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NOTICE.

A. TONS Of frst-rate Iron, a. beautiful assorti
4 ment, on hand and for sale-Also,. 9 variety OF
Castinas-7Likewise Dillens' Celebrated Premium
Plow, S. A. Kerr. Manufacturer. =; 80
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ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GINGER:---A
~ fine tsnic Grpersqns recovering. from any dis
ease or those suffering with general debility ;For
sale by E.. BERkELEE'
February 81, 1850.
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'WM.'M LOGAN,
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Executors of Rachel Logan, decd.
March 6, lS50--4t.
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February 81, 1850.
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Notice to Contractors and Road Hands.

Staunton, Feb. 6, 1850.
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RICHMOND MARKETS.
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VIM. MIXERS confectionery store.

February l3, Is5O.-2m. -
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21
Statistical Facts.

The receipts from customs at the port of New
York, for the six months ofthe present year end
ing June, have been $13,l38 4S4-being an in
crease over any former year of nearly $3,OOO,.
600. This large return of duties indicates cor
responding increase ofimportations as a matter
of course, but not corresponding decrease Of
expectations, as many of the high tariff protec
tionists predicted.
The value Of exports for the same period o.
time, and from the same place, has been $19,
57l 500 being an increase over the correspond
ing period of 1S49 of $2,5sS,917.
These facts bear out to the fullest extent the
doctrine of the late Mr.. Secretary Walker dur
ing his connection with the Treasury Depart
ment, and refute the arguments of the protec
tionists beyond any further cavil.
BY the system of existing duties, for which
the country is indebted to the democratic party
our surplus produce finds a ready foreign mark
ct, and our wants are supplied with the surplus
produce of other clmes, besides yielding an in
direct tax sufficient for the wants of the govern
ment
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21

GRAHAM's MAGAz1NE.-We are indebted to
friend for the loan of the September No. of this
splendid Magazine. Its opening article brings
us face to face with the bard of Avon, whose
play of Macbeth is analysed by II. G.. More
head.
This analysis is mere picking out of some
few remarkable passages of the play, and COM
menting upon their striking characteristics in a
quiet way. While such criticisms can do no
harm they may do much good by inducing one
to turn to the original and then read and study
its hidden thoughts of force and beauty.
A VISIT TO STATEN ISLAND by Mrs Sig
Quincy is a paper of classic narrative, in which
she beatifes several localities on this Eden Is
land.
But we have not space to enter into more de-
tail at present If friend Graham will furnish
us with an exchange we shall notice the sue
ceedng numbers of his work in such manner
as we may think deserving-What say you MIR.
Editor Graham.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21
Homestead Exemption.

The Constitutional Convention now in ses sor
in Michigan, have determined to incorporate q
Homestead Exemption clause in the new Con-
stitution. Their proposition extends to person
al property, as we'll as to real estate This is
only carrying out the principle to its just pro-
portions
Many persons who have no real estate tocome
within the exemption for that species Of proper
ty, are liable to lose everything they possess, fol
want of the clause protecting the same amount
in value of personal effects. We commend this
subject to our legislators.
When our present law was adopted by the late
General Assembly, it was more in the way of
an experiment than otherwise. The friends of
the measure proposed it with little hope of sue
cess, as it was we'll known that it was doomed
to encounter serious opposition, if not defeat
Hence it became necessary for them to confine
themselves to one species of exemption, not that
this consideration weighed down the business of
embracing both, but that the bill was more like
ly to prevail as it finally passed, than if it en-
braced the personal property exemption.
Now, however, that the people have approved
of the Real Estate Exemption to certain a.
mount, it is but sheer justice that the poorer
classes of individuals be protected in such per-
sonal effects as the same amount ($5OO) will be
sufficient to exempt from sale.
We shall recur to this subject again. We
mention it now, merely because the acts of a
sister State have brought it prominently before
us.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21
Cans. OF Defeat.

q
The Wing papers Of this State in endeavor-
ing to end out the cause of the late defeat Of
Whiggery. go 80 far from home that every OBJ
.ject which rises before thcir sight, becomes a
spectral enemy The Wings need ROT go from
hone to tind the cause OF their defeat. 1t e1-
lists AMONG themselves, corroding and corrupt
ing all who may be brougat within the influence
of It's infertios1s disorders. Their defeat is but
t;se legitimate result of q conflict In which po-
iiticas truth is a roDabatsnt against political En-
ror- Let the Wing party expurge itself Of the
doctrines which are peculiar to it, and there will
be no more contention between them and US
We can then turn our united energies against
those who set the Constitution at defiance, pro-
claiming boldly that it is mot tina supreme law
We would NOT be here understood as denying
that such law conflicts with that by which this
Republic is governed, we deny. The Constr
tuition is based upon the higher law, and becomes
Of binding force upon all good citizens by the
command of that supreme authority. To say
then that the Constitution conflicts with the Di-
vine command is an assumption which can only
be dictated by a malignant heaIt-
But we have wandered from our purpose,
which was merely to call the attention of Wings
to the true cause Of their defeat. They were
beaten because their principles lead to such er-
ror in politics, as, if acted on would be inimical
to Republican liberty. This is the latent cause
of the defeat of the Wing party; it is useless to
attribute it to any other.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21
rsassed the Senate.

Three u ne grand features Of the compromise
Bill have pssspi lhe Senate, viz: the Utah bill,
Texas boundary and the bill for the admis-
ZION 81 Califorlii ins Ne Union. There remain
bat three other ostions e be disposed Of and
then The compromise bin VII hare passed the
Senate. These proportions are, the Fugitive
Slave Bill, the suppression Of the slave trade in
the District, and the bill for creating Terrific.
rial Government in New Mexico. There il nc
reason why these bills should not pass, nor in.
deed Was there ever any. Should these ques
lions be disposed Of during the present session
81 Congress, the agitation Of abolitionism will
lose it terrors peace and goodwill will take the
place Of strife md personal hostility, and poll
tical milleneum will reign over our beloved u
MON.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21

WESTERN JouRNAL.-We have before us the
July number Of this useful and interesting
monthly. The present number contains an arti
Gle on Free Banking, in which the writer en-
deavors to prove that Free Banking is superb
or mode of facilitating the progress of commerce
to the more restricted mode Of granting spe.
cial charters.
We dissent entirely from the writer in his
conclusions, as he takes for granted the main
point at issue, viz: the general utility and prac-
teal efficiency of banks. He regards them as
necessary adjuncts to trade and commerce,-we
regard them as no more necessary for these pur-
poses than is counterfeit coin for the circulation
Of the legal currency. Let this writer first
prove the necessity Of Banks; it will then be
time enough to speak of the relative merits of the
systems by which they are organised and gov
erned.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21

The late success of the Wing party over their
opponents in Missouri, snot SO much triumph
over democratic principles, as it is rebuke to
the miserable factionists who cling to the coat
skirts of Thomas Fl. Benton. 1t proves beyond
a doubt, that vast majority ofthe people of Mis-
souri, are in favor of the adjustment of the slave
ry question, on the terms proposed by the late
compromise bill; but it does not prove that the
Democratic party, as such: has lost its influence
among the people of Missouri.
The issue was made to bear, not so much up
on party politics as upon personal triumphs, and
is really matter of replacement that the would
be demi-god who caused all the trouble, has been
suddenly tumbled from his pedestal of glory.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21
M,ssonrs Politics.

The dissensions in the Democratic family Of
this State have so far weakened its energies,
when put in conflict with the Wing party that
the latter have triumphed for season.
How the Wings viii demean themselves in
their new position, can only be inferred from
their we'll known preferences for lavish expendi-
lures, requiring high taxes to meet government
al liabilities, and irresponsible chartered mono
poles, by which the industrious disposition OF
the people will receive an apparent impetus from,
the loan Of capital.
Already have the Wings of Missouri cast their
eyes upon the rich harvest which this loan of
capital is calculated to produce. That their
movements are anticipated, we need but to refer
to the views of our St. Louis contemporaries. We
quote the following passage from the Reveille
Of late date.
s'The only apprehension we feel on this sud-
den accession to power of the Wings, is that
flushed with victory, they will rush precipitately
with extravagant schemes of internal improve
ment. and launch out into wild projects for the
extension of banking. There is, it is true, no
evidence that such will be their course. We
only infer it from the history of similar triumphs
of the same party in other States where they
have suddenly acquired power, after having been
for years excluded from the control of the gov
eminent"
This is the language of a journal which has
rejoced in the success of this party, whose anti
cipated policy is SO early condemned. We trust
that the Wings may be honest enough to act up
to their principles, and we fear not that ere an
other political campaign is undertaken, the in
terest of the people will manifest itself in the
overthrow of Whigdom.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21

BRITISH VESSELS SEARCHING AMERICAN
The following has been taken from letter dated
Rio Janeiro, June 2lst:
''There are many persons here who antici-
pate trouble between the American and Brit
ish governments, on account ofthe unautho-
rized license taken by the latter in boarding and
searching American vessels. An American
schooner, which put into this port few days
since with the loss of her mainmast, was board
ed by an English steamer few days outside,
and the boarding officer compelled the captain to
take off his matches, in order that his curiosity
might be gratified with an inspection of her car
60. There is strong feeling of opposition to
the nsolent and overbearing manner assumed by
the English on these occasions; and if no steps
are taken to prevent it, trouble must result
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21

ORp1NATloN.-On the 18th inst, the Ri. Rev.
DR.. LoRAs promoted the following named gen.
tlemen to orders, at the Theological Seminary
at Table Mound:-Thomas Murray, of Dubuque,
to the Tonsure; Louis De Cailly, of France, to
minor orders; John McAvoy, of ireland, to the
sub-Deaconshp; and Francis Jean, of Germa-
ny, to Deacon's orders. On the 18th, the same
prelate promoted the Rev. Messrs. Andrew Ire
Wis, of France, Mathia Michel, of Germany; and
Patrick Nc Ginnis, of Ireland, to the Priesthood.
The ordination of the three last named gentle
men took place at the Cathedral, and was wit
messed by large concourse of attentive observ-
crs. The Rev. J. c. Perrodin, of Garry Owen,
preached discourse appropriate to the occasion.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21

GopEY's BooK.-The September No. Of this
Magazine is on our table. 1t is well embellish-
ed as usual, with engravings illustrative of some
of its literary contents. The gaudy fashion
plate has been omitted in this number. We are
sure this will not detract from the merits of the
work. Its literary contents compare favorably
with the best magazines of the country, having
as original contributors in this number, Messrs
Tuckerman, Herbert, Arthur and Simms.
The Book sustains its wide spread reputation
and must continue to be popular.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21
southern Confcderacx.

We clip the following from the Washington
correspondence of the st. Louis Intelligencer
We do not know on what authority the writer
bases his remarks, nor do we vouch for their
truth.
1t is very hard to believe that any respecta-
BILE politician South or North, would so far for
get his duty to the Union, or lessen himself so
much before the world, as to propose dssolu-
ton of the present confederacy, for the purpose
of forming another with Mexico. And when
we reflect that the Mexican character and Mex
lean institutions are even more repulsive to SOU
thern habits than are those of the northern States
we have stronger reasons to doubt the correct
ness of this letterwrter's information.
We give it however, as a matter Of rumor
which is of so startling a character that it can
not be kept from spreading.
1t appears upon the most undoubtcd authori-
ty, that a gentleman, represented as enjoying
much influence and position at the South, visit
ed Mexico, incog., in the month Of April last
While there, he had various consultations with
the leading men, and, finally submitted the plan
off Southern Confederacy, of which that Re-
public was to form an integral part. After
some delay the proposition was brought before
the Mexican Cabinet, by NJ. Laconza, the Sec
rotary of Foreign affairs, and was urged by him
in a speech of considerable length. 1t was op-
posed by other members of the Council, and fl
nally declined; after which the agent left for
California.
All the proceedings were we'll known to Mr.
DOYLE, the British Minister, at the time, and it
is said, were favored by him to the extent of the
influence he possessed with the Cabinet. am
restrained by reasons affecting the personal safe
ty of distinguished individuals in Mexico, from
stating the manner and influences by which this
infamous conspiracy was thwarted; but may
say that it reflects the highest honor on some Of
the public men of Mexico. hope the time is
not distant when justice may be done to all the
parties concerned, and when the whole history
of that affair will be developed. One of the rea-
sons urged in behalf of the scheme by the south
ern emmissary, was to make the city of Mexico
the capital of the new confederacy, which they
proposed to extend by further territorial acquisi-
tons.
This reasonable design was communicated
to Gen Taylor several months before his death;
who, with that sagacity and determination which
characterized all his conduct, at once adopted
precautionary measures to prevent injurious
consequences. feel assured in saying, if an
investigation should be authorized by Congress,
that these facts would be made to appear in
more authentic form. Enough, however, has
been disclosed to warn the country against the
insdous designs of demagogues, and to protect
it against traitors every one Of whom, who de-
liberately engaged in such a scheme is worthy
of halter or a more ignominious penalty
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the California

WAsHlseroN, Aug. Ia.
The California Bill was passed-yeas 34I
nays 13.
The passage of the bill was greeted by demon
STATIONS Of applause.
MIR. Douglass moved that the bill to establish
u territorial government for New Mexico, be
made the special order for IL tomorrow.
Mr.. Butler expressed desire to have the fugi-
tive slave bill taken up and acted upon
Mr.. Foete expressed his surprise that gentle
men from the South should endeavor to delay &C.
ton on the territorial bill, and commented with
some severity, upon the action of many southern
members.
After some debate the motion to make the bill
the special order for tomorrow was agreed to on
division, yeas 25 nays IL.
Soon after Senate adjourned.
HOUSE, wasted the day in discussing the five
minute rule. The southern members active in
the debate.
The civil and diplomatic appropriation bill was
taken up at late hour, nothing done.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21
no eur Patrons.

Ia tre weeks from tins tiure, the sccsaa rear
win have ended since tlir present rrppussors
came IN possession Of the stExpress- During
that tinae. We have nude NO particular e1estions
70 collect money, nor have we often troubled our
xabscribexs with dams. We have been content
Cd 70 click alesg' with such means as came in
@ osr hands, leaving our friends in the country
TO pay us at such Time as might suit their CON
yenicnce- We have no fauit to find, but have
been generally pleased with the promptness with
which our claims have been met
There is still, however, a large amount due us,
and as the farmers harvest has come in pretty
abundantly, we must call on them for assistance.
We hope to be paid without the trouble and
expense Of sending an Agent, but if not so paid
we shall send one Immediately on the expiration
of the present volume
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21
Hunts Merchants magazine,

We have received the August number Of this
statistical budget. 1t continues to furnish the
usual quantity and quality of necessary infor-
nation.
When we say accessory, we mean exactly
what the word imports. The information con-
tanned in this Magazine, should be studied, ifnot
known, by every Political Economist.
We have not space to speak critically of its
contents, but as whole, we heartily recommend
it to the attention of the community of business
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21
Consumption of Coffee.

The consumption of Coffee in the whole world
for 1549, is estimated by writer in Hunts Ma.
gazine, at 630 millions of pounds, and the pro.
duct of the same year is put at 1926 millions, leav
ing a deficiency of 204 millions. This deficiency
of consumption was supplied from the stock or
hand, from previous years.
The same authority apprehends deficiency
in this years crop, to supply which, the stock
on hand is not sufficient. The consequence will
be, rise in price in proportion to the increased
demand.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21
Omci.I Vote.

C1aytoa county gives Hampstead 81 minority
Democratic State Ticket has as majority
Clark q; Lewis Sc; Price (whig1 80.
1askson Hempstead's majority, lS6; Demo.
cratic State Ticket from 1872 To 166; Clark's
lbs Senators and Representatives and county
officers democratic.
Clinton. Hcmpstead's majority 107; Demo-
cratic State Ticket from 1O4 to 100; Clark's
lO4-democratic Senator, Representative and
county officers elected.
Jones' Hempsteads majority 45; democratic
State Ticket 45 to SO; Clark Sc; Senator and
Representatives same as Jackson.
/ Scon.--Hempsteads majority 81; dem. State
Ticket so to 81; Clark 42-dem. Representa-
tive elected.
JMuscatine. Hampstead majority 36, State
Ticket IS to 36; Clark's So; dem. Representa-
tire elected.
Johnson. Hempstead's maj. 1923; dem. State
Ticket from I3I to 141; Clark "a; dem. Repre-
sentative and county officers elected.
Dcs Holmes Hempstead's maj. 100; dem.
State Ticket from l32 to 139; Clark's 139; Sc
majors and Representatives democratic.
Jeferson.- Hempstead's maj. SO; dem. State
Ticket Sc to 65; Henn's maj. So; dem. Rep
resentatives elected.
Fan Buren.-Hempstead's maj. lis; dem.
State Ticket, from 13 to Ill; Wing Senator e.
lected; 2 dem. Representatives and Wings e.
lected. HEM for Congress is beaten by 90 ma
jority. This county is distracted by set of fac
tionists who follow the lead ofthe celebrated De-
fusion Smith, or the lost Tyler man. This man
succeeded in worming himself into the graces of
portion of the Democracy of Van Buren,, and
in return for their confidence, he led them on
step by step in his ambitious schemes of self.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. till in his mad career, he led
them to the brink of the precipice, which all
traitors to principle must first approach before
taking the final step which separates them from
Democratic faith and fellowship forever.
We rejoice that this deluded man has gone
from amongst u.s. Let him go, and may we ne
yer hear Of his reception into the Democratic
fold again.
P0tta,c1itamie.-The whole number of votes
polled in this county reported at 81, of which
Wright (whig) received All, and Hem (Dem.)
&c. giving the former majority of391. If this
report be true, Henn's majority in the LIST dis
trict will exceed 800, and the DEM State Tick
ct will be elected by upwards 1000 majority.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21

4 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE WEsr.-Among
the items Of appropriations made in the bill for
the improvement Of rivers and harbors, there is
one Of 900 for the Harbor Of Dubuque, and
one Of $4,000 for removing the distractions to
the navigation Of the Mississippi. This is but
the beginning of justice to the West The next
census will form basis for representation
from this region whose influence in Congress
cannot be longer disregarded.
The whole revenue Of the country has here
toiore been spent for the benefit of the Atlantic
ssaboard, with little exceptions on the Gulf of
Mexico, while the claims Of other sections have
been totally disregarded. The time is fast APP
preaching when these things will no longer be
tolerated. Justice must be done to the West
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
CORNERaeF FIFTH AND LOCUST STREETS,
DUBUQUE, IOWA.

YENHE undersigned takes pleasure in inform
a ing his friends throughout the surrounding
country, and the travelling public generally, that
he is now prepared to accommodate all who may
see fit to favor him with CALL in a manner
which he fatters himself will prove satisfactory
His house room is ample, and his table shall
be furnished with the snbstantials and Injuries
of the season. Commodous stables attached,
together with the excellent well of water on the
premises, renders this establishment one of the
most desirable for those visiting Dubuque on bu-
sness, or for the travelling community in gene
raj.
N. B.-Charges exceedingly low.
HENRY MILLER, Proprietor
May Is. 1850 3G-tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21

Loss OF LIVES FROM FALLING BUILD1NGs.-
Several disasters of this kind have lately occur
red at New York, either by the neglect of the
workmen on new buildings, or by carelessness
in taking down old ones 1t is useless to give
the details of these disasters at this distance
from the scene of action, it will be enough to
state that several lives have been sacrificed, and
many others have suffered so severely, that their
lives will be burden for the remainder Of their
days
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-21
WAsHINGToN, Aug. !;

Mr.. Butler entered his protest on the Senate
Journal against the admission of California. The
Southern members are expected to back out; the
North are resolved to have California, and the
South are resolved to fix on adjournment, and
thus fight off the bill, but will hardly succeed
On the other hand they are endeavoring to change
the rules to facilitate business. The crisis is at
drawing, and leaving everything to be settled by
the North, in which event we may have the Pro-
viso and open revolution.
Another caucus is to be held in consideration
of the subject.