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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17
Pacific Rail Road Convention.
PHILADELPHIA,

IS PH1LADELpH1A, April I'd.
r. In accordance with a resolve of the National
Rail Road Convention, held in St. Louis last
October, that it adjourn to again meet in Con
vention in Philadelphia on the first day of April
1850, delegates from various States assembled
here yesterday. Aftera temporary organization
committee was appointed to select permanent
officers for the Convention The Convention
then adjourned f 81, r. f ,i.r...g .f.4EY
. This morning the Committee reported the
following nominations: e i" r.
President-WM B. OGDEN, of Illinois.
Vice Presidents:-Edward A. Hubbey, Of
Delaware; G. S. Dupont and Judge Harrington
N. Jersey; B. w. Cyper, Virginia; H. Nelson
Ohio; J. H. Gadman, Illinois; H. K. Strong
Iowa; Van. R. Stephens, Mass; G. H. Jones
Missouri; P. P. F. Degrand, Arkansas;J. Row
land, New York; F. H. Sherman, Ind; Carlos
Cotton, Michigan; J. S. Robinson, Texas;
Biddle, Rhode Island
Sccretaries-S. H. Burch of Pennsylvania
A. B. Chambers, Of Missouri; P. J. Gray o.
New Jersey; DR.. J. H. Thompson of Della.
ware.
Mr.. Ogden was conducted to the chair, by Q
committee, and in short address rendered his
acknowledgements of the honor conferred upon
him.
On motion, it was ResolDed, That on all ques-
tons coming before this Convention, each State
represented shall have one vote.
Mr.. Chambers laid before the Convention a
series of resolutions adopted by the St. Louis
convention. They were read and referred to
the Committee on Resolutions 90
Mr.. Degrand said he had certain views to Of
fer, and plan which he wished to have refer
red to the same committee. Mr.. Degrand's
plan is, that private citizens shall put in 81, OOO
600 of rea! money. ':..
A number ofafter resolution were adopted
when the Convention adjourned Chicago Tri-
buue. ,s5ss T. t.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17
From the N. Y. Pathfinder.
The Union Safe.

There is no longer any danger Of dissolution
of the Union, for there has been great Mass
Netting at Castle Garden, in which the promi-
nent expression of sentiment was, to give to the
South all they demand, rather than have any
difficulty. We willn now extend our remarks
on this subject, farther than to say that we are
reminded of little family scene, which we will
describe. "'
Thomas, youngster Of some four or five years
has just finished eating an orange, and beginning
to cry Justify: .., g ''. ,,.' ,'..'' ~. 81
7homas-I want that other oronge!
.Mothcr.-No, my dear, you can't have that,
that is John you have had yours!
Thomas, -(still crying)-l don't care; l want
that orange. 80 ' ~, "3'.~" .'5
.Mother-There! you needn't cry any more;
you won't get it! ',' ~. 'o..5s '- 80 ~
Whereupon Thomas lies down on the floor
and rolls over, kicking and sqauling with all his
might for some time. The mothers patience
become exhausted, and she yields--"Th
take it and hold your tongue!'' Y" " "&
Tommy takes it and stops crying; quiet is at
length restored. But mark the sequel. Before
he has time to eat it, John comes in '
Mother, where's my orange?
JMotAer-l had to give it to Tommy to keep
him still. - ,'.'. a.. ~ KIN ''~
John-Tom, have you got my orange' give il
here! ~ b.. .- ...I ~. ..
Thomas rcssts, and fight ensues, in which
he not only loses the orange, but gets pretty
roughly handled by his bigger brother, upon
which tho mother cxclaims, "Dd ever any one
see such children. declare | can't do anything
with them; they plague me half to death! (To
John,) should think you would be ashamed Of
yourself, beating your little brother"'
JoAn---I don't care; it served him just right;
he might have been satisfied with his own or
ange! III ,s.., XIX ..Ssr.
( Will those who are always advocating compro-
misses, tell us how much good was accomplished
BIZ the mothers concession in this case9
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

APPoIsTMENT.-EIarvey Young, Esq, has been
Post Master at Andrew, Jackson CO.
in place Of Ashbrook, resigned. This is a most
excellent appointment. Mr.. Young has had
entire charge Of the Office, deputy, ever since
MIR. Ashbrook's appointment, and has proved
himself, as we have had reason to know, to pos
sess those prompt and accurate business hab-
its, so necessary to constitute good Post Nus
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

We learn that Col. Woods comd g at Fort
Smelling received orders by the last mail to pro-
coed Immediately with two companies of Infant
ry, and the company of Dragons from Fort
Gaines to Iowa for the purpose of removing the
Winncbagoes, Sacks and Foxes, and the Poto-
watomie Indians back to their homes, which is
at best an all summer business. f.. l...
Now what justice is there in this order?-
There are double the men at Fl. Lcavenworth
from which post the call should have been made
Capt. Monroe, "who did his country some SER
vice" in destroying whskey shops on Rum ri
yer last summer, succeeds COL Woods in com.
mand at Fort Smelling. he s.
By this extraordinary movement Minnesota
will be left with only two companies of men
companies A. and K .'.... ..
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

HUNT's MERCHANr's MAGAzINE-What has
become of this valuable periodical? We pub
lished the prospectus, with the express under
copy for one year. We received the December
and January numbers;-snce then, we have not
seen it. We value the Magazine too highly to
give it up this way. Will Mr.. Hunt please for
ward us the work.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

GyA homestead exemption law has passed
both branches of the Ohio Legislature.
D@The U. S. Mrrshall of Illinois says, that
he has upwards of nine hundred applications for
deputy marshalship-and advises the applicants
to be patient till Congress passes the census
bill.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

REoKUK.-The halfbreed tract, so long in
dispute IN this vicinity, is the occasion of a
violent contest between the contending parties
Some of our exchanges predict bloodshed and
its fatal consequences, from this dispute
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17
Railroad Fares-Railroad md Steamboat
Competition. !

Competition. Z
The Albany IN. w papers announce that
the several railroad companies forming the lines
between that city and Buffalo have concluded
TO reduce the fare on their roads. On and af-
ter the first day of May next the fare in all the
trains, excepting the express, will be SO, and in
the express $9,75. The distance from Albany to
Buffalo is 800 miles,
According to an article in the Boston Journal
it appears that since the Hudson River Railroad
was opened, an account has been kept of the
number ofpassengers arriving by steamer and
railroad, at several landings on the Hudson ri
yer. 1t is shown by the account kept at Dobb's
Ferry, that the railroad took 80 per cent of the
number-the railroad fare 80 cents; the steamers
IS cents. At Sing Sing the railroad carried IS
1-2 per cent-the railroad fare As cents, stea-
mer Is cents. At Yonkers the railroad carried
IS per cent of the whole number-railroad
fare Is cents, steamers ~ 1-2 cents. At Peek
hill, the railroad fare was SIS cents, and the
boats charged first 81 IL cents, and then fen to
Is cents, but the boats secured so small share
that in few weeks they drew off, and left
the whole business of the place to the rail-
road. .'.
The trains on the Hudson River Railroad ave-
rage but 1-3 cents per mile per passenger; and
averaged from October to January 10, 1850, ST.
Ga per mile of train run. The average earnings
of the seven lines out of Boston, at higher rates,
were in 1845 81 81 per mile of train run. The
cost of running the Hudson River Railroad has
been 80 cents per mile run. au.
The above interesting facts are stated in We
ry able report of John B. Jerves, Esq, Engi-
neer of the H. R. Railroad and of the Cochi-
tuate Aqueduct, in the i11x2hy number of the
Merchants Magazine. In confirmation of the
above favorable results Of railroad run at mo-
deratc prices, it may be stated that the railroad
from Philadelphia to, Wilmington, Delaware,
carries $40 Of the travel, and earns $4,000 a
year from the local travel, against competing
line Of steamers, the. charge being SO cents for
80 miles The New Jersey Railroad, from Jer-
sey City to Brunswick, with almost exclusively
local traffic of passengers, and averaging lit
tie over 1-2 cents mile, summer and winter,
pays per cent on cost of 100000 per mile,
and controls the travel against the steamboats,,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

We learn that Mr.. Mckinney, the settler at
Fort Gaines, is removed from office He is ad-
mitted by candid men of both parties, to have
been an upright and competent officer. There
is some viliany connected with the means of his
removal, of which the public will hear more
Min. Pioneer.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17
Rumors of Cabinet Changes,

WAsH1NGToN, April 7.
The rumors ofthe Cabinet designations, are
assuming more tangible form. Messrs. Web
ster, T. Butler King, Fletcher and Ewing, arc
mentioned as the probable SUCCESSORS.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

A MINISTER at Church, approached q little
urchin about twelve years old, and, laying
his hand upon his shoulder, thus addressed
him.: g! 'ncisfj'3-a tr.'5 l... osfy as.3.5.. .. q,
"My son, l believe the devil has hold of
you 81 " ~ =. ..u
Ibclieve he has too" was the significant reply
of the urchin.sYtEg# &sEFsgf fs.ss-.g
The preacher, about that time, ra1nosed
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

HIGH WATERs.-The Volga was so swollen
last week as to prevent the crossing of the mai
from this place to Fort Atkinson,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

l.. Daniels, Esq, Post Master at Cedar Ra-
pids, and E. H. Keys, Esq, Post Master at
Vinton, Benton county, will please accept our
thanks for new subscribers.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

ADMISSION OF CALIFoRNIA-The following
is statement of the composition of the members
who formed the Convention which lately adopted
the Constitution of California:
Georgia 81; South Carolina IL; Alabama IL.
N. Jersey /; Spain I; Pennsylvania 3; Tennes.
see II; N. Carolina 10; Ireland 7; MARYLAND g
Kentucky 3; Mississippi 3; New York 3; En-.
gland 4; Sweden 3; France 2; Delaware ] I'm.
known l; Virginia 8; Florida l; Naples 1; Loui
siana !; Mexico L; Prussia Total ll9:
1t appears, therefore, that large majority
were emigrants from Slave States, there being
seventy-one Of that description and only forty
eight from all the rest of the world. .,......
I'm Important Discovery-Itis stated in the
English papers, that MIR. Phillips, an Officer
in the Royal Navy, has discovered a means o.
distinguishing the most terrible confiagrations
instantly, aoithout aoater.-The method of Mr.
Phillips is very simple. He reduces to pract
cal utility, the knowledge of well-known fac
in philosophy, that there exists certain gases mi
mlcal TO combustion, such as carbonc acid
azote, (nitrogen,) sulphurc acid, &c, &C. The
method is by the combustion, or rather by the
rapid combination of a mixture of charcoal. pvp
sum and salt-peter, in vessel filed with water
whlch produces an enormous quantity OF carbon
&c acid, azote and steam, which may be directed
in the same manner as water, through machine
upon the flames. With one of these apparatus
not larger than suf: box, and far from expen
slve, the editor of the GARDENERS Chronicle saw
extinguished by child, and in few seconds,
large tire ted with spirits Of turpentine, which
burned SO fiercely that one could not approach
within twenty steps of it-and which would have
required quarter Of an hour to extinguish in til,
ordinary manner sa. fa.97,5s :, @4
This discovery is destined to be Of immens,
Importance, in cities-and in the country, where
dwellings have no protection from fre-men O
engines. ts}'t ~ ~
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17
CaIifornia Question.

The House in Committee of the whole, resu-
med the consideration of this question. Mr..
McC lernand by the courtesy of Mr.. Richardson,
obtained the floor to submit another plan of set
tleing the subject of slavery, California, &c
Mr. Noes plan is nothing more nor less than
the many already proposed, varying little in
the boundaries of the proposed new territories
We have neither room nor inclination to give
the plans in detail. The rest Of the day was con-
sumed in the usual way in talk, talk, talk. "a
In SENATE, the Vice President announced
the following named Senators as committee
to attend the remains of Mr. Calhoun to their
final resting place in South Carolina. Messrs
Mason, Davis of Miss, Webster, Berrien, Dick
inson and Dodge of Iowa. Mr.. Atchison was
appointed to the vacancy in the Committee on
Foreign relations, caused by the resignation Of
Mr.. Benton. s'' So
Mr.. Clay presented several petitions from citi-
zens of Lewis county Kentucky, asking that the
right of trial by jury, be secured to fugitive
slaves; that slavery be abolished in the District
of Columbia, or the seat of Government be re-
moved therefrom, and that no State be hereafter
admitted into the Union without an express pro.
hibition of slavery in the constitution of the
State applying for admission. ,'5 "r'i =.
In presenting the petitions, Mr.. Clay said that
they did not express the wishes of any consider
able portion of his constituents; that they were
got up by the abolitionists and that they should
be disposed Of as similar petitions had BEEN
Petitions laid on the table. ~
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

The Episcopal Society of this city have held
series of meetings for several days past. On
Sunday last, thirteen were confirmed by the
Right Rev. Bishop Kemper, Bishop Of the Do
cesc. ........r 81.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17
Heavy Robbery.

BALTIMORE, April 7.
Addlem & Sons jewelry store, was robbed
last night of $4,000 worth of goods, including
100 gold watches
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

Thirty Grains Of Beauty, 'aohich constitute the
Perfect Woman.-Three things white The
skin, the teeth, and the hands.
Three black: The eyes, the eyebrows, and
the eye-lashes. ~, .,
Three red The lips, the cheeks, and the
Three long z. The bod, the hair and the
hands I'm n n . ;it.t9&
Three short: The teeth, the ears, and the
feet. a' stt'a1 s.i nlss. u5Al III s@@f 49, 81
Three wide or large The cheek, the forehead,
and the space between the eyebrows. .alo,
Three small or narrow the mouth, the waist,
and the ANGLE. i3a 30 IL +. 70
of the leg. 1s aee .rprtzua
Three delicste or fine The fingers, the hair,
and the lips tifI
Three small: The head, the chin, and the nose.
Translated from the French, bya Lady, for
the Homo Journal 81 Am
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17
Centre TownshiD.

The Democracy Of Centre Township have eff
fected thorough organization, and will be rea.
dy to do good service in the August campaign
We like to see this buckling on Of the armor in
good season. The following staunch, Democrats
have been appointed Vigilance Committee for
the township, viz; David Haggard, Esq, F. W.
Flauherty, Esq, and Patrick Morgan.
y The Organization Of Table Mound is publish
ed upon our outside to-day. When shall we
hear from others?
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

"MA," SAID little girl to her mother, edo
the men want to get married as much as the
women dos' "Psha! what are you talking
about" -s'Why, ma the women who come here
are always talking about getting married, the men
don't do So We sloped. ,'',.,,a ]. a 'S.ss, W
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

DISTRESSING CAsuALrY.-On Monday night
of last week, the house of Mr.. Lewis Hale
about 80 miles from this city, on the Coesburg
route was destroyed by fire. The wife of Mr.
Hale and eight children were the occupants OF
the house at the time, Mr.. H. having gone to
California Some of the children were sick,
and Mrs. Hale was up in the night, and dis
covered that the smoke house near was on fire,
and before she had scarcely time to remove her
almost helpless family, the house had caught
and was entirely consumed No property, not
even their clothing, was saved.
Mrs Hale, in her efforts to rescue her chill
dren was badly burned The whole family
were thus turned out in the inclemency of the
midnight air, sick, and almost naked, to find
their way as best they could to neighboring
house, three quarters Of mile distant
Truly this is a distressing occurrence
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17
Army HIosnital.


General Scott, in his annual report, recon-
mends the establishment of an Army Hospital,
or retreat for disabled and retired soldiers. He
urges upon Congress the propriety Of appropria.
ting for that purpose certain sums of money col
lected by the army under his command while
in Mexico, and which, he says, has been seques.
tered by the United States Treasury, without
authority oflaw,
These sums amount to q total of $4,000,
and by the laws of war, belonged to the conquer
ing army, but were retained by the commanding
General for the humane and benevolent purpose
indicated in his report
Justice and policy unite in urging the propri-
ETY. of this measure. Many of the soldiers of
the late war with Mexico are rendered unfit for
society by mains and wounds, and those among
them who may have no friends will be depend
ent upon private sympathy to alleviate their suf-
ferings, and minister to their wants. They
should not be subjected to SO uncertain or unna-
.tional means of relief. Their strength has been
given cheerfully in defence of the public, and a
generous public should protect them in their
weakness. - sE.. - - -..4,,rI, ,rt..
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

EXTRACT FROM Mr.. SEWARD SpEEH.--The
following extract is from Mr.. Stewards speech
delivered recently in the United States Senate.
1t will be seen from it, that even he was willing
to admit California without the slavery restric.
ton clause.
"California ought to come in, being free
State; and, under the circumstances of her con-
quest, her compact, her abandonment, her neces-
sary and justifable establishment of her consti-
tuition, and the inevitable dismemberment of the
empire consequent upon her rejection should
have voted for her admission, even if she had
come in as slave State z~s.s
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17
DISTRIBUTION OF Arms.

i I4sigBf IN 81 Ol0tr1Out1On OF Arms. HEfF
BY an act Of Congress, passed in 1908, arms
have been distributed to the States, in proper
ton 70 the number Of militia reported to the
War Department from, each .sa7 3safa ss u
Under this act, allthe States, with the excep-
ton Of Iowa, have received their quota Of arms,
but there being no militia organization existing
in this State, no report could be made on which
redistribution Of arms could be based. Under
the Territorial Government things were not SO
neglected, AZ many Of the military titles prefxed
to the names of some of our civilians bear am
PIE testimony: We have Generals and Colonels
enough ii the State 10 complete d full staff; and
surely the material is not wanting to form regi
nsntd and company officers. Indeed, there
Ire Captains, &C., holding over from the old
organization; they too could be brought into line
witilont much coaxing, ~ even 9 Captaincy
would be acceptable to many whose aspirations
eoald not Be rewarded with more high.sound-
ing titie. What nv the military gentlemen of
lows 70 IN ofganization, in order 70 secure arms
and sccOutsenaents Tor the State Militia?
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

Z THr FoRREsr DIVORCE ,CAsE.-The evidence
in this case is making quite sensation in the
fashionable world of New York. Mp Willis
is said to be subjectto fainting fits, and sepoor
Richard, his brother, eschews music entirely
The Columbia College Professor has put on
sackcloth, and Raymond finds consolation in
reading the life of Cato.tla ,a"oL h' rs..s
. 1.-THE evidence which Mr.. Forrest adduces is
to be credited for moment, his house, during
his absence was one of dissipation. The econ
suclo' letter is sickening in the extreme, and is
in that style to be abhorred by gods and men, to
say nothing of women. George Jameson is one
of the reptiles whom Forrest has thawed into life
but to be the destroyer of his own happiness.
O. Mr.. Wine Cellars have been at fault III re-
gulated hospitality converted his house into a
bar-room; and the familiarity that wine bcgets,
made rapid strides from sociability to sin. From
all that has transpired, we think MIR. Forrest an
iH-ustd man. a.@ 20 1n ~s-i ....... ....lr. -..-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17
Public Printing.

The Committee on printing made report and
submitted bill to remedy existing difficulties in
the way of executing the public printing. The
contractors explain that they cannot do it for the
price agreed on, and the committee endeavor to
provide by bill for the appointment of another
printer. eve have taken occasion to allude to
the wretchcd style of the public printing, and
will here add that we have no regrets at the
prospect of a change in this department.
We would also give our opinion upon the pro-
per mode of letting out the public printing, but
we know that at this distance from the seat of
government, it would be sslabor lost'')
Mr.. Bells compromise resolutions being the
special order, several gentlamen gave their views
thereon and the Senate adjourned.
Apr 5th House The private calender was
taken up and several private bills reported but
none passed.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

PoRREsT5 DIVORCE CAsE.-The Legislature
of Pennsylvania refused to comply with the Pc
titiontof Edwin Forrest, asking for addivorce.
Mrs. Forrest is about to try her luck for the
same purpose in the courts of New York. ,,.r;l
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

/ 70 Bishop Loras of Dubuque, left Lyons,
France for this place on the LIST instant He
brings with him several priests besides other re-
tgious teachers of some monastic order. One
of his objects in visiting Europe was to procure
funds for the erection of the cathedral in this CT
ty There is good reason to expect that his Wis
it has been successful, and that this work will
60 on during the coming season.
1t is also intimated that the Bishop intends to
found college at the Table Mound. The To-
cation is desirable one for literary institution,
and with an efficient faculty, it would soon be-
come useful auxiliary in the acquisition of
knowledge. In few weeks we shall be able
to speak with more certainty on these matters,
as by that time the Bishop will be here in per-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

D There is an evident change in public O.
pinion, both in the South and North on the great
question which now agitates the country Sew
eral of the Southern States have refused to send
delegates to the Nashville Convention, and even
in the States which have sent Delegates, the
people look upon it with Indifference, A reac-
ton has also taken place in the, North. The
Wing party has come round to unite with the
Democracy in doing justice to the Southern
portion of the confederacy. The Wilmot Pro-
viso is virtually abandoned, and we may soon
expect to see California admitted as Free State,
and several Territories erected with Free Gov.
ernnlents untrammeled by any proviso but such
as is recognized by the Constitution. .u.... ,