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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03
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Of yesterday: '' ,..1 2'.~
ga dispatch has been received at the State
Department from Charleston announcing the
highly important intelligence of the capture
ofthe sloop of war Albany, Commander Ran
dolph, bya Spanish frigate, which had been
sent to the neutral Island of Contoy, to transport
the Americans taken there to Havana.
"The Albany Intercepted the frgate with the
prisoners on board, and demanded their release,
which was refused. An action ensued between
the two vessels, which resulted in the capture Of
the Albany by the Spaniard, and the ship and
her crew were taken to Havana. @
"Gcn. Campbell, our Consul, at once i'm
peratively demanded the instant release Of tho
prisoners and ship. The authortiea refused to
acced this demand, and the Consul himself was
imprisoned.'
Now look on this extract, translated from
the Havana Diario de Marine, Of the Goth ult.:
awe have the greatest satisfaction in being
able to announce to our readers that the Amer
can steamer Of war Surname, which has arrived
from Washington, has been sent by the Presi-
dent fthe United States to offer to our Govern
ment it's assistance, if necessary, against the ex
petition of the pirates. The American sloops
Of war Albany and Germantown entered 7oiM
thc same oIject."-[N. York Sun. #''
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03
What Does it Mean.

Here are two resolutions adopted by the Wing
Young Men of New York, at q recent meeting
of their association. What q strange and strik
ing contrast there is between their sentiments
and those expressed by their brethren here in
Iowa. @ Er..-s ... -.. .........-
Can they be of the same party, and live under
and abide by such contradictory creeds of politi.
cal faiths Verify, no. The Wings Of Iowa.
having no organ independent Of the Executive
patronage, are left in the dark US to the events
which are sinking them deep, deep, into the
mire of political infamy. If they want to know
the truth, let them take democratic paper; but
should their prejudices forbid that, then at least
let them find paper of their own party, whose
types are not set to echo the sentiments of the
hireling, and whose levers are not moved by the
motive power of pecuniary embarrassment
Wings of Iowa, read the following resolutions,
adopted by your brethren of New York, and say
do you still believe that the Wing State Con-
vention has not borne false witness against your
principles. IL
"Resolrcd, That US the recognized organ of
the Wing Young Men Of New York, we believe
that we truly represent their opinions, when we
declare our approval of its general principle, of
the broad and comprehensive plan of pacifca-
ton, presented to the Senate by a Committee of
Thirteen; that we look upon it as not necessari-
ly in antagonism with any mode of adjustment
vet presented; and we are confident that in sup
porting it, the members Of Congress from this
city would be cordially sustained by their con
stituents.
"Rese,red, That pre-eminent among those
who are struggling to restore concord to our 60
vernment and people, we cannot but point with
pride to one, whose matchless abilities and ex-
allied patriotism renewedly indicated, are wor.
thy the name and history of Henry Clay"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03
Greeley with the sKnOckinSs.'

The three sisters of Rochester, who control
the "spiritual knockings,' having visited New
York and taken rooms at Barnum's Hotel, Mr.
Greeley and friend called upon them and spent
''an hour with the spirits.' The eldest sister, he
says, is IS years DID, and has pleasing and in
telligent face-the other two are of the ages Of
eighteen and fourteen; have dark eyes and hair
and compleixons of transparent paleness; their
manner quiet and refined, and all their actions
marked with entire propriety.
They were seated on a sofa, with plain table
before them AS soon as Greeley and his friend
were seated, succession Of raps were heard on
the table and floor-some so strong as to jar the
t,ooos and table, The table belonged to the Ho-
tel, and they did not touch it. One of the "spir-
its significd its willingness to talk with friend
Greeley. I..r.. ..-.... :..s.,
So he mentally selected relation whom he
had never seen, and who had been dead num-
Der of years. and the spirit by it's telegraphic or
spiritual knockings'' correctly informed the
Tribune editor that she was relation, how ma
ny years since she died; her age, sex and time
of death were also precisely stated.
The ssspirts were less familiar with Greeley's
friend, but promised to talk after shelter &C
quaintance." With the closest scrutiny, they
could detect nothing on the part of the ladies
which could have caused the knocking. They
tod Greeley and his friend, that the noise fol-
lowed them everywhere steamboats,, on rail-
roads, in carriages, everywhere-that it had been
so for two years, and had become irksome.
A clergyman, who called, was writing some
questions on a table aohen it moued more than a
foot, without any apparent cause. The sisters
were not near it, nor was there anything attach
ed to it. A friend Of the clergy man, who was
present, "felt the grasp of a hand on hisleg, but
could see nothing
All this, says Greeley, sounds ridiculous and
amusing, yet the parties are men of high intelli-
gence and not likely to be deluded. He says it
can only be accounted for, or explained, by ad.
hitting the truth of mesmerism He promises
further conversations with the "sprits, but fears
that he is s'too material to be made the subject
Of their special attention. ... -.
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Agent for the Washington Monument
Fund.

In connection with the remarks already made
by us on the interesting subject of this Monu-
nent, we ought to have mentioned that Judge
KING, Of this City, has been appointed one of
the Agents to receive subscriptions for this pa
trotic and praiseworthy object.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03
Lind Sales.

We perceive by an advertisement in the Ga
lena Gazette, that sale of Lands will take place
at Dubuque, on the 10th day of September
These lands are situated north and northwest Of
this place, in Allemakee county and neighbour
hood. We publish this information for the be-
neft of our friends in that region-the depart
ment at Washington having thought proper to
publish the sale in another State
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03

The UsURY LAws.-Some of our cotempo-
rarics, among them the Iowa Star, and Iowa CT
ty Republican, have intimated a determination
to oppose re-enactment of the Usury laws OF
this State. We heartily approve of this early
manifestation of feeling on this subject, and we
suggest to all our contemporaries in the State the
propriety of directing public attention to this and
kindred subjects of legislation before the meet.
ing of the next General Assembly.
We have been informed that the Commits.
sioncrs to revise the code, have prepared stat.
ute on the subject of usury. We care not what
may be the features of the proposed law, if it be
restraint upon the lending or borrowing Of
money, we oppose it.
The people want no law on the subject, and
if they did, their pecuniary necessities would in
duce them to violate it on the first emergency
On several occasions before, we have in COM
pliance with our convictions of duty, given our
opinion upon the subject We need not at this
time reiterate what we have already so often re-
peated, but this we will say, that unless it can
be satisfactorily demonstrated that the law OF
Moses is binding upon the present generation,
we cannot recognise the propriety of regulating
the rent of money by law r.,.... o..
For our own part, we have the same obiec-
ton to the existence of such rule at this stage
of the worlds progress, as We have to the regu-
lation of any other business transactions by law
And we are opposed to any and all such interfe-
renee except in such cases as require actual pro.
lection to life, liberty and property.
The enactment and existence of usury laws
are unnecessary for any of these purposes, nei
ther are they required by the wants of the com
mnnity.i On the contrary, every days expert
ence teaches us that the wants of the commune
| ty IRE such as to force its members to borrow
money ut Whatever rates it can be procured
The existing law cannot, and no law will be eff
fectual against this want. t@ @ ..H
/ 1t would be just as absurd to suppose that
starving man could be restrained by law from
buying bread and meat, as to suppose that lega
obstacles will avail against the necessity which
compels him to borrow money.
4 We hold that the usury laws are as unjust t.
the necessitous borrower as they are to the ava
ricious lender. Both have rights which should
be recognised, respected, and protected, not BY
legal enactments but BY leaving them alone =
| AKorHxR RIcHMoED IN THE FIELD.-Wt
see il announced, that a Democratic paper, to b.
printed ii the German language, will soon BE-
| issued from the Banner Office, Davenport. w.
] hope II may live long enough TO be successful
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03

have erected in Steubenvile, Ohio, IN establish
ment for the manufacture of Soda Ash and Chic
ride of Lime 1t is the only one of the kind in
tile United States, and 1t is estimated that during
the first year it will produce between $4,000
and $4,000 worth Of Soda Ash, and nearly
$1,000 in value Of Chloride of Lime 1t is
supposed that the amount of manufacture will
be doubled the second year. ID ~ E5s-.l..1l
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03

The LAST FRENCH lsvENTIoN-Trulu raI-
uable.--A new "reading made easy plan has
been projected in Paris. Carnot has presented
a petition to the Assembly from Jules Alex,
stating that he has discovered method Of cdu-
catioa, by which child may be taught to read
in fifteen lessons Of one hour each. A grant Of
fifty thousand francs is asked for model school
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03

ENGLISH EMIGRATION TO WIscoNsIN.-Somt
20 or 30 English, says the Grant County Herald
and men Of means, have been looking up farm,
in the immediate vicinity of this town. Some
have already made purchases. This year bid.
fair to be more prolific in immigration than any
that has preceded it for some time.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03

OUTRAGE AT SAUL STE. NARRATIVE learn
from passengers from the Sault that an armed
band of British soldiers, commanded by Capt
Cooper and Lieut.. Balfour, stationed opposite
the Sault Ste. Marie, on the Canada side, eros
sed over to the American side, on the night OF
the 18th inst, to arrest deserters. This band
entered the boarding house of a Mr.--with
axes and clubs, cutting down the doors, and
knocked down Mr.. F. The soldiers entered the
room of Mrs. F., and knocked her down and
gagged her. They also threatened the lives Of
several of the boarders. .....a...: ...-s.
We also learn that Lieut.. Russell, of the U. S
Army, was present at the time and witnessed
the outrage, and, to all appearance, encouraged
the British soldiers to do what was done. He
threatened the citizens if they interfered to pre-
vent the arrest of the deserters, or stop theil
lawless proceedings. If this is SOL Lieut. Russell
should be cashiered, and we are glad to know
that the proceedings have been reported to the
United States governmcnt.-[Detroit Press.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03

TIT New BIBLE VERSION. Those persons
attached to the Baptist denomination, who be-
lieve in new version of the Bible, substituting
''immerse" for "baptize,' had a meeting in New
York on Monday evening to form themselves in.
to a permanent union, whose business will be
to get out new edition Of the Bible, with the
alterations proposed. Addresses were made by
Rev. Messrs. Cone, Armitage, Wyckof and
others. The sum Of $500 has already been
contributed to further the "ncw version Rev
DR.. Cone was elected president Of the Union
and among the vicc-prcsidents is Mr.. VIM
Crane, Of Baltimore.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03

A SKELETON FouND.-The Madison Argus
says that the skeleton Of man was found on the
GAINESVILLE Road, some two weeks ago. A bull
let hole had perforated his skull-thus indicating
his violent death. Neither suspicion or conjec.
ture can give faint guess who it could have
bccn-but probably stranger. ~r ,a- re H.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03

TROUBLE FOR THE MARsHALs.-The ladies'
Of Baltimore, who are by common report among
the airest of the fair portion of creation, protest
against the right Of The census takers to demand
their age. la 81 q 9shge. I'm sEas4
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Rail Road Grant.

We have received the following letter from
Senator Jones, in reference to the Rail Road
grant. 1t will be interesting to our readers.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03

Thanks to the Hon.lA 9. Dodge for his re-
marks on The compromise bill n,
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DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

Al
1890 For GoDcrnOr,
STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD, N
of Dubuque county
ID For Secretary Of State,
GEORGE w. McCLEARY, cd.
al ss OfLouisa county.
For .4uditor Of State, 5ata-
WILLIAM PATTEE,
firss5 Of Lee county f.
as51'i sta3 For State Treasurer,
ISRAEL KElSTER, -s.
1890, E Of Davis county. .ir.a
Treasurer Of Board Of Public Worhs,
as GEORGE GILLAsPY.
t5f& For Congrcss-2d District,
81 LINCOLN CLARK.
District Of Dubuque, Clayton, Deia'oare, &c
ts4sa ztsroR THE sENATE, l.
aaSa WARNER LEWIS. Z.
Representative District Of Dubuque, De,a,oarc
Bachanan &c,
...st FOR REPRESENTATIVES, eli
t HUGH v. GILDEA, tsa h..
THEOPHlLUS CRAWFORD.
Ff3st "A. K. EATON. a4 r4~,ze. e. g.. 90
Dubuque County officers. :.
a. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY,
d MI DAVID s. WILSON. hest4.s
is.S FOR cEERK OF THE DIST. COURT. elt
ASH serisf /. p. VANHAGAN. r.r.-. 81
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
, LYMAN DILLON.
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR,
THOMAS HURLEY.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03

=. NJ. General for Oregon and CALIFORNIA;.
Rumors from Washington would seem to in.
tinaate that an independent Postal arrangement,
viii be adopted for Oregon and California, and
that Fitz Henry Warren will be appointed Pos
4 Master General. an
Whatever may be the necessity Of an efficient
Postal organization, we see neither the necessi
~ nor the propriety Of an Independent system
having it administrative head elsewhere than
q the seat Of the General Government; and il
an independent organization is not intended
then under ono head and one chief can any de-
gree; Or required efficiency be accomplished. I
special agent be required for the Pacific State,
until The post Offices in that quarter are proper
slyslocated, we zee no objection 10 the appoint
nent Of an efficient officer for that purpose, Blu
W protest, now and forever, against separat
and distinct organizations in any department 0
ths Government located elsewhere than at tn
capital. :.s sss,
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cholera I'm st. Louis.

Notwithstanding the precaution Of the board
ofhealth, and the sanitory regulations adopted
and enforced by the city authorities, St. Louis
has been visited again by that dreadful scourge
the Cholera. The press Of that city would fain
conceal from the world the alarming crisis which
is at hand; but in their advice to the public, the
truth bursts through the fimsey barriers of du-
bious and hesitating words. The cholera is
thcre;-h will come here; though extreme pre-.
caution may, under Providence, avert it.
Shall we not do what in us lies, to escape this
dreadful calamity Il is full time the work was
begun, before the atmosphere becomes alive with
the germ Of the disease. Let US prevent it by
all means within our power; andif it does come
its power tolharm US will be diminished. s.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03

AKorHxR RIcHNoED IN THE FIELD.--We
see II announced, that Democratic paper, to be
printed IN the German language, will soon be
issued from the Banner Office, Davenport. We
hope It may live long enough to be successful.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03

the roads. am disposed to wait until the State
shall have commenced operations, US in the case
of Illinois the other day; and iflowa has actually
commenced these works, have no objection al
all to give to her, SO far as she may have com.
menced them, the same grant which we gave to
Illinois. do not think it would be proper to
make the grant without information on this
point.
MIR. DODGE, of Iowa. The people of GU,
State feel deep interest in this measure. My
colleague has the more immediate charge of the
bill, and has worked at it very industriously in
the committee, and succeeded in getting the bill
reported. 1 will state, however, that the Legis.
lature and people of Iowa have made common.
cement in this matter. They have gone to q
geographical and typographical surveys Of the
country, and they are now making every pre-.
paration which they can make. But large
portion of the plan lies through the Government
lands, and the people are DESTROYS Of obtaining
this grant as the foundation on which to raise Z
fund to complete this to them very great anG
important work. .-..
Mr., Felch. wish to make single inquiry
AS understand the amendment offered by tho
Senator from Iowa to the amendment Of the COM
mittee, it is simply to make this one bill embrace
two bills which have been reported from the com
mittee. Am right? ...l.'..
Mr.. Shields. 1t is simply uniting together
two bills which have passed the committee, o,
stacking them together is, believe, the prope,
term. 5vt .y.l tf..,. ga. r.. =.
Mr.. Felch. 1 am perfectly satisfied with the
Explanation. l have had occasion TO examine
the two bills, and am satisfied that they ought t.
receive the sanction Of the Senate ~
The question was then taken on the amend
ment TO the amendment offered by Mr.. Jones
which was adopted. The amendment, as amend
ed, also was adopted. Il ap ~ 81 ~
I Mr. Dodge, Of Iowa, moved further to amend
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CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, on Monday last, no business of i'm
portance was transacted.
In the House on the same day, during the debate
the proposition to refer the Presidents Message to
the several standing committees, Mr. Giddings took
occasion to denounce the fugtive-slave law in the Bit
terest terms. He declared the free States would re-
sist it to the death.
Mr.. McClernand, of Illinois, briefly replied, de-
nouncng the sentiments of Giddings as reasonable
and infamous.
In the Senate, on Tuesday last, Mr.. Foote of Mis-
sissippi, and Mr.. Downs of Louisiana, appeared and
took their seats. No business of importance on
hand.
In the House, the same day, Mr.. Bowlin pre-
sented the credentials of William S. Messervey, a
Delegate elect from New Mexico, which, after some
explanation from Mr. Bowin, referred to the
Committee on Territories. On motion Of Mr.. Went
worth, the House then went into Co nmittee of the
Whole, with a view to take up the river and harbor
bill; bu, after going into Committee, the House re-
fused to take up the bill.
Thus far Congress has transacted no business of
general interest. The Committees have, however,
been announced, and the two Houses will soon 90
to work. No motion has yet been made to repeal or
alter the ugive-save aw but this matter will doubt
less up at an early period. The Freesoers and
"agi,ators will not permit the law to stand unds-
turbed. They will "agitate" as of old, and repeal
it, if they Let the sovereign States of the South
speak out. Their voice, If uttered ao,v, may check
this spirit of AGGRESSION and save the Union.
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THE APPOINTMENTS OF BISHOP IVES.
The Bishop expects to pass few weeks at the house
of Mr. John S. Eaton Henderson, Granville county,
that he may be able to supply services to the par
ish at that place. In the meantime however, he designs
visiting the neghborng parishes in the following order
4th Sunday in advent, st. Johns. Williamsborough.
I'd Sunday after Christmas ST. Stephens, Oxford.
I'd Sunday after epiphany, Emanuel ch., Warrenton.
4th Sunday after epiphany, Louisburg.
Catechism, Confirmation, and the Holy Communion,
as usual.
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FRANKLIN INSTITUTE.
CEDAR ROCK, Franklin County, ~: I

CEzD.7K ROCK, Franklin County, ~: C..
D. S. RICHARDSON, Principal
G. H. STOCKWELL, Assistant.
TENIE Spring Term for 1851, will commence on the
L 18th day of January. The New Academy will be
dedcated OH that day. The Students earnestly
guessed to be present For circular containing partc-
uIarb apply to the Principal at Bcfosd P. O., Nash
Co5ty.
vash, Dec. l3. l3-tlFeb.
H. The Tarborough Press. Raleigh Register Biblical
Rordc and North State Wing, will please insert the
abvc till the lst Of February, and send accounts to D.
81 Richardson
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