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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
For the Winter of
AHSEQDo
81 CHALLENGE COMPE7ITIO.Y!!,'
BANNER STORE

Adopted the mott" at the head of this ar,icv n:a-
l. two years since, and under it have sailed vi
Of the people have d. cid that Wishtmans is place
buy thu n supplies at the rry Iocest prices possible and
goods in til. past ceht :,oS than any nkcr house in
the north part of Iowa. say this itluut contra .ictun
buy my goods Of the Nu""tart"rrs and Importers Jr
ready pay: and, qurntly, can, will and do sell at
lower prices than most western nr rran,s.
My stock consists, in part Of tho following articles
1000 lbs Cotton Bats, 1000 ls Cotton Yarn, 2O lbs Cot
Wick, 100 lbs Gotten Irvine, 30 bales bro. Dcst,cs.
bales 81 and yard osnah rss 10 bales !liek'ry shirt
Twillcd Shrng, plain, red, yellow aud white Flannes,
30 pieces plaid and plain scys, 80 pit cos Ticking 100
piec assorted satnet., % pieces k-.''cky Jvancs, Is
pieces fancy and plain Cassncrs, 10 i blue, black,
and olive FRI nch and English Cloths, 300 pieces black,
blue and olive Prints 400 pieces Mad and fancy Print,
Shawls GO pair Bankc,s 30 dozen Comforts, y p
Cotton Flnnncls, 100 lbs Wool Yarn, pieces Domestic
d !" a"1"% H'kSkn ., M :zs" sst1"
lin do Lain, 3p.ces spotted Flannel, pieces Table Lin
men, bleachc] 100 pounds black pa,rn, Thread, 300 doz.
s%os Thread dn l:rse lot of rci!or"' sds 100 ho1sa
Class 100 kegs NSit" so dozen Door latches, 20 dozon
Door Socks dozen Curry Combs, 100 dozen P.u and
Pocket hnves, loO sotts hnivtc and Forks
OCERIES.
Ten hhds Sugar 60 sacks Rio Cotc, barrels crushed
Sugar barrels Loaf Sugar 10 barrels Clar Sugar SO
barrels M"lasscs 30 boxes Tobacco, 80 boxes Candes 30
boxes Soap ticrccs Rice bags Pepper, so mats CHINA
mon, 10 boxes Ground Ginger boxes Ground Spice,
boxes Ground Cinnamon, 50 boxes Sutmegs, bags
peras bale Alum, 30 half chests Tea chests black
Tea, IS gross Matches 30 dozen Butcher Knives 10 dozen
Drawing Knives, dozen Saws Is dozen assorted Files,
20 dozen Racer srps, 10 dozen scsor 10 dozon azors,
Screws, 100 dozen But, Hinges 500 dozen strap Hinges
10 dozen fiammcr5, 10 do latch-ts, do. Axes,
Log Chains 100 pieces Trace Chains, 50 Halter Chains
10 dozen Fur Caps do. Cloth Caps, cases silk and
10 do Kip Boots do Thick Br"grns, do Kip Brogaas,
do. Calf Isr"gans, 10 wonons' Bns, 30 dox.n
Cali and Morco Blskins; and Ton IAsusand other
tclcs mcdtoncd
hereby pledge myself to sell these goods lowcr than
ever before Offered in this market; and do respectfully
invite country rchants, and all others wishing puE
chase goods IN this market and try
no LOTT w. o. WlGHTNAN
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
New York Election.

The vote for Governor, considering the num-
Der of electors, is very close, We cannot say,
with certainty, that the Democratic candidate is
elected, but the appearance Of things would jus.
tify US IN concluding that he was. The news
received BY us is 80 conflicting, however, thai
we refrain from claiming the victory, till we art
MORE fully assured Of its being gained. The De
snocracy ,however,has gained in the COMPRESSION
al delegation. The probability is, that ~ 9th,
81 Representatives elect, are Democrats. !
this be 50, there is gain of l6 members.
The report is, that the Legislature will b,
wing. If 50, we lose the distinguished Dickin
son from the Senate a.. -.-... ,.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
Winter and the Poor.

Winter is coming; it will soon be here. It is
not our intention to delight the imagination of
our readersby suggestions its merry pleasures
We have proposed to ourselves different, and
we apprehehd more difficult TASK" Would that
it were otherwise. Readers, We speak to you IN
behalf Of the poor. .-.t
Many persons suppose that in this land of a..
bundance, there are none who suffer for the ne.
cessaries Of life, but we have been told bv one
who well knew, that we should always have the
poor among US, and that even cup of cold wa.
ter, given to them for His sake, would be graft
flying to Him.
We need not say how much more graft wing
would it be to clothe, and feed, and shelter those
needy ones who are the object of so much ofthe
DIVINE solictude. Let no one want, where there
Is SO much abundance. Turn not the poor awa y
sorrowing from your doors, for they are your
brethren; and if they should not come and ask.
wait not to be solicited, for then will your works
be more acceptable to the good giver of all things
good work performed without solicitation is of
infinite value compared with that which is beg.
ged by the tongue of need.
10 all who can afford anything, and who have
hearts alive to the mseries Of their fellow crea-
lures, we trust it will not be out of place to re-.
mind ~ them that the winter is coming, and with
it the necessities Of the poor. Some NAV have
to be asked before they give but let this be done
by, some Intermediate person. It will, of itself.
be : vol ofschsrty.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
n WreES Impression Corrected.

In the published opinion of Judge McLane
upon the Fugitive Slave Law, the following
sentence occurs "They are now prohibited
from exercising the ordinary charities of life to-
wards the fugitive" Whether this is the phrase.
ology Of the Judge, a mistake of the press,
we know not with certainty, but our opinion is
that the contrary sense was that intended to be
conveyed by the distinguished Jurist. The
sentence should read, They are not prohibited,
&c. Taken in connection with the context Of
his remarks, no other construction appears rca-
sona5le.
as to vote for law bearing the construction Of
the quoted sentence, and no judge in the land
could be found to enforce doctrine 80 rcpug-
nant to reason, religion and morality.
No, no The Fugitive Slave Law does not
require American citizens to brutify themselves,
but it does forbid them to sccrcte aid the fugi.
tive in his efforts to escape from his master.
No one is bound to tell master where his slave
may be found, no more than he would be bound
to give information Of fugitive from justice. In
each case there may be a moral obligation to
give information, but each individual has his
own conscientious convictions of right and
wrong, each one must be the judge what course
is proper to pursue, regards giving informa-
ton, but when it comes to the common chart
ties of life, we apprehend that no ones moral
sense will condemn him for extending to the
hungry the bread given by nature to sustain
life.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
Triangplar Platform.

The candidates ofthe Wing party in N. Y, in
the late contest in that State, had kind of tri.
angular platform to rest on; but whether it has
been an available one, is to US yet UNKNOWN
This platform had for its legs, or supports, the
Seward Wings on one side, and the Fillmore
Wings on the other. while the rear angle rested
upon the backs and shoulders Of the Anti-rent
ers. All these supports were designed, Of course
70 give strength to the platform, SO as to enable
the candidates to stand in such position as they
pleased, with the least danger of losing their bal
last It cannot be denied that such platform
had its advantages; nor will it be disputed, as
the result will prove, that, walking three legs
though very safe, is also rather a tedious pro.
cess Of iocomotion.
In plain terms, we cannot believe that Wash.
.ington Hunt, tho supported by every faction op.
posed 70 the Democratic party, has been elected
Governor Of N. York. We may yet, before 60
ing 70 press, be fully assured Of this; but if we
should not, we venture the prediction in advance
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
Delaware Election.

The Governor and two-thirds of the Lepisla.
ture are Locos, thereby securing a U. S. Senator
So says the Telsgraphic operator, not that VIC
doubt its truth, BUT we have italcised the word
50, to show the manner of announcing the re.
suit. Even the Telegraph operators have no,
the manners of gentlemen. If they had, they
would call the Democrats of Delaware their prop
er name, and not "locos, as they are called by
their villifiers.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
Nicaragua Treaty.

Just we anticipated when this treaty was
negotiated by Mr.. Clayton; and just we then
predicted, have things come to pass; Great
Britain takes and keeps possession Of portion
Of the territory Of Nicaragua, and has establish
ed governmental protectorate over it, in direct
contravention to the express stipulations of the
Treaty.
We are not aware that any official notice has
been taken of this infraction by our government,
on the contrary, there seems to be a settled
purpose on the part of this government to sub.
nit to any Interpretation of the late Treaty
which it may be the disposition of Great Britain
to assume.
1t is nothing unusual for Great Britain to put
such construction upon treaties as may best
suit her interest, and the knowledge Of this fact
should have made the other contracting party
watchful to prevent any ambiguous expressions
from being made part Of the Treaty stipula-
ton. Unfortunately, this was not done, and
now and hereafter must come the denouement.
Months and mayhap years of diplomacy may
have to intervene before this treaty can be sa.
tisfactorily explained; and ere this is done, the
intervening time will not be fruitlessly spent by
Great Britain in idle inactivity. Her construc.
ton of the Treaty will continue to be carried
out to her advantage, and if ever another con-
struction should be established, it will be toe
late to be Of any advantage to this country
What must the world think of the boosted
praised and successful diplomacy of Clayton
and Webster Why, what should be thought
but that we are sold body and interest to ou'
hereditary enemy.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
ASAPoLls, Nov. IL.

AsAPoLIs, Nov. II.
Tha Md. reform convention spent their 18th
day in frnitless ballotings, and are farther off
than ever from electing President. Just be-
fore the adjournment, personal difference be.
tween Messrs. McLane and Sellers occurred,
which may lead to duel.
NASHVILLE, Nov. II.
Nashville convention met this day, Gov Nc
Dowell, of Ca, chairman. He made an elo-
quent address, speaking strongly of secession.
Many delegates being hourly expected the con-
vention adjourned till l2 clock Tomorrow
No roll was called, but about SO members were
present.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

ID AN AWAY from the "Exprcss" office, on
IL Saturday the 10th inst, WILLIAM AL
LEN, bound apprentice to the Printing bust
ness He is about Is years of age, very worth
less and mschievous. All persons are hereby
earnestly cautioned against harboring or employ
ing said boy, as the law will most assurcdly be
enforced to the uttermost extent against any per-
son or persons who shall so offend The above
reward will be paid for his return to this office,
but no thanks, and no extra expenses allowed.
A. KEESECKER,
For Holt !. Kcesccker.
Dubuque. Nov. 20. 1880
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

New CASTLE, Del, Nov T.
The Steamer Telegraph, plying between Ph,la-
delphia and Baltimore, burst her boilers off this
place about o'clock this evening. Seven per-
sons as far as yet ascertained were killed and
many others scalded and otherwise wounded
Capt. Claypool was very badly hurt. The
arsenal is thrown open for the reception of the
sufferers
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

OuR EsLARGEMEsr.-We expected to ap-
pear before our readers this week in our full
sized habiliments, but our dress not being quite
finished, we have concluded to wear the old
one for the present. Next week, however, we
hope to be in condition for putting under our
head the largest sheet in the State.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
NI0rsc's California journal.

This interesting narrative Of the overland route
to the gold mines is completed in the present
number Of our paper. The author will continue
his correspondence in another form, and we hope
ere long to place before our readers something
reliable from him on California
To those who contemplate making the over
land journey next spring, the Journal will be a
valuable guide, as it is very spci6c in naming
places and distances which to the Emgrant is
an item Of valuable information. 1t has been
suggested that the journal should be published
by US in pamphlet form. We may be induced
justifable.
N. B.-since writing the above, we have re-
ceivcd long, interesting communicate on from
Mr. Morse, which we will publish next week
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
CEssus.-Wea are indebted to F.. Price

CEssus.-We are indebted to E. Price, ESQ,
Of Clayton CO., for the following census intor-
nation. The population Of Fayette co. is S3l;
of Winneshiek, 547; Of Allemakec, 76S. The
population of Clayton CO., is estimated at 5000.
Iowa OBsERvER.-This is the title of new
Wing paper published at Mt. Pleasant, in this
State, by G. G. Galloway, and edited by Messrs.
A. Mckinney and John T. Morton. 1t makes
pretty fair mechanical appearance, and it's edi-
torial department indicates ability possessed by
very few Wing papers in this State. We hope
the new paper will have good effect on the
Democracy Of Henry.
"WE ARE BAND or BRorHERs-A Ne.
gro met Wing yesterday, and in a conde-
sending tone remarked: awe have licked the
locofocos this time!'
Eyes rc have. If Detroit Free Press,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

WuEAr-Whcat is held back by the farmers
in anticipation of better price in spring. We
fear they will disappointed who make such cal
culations. However, it is their'own affair, but
they should study the signs of the times away
from home in making their calculations. Good
wheat brings Is cents per bushcl now. Inferior
and bad less in proportion to quality.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

PER STE A " Err "EXELSIOR''
NHE undcrsgnrd having returned from ST. Louis with
L full supply Of Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Nuts
and Family Groceries, is prepared sell almost every
article that may be called for in his line.
The cash system, good goods, quick salrs and small
Fowls, Wild Came and produce generally. Cali at the
ONO Fruit and Seed Storedon't mistake the pace-nr1t
door to the City lotelNo. II Main street, Dubuque Iowa.
November 10, 1910. G. r. WEST
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

New JERSEY IS OURs.-New Jersey, for ma
ny years the hot-bed Of eastern Whiggery, has
thrown off the dormant shackles Of inactivity,
and put herself under the guide of Democratic
principles. Her Legislature ia Democratic,
which secures democratic u. S. Senator.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

THE CHOLERA IN MExIco.-The Cholera
is making sad ravages in the country near the
Cuff coast. At Orizaba, in a population of
twenty five thousand, there had been six thou.
sand deaths. At Guadalajara there had been
DIP 10 August Goth, 3,l74csscs aud ,531 deaths.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
A First Rate Farm.

NOR SALE about 900 acres of valuable timber land,
II only eight miles from tho city of Dubuque, 60
Of which cleared and in cultivation, with good two
story Brick House and Kitchen Barn % fcet long, with
basement Stables and Sheds stone Spring House,
and several good Springs, good Log Cabin, Limo
Kim &c. Also. l6O Of prairie, about ten miles from
Dubuque This tract is well adapted to farming, meadow,
grazing purposes, embraces three good Springs,
and a branch Of White Water through it.
All these lands will be sold in accommodating PARCELS,
and on reasonable terms. Apply to
CHARLES CORKERY,
Land and General Agent.
Octotrr y, 1850. 7-4t
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
CITY AFFAIRS.
CRY or DUBuQUE,
November 5th. 1850.

November 5th, 1850.
The Council met--Prcsent, the Mayor, and
AID Rogers, Bush, Decker, and Langworthy
The committee on the road leading up Lori
mier Hollow, made report, which was accepted
On motion Of Aid. Rogers, it was
Ordered, That the City improve the Lorimier
Hollow road.
Ordered, That committee be appointed to
superintend the improvement of said road AID.
Bush, Langworthy, and Decker were appointed
said committee.
The following bills were ordered TO be paid:
John Flynn, for hauling, $l2,3O
NJ. O'Hcrn, 6,l5
On motion, it was
Ordered, That one hundred and twenty -onc
dollors and fifty cents, cash, (being money col
lectcd for the sale of lots,) be and the same is
hereby appropriated to H. s. Hetherington, for
building four cisterns; and that the Recorder is
hereby required to draw his order on the Trea-
surcr in favor of H. S. fletherington for the same
Ordered, That the committee appointed to
settle with the Land Office, are hereby required
to pay over to the Treasurer one hundred and
twenty lone dollars and fifty cents, the same be-
ing heretofore appropriated to II. s. Hethcring-
ton.
Ordered, That the City Attorney be instruct
ed to draught an ordinance, to prohibit persons
from storing powder within the limits ofthe city.
The Council then adjourned.
J. II. EMERSON, Mayor.
Attest-HoRAcE Estes, Recorder.
CRY or DuBUQUI,
November llth, 1850.
The Council met-Prcscnt, the Mayor, and
Aid. Rogers, Langworthy: Decker, and Gildea
On motion, it was
Ordcred, That .. Smith be allowed 1923, "a
for services as Waterman from, Oct. 18th, till
Nov 18th
B. J. o Halloran, City Treasurer, paid to the
Council; scrip amounting to $2,225,35, which
was then Cancelled.
Ordered, That u. M. Morrison be allowed
5000, as part of his salary as City Marshal.
Ordered, That y. NJ. Morrison be released
from paying the fine imposed on Nicholas Hory,
for the payment Of which the former went sccu.
rity. f..'
On motion,
The Council then adjourned.
J. II. EMERSON, Mayor.
AAest-HoRAcz EsrEs, Recorder.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

CoRS.-The country is full of corn, and the
price is consequently low, 20 to p cents is the
best that is offered by buyers. Farmers grmble
at this price, and refuse to sell They expect
the spring emigration to make it count up
few cents more. We hope it may, but tear it
won't
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20
Stop the Horse Thicvcs!!

GTOLEN from the premises Of the subscr-
- Der, residing in Shabonas Grove, De Kalb
Go. illinois, two light gray mares. One was
swcened in her left shoulder: and had heavy,
dark tail. The other, a lighter bodied animal,
had white nose, and whip mark. on her rump.
$50, 90 REWARD is offered for the apprchcn-
sion of the thief, and $25 fot information that
may lead to the recovery of the horses.
SlLAS w. BENT.
Nov. 10, 1850. 81 MO
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

The Detroit Tribune says that an English
capitalists is TO loan million Of dollars for the
completion Of the road from le Due down the
Rock River Valley, Wisconsin, to Janesville,
and thence 70 some point on the Galcna and
Chicago road
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

To prevent danpness in wals-use paint
made Of one part beeswax, three parts boiled
linseed oil, one-tenth part oflitharge, put on hot
The wall should be entirely dry, and, If posi-
BILE, heated. Three or four coats will render
stone or brick wall impervious to moisture.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

q WHAr 4 MIsEn VIAL pot is said that
Med onongh, the lately deceased New Orleans
naises, once petitioned the Legislature Of Louis
iasa, = - an act authorising himself to be
NJ own executor. His object was 70 save the
Zee. Of. q per cent. allowed for coats,
~ The Legislature offered 70 pass the act, Il
3enon9ss world make an affidavit that he was
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

NoTHlsc NEW UNDER THE SUx.-It appears
that Mr.. Layard, the antiquarian, has discovered
among the ruins of Ninevah, or the neighbor.
hood, printing Office filled with terra Gotta tab
let's, with inscriptions stamped in. This was
probably done with movable type. "a.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

AN EDIToR's BLzssIsG.-Holden,o of the IDOL
lar Magazine" on the receipt Of barrel Of flour
from friend, perpetrates the following:
"May the barrel Of his life-enjoyment never
weigh less than l96 lbs, and may the wife he
has yet to take unto HIMSELF be like the flour
he sent US, sweet, pure, able to make the best Of
6read, and in all respects extra family"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

PoRK.-This staple article is coming in for
sale in considerable quantities. The price ranges
from So SO to $3 per hundred.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

r. We cannot answer the question of Eliza
der satisfactorily; but presume that either and
all of our Senators and Representatives in the
General Assembly would willingly take charge
of the matter referred to.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

POPULATION OF MUscArIxE.-The Musca-
tine Enquirer states that the population Of that
place is 1900. On the lst Of June, it was over
1900, and has, since that time, increased enough
to bring itup to the former figures.
Good for Muscatine. She deserves to increase
in everything that makes town grow and pros
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-11-20

BrHon. Jas. Mcdowell is favorably spoken
Of % candidate for the U. s. Senate from Viz.
GINA. The Old Dominion could not bestow the
honor upon better man. IT,, -