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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15
Washington Correspondence.
Grant of land.-1llinos Central Rail Road-Benton and
Foote-The Compromise Commtee.-Mr. Doorkeeper
Horncr.

Grant of land.-rnois Central Rail Road.-Benton ane
Footc.-The Compromise Committec-NIr. Doorkeepo
| sIIorncr
Extract to the Editor, dated
WASHINGTON, May a, 1850.
Not much doing in Congress since last ad
dressed you;syet, cannot forego the pleasure Of
announcing, that the long pending question OF
the grant by Congress of the public lands, by al
ternate sections, for the Central Rail Road for
the State Of Illinois, passed the Senate by We.
ry decided majority. Thus, sir, this long want.
ed improvement from Cairo, on the Ohio, to Chi.
cago, on Lake Michigan, as connecting link
with the north vest to the southwest, will be
fully realized, if the House of Representatives
act upon the bill with the same promptitude as
the Senate have done. Too much credit cannot
be bestowed on Judge Douglass, for the pcrse
vering industry in which he has pushed this bill
to the final passage. So, also, to other gentle
men, is credit due, for the success of the meas
ure. Both of your Senators supported this grand
improvement. The road is finally to terminate
at Mobile, Alabama. The people ofIIlinois will
in few years, then, have an outlet for the vast
productions of her valuable lands throughout the
entire length of her State. ..',. .tl.. IL
, The Benton and Foote Committee have had
several meetings, and examined quite number
of witnesses, but nothing new has been elected,
further than the papers have heretofore noticed.
Perhaps the Committee may resolve on CEN
sure-further than that they will not go; altho'
they will condemn the occurrence in strong
terms, and invoke Senators to a proper sense of
propriety for the future. The occurrence is one
of regret; and we hope it will be the last of the
series of such like scenes in the Senate of these
United States. y ;, -..,.- ,.,,~...... =,
The committee, of which Mr.. Clay is Chair
man, will report to the Senate on Monday or
Tuesday, full scheme of settlement for the
slavery excitement, the admission of California,
and the government of the Territories; lam
told Mr.. Clay is fully ready with the Bill, and
only awaits the Senate to be full, before he moves
in the matter. With Gen. Cass and Mr. Web
ster to aid him, cannot see, how the Bill is to
fail; therefore, take it for granted, that, finally,
the country will be saved from the anarchy which
abolition was forcing upon us, under the specious
guise of the "free soil' delusion When the
Bill is before Congress in full report, we shall
lose no time in forwarding copy for your USE
full and sterling democratic journal.
The committee to investigate the conduct of
Mr. Homer, the door-keeper of the House, will
report against him. and, as a consequence, he
will be removed by the House am disappoint-
edin Mr. H.; thought him much better man
than fear his conduct will justify; but, as it is
his own action that has brought him into disre-
pute, he must take the responsibility on his own
shoulders. .-
Yours, .... -:... MUSCATINE,
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jackson and Jones.

The Democratic Convention, for the siselec.
ton Ct Candidates for members Of the Legisla-
Tyr, from the District Of Jackson and Jones,
i ne been called by the Central Committees Of
the respective counties. 70 take place at Canton,
on ne 18th Of June next The Delegates to
this Convention are not to BE- chosen By the
3 County Conventions, as heretofore practced,
BIT are e be sent Immediately by, the, people
from their Townstip meetings, each precinct be-
jng entitled 70 one Delegate, and If castnsg, over
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Democratic N1ceting--Julien
5.a Township. @4ata.

The Democratic voters of Julien Township,
will meet at the Court House, on Saturday the
25th inst, at o'clock, P. NJ, to select ten De-
legates to the County Convention, to be held at
John Floyd's, on the goth. r g9-h.,.-... =.
BEN. M. SAMUELs, Chm. 80
sssa fssss stt Dem. Den. Com
N. B,-The Central Committee would beg
leave to urge upon the Democrats of the several
townships of the county, the importance of tho
rough organization. Let committees be appoint
ed in each township on the day Of their meet.
ing, to appoint Delegates to the Convention
2s B. M. SAMUELS, Chairman
Dubuque, May 10, 1850. .36-2t. -7.. ,5 ....
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Further Foreign News.
BY the Niagara.

The Niagara arrived at Halifax on the 7th.,
English news not important
The organization of the Parliamentary select
committee for the reduction of official sala-
ries, met with the warm appreciation of the re-
formers.
Advices from Australia state, that the Gov
eminent has put Smith O'Brien under petty re-
strant for refusing to accept ticket of leave
The matter has been brought before Parliament
and an inquiry instituted. ,-....~.a.,. .-. r..
'''. %.d .a' Ireland. .3 sau . Ns. :,,.srH
We learn that the recent appeal OF O. Cornell,
in behalf of the repeal movement, had the effect
to raise 'srent" last week to the amount of J9333
''' ' France. i.1t..ft i @fii -:oz.
AS the election approaches, business on the
Bourse declines. On Monday and Tuesday the
news stalls Of all the opposition journals were
destroyed by the police. On Wednesday, copies
Of the prescribed journals were read aloud on the
Boulevards to great bodies of the people. Six
companies of the National Guards had been
suspended for electing a Socialist captain. A
tedeum was performed on the Goth on account of
the Pope's return to Rome. M: Raymond had
been appointed Plcnipotentiary to the Court Of
nome narri g. "g ~ han1 'on Oh "na 5soh1
,."f '*0f'' + Austria and Turkey. n"L ja@t
- The difficulties between Austria and Turkey
have been settled The Porte has sent an auto
graph letter to the Queen Of England and one to
the President Of France, acknowledging their
friendly aid in the extradition question. ti4'' ri
~ II o. .-itfMh1r1tn ~ =, e8l15ni aGi - hJl49
Great precautions are said to have been taken
to preserve the Pope from assassination No
person is allowed to approach him except by
permission from Cardinal Castinello Letters
state that the Pope, since his return, has drawn
up several DEGREES, which have been supported
by Cardinals. One account states, that his
Holiness is little less than an Austrian prisoner
The first regiment Of French Dragons have
left Rome for France. $40 - '1''''.'" .'.
The President Of France is reported to have de.
manded the hand Of Ihfantas sister " '"'.n' 7
a. r-sYs TuoM Az Roo ERs Ego wishoa ,,c r., @, =,
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Let the People Speak.

The Juckson County Democrat in urging the
importance of giving attention to the primary
meetings Of the Democracy, in preparing for the
August Election, uses the following language.
1t is well conceived and forcibly expressed
We hope the Democracy Of Jackson and Jones
may make such preparations as will enable them
to give good report of their doings when the
trial comes. "Let the voice of the people be
heard directly in your Conventions and then the
charge of corruption and intrigue, which in the
mouths of Icing enemies has so often palsied
your strength, will be as harmless as it is fool
ish We hope the democracy 1aay look upon
this matter as we do, and that every voter will
attend the primary meeting in his township,
determined to have that voice in the nomination
of candidates and delegates, which is his right
Another thing: We hope that each primary
meeting will instruct their delegates, both to the
County and Dist Conventions, for achons to
cast their votes. Let man be chosen dele
gate, who will not unhinchingly carry out the
will of his constituents. Democrats-it is an
important time with you, and if in your primary
meetings you choose men to represent you in
the Conventions, upon whose unwavering integ-
rity and democratic purity you can rely, all will
be we'll, and nominations will be given us that
will meet the hearty support of the people.
THE R1vER.-The dropsical affection, with
which the father of waters has been troubled for
some time past, and which the last bulletin of the
water doctors announced as subsiding, is again
on the increase Fears are entertained for the
old mans safety. At present the disease shows
itself principally in the form of ascites, though
we understand the lower extremities are a good
deal swollen, while at the same time there are
premonitory symptoms of Hydrocephalus. He
is under very actire treatment at the present
time, and we understand the people of Daven-
porte are making preparations to "tap'' him
with railroad; an odd, and rather costly kind
Of Trochar, but said to produce great relief
Hope they may have good time of it, AZ r9b
WHEAT.--The fine spring weather Of the last
few days has cheered up the heart Of the farmer,
and induced the belief that the chances are good
for fine crop of spring wheat. Even some Of
the fall crop which was thought to be totally
destroyed has revived and may produce tolera-
BILE yield. ..,. ..., w., .,.. I
There is very little wheat coming into market
ct this time, though the, price is good. We un.
Nerstand they are paying dollar at the Catfish
Mills, and we believe the same price in town
Those who have wheat for sale will do we'll to
bring it, in soon ooi,..,,. .,.r' ,'''''
ct The same may be said Of provisions and pro-
duce in general, Market open at good prices
aiDEcKER has a new supply Of Boots and Shoes
|
DosEILAN has full supply Of elegant hats
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15
Important News from New Mexico.

abandonment of Santa Fe to the TEXAS Claim
The St. Louis papers contain very important
intelligence from Santa Fe, to the 10Th March.
1t appears that President Taylor-or rather his
oficer-has abandoned New Mexico to the ten.
der mercies of the Texas usurpation. The St..
Louis Union states
"The most important news brought by Mr.
Skinner, is that relating to the civil affairs Of
New Mexico few days before the party left,
Governor Munroe received communication
from Major Robert S. Neghbors, at the militia.
ry post near Ell Passo, informing him of his arri.
val there, with plenary powers from the Gov.
eminent Of Texas, to establish the jurisdiction OF
the State orer the territory Of Nelc .Mezico, and
calling on Governor Munroe to aid him in the
establishment of the laws of Texas" Upon
the reception of this communication, the Gov.
ernor issued the following order to officers undo,
his command: 81 B.. .m'; b.. Ill.,. -#
HEAD-QuARrERs,9 9TH MILITARY DEPT. }
III Santa Fe, N. M, March %, 1850. I
SIR:-Having been duly informed by Major
Robert S. Neighbors, Of his arrival as Commits.
sioner of the State of Texas, for the purpose OF
establishing the civil Jurisdiction of the State O.
yer this Territory, your command will observe d
rigid non-interference with the exercise of his
functions, and equally avoid coming in conflict
with the judicial authorities created by that
State. rs'Is <n"t 15 3Egfu ii a&ulr #c' u.
E,al am, very respectfully, &a1,'l .~a8..i
I y@s 1I' Your ob't serv't,g t'I.' r,la
(Signed) JOHN MUNROF,, Bvt Col. U.S.A.
q !. =. - Commanding 9th Department.
1t is further stated that the Sub-Prefect o,
Fronteras, had resigned his jurisdiction on thai
portion Of the territory between Donana and the
presdio de San Elezaris, one hundred miles ir
llapu 10 -, H., xl.x =
missioner. These events had created quite 0
sensation at Santa Fe, and public meetings were
being held throughout the territory, the popula,
voice being opposed to the authority of iexas.
This is evidently Gaze in, on the part of Pre-
sident Taylor. How often has the wing press
insisted that President Taylor would protect the
New Mexicans against the unjust invasion d
Texas. Yetread the above order, and deter.
mine whether it does not seem like yielding tt
the Texas Commissioner. This order will cause
excitement at Washington. IT. Eaiai5 tot
q
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

~. ARE THEY LIABLE?-A land Spectator in
Washington instructed his agent, by Telegraph,
to pay SO much fol, a certain piece Of property
By mistake in the operator; the sum was, more
than doubled. Thereupon, the Speculation claims
damages Of the Telegraph Company. The
question ofliabity is about to be decided in the
Supreme Court at Washington.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

fifty Democratic votes at the last election, to be
entitled to two Delegates.
This makes much larger popular Conven-
ton than will meet in this District, and, but for
the time and expense, would be far preferable
to the mode adopted here.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15
Senator jones' Amendment

During the discussion in the Senate, upon the
bill granting a donation of land to the State OF
Illinois, to aid in building the Central Railroad
from Chicago to Cairo, the following proceedings
are reported in the Washington Globe and Union:
Mr.. Jones submitted an amendment to the bill,
the object of which was understood to be to Sc
cure the location of branch of the proposed
road by route ssvia Galena,r Illinois, to Du-
buque, Iowa" He observed, that is would in
crease the distance some twelve or fifteen miles
only, while it extended tile road to the Missis-
sippi river, instead of terminating it at inland
town. 4ss- ST.. .., .......,..... =, ., g.,
The question being taken upon the amend
ment, it was adopted
Mr.. Butler inquired where the railroad was to
go by the amendment Just adopted.
The presiding officer said that it would not be
in order now to take it up, but it could be con-
sdered when reported to the Senate.
MIR. Butler acquiescea, and took his seat.
We think the reporters must have done Sena-
tor Jones great injustice in this instance, mas
much as they have failed to designate the point
from which he would commence branch road
and made utter nonsense ofitby stating it would
increase the distance but twelve or fifteen miles
Certainly the Senator never could have meant
to take the Chicago and Galena rail road out
the hands of the Company, and constitute it
s'branch" of State road; nor do we imagine he
would advocate IN that Convention, the giving
of public lands to private companies. Perhaps
there will be some explanation when we see the
final action on the bill. ~
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

DRowNED.-Col. G. G. DE RUssY, with three
sons, were all drowned few days since, near
Natchitoches, while on fishing excursion
Col. De Russy, it will be recollected, was the
commander of the Louisiana Regiment in the
Mexican war, and commanded at Tampico.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

SEND IN THE NAMEs.-We will thank the
Central Committees of the several Townships,
or others interested, to send us the names of the
Delegates to the Floyd Convention, at as early
a period as possible after they shall have been
appointed.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

CnoLERA.-The St. Louis papers are perfect
ly silent upon the subject Of Cholera. A few
per day. The Council have established very
strict quarantine, and hope thus to shut it out
The heathiest place in the valley of the Mis-
sissppi is Dubuque.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

uTA Female Teacher may find employment,
by applying to Al. Lowe, secy of the School
District at Delhi, Delaware county. The school
is small, containing, say about fifteen. Please
address Mr.. Low, stating terms.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15
The Whig Conventtons.--Calf for volun-
teers.

The Wbig Conventtons.--CaI for Volun.
| teers.
The Wing State and Congressional Conven
tons for the domination Of Candidates, to be
supported ut the August Election, takes place a
Iowa City this.day. We believe the Wings o
Dubuque county have sent no regular Delegates
not thinking it worth while to trouble their heads
about it. We are not sure whether or not they
had a meeting, notwithstanding the call was put
forth with so much apparent earnestness. The
Telegraph says they did meet whereas the Tri.
bune seems to doubt it. Here is what he says
of the matter: .s4.esy.-a 80 -..rts.rfaf"
ssWe attended at the court house on Saturday
last, between thehours of2 and P. NJ, but
there were not sufficient Wings in the neighbor-
hood to constitute meeting, and we went away,
and were compelled by business to stay away the
balance Of the afternoon. We understand, how
ever, that a very few persons did assemble, to-
wards evening, by whom it was agreed, rather
informally than otherwisegthat Anthony Hebb,
DR.. VIM Johnson, and T. J.. Chew, should be
Delegates to the Iowa Wing State Convention,
provided they would consent to serve in that ca
pacity. We trust the gentlemen named will
serve; or, if they cannot, that some three or four
will volunteer to go, for the credit of the Wing
cause" -,at
We understand that John B. Hager, the quasi
Editor Edit Of the Telegraph, has gone This, we
suppose, is in answer to the Tribune's call for
Volunteers. Are you satisfied, Mr.. Wood? Is
this "for the credit Of the Wing cause'" If so
- huff said -, s..E..tr ..-........ ..7'
Next week we will be able to announce the
candidates IAN At present we only indulge in
conjectures. certain "Cass and Butler De-
mocrat, who "aoen, orcr'' for certain purposes,
covets the distinguished honor of being defeated
on the Congressional rack,-hope he acon't be
disappointed Who they will run for Governor,
depends upon the delegation from Pottawatta-
mic. There's good time coming, bous!
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

DEBATES IN CAL. CoNvENT1oN.-Throug ugh
the politeness of Shepherd Letter, we in pos
session of part of the debates in the Cenven-
ton for the formation of the Constitution of CAL
fornia. The part received is neither the begin
ming nor the ending.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

YANKEE MoRMoNs.-Two hundred Mormon
converts from New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
and New York, arrived at st. Louis on the I'd
inst, under the care and direction of Apostle
Woodruff, assisted by Elder Cartwright They
are on their way to the Salt Lake. Viire la Hum
bng!' -" '"+:'" 'a1! '"&-'i 1.' ','"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

The CHOLERA is raging fearfully at Havan-
ma. The steamer British Queen, which arrived
in New York on the 10th, reported 80 deaths a
day, at the time she left
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15
Yours,

CEDAR dALLs'-We are glad to learn, that
the mail is now regularly carried to Cedar Falls,
in Black-Haw county, from which place we
are already receiving list of subscribers.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

GTWith great propriety, the Massachusetts
Legislature have repealed the law requiring in
tended marriages to be published three weeks
previous to their contamination. tulW, - l,sa
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

" w'CoL. Isaac BurLER, Of Springfield, will
please accept our thanks for his attentions to
our office, in the way Of new subscribers,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

New EsrABL1sHMENT.ATw new mercean-
tile establishments have recently been opened in
this city, which are creating quite an exciteme-
mont. We refer to those Of Mr.. Elliot, and Mr..
Williams
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15
ngressional conventions,
! FOR THE SECOND DISTRICT.

IA Democratic Convention for the Second Con-
gresnonal District in Iowa, viii be held AT DA-
NEWPORT, on WEDNESDAY, THE FIFTH
DAY OF JUNE NEXT, for the purpose Of
nominating candidate for Congress to be voted
for at the coming August election. le9a
The basis of representation will be one Dele
gate for each one hundred democratic votes cast
at the last general election, and one for each
fraction fifty. Each county being entitled to
atleast one delegate. s:li tnsS9sri suE a
ses JAS CLARKE, tst;tl.l 4ash sg sust
sss JOHN G. SHIELDS, Committee
CURTIS BATES,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

- Ey' Thomas ROGERS ESQ. wishes us to saw
that he respectfully declines serving as Presi-
dent of the Board Of School Directors for this
School District.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

The Democratic Central Convention for the
nomination of County officers, takes place at
Andrew, on the LIST day of June next.
The business before the Convention will be
the selection of candidates for County Commits
sioners in the LIST and I'd Districts; and also for
a Prosecuting Attorney; and to appoint Dele.
gates to the State and Congressional District
Conventions, at each of which, she will be emit
tied to seven Delegates.
The position of the Democracy of Jackson
county is peculiar as to make it the object of
anxious solicitude by all of her sister counties
in the State, and particularly so of her mmedi-
ate neighbors. With majority which equals,
if not surpasses, that of any other county in the
State, she has suffered dissentions to creep into
her Democratic ranks, until whiggery has be-
come arrogant and bold, and has even usurpcd
portion of her best gifts. Is this apparent fail
ing mere county matter, or is it to be carried
into the election of August next What say
you, neihgebor Democrat
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15
+ l am, very respectfully,

4 QUIcK.--PasseBgers now 60 from Pittsburgh
o Philadelphia in fifty hours.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

3a DocToR iWEBsTER.---The counsel for Fro
fessor Webster, nave made application for new
trial, on the ground ofsomo informally. The
Supramc Court have the matter under advise
ment SO say the papers, Mn
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

Adviccs from Australia state, that the Gov
eminent has put Smith o Brien under petty re-
straint for refusing to accept ticket of leave
The matter has been brought before Parliament
and an inquiry instituted. ,-......: -..... 49,.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-15

DossELAN has full supply Of elegant hat
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-26
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
CULpEPER COURT HOUSE, july IS, 1850.


By the time this reaches you you will have proba-
bly, received OF the tragedy enacted here
on Yesterday. / have not time to give you all the
details but will give an outline You will recollect that
free negro by the name OF William Grayson was tried
at the June term, lS49 of Culpeper Superior Court
for the murder of David w. Miller, a merchant
The jury found him guilty, and Judge Field refused to
grant him a new trial. The carried up on
eral Court at its December term. Grayson was tried
again at the June term, 1850, by jury from the ad-
joining County Of Madison, who found him guilty also.
Jude Filed refusing again to grant new trial. the
was taken to the General Court second time, which
again granted new trial.
On yesterday >l7th) morning about o'clock, the
Deputy Sheriff arrived at the Court House, and inform
ed the citizens that he had received reliable information
that an armed body OF one or two hundred were
on their way break open the Jail, for the purpose OF
hanging Grayson.
By 70 o'clock, upwards of one hundred men from
Rappahannock, and some thirty forty from the upper
part of Cupeper had assembled at Church. about three
miles from the Court House, where they met by
delegation Of citizens who demonstrated with them, and
begged them to desst from their purpose, but without
effect They proceeded to the Court House, and were
met at the Jail door by the High Sheriff. his deputies,
several magistrates, and other officers The party de-
Tending the Jail were without arms Many of the
sailing party armed with pistols, dirks and bowie
knives The assalants with force removed the officers
and ctizens-broke open the Jail with sedge hammers
and bars OF iron--took Grayson out--tasened rope
around his neck led him about half mile from the vii
lage and hung him He protested to the last that he
was entirely innocent, and displayed great tortnde