The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-06-13

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s.day. We would call the attention ofthe
city council 10 the subject ofthe improve
ament Of The Harbor. ta has -
isas The letter from Mr.. Plumbe, will Be
4 found Of interest. Mr.. p. was formerly
I citizen of this place, and was identified
with the early projects for Rai.Roaa
l,toihe Pacific. s., ~
Is Mr.. Merrit.'s correspondence is contin-
/ usd. Another letter from him will appear
next week. ai5nza
THR SEcRsTARY OF THR BOARD OF PUB
L1c WoRKs.-We would call the atten-
tion Of our readers and fthe Democratic
1spapers Of the State to Judge Corkery's
card found in another column. We made
reference, a few weeks since, to the mis-
apprehension, which seemed TO prevail
to some extent, as to Judge Corkery's
willingness again 10 be nominated 10 the
office he now fills, and quoted from the
Iowa pemocrat what we conceived to be
his views upon this question. The commu-
nication TO the Democracy over his own
signature more fully defines his position.
Judge Cookery is a man of too much mod
esty ever TO manifest an undue anxiety
for the attainment Of Office, and too good
Democrat ever to refuse TO serve the
people in any capacity they may desire.
The report Of his unwillingness TO become
. candidate, has had its origin, as we be
liese, with those who, from selfish or sin.
lister motives, have desired an entire new
Board. The opposition which has been
manifested to the presen: Board, is no,
from any alleged incapacity, or want oil
fidelity in the discharge Of their official
duties, but from a desire, on the part Of a
few for change;-hoping thereby, 10 pro.
mote the success Of some long cherished
scheme, or secure some selfish end. Blu,
this matter is now in the hands Of those
who will compose the State Convention
and with them we are willing TO entrus,
il, feeling confident that whatever they
may do, will bear evidence Of deep and
enlightened regard to the best interests
Of the State, as we'll as the harmony and
consequent strength Of the Democratic
party. 80 ,.,;...s = ~. -..a...., ~.
The North are almost unanimous in
their desire for denomination of the old
Board, knowing as they do, that s'honesty
capacity and fidelity have character ised
their operations, and feeling unwilling
that a sentence Of condemnation should
be passed upon good and faithful servants.
This is particularly the case, with regard
10 the Secretary ofthe Beard. 7eas sn.
Judge Cookery, at the reques, Of the
people, gave up his business, and his long
cherished home in Dubuque, and assumed
tho responsibilities Of his Office for the in
considerable sum Of $500, year. He has
performed the duties accep.ably to the
whole state, and justly merited the appro
baton which a, secoud nomination would
seem to imply. Were heto be Sc: a
side at the expiration Of his present term,
he would be subjected, not only to Pc
cuniary loss. consequent upon a frequent
change Of business, but to the morti6ca-
ton ofan implied censure, where unqual-
- ~ 5ts. .aE
ifsd ccmmendation is justly due. w.. ~
ss PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Report ofthe Committee upon the
subject Of Public Schools, and the erection
Of Public School Houses in the city OF
Dubuque, will be found in another col
umn. II IS deserving the consideration Of
cTsry citizen, and will no doubt receive
careful examination. E
40 adionrned meeting Of the qualified
voters of the Dubuque School District
willsbe held At the Court House on Satur-
day next, 70 take action upon the subject
ofthe establishment Of Public Schools.
No question has ever been presented to
the minds Of our citizens Of paramount
interest, or Importance, to the one that
will then be brought up. All good and
intelligent citizens, will be present, to re-
cord their vote in favor Of such a plan as
wiIlsecure to all the Children Of the town,
the benefits Of an eduction. q
Let something be done, which shall be
an honor to our city. 1as.s6 a
AnoTHER HERo DEAD!-Breyet Mayor
General Edmond P. Gaines, died at New
Orleans If Cholera on,he 9Th inst. How
are tho distinguished men Of our country
passing AWAY. " sa. ya
y LAM1uk CslIANIrY.-The Ship Florida