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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
Health of nIsucatine.

The Muscatine Journal tells us the state Of
health in that town, in the following facetous
vein:-The health of the town is not SO good as
it might be; and yet it might be great deal
worse. During the absence of the cholera, just
to keep up the interest, and remind men that
they are mortal, we have sprinklng of bilious
fever, now and then case of fever and ague,
with spice of cholera morbus, and all sorts of
of sick stomachs and griping-the whole season.
ed with the whooping cough and measles, which
has been chasing up the Juveniles constantly for
the last six months"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

HEALING BY Monr1F1cAr1oN.-The cores
pondent of the St. Louis Intelligencer in allu-
ding to the probable fate of the California bill
in the House, writes of Col. Benton course in
relation to it as follows:-"Col. Benton evident
ly feels deeply mortified as things are now pro-
crossing, and but for his stubbornness of dispo.
sition would frankly admit the blunder he had
committed in voting against the Omnibus. He
feels so sour about it, that he was one of the
twenty who voted against Pearce's bill, although
introducing one of his own, to pay Texas five
millions more than is proposed in the more just
and acceptable bill that has already passed the
Senate"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

SEDUCTION AND MARRIAGE.-A case of this
kind came off week before last in St. Louis in
which the SHINING parties were tied in the bonds
of wedlock in the gloomy cell inhabited by vio-
lators of the law. 1t seems that young man
named McNelly seduced or induced (Which is
it?) young woman named Bowling to perform
deeds unlawful to unwcdded love, for which
McNilly was calaboosed to await trial The
injured parties being unwilling to stand the gaze
and criticism Of the public, offered sscompro-
mise,' which was accepted, and resulted as we
have above stated, in "Union." The honey
moon, however, could not be continued, as the
city Marshal refused to give up the new-washed
and new-made husband until he was regularly
b0ilcd. Thus stood the affair at last advices
tY lnfanticide, or child murder, is becoming
of daily occurr nee in ST. Louis
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
The Succession.

The Washington Correspondent of the Balti-
more Clipper, gives US the following interesting
| information in relation to Mr.. Clay
"His relation to the next presidency is too we'll
| known to refer to it. That he will be the can
didate for the whig party at the next election, if
living, convention no convention, no man in
his senses doubts. If ever he was the embodi-
ment of whig principles, and the object Of whig
affections, he is so now. There isno man in the
whig party who can hope to receive the vote of
| that party, at the next trial, before Mr. Clay
And again:
The great body of whig Senators has rallied
and is rallying to the support of the Administra
ton, and is looking to the perpetuation Of the
whig party in power. At present every whig
eye is upon the great Clay for the succession. y
So the wings are determined that the demo-
cracy shall again pronounce sentence of condem-
nation upon Harry of the West, Four defeats
for the Presidency ought to satisfy the ambition
of any man, and doubtless would, if he was not
getting old enough in years to ssbe in the hands
of his friends. -. .sr-@
The wings no doubt suppose that the patriotic
efforts of CLAY for the Compromise, and the Just
commendation of his course by the democratic
press, will have its weight with the democratic
party, and they rely on this and the sympathy oi
the people to elect him-but they will be decei-
Veu A1oWeVeI Tie great NdllOndl CemOcratC
party may applaud his course in the late crisis,
they cannot forget that he is their old arch-ene-
my-the father of the protective tariff system, oi
the bankrupt law, the distribution act, and the
advocate Of United States Bank-in short, as
the quotation expresses it, ssthe embodyment Of
whig (FederaD principles, and that in his eec.
ton the Federalists are s'looking forward to the
perpetuation Of their power" .as3sgs s.r.
In the late crisis, while all eyes were turned
to Washington, we were delighted to behold the
noble CAss, with the calm dignity Of the incor
ruupdble patriot, standing on the broad platform
OF democratic doctrines, rebuking the spirit 0
treason, and surrounding the whole Union will
the energy OF his great mind; and when we be
held HENRY CLAY, the "embodyment' OF th,
opposition standing upon the platform of our par
ty, by the side Of our gallant leader, we caugh
up with enthusiams the echo, of his praise, which
no true democratic press Withheld, though til,
wing press in many instances indulged in cen
sure, and in many more, maintained sullen 81
lence. But what now? No sooner do they ina
gine that Henry Clay in spite Of their censure
and silence, has endeared himself to the people
than they begin to reckon how they can use him
and alas, the old patriot and statesman, totterin
on the verge Of eternity, is TO be brought fol
/ ward and sacrificed, to "perpetuate' whig ruiz
Not against Henry Clay but against his prime
pies and his party, do the democracy battle, nm
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
vi VIC EAIITCSS.
Literary Society.

The idea, MIR. Editor, which was suggested
through your paper of the 2lst inst, proposing
Literary Society in Dubuque, has made a vi
vid impression on my mind.
Whatever can be made to augment human
happiness, or to promote morality, virtue, and
intelligence or in any way toimprove 'the nigh
ty mind of man." is useful in proportion as it is
capable ofeffectlng these ends. All this, think,
we'll organized Literary Society is able to ac-
complish.
1t is evident that Nature requires man to ex-
crcise the faculties of his mind in due proper
ton, consequently, every kind of phlosophic
and scientific knowledge has a tendency to pro-
duce pleasing emotions. There is certain gra-
tifcation to the mind of man in becoming ac-
quainted with objects, and operations of which
we were formally ignorant, and that, too, inde-
pendent of the practical tendency ofsuch knowl-
edge, and of the advantages we may gain from
it. taste for knwledge, capacity to acquire
it, and pleasure accompanying its acquisition,
forms part of the constitution of every mind.
The great Divine Architect, in his infinite wis
dom has implanted in the mind principle OF Gu
riosity, and annexed pleasure to its gratiiica-
ton.
What vast and overwhelming number of
subjects are open to the investigation of man,
whereby he can crafty that mate curiosity; but
that curiosity must be excitcd-there must be
something to stimulate his ideas, and "sct him
a Minking;" and what stimulous is better than
good Literary Society?
Union is strength" and with what energy
and zest, united body Of individuals will inves-
tigate and discuss the laws of Nature-of gov
ernment-witness chemical, philosophical, and
other experiments-explor the bowels of the
earth, and examine the diversified beauties of
its surface-learn lessons of infinite mower and
wisdom, as taught in astronomy; and In short a
well-organized literary society will improve the
demeanor, brighten the chain of friendship with
truth, and bless all the votares with knowledge.
Yours, very sincerely,
A COSMOPOLITE
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

''more stringent laws to keep their notions of
liberty from effervescing
The Telegraph continues: elf they become
citizens OF the U. States, they are entitled to no
more liberties than native, and any violation of
the laws by them, should receive the same pun
ishment that native would receive
All right; they ask for no more, but they pro-
test against being subjected to the control of
more "stringent law such as the Telegraph
suggests Let them be tried by the sumo law,
and receive the same punishment for their vio-
lation as others receive; they have never asked
for more. But unfortunately for this position of
the Telegraph, the basis on which his article
rests will not sustain this position The argu
ment is, 'that foreigners come to this country
with mistaken notions of liberty,' and the con-
clusion is, that "they should consequently be
subjected to more stringent law We deny
his premise, and repudiate his conclusions. The
assertion is false in fact, and the conclusion is
gratultously insulting.
The Telegraph man is not satisfied with show
ing his bad temper against the Germans of New
York. He would like it to be understood abroad
that they are likewise disturbers of the peace
nearer home. Here is another of his false in
sinuations-s'Were this class cf peace disturb
ers confined to New York, it would be the bust
ness of the citizens and authorities of that place.
but the same feeling is gradually spreading over
the country, and unless suddenly checked, will
in short time become beyond control
"But the same feeling is generally spreading
over the country What same feelingo The
'smistaken notions of liberty of course, and
''unless suddenly checked s'by more stringent
laws will, in short time, become beyond con-
troll"
The whole aim, object and intention of this
article OF the Telegraph is SO apparent, that COM
ment is wholly unnecessary. ----.-.-s,
We have noticed it merely to call attention
to its glaring assumptions, its evident perver-
sions, and the malevolent hate with which it
regards large, and at least as we'll behaved
class of the community, as the calumniator who
penned that article
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
SANDER.


'Tis an assassin at the midnight hour
Urg'd on by Euvy, that with footstep soft,
Steals on the slulnber, of sweet innocence,
And with the dark drawn dagger of the mind
Drinks deep the crimson current of the heart.
1t is a worm that crawls on Beauty's check,
Like the vile viper in vale of flowers,
And riots in ambrosial blossoms there.
1t is a coward in coat of mail,
That wages war against the brave and wise,
And like the long, lean lizard, that will mar
The lions sleep, it wounds the nobest breast
OFT have seen this demon of the soul,
This murderer of sleep with visage smooth,
And countenance, serene as Heaven soWn sky,
But storms were raving in the world ofthought
OFT have seen smile upon his brow,
But like the lightning from stormy cloud.
It shocked the soul and disappeared in darkness
OFT have seen it weep at tales of woe;
And sighs as Wcrc its heart would break with anguish
But like the drop that drips from Java's tree
And the fell blast tht sweeps Arabian sands;
They withered every flower the vale.
saw it tread upon lily fair,
A maid, of whom the world could say no harm,
And when she sunk beneath the mortal wouud
1t broke into the sacred sepulchre,
And dragged Its victim from the haoWed grave,
For public eyes to gaze 1t hath wapt,
That from the earth its victim passed away
Ere il had taken vengeance on his virtues
Yes, l have seen this cnrsed child of envy
Breathe mildew the sacred fame of him
Who once had been his country's bencfactor,
And on the sepuchro of his repose,
Bedewed with many tributary tear
Dance in the moonlight of a summers sky,
With savage satisfaction
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
Missouri Politics.

The House Of Representatives stands thus
Wings Sd; Bentonites 81; Democrats 40. By
this it will be seen that the Wings have plu-
rality, but not majority, in the House, while
the Bentonites are in singuzority-which word
we use for want of better. The Democrats
and Bentontes together make a majority of the
House, and we believe, of the whole Legislature
hence it may be taken for granted that the wings
will not be able to elect Senator of their own
party.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
"The Germans in New York;

The Telegraph of last week gave vent to its
long pent up feelings ofhostlity against foreign
crs in an article under the above caption, and
in its apparent desire to extinguish any feelings
of animosty which might be harbored on the
part Of foreigners against their traducers it but
kindles up flame in their breasts, such as in
suit and contumely can produce.
We will give few extracts from this delec-
table article of the Telegraph, with the premise
that we are apologists for violators of law, be
they native born or adopted citizens. But
while making this declaration, we cannot agree
with the Telegraph in his suggestions for more
stringent law to keep them (the Germans, or
other foreigners) in order. The Telegraph says,
in alluding to the late riots in N York, in which
some German tailors participated, ''The excita-
BILE character of this class of people needs the
most stringent laws to keep them in order. Like
all foreigners, they arrive in this country with
greatly mistaken notions of liberty. If they are
not allowed to enjoy greater amount of free
dom than ever an American dreamed of asking,
they cry out, that they are oppressed, not think
ing that the same liberty is guaranteed to them
that is guaranteed to every American citizen, is
infinitely more than they ever enjoyed in their
own country" .
What does the Telegraph mean by "a more
stringent law" Does he mean to say that there
must be one law for foreigner, and another for
a native-born citizen? Does he mean to say,
that it shall be a crime in foreigner to do what
native-born citizen may do with impunty?-
What else but this can he mean, by his emore
stringent law?" And then, s'foreigners arrive
in this country with mistaken notions af liber-
ty." Do they, indeed. Where is the evidence
of this assertion? 1t is true that foreigners ge-
nerally attach themselves to the Democratic
party, which is the only evidence for this at
tempt to basely stigmatise our adopted citizens.
But, ifthis be evidence, as it undoubtedly is
with the Telegraph, 'that they arrive in this
country with mistaken notions Of liberty they
have the consolation to know that they err with
the majority ofthe American people. Their no.
tons Of liberty are evidently dspleasing to the
Telegraph man, whose anti-democratic feelings
would evidently lead him to the enactment Of
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

Mr.. Pearce's bill fixing boundary between
Texas and New Mexico, and paying Texas ten
millions for relinquishing her claim to the Ter
ritory north and west of that line, passed the
Senate yesterday by yeas 80, nays 20-Messrs.
Davis and Winthrop of Mass, Clark and Greene
of r. l., and Phelps of VT, voting with and max
ing the majority. None of these could vote for
the Omnibus bill because it conceded too much
to slavery; yet this bill practically comedies more
than that professed to. We trust the House
will improve if not straighten this line.
We mean to keep careful account of all that
shall be lost and gained to Freedom by the de-
feat of the Omnibus, and strike balance when
ever the account shall be closed-N Y. Tri-
bunc.
Here is the authority of the N. Y. Tribune
that Messrs. Davis of Mass, Winthrop, Clark
Greene, and Phelps, northern men, have finally
voted for bill which comedies more to the
South than the compromise BILL
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

THE FARMERS CREEp.-We belive in
small farms and thorough cultivation.
We believe in large crops, which leave the
land better than they found it.
We believe in going to the bottom of things,
and therefore deep ploughing.
We believe that the best fertilizer of the soil
is the spirit Of industry, enterprise and intel
lgence, without which, toll, lime, mari, plaster,
bones, and green manures will be of little use.
IN. Y. Independent
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

CHoLERA.-This disease is making tour of
the western lakes, destroying its victims in the
most approved fashion known to the disease 1t
quilted Chicago few days ago, but turned up
in Milwaukee, and is now sending it's victims to
premature grave in that hitherto healthy city
No place seems privileged from in its insdious
visits and baneful effects. Thank Providence our
own city has been one of the most exempt from
its dreadful ravages.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
FARMERS HOME.

VHE undersigned still keeps this long established and
l. well known Tavern the Of Main street and
the Market Square, in this city; and is now better ared
than he has been BEFORE to accommodate travellers
and regular boarders the most reasonable tes he
has made several new additions, and improvements to the
former He would especially recommend his estab
shment to Farmers and Teasers his stable and yard
accommodations not surpassed by any in the CITY,
Charges m0dcrate Come and try
VIM. ZUMHAFE.
March G. 1850. 29-tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

Part of company d. lst regiment of U. 8.
Dragons under command of Lieut.. Gardner
passed through here on their way to the Mis-
souri, river. We understand they intend to pay
a visit to the Indian tribes on the upper Missouri
their quarters at Ft. Smelling
TFort Des Mones Gazetfe
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

! ONO AND MISSISSIPPI RAIL RoAD.-A large
number of the richest citizens of Cincinnati,
headed by Mr.. Nicholas Longworth, have petit
toned the Common Council of that city to loan
the credit of the city for $S00,0O0 to the Ohio
and Mississippi Railroad. .l..... ... ... ..
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
SWANS HOTEL,


IOWA C1Cys
IN subscriber, owner and proprietor Of the above
i House, would inform the public that he has taken
possession of said establishment and is prepared to
modate the travelling community, transient or regular
boarders and will endeavor give general satisfaction.
tCHAS. J. SWAN.
IyConneced with the above establishment Is large
and extensive Livery Stable, where strangers at II
times be accommodated with conveyances any part OF
the country May l6 lS49 37-ly.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04


EXTENT OF THE TERRITORY OF New MEx1-
Cove find the following in the debate on the
New Mexico territorial bill: ,s.'S
Mr.. DOUGLASS said: / have only a word to
say in reply to the Senator from Ohio. He COM
plains that New Mexico has been considerably
curtailed in the amount of her territory. This
bill, as far as the eastern boundry of New Mexi-
CO is concerned, conforms with the bill which
has passed defining and establishing the Texan
boundary. The amount of territory in New
Mexico, according to this bill, as nearly as can
calculate it; (and think lam not far out of the
way,) is 223;O00 square miles-an amount of
territory equal, and more than equal to the
States of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, india
ma and Illinois. l make that statement merely
to show that New Mexico has not been circum.
scrbed by very narrow and compressed limits
OF that territory $4,000 square miles lie east Of
of the Rio Grande-an amount of territory more
than double the size of New York On the
west of the Rio Grande, and east of the summit
of the Sierra Nevada, are $1,000 square miles
more-a portion Of territory larger than the
State of Illinois; and west Of the summit of the
Sierra Nevada mountains, there is still portion
of territory embraced in New Mexico-79,O 900
square miles making in all, as stated, 223,OOO
square miles of territory. think, therefore,
that New Mexico has not been very badly dealt
with in fixing the boundaries Of that terri
tory.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
WASHINGTON. AUG. 26.

A disagreement in the Cabinet has been alluded
to between Mr.. Webster and Mr.. McKennon.-
informed Mr.. Webster wishes the ap.
pointing power relative to the Marshals and Dis
trict Attorneys to revert to the State depart
ment.
Mr.. McKennon firmly opposes the transfer.
The latter did not attend Mr.. Webster's recent
diplomatic dinner. He pleaded indisposition
and went home, many think for good. He has
frequently declared he could not fulfil the many
promises made by Mr.. Ewing.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

WHARF.-The price of wheat is declining in
the eastern markets. The best brings 81 Is in
New York, which is from IS to SO cents less
than usual; while inferior qualities are sold at
80 cents. This, it will be remembered, is the
wholesale price. ....
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
EmDire Store.

VHE undersigned having purchased the entire Stock of
l. WOODWARD &c BROTHERS., begs leave to inform the
citizens of Dubuque, and the public generally, that he
will continue the business at the old Stand, on the
side of Manst, nearly opposite the NAPLES House.
where he will be glad toreceive the custom the friends
of the late firm. .E.5.. g.. f.....a 1E
He is authorized to receive all moneys due the firm OF
Woodward s, Bros, and to receipt for the same.
EDWARD WOODWARD.
Dubuque, Iowa, Feb. 90. 1850. 24.tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

w MIR. John Cameron, member of the
Wisconsin Legislature, died Of cholera, at Chi
cago, few days since. The Rev. Mr.. Sprin.
ger, the Presiding Elder in the Milwaukee dis
trct, died also Of cholera at Oconmoc, on the 22d
Of cholera. . @ s4,. !
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

IMPORTANT LEGAL DEcIs1oN-In the Dis
trict court of Allegheny county, Pa, Judge Low
rie has decided that a building committee may
sue and collect a subscription made for building
or repairing chuch.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

REcovERED.-One thousand pigs of Lead
were recently recovered from the wreck Of the
steamboat Neptune, Capt Barrett, sunk at the
mouth of the Ohio river, twenty years ago. .-"@
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
CITY HOTEL.

n A. H. MILLER, late of the Leclare House,
NM2zA Davenport, would advise his numerous
1sgs111 friends and the public generally, that he
HA! Il has taken the above named spacious estab
Jul. lishment, where he fattels himself that he
will be able to accommodate his guessl a
style to meet their entire appreciation. =,
TO his ST. Louis friends who have heretofore hOnOred
him with their patronage he would that the vicinity
Of Dubuque abounds with variety of objects of interest
to the visitor The grouse shooting is not to be surpassed
and the besttro fishing at an easy distance.
Passengers conveyed to and from the boats in carriages
free of expense. arg
A. II. MILLER.
Dubuque, Sept. %, 1913. 12-ly.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
HARVEY RAY. Jr.,

MANUFACTURER of French Burr Mistones and
IXl Dealer in Boiling Cloths, Burlington, Iona.
hillstones made order, and constant supply lan
Screen wire, hostng screws and mill irons furnished
at the shortest notice and ofthe best quality.
Hy-A Also Italian and American Marble Monuments
Tomb stones OF every description, executed to order and
NAV 49, 1850,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

FA1LED.-The firm of Suydam q Co., New
York, have failed. Their liabilities are said to
reach two millions, and their assets not exactly
known. So much for the credit system,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
Population of Cleveland.

The census returns are just completed, and
the population ofthe city is in round numbers,
seventeen thousand six hundred In 1910 it
was 6,026, and last year l6,5O4
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
I ours, very sincerely,
A COSMOPOLITE.

CHoLERA.-The whole number of deaths in
Cincinnati resulting from cholera during the
months of June, July, and first half of August,
of the present year, has been 2,755.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

The Area Of the Territory of New Mexico,
if the bill passed the Senate few days since
goes through the House, will be not far from one
hundred and fifty thousand square miles. Tex
as will contain two hundred thousand square
miles
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
The Express Job once

If ne is again put forward he is again doomed to
disastrous and overwhelming defeat. Better
that he should die while his fame is greater than
President, and his name revered by his grateful
and approving countrymen-rather than he
should live to be made the leader Of partisan
warfare and the victim of partlzan bitterness
.Nuscatine Enquirer ~ .e.-