49,
lS7, 70 Fart 2-1a2 ,os, 2i zoo, 2os 30, 2l2, ga
2lJ, rs, Al, 100.
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Before Judge Daily.
Nav I6-Macy ct al rs. hendcR--Notion TO set ABIDE
;udumcpt denied, without costs
Jtoreh,oa rs. Hoere-Ordsr OF reference granted.
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United States BIarshal,s Once.

NAV 16-Martin Cottrell, first mate Of the balk nj
this morning arrested charge Of cruel and M
usual punishment, in striking Edward Patterson th
cook, with billet Of wood, the head lie vas CON
mitted for examination.
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Interesting from the California Emigrants.
We have been favored with the following letter,
received from one Of the California emigrants, on
board the ship Helena, Capt Land, which sailed
from this port on the 10Th ef March =
Sur HELENA, April l, 1sio,
Lat. s., long. 50 W.
GENT rNES-t brig bcaving in sight, write hoping
to be able to get the letter board We had a fair
wind from the time left New York until the 18th
ut when made lat rs NJ, long 81 W.: since which
have had light H. to H. f. winds, and been obliged
to the equator In long. 49, out 1917 days from
New York Our passengers with the exception of one,
are all well We have caught some to IL casks water
and hope to bc able to pass Rio without stopping
Capt. Land and the mates both well The ship has
already proved herself fast saicr. We have made
$50 miles in day and 1000 miles the first week after
leaving port Yours, &c. 4. q.
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The execution of Elder @. Dudley, FOR the murder
Of his wife In Grafton " H. II is said viii tar, place
on the I'D inst.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-10-17
STATE OF low a.

A steady, wholesome, invigorating,
growth attends The progress and popula-
ton Of the state. Every part Of il seems
TO be in striving condition. It's mineral
wealth is very great. Its agricultural.
advantages are MOTTO be surpassed By any.
state in the Union. Its inhabitants areof
an industrious go-ahead kind. The towns
as we'll as the country, present tho indi-
cations of steady growth in wealth, COM
fort and population. We are pleased 10
see the evidences Of the rapid strides Of
greatness which are presented by every
paper which we receive from our young
sister State, and still better pleased to
learn that moral intelligent and indus;
trious population are producing these;
things. 1t could not we'll be otherwise
where nature herself has bestowed her
gifts upon the land, and invited such a
population to avail themselves ofthese adj
vantages.-[ Missouri Republican.
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BURNT TO CINDERS.

q w. B. Sloan--Dcar Sir: Justice demands
that should return to you my nnfeigncd
thanks for your unparalleled Ointment. Three
weeks ago my daughters clothes caught fire,
and before the flames could be extinguished.
they were all burnt to cinders, the child was
50 badly burned that death seemed inevitable
in less than twcnty-four hours. Your ONT.
msnt wasrccommendcd, and used with success
lit gave perfect relief it is needless to add,
that the child is now well and about her bust
ness. The medicine IS all and more than it is
recommended to be. Every family and per.
son should have it in their possession.
feel indebted to you for my child's life.
and nything that l can do for you or your mo-
dicine, am re ady and willing to perform.
Your humble serv't JOHN H. CRANE.
. Flint Greek, Lake co., Ill.,. Feb %, 1849.