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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-07-11

s. 5. pREN1Iss died at Natchez on Is, inst
ne. -e4gieIa is increasing at Cincinnati and
Nashville. Deaths al G ncnnati for the 40 hours
ending last evening, 1915, 65 of which were chol-
era. interments at Nashville Oh Tuesday, 49,
" OF cholera, and on Wednesday 20, o. Of which
were cholera. River falling all me way down
ieet 3 inches al Pittsburgh last evening.
he Washington news not worth reporting.
Sugar dull at New York flour and corn do,
Pretsed. Flour at cnclnn4t, al TO ss4,15.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
Philadelphia School ConycnIton.


We hav" received synopsis of the proceed
ings Of this body, through the Prairie Farmer,
and in absence of more detailed report we shall
avail ourselves of this synopsis to give our read
ers some idea of the proceedings Of this body of
Educators. This being the first National Meet
ing for such purpose, nothing could be done
towards adopting or recommending a plan of
operations for practical usc but subjects were
proposed relating to Il permanent organization at
some future time; and committees were appyint.
ed to examine and report their opinions ,,o,
the various subjects of Books, Teachers, Grades
of Schools, Architecture, location, course of In
stru ctlon, and territorial or civil divisions of Dis
trIcts On this last subject we shall want some
legislation at an early day, and some light will
undoubtedly be thrown upon the subject by the
committee. We shall have the advantage of
the opinions of the best Educators in the Union
upon the District System before the next meet
ing of the General Assembly; and in advance of
that opinion, we venture the prediction that the
present District System must, sooner or later,
be abandoned
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

HorsE.-Jan 17.-Resolution for PRINTING
10000 extra copies of the Report of the Sccre
tary of the Treasury on Commerce and Naviga
ton, after long discussion, was passed. Du
ring this discussion, the present miserable man.
ner of doing the public printing was freely and
severely commented upon.
Balance of the day spent in Intellectual at.
tcmpts to elect Doorkcepcr
Jan. 13.-Scnate did not sit.
HorsE.-The day was most foolishly spent
in attempts to elect Doorkccpcr.
JAM 19.--Scnate not in session.
HoUsE.-By vote of 100 to 9S, the election
OF Doorkcepcr was postponed to March 1st, 1S5 |
SENATE-Jan. 21.-Mr Walker presented the
following petition of citizens of the u States,
which was referred to the committee on Public
Lands
''Thc undersigned citizens of the Z. Safes.
respectfully represent, that, in their opinion, the
system of Land Traffic imported TO this country
from Europe, is wrong in principle that it is de-
basng US to the condition of dependent tenants;
OF which condition, rapid increase of incqua!i-
necessary consequences; and that, therefore
now, in the infancy of the Republic, we should
take efcctual measures to eradicate the evil.
and establish a principle more in accordance
with our republican theory, as laid down in the
declaration of independence ; to which end we
propose that the General Government shall no
longer traffic, nor permit traffic in the public
lands yet III its possession, and that they shall
be laid out in farms and lots for the free use OF:
such citizens (not possessed of other lands) as
will occupy them, allowing the settler the right
to dispose of his possessions to any one, not pos
SeSsed Of ohcr lrnds; and that the jurisdiction
OF the public lands be referred to the States or
Territories only Oh condition that such dispo
sllon should be made OF thrm
The expelled aristocracy of European despot
ism are buying up our lands for speculation.
while American republicans are homclcss
The case admits of no DELAY"
Getting rabid Let American "rcpubl
cans go to work. and they need not be home
less. Ed. Exprrss.
Mr.. Pierce presented a memorial from the Ma
ryland State Agricultural Society, for the cs
tabllsh'ncnt of an Agricultural Bureau.
MIR. Dodge Of Iowa, presented the petition of
the heirs Of John r. Champaign, asking indcm-
nifty fol- French spoliations
On motion of Mr.. Jones, ordered, that the no.
tt'on OF Adam d. Stewart, on files Of the SEN
ate, be referred to the committee OH Claims
Mr. Hunter gave notice ola bill to abolish the
Department Of the Interior
debate sprung up upon the subject of the
Dam in the Ohio river, at Cumberland Island.
The question seems to be, whether it is best to
repair, or remove the dam, which in its present
condition is greatly impeding the navigation
both of the Ohio and Cumberland rivers.
The remaining portion Of the day spent in lis
tcnng to MIR. Cass upon the Proviso. We have
already published synopsis of this mastery
speech, transmitted by Telegraph
HousE.-Whole day spent in attempts to re-
consider the vote on election of Doorkccpcr.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
Hungary-Kossuth on the Close OF the
War.

i1""S"fJ-Aossu on the Close OF tho
War.
The Tribune translates the following account
OF the last events of the Hungarian war from a
statement of Kossuth, published in London and
translated from the Hungarian language into
German:
An arlstocratic cotcric was formed in the
camp, secretly conducted by Gorgey The plan
began to be known to the Government This
was the state of things after the victories ofIz-
sassegh, Watzen, and Sazlo. At that time.
hossuth considered Hungary strong enough to
conquer the Russians, or at least to protract the
war until an honorable peace could be secured to
hungary by the Intervention of Eurnpcan diplo-
macy. Gorgey only knew how to gain a VIC
tory, but not to make use oft The sierc Of
Comorn might have been a second battle of
Marengo, IT Gorgey had followed up the enemy
with the Gaspar corps, which he permitted to
be entirely idle. The General was then so pop-
ular, that kossuh hesitatcd to remove him from
the supreme commands meantime he named him
for Minister of War, and transferred the COM
mand to Damjairich. But Gorgey delayed his
departure from the camp, by all manner of pre-
tences, until the approach of the Russians On
the arrival OF the first Russian corps the idea of
lealng win them was spread broad BY the
friends of Gorgey. The Russian Intervention
found hungary full equipped, and stronger to
meet the Austrian Russian army than It had
been against Austria alone. An army of l41,
GOO troops of the line, fortresscs in the best con-
dltlon and we'll provisioned, new battallions to
reinforce the regiments, 4 reserved force of 10
regiments Of cavalry all complete, manufactures
OF arms and powder in full activity, innumerablc
hospitals-thcsc were the resources Of Hungary
With those there were 10000 of Jellachch's
men to be conquered. 1t was the plan to beat
the hostile corps one after another. kossuth
agreed with Gorgey to let the Russians enter
without giving them battle, to beat the Austrians
and march to Vienna In case Of Defeat the
war was to be transferred to Gallicia and if any
loss on this side, an incursion was to be made
through Steyernar into Italy, returning with
the Italians and the Hungarians who served in
Radctzky's army into Austria This plan was
approved by Gorgcy, but completely frustrated
by hlm in the execution. The Government
displaced him, but he organized military revo
luton, which compelled him to dsobcy the
Government Gorgey now threw off the mask
At this momcnt,' says kossuth, ''I stood alone,
deserted, powerlcss. Nothing was left to me
but the choice between banishmcnt and death.
AS patriot, Christian, and Il father Of a fam
lly, chose the former | thought it might be
possible by diplomatic intervention to secure to
my country some degree of independent life for
the future. saw the power in England most
suited for this diplomatic aid"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
From the 1sthmus---Letter from John
Molony--Rumored loss of the Oregon,
with 400 Passengers.

PANAMA, Zee. &, lo49.
My Dear Timothy:-I write again to inform
you ofthe latest news from California, by a
steamer which arrived here about a week ago.
She brought $50 passengers, some of whom
went out last Spring and arrived there in May,
and left California in September. The greater
part of those returning told us here to return to
our homes, that we were bound to encounter the
greatest Eardships; that three months was too
long to live in the mines, on account of Sickness
Every Sunday is devoted by the miners to lay
ing up their provisions for the week. Not one
in ten of the miners make anything, though ma
ny have gone $50 miles above Sacramento CITY.
great many are returning home and rcveral
are sick here.
We 60 on board the British ship Sea Queen
Tomorrow morning, at o'clock. We have paid
s$l7 for tickets, and could sell them for $500
There are about 1400 persons here bound for
the mines, and notwithstanding the bad account,
this ship carries 200 passengers. The steamer
goes out in the latter part of next week, she will
take off from 3 to 400 more; schooner carries
100 more; still the emigration from the north is
increasing. They experience the same difficult
ty to get away from San Francisco for home,
that we do to get there. We are informed that
thousands are waiting an opportunity to leave
San Francisco s,r,. b.. IL. -, ag,ss,s ..2srs 5.ssr
2 The raining season commences about the 2Otl,
50 you must be your own Judge whether to come
or not. Ifyou do come, you ought to be here
by the 1st of April. z92 ag aa!yzea gd sW
Write to me at San Francisco, / expect we
shall reach there by the lst of Feb, a5ijaa ag.t
Ifyou should come this way get through
ticket at New Orleans, otherwirc do not think
Of coming on this route. will write as soor, as
] arrive at San Francisco. n Eaiala sefi fh
It's rumored here that the Oregon was sunk
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
DyBU0UE:
yvEDNEsDAY::::FEBRUARY Is, 1850.

~ Gov. Crittendcn of Kentucky, recon-
mcnds the abolition of the legal etiquette which
meets sutors at every step in their search for
justice in the courts of law In most of the
States of this Union, a distinction is made be-
tween law and equity SO far, that lav gives one
remedy and equity another, and probably diff
fcrent one. This is the case in this State of
Iowa, as we'll as many others. We trust that
our f0'c commissioners will meet the public ex-
pccation and make such 4 code as will remedy
those grievances.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

T. ttSEcRET OCCUPATIONS IN PARIS" was the
title of strange paragraph we give in another
place. New York has it's tssecret occupations
also in,addition to those even Of a model-artist
character, which are said now to flourish there
as well as ever, A New York :letter of Tues
day says 81 A sI34a
"some folk have curious way of getting a
living in this city. A fellow by the name Of
Wood was arrested yesterday, charged with
habtually lying in wait for persons who go in
pose of extorting 'black mail that is, the pay
ment of SO much hush money He is held for
further examination, but if they send him .up to
Blackwells Island, he says he will, out Of sheer
spite, make some awful disclosures, that will as
tonish the community. He is a shrewd fellow
Wood s!'' y
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
way up. She had about 400 passengers

on her way up. She had about 400 passengers
on board.
Common board at Panama is one dollar day.
everything you want to buy is dear. Had
known the mines were so bad before left home,
would be far from coming this journey, but
now that have spent SO much time and money
am determined to see it out Our shin is rem.
resented as being the fastest sailer that left this
harbor in ~ months. believe have told you
all the news. Yours &c,
JOHN MOLONY.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

TIE SAME FELLOW The scape grace who
lectured at Cascade some three weeks since, and
passed himself for Congregational Preacher,
and who "cut up some rustics" at Anamosa,
turns out to be perfect Turk in his way. The
woman he had with him, is Eliza james, the wife
of man in Elizabeth, Ill.,, where the fellow had
been preaching Millerism. He went on to To-
wa City, thence to Muscatine and Grandview,
and is announced in all the papers down the
country. Moral.-Ncver trust a man who tells
improbable stories.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
NAPLES HOUsE.

TISHD undersigned begs leave respectfully to inform his
friends and tho public generally, that he continues
she above well known establishment and begs to assure
zion to those who may favor him viii, their company and
shat no exeron on his part will be omitted render them
market affords. His airy and convenient and
every department of the establishment IL liberal ale
Arae)ed TO the premises s a large and commodous sta
bio wherc attentive groom will alwaysbc in attendance
~Y.i .ss nc ,Ea t.}ifi DANIEL ANDERSON i''f
Gnbugue, Dec. 2, ia39. nI3tf pcIprietor.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

s.. Ey' The distance between London and Paris
is about three hundred miles, which by the aid
ofrailroads and steam, is travelled in eight hours
The London morning papers can be read ct Pa
rs on the day Of their publication and vice versa
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

t-y Our Southern neighbors of Iowa, are up
and doing in the work of internal improvement
by means ofPlank Roads, Railroads, &c. Meet
lngs have been held at Keosauqua to take into
consideration the propriety of constructing a
Railroad from that point to the Mississippi with
view OF connecting with Il branch to Chicago
Other projects are spoken of and nothing but
means is wanting to put the several works under
contract
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

AWFUL CoNFLAGRATIoE.-T Terrible dcstruc-
ton Of Pork.-A smoke house was burned in
Muscatine the other day, whereupon the Editor
Of the Journal writes half column, Gin his usl-
al happy manner" Strange, that such an en-
terprising people couldn't sssave their bacon"
Get an Engine; and to Dubuque we again say.
get an Engine! aaaa I'D. a.....a nl.tso ora q.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

~ 1t is rumorcd among the knowing ones,
that Mr. Squier will be recalled from his mission
at Nicaragua by his Government, and also that
Mr.. Chatfeld, the British Consul, has been re-
called home by the Cabinet at London If this
be true, it is but step preparatory to the final
settlement of difficulties resulting from the sei-
zurc Of Tigre Island. Whether the acts of Mr.
Squicr relating to the cesson Of Tigre, will be
disavowcd by the Government at Washington
remains in mystery. Time and diplomacy will
reveal what has hitherto been left in obscurity.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

ST.. LOUIS INTEILIGENcER.-This is tho titlo
OF a new whig paper published at St Louis
Judging from its varied and we'll written arti
cles, it is really an Intelligencer, especially to
the whg party, whose principles and prospects
1t is designed to promote There is some pleas
urc in having an able and gentlcmanly adversa-
Iy. Such we already find the Intelligencer.-
We wish it all the success consistent with our
political predictions
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

New KlSeDoM.-A new Kingdom is about
being formed in Brazil, S. A., over which the
Prince de Joinv]le will be called to reign. The
Prince, it will be remembered, is married to a
sister Of the Emperor of Brazil. There may be
some truth in the runor, but it is just as likely
that Republic will be founded there and that
some plebian democrat will become its Presi-
dent. We 60 for the latter. ... .......sg
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

ly7' The only daughter of Mr. Copway, the
Indian Chief, died recently, at the Western Ho-
tel, N. Y, of typhus fever; she was four years
old. About a month ago, Mr. Copway lost his
youngest son, and in August last his youngest
child
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

STEAM MILL AT TIrToN.--A Joint Stock
Company are making preparations for putting
up Steam FIGURING Mill at Upton, Cedar Co.
Iowa. Success to all such enterprises; every
Touring mill that goes up, affects, in some de-
gree, the interests of the Farmer
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

THE MoNTEsQuIous.-The Grand Jury have
found true bill against the elder brother of
these two unfortunate Frenchmen, now confined
in Jail at st. Louis on the charge Of murder -
The younger brother, who has not been indict-
ed, will be retained as a witness. It is probable
the trial will take place at the present term of
the Criminal Court .5...
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

RAILROAD CELEBKATloS.-On the 1st inst
grand celebration took place at Elgin, to COM
memoratc the completion of the Galena and
Chicago Railroad to that point. The day was
spent in testivity and rejoicing Galcna was far
in the distance, but hope brought her rugged
hills within the scope Of imaginative vision-
Success to the Galena and Chicago Railroad.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

GlRARD CoLLEGE.-William H. Allen, late
Professor of Philosophy and Bellies Letters of
Dickinson College, has been elected President
of Girard College, Philadelphia, in in place of
Hon. Joseph R. Chandler. The salary is 49,
500, with free rent and other valuable perqui-
sites
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

TEN Hour LAw.-Thc PENNSYLVANIA coni-
talists are endeavorng to repeal this law The
Legislature of Pennsylvania, now in session,
will be bored to death by the capitalists on this
subject. -.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

" The population of Boston is 10000, as
sesscd valuation of property $i74,000, ,000.-
There are l96 public schools, with an average
attendance of20,ooo pupils Expense of schools
for the last year, 1884 ,I14 90. City Mortality
for the past year, $3.50. Expense of Police
$ll3,oo0. This latter item is u considerable
sum for keeping order. 1t costs nearly dollar
4 head to keep order in Boston,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

A SENSIBLE tMovE.-Thc people of Musca-
tine' (the Merchants mostly) are talking of brd-
glng tho Cedar. and Iowa rivers, in order to bring
business to their town. When will the people
of Dubuque talk ofproviding "Ways and Means"
for the country people to get into and out of their
town.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

give perceive that bids will be received for
semi-wcckly service on the Dubuque and Mus
catine mail route. We hope that some person
will be found to make such proposition as will
be accepted by the Department. A semi week
ly mail is much needed on that route
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

LIBERAL.--There is a manufacturing COM
pany in Massachusetts, which employ upwards
of one thousands mechanics and laborers, each
Of whom is privileged to subscribe for any two
dollar paper or periodical, orany two at one dol
lar a year, at the expense of the company. This
is an example that others would profit by follow
ing.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

DR.. s. P. Townsend, the New York Sun saws,
has sold out the good will of his sarsaparia bust.
ness for 100000; and the raw material and
machinery Of his mandatory at Albany for
$S26, 900. MIR. Thomas w. Cummings is the
purchaser Mr.. Townsend retires with avery
large fortune.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
G.. ID. Sullivan Il Co.
WATCH MAKERS AND JEWELLERS

SUCCESSORS JABARD S CO.,
No. HdiH street, Saint LOuS .MisSOur
" EEP constantly hand large assortment of Gold
~ and Silver Watches, French and Yankee Clocks,
Gold Pencils Gentlemen and Ladies' Breast Pins, Gold
Lockers, Gold and Silver Spectacles Rings, Gold Guard
Chains, &c. &c.
Silver Table Desert and Tea Spoons, manufactured and
for sale low Watches and Clocks carefully repaired and
warranted to keep time.
Sent. :1h, 1919. I-lN.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
CITY OF DUBUQUE IOWA FEBRUARY l3, 1850

- 1t is said that many of the tax collectors
have resigned in Wisconsin, rather than incur
the odium of the people, who seem opposed to
the present rate of taxes
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
FARMERS, HOMIE.

VT1E undersigned still keeps this long established and
l. well known Tavern at the Of Main street and
the Market Square, in this city and is better e ared
than he has ever been before, to accommodate travellers
and regular boardcrs the most reasonable e,us e
has made several new additions and improvements tic
former He would especially recommend his e. tab
ishment to Farmers and Teasers as his stable and yard
accommodations are not surpassed by any IN the city -
Charges moderate. Come and try me. .. ... -
Dec. S. ls49. n13-tf Psi E2 kIENE Q
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

STARTLING RUMon.-It is said that the Jour
nal Of the last Iowa House Of Representatives
has been printed-all in the incredible short time
of fourteen months We still live in doubts.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

Hon. J. G.. CALHOUN, has lately been suffer
ing from severe attack of Pneumonia He is
now recovering rL
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

~ Bayard Taylor, in one of his recent let
t"rs from California, recommends the govern
mcnt to take some efficient step towards rcmu-
nerating the officers of the army and navy for
the extra cost of provisions which they have to
sustain i'll California. We h ID supposed that
the government furnished the provisions already.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

The steamer Cherokee brought to New York
tn,rteen thousand dollars from California, besides
large newspaper mail Of this number ten
thousand were for New England. These letters
cost forty, eighty and one hundred and twenty
cents each
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

- Judge Van Winkle of the Court of Com
mon Pleas, N. j., was murdered very recently
by an Englishman by the name of Johnson
Cause not given.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

- The Hudson River Railroad, from New
York to Poughkeepsie, has cost 100000 per
mile
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

THE PREsIDENCY.-Thed democrats of lndi-
ana have nominated Gen. Joseph Lane, late
Governor of Oregon, for the Presidency in so,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

The razor stropman, holding forti, at the Agri-
cultural State Fair, was thus addressed by "a
young man, who thought himself remarkably
smart
mYou re fool!' ,fra ge sH
rAnd there's one more left Of the same SORT
said the strop man. h Is taSssip $50 slT
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

OREGoS.-Mr. Thurston, the Delegate from
Oregon, in a recent letter, says, that lumber is
$4,000 per thousand, and shingles $500 per
thousand in Oregon. He further remarks, that
100000 shingles can be made from a single tree,
and that man can make his thousand shingles
a day. Great country, that. 1t beats Califor-
mia all hollow. .A"f h'a5@fI"a 'Tea Eeaa .1#lA
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

tS The people Of Kentucky seem hardly sat
ished with their new Constitution. The proba-
biilty is that it will not be adopted. .r,s
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

FILLMORE Posi- OrFIcE.-A new Post Of
flee has re ccently been established in Whitewa-
ter Township, Dubuque county, called Fillmore,
and William Heitechew, Esq, appointed Post
Master. An Office at this point will accommo-
date large and growing neighborhood, who
have heretofore been obliged to 60 long dis
tance, either to Dubuque or Cascade for their
mail matter.
Several Of our subscribers, who now get their
papers out ofthe mail, would get them with
much more certainty, by having them mailed to
this office. If this is their desire, they can so
inform us through the Post Master, who is vc-
ry gentlemanly, accommodating man."