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Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

iowa LEGISLATURE.

Saturday Dec, 23.-SENArE.-A joint
resolution for an appropriation of money
or land for the improvement of the Nav
igation of the Maquoketa river, passed.
Mr.. Royston introduced a bill to reap
portion the State, and define Senatorial
and Representative districts therein,-
read first time.
Mr.. Shields reported an act to donate
the College square in Iowa City to the
Medical Department Of the University
of Iowa; read a first time. Adjourned to
Wednesday.
HousE.-The speaker laid before the
House a communication from Charlie Cor
kerry Esq. Secretary Of the Board Of Pub
lie Works.
The bill asking an appropriation for
the improvement Of Maquoketa river.
Passed.
Mr.. Babbitt introduced a bill to COM
pei persons entering the improvements
Of settlers upon the public lands, to pay
for the same.-Adjourned to Tuesday.
Tuesday Dec. charlottesville. Ma
hony introduced resolution asking for a
certified plat Of all the military roads in
lhis State Passed.
Wednesday Dec. 27Ah.-SENATE.-Re
monstrances were presented against the
obstruction Of Iowa River by mill dams.
HOUSE Mr.. Griffith gave notice Of a
bill to regulate the practice Of Medicine
in this State.
Mr.. Elmer introduced bill to amend
an act providing for the collection Of rev.
enue for Ssate and county purposes;
read first time.
Mr.. McManaman introduced joint re-
solution instructing our Senators and re-
questing our Representatives in Congress
to sustain the Wilmot Proviso.--read a
first time.
Mr.. Timmons introduced bill TO at.
tach the county Of Blackhawk to the
county Of Benton.
Thursday Dec. 28A.--SENArE.--Mr.
Cook presented petition for the incorpo-
ration of the town Of Cedar Rapids.
Mr.. Bradley introduced a memorial 10
Congress for the establishment Of Mill
tary post.--Read frs: and second time.
An act to establish the office Of State
Printer; Passed.
HoUsE.-The bill to create fifth Ju-
dicial istrict.--Passed.
Friday Dec. 29h.--SENArE.--The
President laid before the Senate oom-
munication from Gov. Briggs accompa-
nying letter from Capt. Roberts, U. S.
Rifles, presenting a Sword and sci Of ar
mour, trophies in the late war with Mex
leo, to the State Of Iowa.--Read and re-
ferred to Messrs. Sanford, Bradley,
Sprott, Shields and Cassada.
House bill 10 create fifth Judicia! dis
trict-Read first and second time.
LloUsE.-BiIl to compel persons enter
ing the Improvements of suffers, to pay
for the same.-Passed.
Mr.. Sales introduced a resolution for
a mail route from Bellevue to Indepen-
dence-
Mr. Coarse introduced bill 10 change
the name Of Van Buren, county.
Mr.. Babbitt introduced bill for tax
ing an Enumeration Of the white inhabi-
tanls Of the State Of Iowa.
Mr.. Sargent introduced bill for an
additional State Tax.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

ST. LOUIS, will no doubt be connected
with Cincinnati by Railroad in few
years. A petition is now before the Mis-
souri, Legislature, for law authorizing
the City Of St Louis to subscribe $500,
600 to this enterprise. A preliminary
survey has already been mace.
TIE same may de said Of tina road from
Ciucinnutti to Pittsburgh, Pa. and thence
to Philadelphia. which the attor is neerly
completed.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

We stated last week, that Ambrose Fl
Spencer had been appointed Commission.
er to run the boundary line between this
country and Mexico. This is a Tele-
graphic mistake; and it turns GU, to be
4 a. II. Sever the ex-senator from Arkan-
sas. We have subsequently learned the
leath Of this distinguished Individual
he Is reported 70 have died on the 3lst
'ult. At his home il Arkansas Of pulmo-
nary complaint.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

~Cassius M. Clay gets sword for
his gallant conduct in the Mexican war.
The donors are the citizens of Fayette
and Madison counties, KY.
SUrc1DE.-Mrs. Jane Graham, Of Bloom
ington, as we learn from the Enquirer,
ended her life on Christmas day, by tax"
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

H THR PRoyIso M LL1Nols.A resolution
was INTRODUCED into the lower branch Of
tbc Legislature Of Illinois, instructing
their Senator'S 70 50 for the principles Of
s1he Wilmot proyiso ID the territorial bills;
"a ~ very promptly and properly laid
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

SwoRDs.-The Legislature Of Illinois
have adopted a joint resolution, to pres
ent appropriate swords to Brev't Major
General Shields, and to the surviving
commandments Of each of the four regi-
ments Of Volunteers sent from that State
to Mexico, and to the eldest son of COL
John J. Hardin, who was killed at Buena
Vista.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

GETTING UP IN THE WoRLD.-President
Roberts Of Liberia is the son Of pious
old Methodist mulatto and not many years
since, was hand on board lighter upon
the Appamattox River, at Petersburg,
Va.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

WlsCONsIN.-The Legislature Of
Wisconsin commenced its session at Mad
ison on Wednesday last.
They have U. S. Senaer to elect for
six years from the Of march next. We
understand there are large number of
Candidates.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

The ST. Louis Union.-We have miss
ed this valuable journal from our table
for the last few weeks. We know not
whether it is the fault Of the mails, or
the design Of the publishers that we are
thus deprived Of it. In either case, we
very much regret its loss.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

" The steamer Iron City, was sunk
near the mouth Of the Missouri river on
the LIST inst, several lives were lost.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

E-Passengers now travel from Alba
ny 10 New York by steam, via the Har-
lem and Hausatonic Rail Road. Time
10 hours; fare SO. This is great i'm
.proycment upon the former winter travel.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

The PENETENTIARY.--We learn from
the Statesman, that the roof Of the State
Penitentiary has fallen in from the
weight Of snow.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

" David r. A1chison has been re-
elected to the U. S. Senate for six years
from the 18th Of March next.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

4 Ne,c Paper at the Seat Of Govern-
ment Mr.. Bullet, Of the N. o. Plea
yune, and Mr.. GaIaher Of the Richmond
(Va) Republican, are about to start pa
per in Washington City, TO be called the
"Republican Press.'' 1t is 10 be a parti-
ian journal, and an advocate Of the views
Of Gen. Taylor, the President elect.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

CAozera-The latest news from New
Orleans is 10 the 9th inst, when the cho
lera was rapidly disappearing. There
were but IS deaths for the last 81 hours.
Col. Dix, Paymaster in the U. S. Ar
my, died at Pittsburgh on the 9th Of Cho-
lera.
Some 80 Of the U. S. soldiers, stationed
at Lavacca, Texas, have died Of this dis
ease
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

Cholera in he1and.-The Cholera has
al length made its appearance in Ireland.
Several persons were attacked at Castle
bar, in the county Of Mayo, on the 18th
November. Hitherto Ireland has esca-
ped the epidemic.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

The ONO LEGISLATURE is now in the
full tide Of seccessful "operation. The
Senate choose Clerk on the 121st bal
1ot
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

THANKs.---Messrs. Shields, Lang:on
and Mahony Of the Legislature, will
please accept our thanks for Public Doc
uments
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

The PROPER PLAN.-The Boston Cho.
lera Committee have recommended an
appropriation Of $4,000 for cleaning the
City.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

0SyThe damage by the Wabash Flood
is estimated at 100000.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

~ The Legislator Of Iowa adjourned
yesterday after six weeks session. We
hope they haev done some good, by COM
ing together, and doubt not they have
We can know but little Of what they have
done until their acts are officially pub
lished. The reports in the Iowa City
papers are so meagre as to be of but
poor satisfaction to one seeking inGorma-
ton upon the subject.
~ Gen. Shields is elected to the U.
S. Senate from Illinois, in place Of Judge
Breese.
GA very rich scene is said to have
occurred in the Capital City Of our State,
not long since. Itappeas that Kelsey the
official and oNicious Editor Of the abolition
Organ Of this State, had been saying
some very hard things about Palmer the
former editor Of the Reporter.
Palmer met Kelsey in the street and
without much ceremony, elected qnan-
tity Of Tobacco juice in his face. Where
upon Kelsey gave it as his opinion that
Palmer "acas not gerry polite"
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

GA Contention is 10 be called in
Kentucky, to amend the Constitution Of
that State. The gradual abolition Of Sla.
very is one Of the objects sought for.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

MONKS OF LA TRAPPE.-A colony OF
Monks Of this order, lately landed at
Louisville, KY, direct from France. 1t
is their intention TO settle near Bards-
town, where they have purchased l,4Oo
acres of land.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

Green. Caleb Gushing is in Washing
ton City, preparing to issue a new work
upon China, and also one npon Mexico.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

@ln the u. S. Senate, on the 9th in
slant, Mr.. Douglass bill for the Slate Of
California, was reported back by Mr..
Berrien, accompanied with a report ad-
uerse to the bill. The subject was post
poned.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-16

Kentuchy.-The people Of this State
re praying Congress to lcgislate in "a
'or Of removing the blacks Of that State
o Liberia.
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the rejection acceptance OF the hemp Iprefer myself,
not having the authority accept that proposition that
the sense Of the Senate should be taken upon the bill at
once.
Mr. UNDERWOOD said that he looked upon it, that
the bl, II II passed. 10 establish new precedent
lie did not intend to discuss IT, After one or two re-
marks naudbe TO the reporter he called for the yeas
and nays.
Mr.. FooIE also made remark. which inaudible.
Mr. ALLEN, in order to enable the senator from Mis-
sour Mr. ArcHsoSl to prepare his amendment. moved
10 adjourn.
Mr. BERRIEN remarked that if the Sena'e should ad-
journ, the bill would mol up for week.
The question being taken upon the motion TO adjourn,
It was decided in the negative
The question being then tax en- upon orlerng the bill
to third reading, the yeas 81, nays 81 follows
YEAS-Messrs. Badger, BALDWIN, Bell Bsrrien, Bright,
Butter Clarke, Dayon Dickinson. Douglas Foote, Hale
Houston, Johnson OF Louisiana King Mangum, Miller.
Niles, Phelps, Ruk, Walker, Webster, Westcotr and Yu
ee-2i
NAYS-Messrs Allen, Atchson. Aherton, Benton, Bor-
land, Bradbury, Calhoun, Corwin DIX Dodge OF Iowa
Downs Felch, Fitzgerald, Hamlin, Hannegan, Hunter,
Johnson OF Georgia, Jones' Metcae, Spruance Surgeon
Turney Underwood, aud Upham-2t. .tt
The VICE PRESIDENT gave the casting vote in the
affirmative, and the bill therefore ordered to third
reading
Mr.. TURNKEY moved that the Senate adjourn which
was negatlved on divison--ayes 81, nays a.
The bill was then read third time and passed.
On motion, the Senate adjourned
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blArsIAn ais Sale.

TN VIRTUE ola writ of fer acias issued from the clerks
The COUNTY of washington, and to me directed. sha es
public sae for cash. on Thursday the LIST OF March
next at II o'clock M before the courthouse OF said coun-
the following property,
All the interest OF Thomas Cookendorer, of in and to
the following properly Wis All that piece OF ground sga
i60 distinguished in subdivision OF said lot by
letter q; fronting Pennsylvania avenue ~ feet 9
the distance OF 81 feet inches from the southeast
ner Of said square; running thence nouhwaIdIy 30
IS; thence south feet 10 Inches thence southwardly
so feet the line OF said thence aong the line of
the lot marked c. in subdivision made by T. G. De- Krai,
Of the city OF Washington and by him recorded
all and singular the privileges and aPPuIenances there,
belonging, being theestory brick house Also all
his nieres, IN the looying described property being
aid city, snbdvded beginning for said part point
90 feet 81 inches south of the OF 9th md and
running with said south u feet inches thence
SO feet II inches thence north "a feet 81 nches thence
80 feet II inches the beginning, being that Parl
marked the plat of subdivision us lot o. and containing
by estimate, l30 square of ground, less,
with the building and improvements thereon, being a
two story brick dwelling house Also, his interest in
house and lot, situate, lying. and being the south
opposite to the Mansion Hotel formerly kept by iohn
roher extending the south front OF said %
teet running back from the south side OF the said
avenue with the line OF the house and lot formerly owned
10y Col John Tayoe, and formerly occupied by Nathaniel
Jswet,. apohecary 100 inches alley; thence,
with the said alley back line 26 feet 81 nehe thence
with the said line OF the said lot formerly owned by COL
ohn " benp as s Of
No ZIG, will be more fully shown by reference being
had to the survey map ana plan Of .h ne; sad CITY ana
endoer by deed of John Sh and wife, bearing date the
lth day OF july 1928 being story brick house thereon
edore una and sold to satisfy JUDICIAL. No. 81 March
1919. oil Henry May administrator OF Legrand
fa'''""D' ROBERT WALLACE,
Marshal OF the District OF Columbia
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Appointments by the President,
Bv and with the aduics and consent of The Senate.


THOMAS A. CoNovER, to be captain in the navy, from
the I'd of October lsls at which time he promoted
fill the vacancy occasoned by the death OF Commodore
James Bddle.
from the 18th Of September 1SaS, at which time he was
promoted to fill the vacancy occasoned by the death OF
Commander A. s. Mackenzie.
from the 81 of October, 1913, at which time he was pro,
NOTED to fill the vacancy occasioned by the promotion oil
Commander Conover.
the 18th of September 1913, which time he was pro-
NOTED to fill the vacancy asoned by the promotion oil
Lieutenant Charles II. Jackson.
CHARLES E. FLEMING. to be Lieutenant IN the navy
from the I'd OF October 1913, at which time ne was pro,
NOTED TO ill the vacancy created by the promotion OF
Lieutenant Andrew A. Harwood.
JAMES s. RIDGELY to be lieutenant in the navy, from
the 3ls Of October s4s at which time he was promoted
fill the vacancy occasoned by the dismisson OF Lieu
tenant Zach Holland, under sentence OF court martial
WILLIAM M. CALDWELL, to be lieutenant in the navy,
from the 25h of july lS4S. at which time he was pro-
NOTED TO fill the vacancy occasioned by the death OF
Lieutenant John B. Dale
s. WILSON KELLOGG, to be surgeon in the navy, from
the Goth OF August 1sas at which time he was promoted
to fill the vacancy occasoned by the death OF Surgeon
CHARLES MARTIN. to be an assistant surgeon in the
navy from the 5th of September. 1885, at which time he
appointed to fill the vacancy created blythe promotion
JOHN RurLEDGE, now a master in the navy, to be a
Lieutenant in the navy from the 7th of January S49 to
fill vacancy occasoned by the death OF Lieutenant Fran
els Huger.
ALGERNoN SIDNEY TAYLOR first lieutenant of marines,
to be captain by brevet, from 9th March, lS!7 for gal
liant and merorious conduct at the bombardment and
capture of Vera Cruz the eth March last and al the
capture Of Tuspan on the 18th day of April, ls47.
HENRY B. WATSON, first lieutenant OF marines, to be
captain by breve from the Goth of November, 1s47, for
gallant and mertorious conduct in the battles of the s,h
and 9th OF January 1si7 on the banks OF the ko San
Gabriel, and the plains OF Mesa. in California, and
for the defence of Guaymas from the Goth of October to
the Doth of November lsi7.
BrsJAMIN D. HERIor to be navy agent for the port of
Charleston in the State of South Carolina for four years
from the 4th day Of October, s4s at which time he
was reappoinel his former commission having expired.
WILLIAM B. ScorT to be navy agent for the navy yard
ut the city of Washington. d. c., and for the Navy De-
parment for four years from the Sh day of October
ls4S which time he reappointed, his former COM
mission having expired
OcrAvIys COHEN, to be navy agent for the port Of
Savannah in the State of Georgia. for four years from
the lh day of October. l84S, at which time he was re-
appointed his former commission having expired.
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THE ladies of the congregation of St Peters Church. for
the purpose OF raising funds to pay debt due the
orphans aud others contracted in erecting building
Sunday school, intend holding lair the Odeon.
mence on Monday the l2th instant and continue
that and every succeeding day of the week. from ~ ococ
a m I'LL 10 o'clock great variety of really useful
az well as fancy articles will be offered for sale,
able prices abundance Of reasonable refreshments,
with tea and coffee evening, and other delicace
will also be provided; whilst fine hand NJ music, aided
by several amateur performers who have kindly voun-
eered their services will contribute render visit this
fair highly interesting and ngreeabls.
On the hrst evening (Mondty) concert of vocal and
Instrumental music. by several distinguished amateurs,
will be added 10 the other attractions :.
The lady managers confidently trust that when ibers
public shall ske into the very auablc objects
oil their exerons just appreciation fthcm will he
Tested by general attendance and patronage and
the citizens OF Washington aud strangers visiting here, will
not disregard an appeal made for assistance pro-
vdng sustenance and instruction for those who unable
to procure IL for themselves.
Abundance l2i cents. Children half price,
Feb Std
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 9, is4o.

o. Mr. C. W. JAMES No. Harrison street, Cincinnati ONO
general travelling for the States assisted by
n Smith Dent Smith Frederick Hawse, John
W. Armstrong Jasen Taylor T. NJ Stevenson, w Ramsey and
Perrin Locke.
travelling for the soathen and southwest
States assisted by James X whpple, VIM Weld O. IL
John Weld T. Waterman John Collins James Deering
Albert Wellington James, Charles L. Muslin, and NJ f.
Taylor.
ny- Mr. HENRY NJ LEWIS Of Montgomery, Alabams is our
travelling agent for Alabama and Tennessee assisted by
MIR. y b. Brett.
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rUPERtOR FarHiturs Dry Gsoods.--Beag extremely
~ DESTROYS TO close stock of goods hand we
would most respectfully remind all persons who may be in
of anything embraced in the above class they
now havo opportunity OF furnishing themselves at
prices far less than heretofore, will be- Hereafter
OF them name, and it will be that they stand.
ard articles in the trade by which they
such uciuate in price do fancy goods, and when
they be had retail for what they long and
well experienced Mr. Caxett at wholesale, the opportunity
should not be lost. To wit:
Rich satin anes, perhaps the most elegant and durable
article ever invented for window curtains, silk and
WOOL feet inches wide, two-wdths for a window,
atSs rs per yard. selling in any city north OF this
ut Va
Rich LANES, in and wool, colors red and white
blue and white and crimson and gold, at 81 Is.
Rich LANES, silk and WOOL 81 inches wide, vi rs per
yard In all the above colors.
To match all the above have the dapcry. Cords and
tassels, loops, and gimp.
Rich embroidered lace and muslin under-c urains or
shades.
Gorgeous gold fllagrce and plain cornces, some in
colors and gold, TO mach the above goods.
All OF which will furnish, made up, and ready for
from $40 to $50 per window packed up free OF
cost and sent to the address Of the purchaser.
Members of Congress and others want of any of the
abave will do we'll TO CALL ses and inquire for
d. CLAGETT IL Co,
Feb 2--3eoii Corner oil 9th st. and Penn
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ENMsRoIDn0nD Canton Craps shawis tails day
IL rccsived. OF very recent importation which will be-
Feb7-aw r H. RoOE Il CO.
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fvr Cholera.
Mrs. T.. Kdder's Dysentry Cordiat-an immediate and
fri
Feb. 3-dts

Mrs. E. ktdders Oysenfery Cordta--Gn immediate and
perfect remedy.
VXTHERE this oil powerful antdoto is at hand, cholera,
w dyssntery and didrr4I longer
rionsy feared looked upon with terror as this cordial
will assured the disease in the of yery
few hours IL taken at the commencement
1t has been before the public or than sixteen years.
immediate and perfect remedy Tor these complaints. IL
has been thoroughly Tested in every country and every eli
and ~ effect has M pfo.ed the
the last stage The public may rest assured that
uns neither opium mineral substances nor anything
that is in the least injurious to the constitution.
CHOLERA AND COMMON CHOLERA MORBUS.--
This cordial Immediately checks the vomiting relieves
the pains, stops The dnrh9a and restores the bowels 10
perfect regular and healthy state however severe the at
tack be- however low the patient may have become,
SEVEREsr CASES OF DYsENTEPY are immedi
aely pains alayed the bowels heal
ed, and unffequely the bowels become perfectly
regulated and restored ia the short space OF twelve
CHRONIC DIARRHQsA-Either in children or adults.
of months or years continuance, IL most readily cured
with Cordial they may reduced
skeleton ii Immediately strengthens, and shortly
CHOLERA INFANTUM.-It has saved the lives Of
many thousand children when reduced to deaths door by
this complaint; it gives them immediate reet and they
very soon recover U
remedy for sickness checksi vomiting, and read
lily restores the patient. 1t invariably checks vomiting
THAT AXE if inclined
d hGa, should always be provided with this medicine
it will keep the bowels regulated. and keep off the
canker. 1t wholesome. safe, and pleasant the
and children fond OF it, and viii take it without trouble
or dislike. glt ...
FOR GENERAL DEBILITY AND DYSPEPSIA.-Tt is
the stomach and bowels and prevents food from pressing
or distressing the stomach.
Mrs. KDDER 100 Court street, Boston, sole proprie-
tor and only manu- iacturer.
Sold in the city of Washington by ---.
All orders promptly attended for large small quaint
ties and packed in the best shipping order.
Feb 7-eo5W
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