The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-07
Extract to the Editor, dated,


Extract to tile Editor, dated,
WAsHuSGros, July %, 1850
DEAR Subtitle new administration is not
fairly under way, in consequence of the entire
Cabinet not being in their places, and the de-
CLEMSON of Senator Pcarcc, of Maryland, to ac-
cept the Interior Department., vacated by Mr..
Ewing-From notices in the papers ofthis city,
Mr. Ewing does not retire to private life. He
succeeds Mr.. Corwn, under appointment, In
the Senate Mr.. Ewing will make a most "uh-
fill Senator He has been Il member of the Sc
nate before, and we'll understands the routine of
voting ones self a snug sum, in bounty land
scrip, or something else, that may come up for
speculation. He will do good business, no
matter where he may happen to locate; for he is
an adept at driving trade for other things as
well as for house rent BY the way, he will now
have it in his power to call for an investi CATION
of his Douglass transaction in this city. We
hope, for his reputation as DISTINGUISHED citl
zen, that he will not let this opportunity pass,
in clearing away the mist Of the collision in
which he is implicated. A man of his known
lf-disiutercstedncSs, should not rest under the
charges, so confidently put forth by Mr. Doug
lass, especially, as he is now to be Senator,
where he can have Mr.. D. confronted, under the
protection of his position. This would be rich
affair, Mr.. Editor and l assure you, although
Mr.. Ewing would have the advantage of Mr.. ID.
from his position, Mr. d. would be sustained by
ninc-tcnths of all persons, where the two gentle
men are known.
Mr.. Clay delivered very able argument on
Monday last, in defence of his Compromise Bill
1t was equal to his best efforts, in the palmiest
days of his early Republican career. Mr.. Clay
will die as good republican as he ever was
indeed, he aoiU end his career Of life in The demo-
cratic ranks;-and should he succeed in giving
peace to his distracted country, and heal the
unfortunate schisms that now divide us, graft
tude to him, and the plaudts of the country,
should be given in one universal shout, for his
life not to close until, by unanimous election
ofa grateful people, their verdict is given for
placing him in the first office now to be filled by
man, in the first country in the world. Do not
be surprised at my language, Mr.. Editor. This
should be done. And if he succeeds, with the
ward him for his labor of love to our land-for
no man will more deserve the support of the
whole people. Traitorous Disunion would pale
before him, and fanaticism hide her diminished
head forever. No we'll wsher to his country
should object to this appreciation of Mr.. Clay;
for, although he has been prodigal son, yet, if
he returns to his "Father's house, the "fattcd
III CIV ho ,1,;, Ia
tuous entertainment" and where, too, all may
rejoice that he is once more "restored and be.
loved by his brethren.' This would be politi
cal millennium.
DIP KING, member of the House from Mas
sachusetts, died last Thursday, at his residence
an early hour on yesterday.
The vote on the Compromise, | believe, will
be taken next week. But from the indications
given out, am fearful, will not pass by as large
majority as previously expected. However,
believe it will pass, notwithstanding the South
ern disunionists are combined with the abolition
lists, and Mr.. Benton, to defeat the measure
Col. Benton has let himself down most unmer
cifully in public estimation;--he can never re-
cover his position with the Democracy;-an al
to his success for the abolition support, Mr.. Sew
ard will never permit him to receive Twill
the defeat Of Col. Benton in Miss ouri, his publ,
career will be ended in the Senate of the U. s.
unless, indeed, as some believe he will start 70,
the diggings, and come to us again in the capa
city of Senator. In Missouri his case is hope
less. Yours, MUSCATINE.