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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
The Abolition Convention.

The Capital Reporter gives the following
graphic report of the dongs of the Abolition
Squad Of Iowa. We transfer it to our columns
without word of commont We dislike TO
waste words upon so small a matter
'Agrceably to previous call for State Con-
vention Of the friends of ''Prec Soil, Free La
Dor. and Free Men, from six to ten mot to ex-
! ceed ten) abolitonsts assembled in the spacious
| capitol of Iowa, on Wednesday last-at least, 50
we were informed by some of the officers about
the State House, who appear to be the only per-
sons in town cognizant of this great event
They nominated the following State offcers:-
For Governor, VIM. Penn Clark of johnson:
for Secretary of State, Hyser, of Des
N1oines; Auditor N. w lsbell, Of Linn; State
Treasurer, Clark Alexander, of Washington:
Treasurer of the Board of Public Works, DR.,
VIM. Miller, of Van Buren, These men are all
whig abolitionists, and we can see no manner of
objection to their adoption entire by the Whir
State Convention which meets in this city to-
day
The above ticket is a good one We like it
vastly, especially the nomination for Governor.
We cannot, like Mr. Webster, say this nomna-
ton "was not fit to be madc;' quite the contra
ry. We think, considering all things, that there
is peculiar fitness in the abolition norainee for
Governor. We wish the nominees a pleasant
time of it, and congratulate them on the pros
pect OF getting at least their votes, together
with those of the entire convention which nomi-
mated them.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
For the Express,
Prairie Fences.

Mr.. ,1ToR:-Willayou be good enough to
publish the article which send, on Wire Fences,
for the benefit of your agricultural readers
They ori ginally appeared in the Albany Guilt
vator. Would they not be just the thing for the
West: If so, they would greatly facilitate the
settlement of our large prairies. How much
better for an immigrant to improve land near
market. but which is now neglected, on account
of scarcity of fencing materials, than to go from
100 to $50 miles into the interior, where his pro-
duce and his improved farm will not be worth
half as much. | would rather have farm with
in 20 or 30 miles Of Dubuque, and pay the cx-
pensc of wire fences, and purchase all my wood
for fuel, than another 100 miles miles distant, if
my fences were made gratis, and all my fuel
should be given to me. How much good land
is lying unoccupied in this and adjoining coun-
tics, on account of scarcity of fencing timber,
that might be improved, if these wire fences are
adopted Timber enough could soon be raised
to supply farmer with fuel. L.
For the article referred to, see fourth page !
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
The Sky Is Bright.

All the signs of the times now betoken thai
the plan Of the Committee of which HE1R,
CLAY is Chairman, will be approved by botl
houses of Congress, and that it will permanent
ly settle all the difficulties growing out of the
slave question. Such is the intelligence from
Washington. Such is the opinion of nearly ev.
cry correspondent writing from there. God grant
it may be so' The people are sick of this pro.
tracted and proftlcss discussion. They are dis.
gusted with the intrigues of the opponents of
this wise and noble proposition. They are NOR
tilted to see personal feelings lugged in to dis.
tract the counsels, and to destroy the harmony
of the representatives of the people A crisis
like the present, however, tries the metal of pub
lie men. 1t shows who are the great men in
deed, and who the little great men only. II
shows who are patriotic, and who sectional ane
selfish. And let all the actors in the present
drama at Washington, be we'll assured that they
are closely and keenly observed by the masse S
Awful will be the reckoning of him who resist.
the glorious mission Of the gallant men who are
ready to peril all, that this fire brand may be cx
S''iS "'Siieo' DiSuSAui VIII uC liiC ACCOUNTABILITY
ty OF the ambitious man who once more opens
the fountain of bitter waters, which united
people pray may be sealed up forever. We in
woke moderation and cancellation during the dis.
cussion Of the Report ofthe Committee of Thir-
teen. Let the representatives of the people re-
member, that they were not sent to Washington
to impair, but to preserrc the Union; and above
all, let them remember, that if when they rem
der an account of stewardship, it shall be found
that they have not acted as friends of the Con.
stitution, but as the instgators victims of the
abolitionists and their offspring, Free soilsm,
the sentence will be such as is always meted to
the trcachcrous and the timid.
Pennsylvania. B.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
Dubuque Co., May Is.
The Winnebaeoes.
SILEX.

The rumor, that H. M. Rice, Esq, had obtain
cd the contract for removing the Winnebagoes,
now in Wisconsin and Iowa, to the home assign.
ed them up the Mississippi, at $40 each, has been
confirmed. Mr. Rice has the business talent
and energy to accomplish it, and we are told by
those better acquainted than ourselves with such
matters, that the compensation allowed is very
liberal.
MIR. Rice came up on the Nominee on Thurs
day morning, having quite number of the Win.
nebagoes on board.-[Min Reg. t.
A beautiful speculation this The Govern.
ment first places these poor wretches in acoun-
trywhere it is next to impossible for them to OBJ
tain livelihood, and when they wander back to
their old grounds in quest of food, a speculator
steps in, and makes fortune on the chances of
their return. Where is the Superintendent all
this timer or, for what purpose are U. S. troops
fed and fattened at Forts Smelling and Gaines?
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
DUBUQUE:
AY::.:::::::::::::::::::::NIAY 22, 1850.
From Sam Francisco.

Through the poltencss of William a. Lang
worthy, Esq, VIC have had the opportunity o.
perusing n letter from his brother, Stephen G
Langworhy, who left this city on the 10th o
November last, for California, by the Isthmus
He arrived at San Francisco on the 9Th of March
after voyage of Sd days from Panama, during
4 portion of which they experienced very rough
weather. The letter was written on the 18th OF
March, at which time he was about leaving for
the mines. Mr.. l.. found good many acquain-
tances, most Of whom had done well. S. G
Williams had made s., 900, keeping bar on board
a boat running to Stockton. son of Captain
Geo. o. Karrack, of this city, who left here in
the spring of 1949, overland, was on his way
home with $4,000. We congratulate Captain
Karrack on his sons prosperity, and wish him a
safe and speedy return.
Mr.. Langworthy was in the best of spirits, and
was confidently expecting realization of his
wishes. We wish him great success. He says
most of the miners had done we'll through the
winter He places the average income, from
what he has been able to learn, at Sl6 per day.
Board was from 16 to 40 dollars week at San
Francisco when he wrote.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
Scarcity of Provisions,

The following slip from the St. Louis Repub-
llcan otthc 18th, shows that great scarcity, and
consequent high price in the provision market
is to be ANTICIPATED.
We presume there is not barrel of flour, or
bushel of wheat to be shipped from this sec
ton of Iowa, until our granaries shall have been
replenished by another harvest In fact, Flour
is now worth more in Dubuque than in St. Lou
is; and we shall not be astonished if our own
market should have to be supplied from St. Lou.
is. Grain and provisions are in good demand,
and bear high price. Corn is worth so cents.
Oats 45; Potatoes rs, with an upward tenden-
cy
FLouE.-Nuch anxiety is felt by parties in
tcrested to ascertain the probable, and were it
possible, the exact number of barrels of flour to
be received i'll this city from the upper country,
between now and next harvest 1t is known
that receipts will be unusually light, and it is
thought by many that the article will advance to
very high price. We are inclined ourselves
to favor the opinion, from the fact that the arri-
walls of wheat, notwithstanding present high pri-
ces, were never known SO light at this season for
years, showing very conclusively that the grain
is not i'll the country. The receipts of flour, too,
are much less than anticipated, and from all the
information to be gathered, it may be considered
settled, that the quantity both now in the coun-
try; and to come forward, will scarcely keep pace
with the home consumption and demand. As
conclusive evidence of this assertion, we are told
by one Of the heaviest dealers in this city, and
who has control and sale of flour manufactured
by t1cclre mills, on the Illinois and Upper Mis-
sissippi, that very recent advces from all, state
that they have not barrel to send forward
hoy ber U,hn af nor h,pI ,,,J
only few have supply sufficient to meet tho
demands Of their home trade. 1t is estimated
that from thirty five to forty mills, situated on
the upper rivers, in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and
Wisconsin, depend upon this as market for the
sale of their flour, and Of this large number, We.
ry few, perhaps not to exceed five or six, are
now sending anything forward. Good brands
of country flour are selling in this market at s5-
62 l-2 SIS u.s. extra at G5 81 Sc. Prime
wheat from 81 2Oto 81 % 1 2, and further ad-
vance is confidently expected before the cxpra-
ton Of the present month. ''T'". ~ 81
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
NUMBER 81.
WASHINGTON, May l4th. 1850.
The Republic--Changc Of Editors.


The Republic of this morning contains the
valedictory address Of A. G. Bullitt and John q
Sargent late editors. They cannot, with their
present sentiments, sustain the Cabinet of Pre-
sldent Taylor. They, however, speak eloquent
~, OF Gen Taylor, in whom they have undimin-
ished confidence.
Messrs. B. q S. are succeeded, as editors. bv
Allen A. Call, late editor of the Nashville r..
publican, and at present, Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury. Sc
Thus say the lightning wires, and they are ge-
nerally good Whig authority. A few weeks a
60 the Washington Union proclaimed that Tav-
lor's Cabinet was "doomed" Bulltt and Sar-
gent OF the Republic, denied it stoutly, and SO
did the orthodox journals, in the Wing interest,
throughout the country. What commentary
upon their sincerity and consistency is this pa
ragraph from Washington. They can't support
Taylors Cabinet any longer. What has come
over the spirit Of their dream Or, what has
the Cabinet done so recently, that they can't 90
in the harness any longer: Was it the payment
of unauthorized claims, to the great detriment of
the public interest? No; that could not be, for
the whole Wing press swallowed that bitter dose
ask-thc Republic has changed hands, changed
opinions, and changed its policy; the cabinet has
been virtually repudiated; and if new set of
ministers should not be appointed to direct the
national affairs, it will be because Gen TAYLOR
is not strong enough to take the present Cab-
net by the shoulder, and put them out, just as
an interloper is showed off from where he has
no legitimate business
Weakness and imbeclity have been the char
acteristic features of Gen. Taylor's Cabinet
These, with sort of sce-saw motion, have ba-
lanced each other thus long; but the very weak
ness ofthe Cabinet has become heavy-too hea-
Wy for the government organ to play for it any
longcr,-and now desparing in their efforts to
rouse it to sense of its duty, the performers,
Messrs- Bullitt and Sargent, leave their chairs
in tired disgust. Who shall now deny that the
"CABINET is DooMED'' Yea, the party who
raised 1t into power, is utterly crushed under the
weight of an indignant public opinion.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

. THE FINALE IN CoNNECT1cUT.-Thc spcci-
fic result of the late Democratic Triumph in the
State of Connecticut was shown on the I'd inst
The two Houses organized, by the choice of Dc
mocrats for presiding ofiicers--the House by l,
and the Senate by 10 majority. In the vote for
State officers, the gallant soldier and staunch
Democrat was elected Governor by majority of
Z; and Charles Fl. Pond Lieut. Governor by a
majority of19. IN .....,.E.. -glq,a5. ~.
Before the present session closes, Demo-
cratic United States Senator will be chosen to
take the place ofRoger J. Baldwin, the present
whig incumbent, whose term Of office expires
on the 4th of March next. 81 rs i a.sa... ... ~
This Is one of the most humiliating defeats
that Whiggery has met with since the COM
mencement of the present Die-nasty. ga .--.sH
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
The Seventh Census.

The Bill for the taking Of the Seventh Cen.
sus, as it passed the House on the sth, fixes the
number of Representatives in the lower House
Of Congress at 233, making it the duty of the
Secretary of the Interior, as soon as the returns
are received, to ascertain the Representative
population, by adding three -ffths Of the slaves
to the number of free whites, and to divide that
sum by 1913, which will give the ratio Of repre-.
sentation in the different States. Supposing the
representative population of the U. States to be
20,OO0,0C0, the ratio would be something like
$1,000. s'a@.@. a' Ha
The present ration is 1860, and the present
number Of Representatives, 23l. gf haf3gf8tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

An IMPORTANT SUIT.-A case has been PEN
ding in the Circuit Court for some time past,
between the owners of the steamer Doctor
franklin and the Amaranth, and which was
brought to close yesterday morning, by the ju-
ry rendering verdict in favor Of the latter for
$4,000 1t will be remembered that in March,
l649, the Amaranth ascending, and the Dr..
franklin descending, came in collision in the
Upper Mississippi, q few miles from Louisiana
The Amaranth was sunk, and out Of the acc-
dent, or by whatever name it may be called,
grew the present litigation. The owners Of the
Amnranth, Captain George Atchinson and 9TH
ers, brought an action against Captain Lodwick,
Messrs. Corwith Of Galena, and others, owners
Of the Dr.. Franklin, for damages, which were
laid at 100000 Able counsel were engaged BY
both sides, and the first scene in the drama has
closed Us stated. We learn, however, that an
appeal will be taken. Bates and CAN'T for Plain.
tiAs; Crockett and Spaulding for dcicndanrs.--
Df8iss 9 lg.8 Mo. Republican
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
jackson County Niass-Me e citing.

The Democracy of Jackson county met in
Mass Meeting in the Court House, at Bellevue
on the evening of the 14th inst, for the purpose
of effectng more thorough and systematic or.
ganization of the party, preparatory to the COM
ing election campaign.
The object ofthe meeting being stated by d
o. Montague, chairman of the central commit
tee; and the preliminary organization being eff
fccted, a central committee was chosen for the
body of the county, and vigilance committees
were appointed for the several townships.
The selection of these committees, in conncc-
ton with the duties expected to be performed by
them, forms the basis on which the Democracy
ing contest For the last two years, many un-
toward circumstances have prevented the town
committees from dscharging faithfully; and De-
mocratically, the duties incumbent upon them;
but time has left many of these heart-burnings in
the grave; and though dlsunion in the ranks has
been followed by shameful and inglorious de-
feats, yet, with strength of numbers and sound
ness Of principles, and with leaders such as the
Democracy of Jackson can choose, VIcroRy-
that glorious reward of the conqueror in honora-
bic warfare-is sure to crown their efforts.
The Jacksonians were eloquently addressed
by Messrs. Hampstead, Clark, and Wilson, of
Dubuque, and Bangs, of Jackson county. We
shall not attempt to give even synopsis of the
specches,as nothing less than the language ,man-
ner, and occasion could do justice to the subject
and parties. We shall merely remark, that af-
ter the scathing carcasm of Hampstead, and the
ponderous blows dealt by Clark upon the Wing
party, several gentlemen, who were somewhat
tincturcd with whigism, left tho room, just as
Judge Wilson commenced administering anoth-
er sentence of condemnation.
The speakers and audience seemed alike hap
py, on reviewing the course of action and prin-
ciples of the Democratic party in times past: and
the hearty greetings with which the exhortations
to Union, Harmony and Concession, were re-
| ceiyed, gave an unmistakeable assurance, that
under the old watch-word, the Democracy Of
Jackson will arise in their strength, and shake
off the coil Of Whiggery from the Banner Coun.
ty. .a|5saH E6& #.HE r#a z1aai
GJ'Col. DE Russy and his three sons were not
drowned, MS reported. The story was hoax
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
SWANS HOTEL,

fINE subscriber, owner and proprietor of the above
Il House, would inform the public, that he has taken
possession of said establishment and is prepared
nodate the travelling community, transient or regular
boarders and will cndeavor to give general satisfaction
ICHAS. J. SWAN.
HJ-Connectcd with the above establishment Is large
and extensive Livery Stable where strangers can at al
times be accommodated with cOnvcyances any part
the country. D. -.s May l6 lS49 SLY. .1
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
Distressing News!

| LATEST INTELLIGENCE FROM THE PLA1Nsl
The following news will be read with painful
Interest by all who have friends on the plains.
We cannot but lament that most of the Dubuque
emigrants must be among those spoken ofin the
dispatch
ST. LOUIS, May Is.
The steamer St. Paul has arrived from Saint
Joseph The day previons to her departure, a
government express arrived from Fort Kearney,
| bringing intelligence of great suffering among
the California emigrants between Fort Kearney
and Fort Laramies. A few trains, including Sc
veral hundred persons, had pushed on the route
between the two places, and were then in most
deplorabe conditen Their mules and oxen
were giving out for want of food and the flour,
meal and bread of the emg grants had to be used,
and was given to the animals in the hope of
keeping them alive until the latter Fort could be
reached The Plains were destitute of grass,
and in many places there was not the least sign
of vegetation. 1t is thought that the greater
part Of the animals will be sacrificed, and the
cmgrants themselves suffer seriously for want
of food.
On the 10th, large number of cmigrants
were preparing to 60 out with the government
escort, and would leave about the 18th for Fort
Kearney. Jerome d Hanson's train was still
encamped six miles from St. Joseph. Traders,
both at Weston and St. Joseph, were reaping
golden horvcsts great many emigrants have
become sick and tired of the expedition. The
St. Paul brought down between 60 and 20 such.
The warm weather was hailed with general re-
oicing, and all were preparing for general
movement r..'-.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
From the Missouri River.

We have received letter from David Jones
Esq, who is now en- route for California, dated
at Kanesville, Pattowattomie county, April 90
The letter was intended for publication, fol-
the benefit of Emigrants, but as all are now be-
yond the reach of our paper, we omit it, simply
giving the Information in condensed form.
He cautions against leaving Dubuque will,
less than full outfit, as nothing can be purchas
ed there but at exorbitant prices. Corn $500
bushel; Flour II 90 barrel. The roads were
generally very good. He says nothing about
the prospect of grass, or when they would pro-
bably leave the river.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

A MATTER OF TAsTE.-Two abolition edit
ors contcnding about the amount of humility
whicv they possess, the one boasts that he never
passes colored man, without speaking to him;
while the other claims precedence on the ground
that he not only speaks to every negro that he
secs, but ne absolutely kissed colorcd lady at a
camp meeting. 4t a5
What claims to humility docs the Editor Of
I0,c0 True Democrat Hput in?'
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

ESDrWe repeat, (says the Washington Union)
that we do not believe that Gen. Taylor knows
his own mind for twenty flour hours together
He has no fixed opinions. Sometimes he is for
one thing, and sometimes for another; sometimes
he is for territorial governments, and then against
them; sometimes making one declaration to Mr.
Marshall, and then another to Mr.. Truman
Smith, and sometimes utterng different senti.
ments to Mr.. Toombs, Of Georgia. .A
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
The New York Tribune SAYS:

"a well known manufacturer ofa patent me-
dicine in this city, has lately disposed of his es-
tablishment and given up the business. He re-
ceivcd for the machinery 5000, and the good
will 100000 The manner in which he had
built up such profitable coocern, was very SIM
plea laberal and judcious course of advertis.
ing t-"e .'..' #'.| '"'' 2@o9'las .""@
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

yGENERAL v. P. VAN ANrwERp, the late
talented Editor Of the Keokuk Dispatch, has re-
tired from the editorial management of that pa
per, and resumed the practice Of Law. We re-
gret the loss which the Democracy will sustain
by this change.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
FARMERS HOME.

TJNlI undersigned still keeps this long established and
Il we'll known Tavern at the corner of Main street and
the Market Square, in this cty and is now hecr pei ared
than he has been BEFORE to accommodate travellers
and regular boardcrs the reasonable tets lie
has made several additions, and improvements to the
former He would especially recommend his o. tab
lismcnt Farmers and Transfers his stable and yard
accommodations not surpassed by any in The city -
Charyes moderate. Come and try
.- .. =. WM. ZUMHAFE.
March 6. 1850 29-tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

FIRM AS A RocK.-A Wing office-seekcr,
after exhausting his patience and his purse in
the vain attempt to secure place, writes to a
friend near this city, in the following pathet;co-
comic style: "Old Zack is as firm as rock Of
adainnnt, and with oil due Difference to his ex-
cellency, is Of about as much use. = 3lt tp rs
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
Empire Store.

yIyHE undersigned having purchased the entire Stock
Il WoopwARD u BEoTHERs, begs leave to inform the
will continue tho business at tile old stand, on the
west side of Main-st nearly opposite the NAPLES House
where he will be glad to receive the custom OF the friend.
OF the late finn. sr.y. l2. .-a.rs.s.. .t...sj
lie is authorized to receive all moneys due the firm o.
Woodward Il Bros, and 10 receipt for the same
EDWARD WOODWARD.
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. 90, 1850. 24-tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

DTThc Stockholders annual meeting, fol
the election of Directors to the Chicago and Ga
lena Rail Road, takes place on the 9Th of June
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

eY'A Fire occurred at Huntsville, Alabama
recently, which destroyed property to the amour
of half million of dollars. ~, .-l.F r.fi -,rF.sr
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

THE ExcELs1oR.-We are indebted to this
elegant steamer for paper. She is crack boat,
and deserves patronage. ass 5 Es@@a