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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
Saving and Planning Mill.

We have been shcwn drawing of newly
invented machine, by the combined action OF
which, floor boards can be sawed, planned, tongu-
ed and grooved from the rough green log. The
forward motion of the log carriage carries the
log to a vertical saw, by which wide boards are
separated from the log; the same motion takes
these boards into the teeth of crcularrippe by
which the wide boards are divided into the re-
quired width for the intended purpose. After
the boards are ripped, they are forced into fixed
set of tongue and growing planes, by which the
boards are made to assume the necessary form
for jointing. The backward motion from the
saws takes the boards to set of surface rabbit
planes, by which the boards are finished. We
understand that model of this machine will
soon be exhibited, when we shall take occasion
to speak of it more in detail.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
The Tariff.

Senator Cooper, of Pa, presented petition
from Pennsylvania, the other day, numerouslv
signed, in favor of change in the traiff He
then proceeded to draw frightful picture Of
tne distress IN the keystone State originating
from the tariff of 1876 Their iron and coal in,
terests were Frustrated, and all the world thrown
out OF employment. His purpose was to get up
very pathetic scene, and the protectionists had
all got out their handkershiefs, no doubt, when
Sturgeon his colleague, spoiled the whole tra-
geay' by showing that the coal trade of Pcnnsyl-
vania was increasing instead Of DIMINISHING:
that her agricultural productions had advanced
IN price; that the quantity of iron manufactured
in Pittsburg this year is unusually large; that
some iron manufacturers have suspended, but
that it is owing to temporary cause; that, in
short the interests OF Pennsylvania never were
more prosperous than at present (,ooner
thought that he and his friend Sturgeon were
both right, and nobody cried.
Louisville Democrat
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
Here They Gomez

BY Mr.. Ira J. Saunders, who arrived in this
city last evening direct from Council Bluffs in
So days, we are informed that there are about
700 wagons within three weeks travel of this
city, and that numerous small parties of emf
grants may be expected to arrive during the
coming week. The travel this season is perform
ed mainly with horses and mules, which will re-
duce the trip to about 60 or IS days. Fears are
entertained for those left behind, on account of
the scarcity of provision Women and COWS
are reported to be on the way numerously; "a of
the former in charge of one hombre, and two or
three cows with every team Grass was rather
scarce, and snow pretty deep-say from one to
two hundread feet! Particulars in our next.
Sacramento Times, Goth June.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
State OF parties I'm the House

The House Of Representatives which at the
commencement ofthe present session, was SC
nearly balanced in political opinion, as to rem.
der it doubtful which had the preponderance, is
now decidedly Democratic. An unfortunate
fatality seems to attend the Wing party.
Since the commencement of the present session
the House has lost by resignation Thomas But
Ter King, of Georgia, Robert c. Winthrop Of
Mass, and Charles M. Conrad of Louisiana
all Whigs-and by death Daniel P. King, o.
Mass, and Henry Mes Of Pennsylvania, both
also Wings, while the Democrats hava lost nc
seat, with the exception of the temporary vacan
cy Of Mr.. Thompson, Of Iowa, which will soor
be filled by his return.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
Davenport and Iowa City Rail Road.

Since it has been determined to construct
Railroad eastward from Davenport to Lasallc,
the people along the route of the contemplated
Road westward from Davenport to Iowa City
have become somewhat alive to the importance
of making immediate preparations to avail them
selves of the manifold advantages resulting to
them from the Davenport and La Sale Rail
road
10 secure these advantages meeting was
held at Iowa City on the 18th inst. at which the
first important step taken towards com
mencement of the contemplated work. This
step is nothing less than the organization of
company and the adoption of articles of incorpo-
ration under our general Incorporation law.
This initiatory step is so important i'll it's con-
sequences that its effects will soon be felt along
the line of the contemplated Road-and these
effects will be manifested in the shape of sub
scriptions to the stock in such amounts as to en-
sure it's entire success.
We congratulate our neighbors the grand
prospects which are rising above the horizon to
gladden. them with hope, to animate their arder
md finally to reward their perseverance.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
Bridging the Mississippi.

MIR. r. 2. Morgan, Esqr., practical Engineer,
was at this place few days since, for the pur-
pose of examining the River Bluffs, with the
view to determine the practicability ofconstruct-
ing Railroad bridge at this point
We understand that Mr. Morgan was here,
at the instance of certain New York capitalists,
who have already invested money in Western
Roads, and who wish to have more definite in
formation concerning the country, and the
practicability Of pushing across the River to the
fertile plains beyond.
MIR. Morgan speaks unhesitatingly in favor of
this point for crossing, and says it is the only
practicable one North of Rock Island
He proposed crossing at point exactly op-
postc the Illinois and Wisconsin line, about 40
rods above the Telegraph pole on the opposite
side. Between II g. IL hundred feet from this
point would reach the Island; the bridge to be on
piers;-the abutment 70 feet above high water
mark, and sloping at grade of 80 feet to the
mile. From the east abutment he gains the
height of land by skirting along the bluff some
3 miles to Sinnape branch, and following that
stream some miles. By similar course he
would reach Fevre River in direction of Galena
MIR. NJ. has the utmost confidence in the feast.
bilty of constructing this bridge so as to accom-
modate both the Chicago & Galena and also the
Milwaukee and Mississippi roads
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
TO our Patrons.

In one week from this time, the second year
will have ended since the present proprietors
came in possession of the express" During
that time, we have made no particular exertions
to collect money, nor have we often troubled our
Subscribers with duns. We have been content
ed to skre along" with such means as came in
to our hands, leaving our friends in the country
TO pay US at such time as might suit their con.
venience. We have no fault 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 ofsending 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, 1850-08-28
Gold.

Gold mines, and gold mining have become
the order of the day. Last week we spoke of
the gold mines Of Oregon, and of the gold bear
ing quartz of Lake superior;-now we hear OF
the gold mines of Texas. A spirit of golden
emulation seems to animate each section Of the
country. The Houston Telegraph says:
"Gold mines have been found all along the
great chain ofthe mountains extending from the
sources of the Arkansas and Platte rivers by San
ia Fe, to the Puerco. Immense excavations are
shown along the foot of these mountains, and
the ruins of vast cities indicate that these mines
were once worked by millions Of people. The
geographical formations of this region are so
similar to those ofthe regions of California that
they appear to be identical, and contain similar
deposits Of the precious metal"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28

TEXAS BouNDARY.-A bill defining the boun.
dairy of Texas has passed the Senate. The bill
gives to Texas $lo,oOO,ooo for her claim on the
territory Of N. Mexico. This was the trouble.
some feature in the late Omnibus, and the only
one which materially conflicted with its passage
Among the yeas Oh the passage of this bill, are
several Senators who voted against the adjust
ment of the whole question. This betrays either
an inconsistency of action on their part, or sell
fish desire to get all and give nothing.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28

We asked our neighbor of the Tribune qucs
ton about this old humbug, a few weeks ago
and tho it was put with the best intention, and
with a sincere desire of getting information, we
have been replied to in the snappish style SC
characteristic of the Tribune. "What does he
come to us for?" says the Tribune. We answer
because we thought you could and acould give
us the required information. We have beer
doubly disappointed. We ought to have known
better
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28

PENNSYLVANIA BANK NorE Acr.-The act
passed by the Legislature of Pennsylvania at its
last session for the suppression of the circulation
Of the bank notes of other States under the de-
nomination of five dollars, goes into operation
the 2lst day Of August. The penalty attached
to the receiving or passing ofsmall notes of other
states is for any corporation $500; for public
officer $500, for private citizen $25 1t is
also made a misdemeanor punishable by fine
Of from LOO to $500.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
WAsHlScroS, d. c., Aug. 10th, 1850.

WAsHIScroS, D. c., Aug. 10th, 1850.
To THE EDIroR:-.Sir-As indicated, Caltor'
MIA, as State, has, by the vote Of the Senate
passed into the family Of States, ayes 81
nays 49, Thus has terminated that question in
that body.
On the passage of the above bill, ten Southern
Senators wished to spread upon the journal OF
the Senate protest against the admission Of
the golden horn of the confederacy; but the pro-
test was laid upon the table, ayes %, nays TO-
very proper disposition of this question.
The Territorial bill for New Mexico also pass.
ed the Senate this week, and the tugitirc slace
bill comes up on Monday next for action. Thus
have all Of the bills reported by MIR. Clay and
his committee ofthirteen been approved of Esing,
ly, and he robbed of the credit of his labors by
the jealousy of some Wings, and the lack Of
support from the Democracy, whose battle he
was fighting.
do not wish to detract from the serviscs of
any ofthe Senators, who have labored in the good
cause of "Union and concession" but must be
permitted to say, that our country will be un-
generous and unjust, if they do not extend to
Mr. Clay that need OF applause due to one, who
has labored so anxiously in their service.
shall not now advert to Mr.. Clay's former
hereses. l have labored long and ardently
against him, and if occasion offers, will do so
again. But he has 'sdone despite unto HIMSELF
long enough; rest assured, she will sin no more
Mark the prediction, he will yet do service as
soldier in the ranks of the American Democracy,
can Patriot
Should the House second the action of the
Senate, all the above bills will pass in t,co aceeks
from this date, when the business of the nation
will be dispatched, and an adjournment take
place about the last of September.
The new Cabinet Officers Messrs McKennon
and Conrad entered upon their duties this week.
The Cabinet is full and very busy The new
President has given notice that he can see COM
pany but once week. This announcement
has the effect to settle the question of the Prcs-
dent and proclaims HIM the Executive de facto.
was informed at the House of Representa-
tives that Mr.. Coraoin had restored to office
several Democratic Clerks previously removed
by Mr.. Meredith! This is a good beginning and
confirms the opinion, generally entertained that
he is man of just disccrnment in the selection
of Clerks.
We are looking to your State with some anx-
iety for the result Of the Election. ~
In Missouri, the Democratic party have been
beaten all to smash by the course of Col Benton.
There is one consolation in this that Benton has
beaten himself, and his friends have done much
the same for themselves. This result, we regret,
but if gentlemen will defeat themselves, it is a
shame that our principles should suffer by the
lerilection of those who formerly possessed our
confidence. Yours,
MUSCATINE
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
The Half-Breed Tract,

We are indebted to Edward Johnson, Esq, of
Fort Madison, for copy of neatly printed
pamphlet entitled "Documcnts and Judicial
opinions in relation to the Title to the Sac and
For Half Breed Reservation in the State of
Io,ca."
This pamphlet contains succinct history of
the various titles which have been Hset up" to
this tract of Land, but is principally occupied
with the opinion and decision of the Supreme
Court of Iowa upon the question, given at Bur-
lington in May 1s49.
The opinion, by Judge Greene, is written in a
clear and lucid style, evincing thorough knowl-
edge of all lao and precedent bearing upon the
case, and rendering it perfectly ineligible even
to those uninstructed in the mysteries of the
legal profession.
The question of title to this One hundecd and
Nineteen Thousand acres of the soil of Lee coun-
ty, has affected, to greater lesser extent the
political complexion of the State of Iowa for
several years past, and hence has become of
much interest, even to those who care not
whether it be in the hands of half-breeds or full
blooded anglo saxons. 1t was upon this delta,
that the race of politicians known by the generic
title of "Possoms' first sprung up and to the
support or opposition of the 'settlers' upon this
'ttract, - has in great measure depended the
political character of the Empire County, and
measurably of the whole State.
The history of this 'sTract' is, in brief, as fol-
lows:
In 1924, the Sac and Fox Indians coded to the
United States a large body of land in the State
of Missouri, and by special article in the treaty,
reserved for the use ofthcir half breeds, that por-
ton of lands between the Missouri and Des
Moines Rivers, bounded on the north by con-
tinuation of the Missouri line to the Mississippi;
they to hold the land by the same title as other
Indian lands are held.
In 1884, a law was passed, vesting in these
half fee simple title to the tract, and
they commenced individually, to dispose Of their
shares.
In 1910, the purchasers of these shares peti-
toned the District Court of Lee county for
division of this joint property.
Upon a trial of the cause, the petition was
granted and commissioners appointed to make
the division ad valorem, whereupon decree is
sued confirming the titles to the respective
shares. This is known as the "decree title. "
Upon the admssibility of the record ofthe Ter
ritorial District Court, the case came before the
Supreme Court, and the decision was affirmed
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
Railroad Meeting.

A large number Of the citizens of Davenport
and vicinity, convened pursuant to public notice
at the Court House on last Monday evening was
organized by appointing Mayor J. HALL, Chm
and A. Sanders, Sec'y. ....
Judge Grant addressed the meeting at length,
giving description of the progress of the bill to
donate lands for the construction of the Railroad
from Davenport to Council Bluffs, and perusing
several very fattering letters recently received
from members of Congress upon the subject.
Mr.. Morgan, Engineer, who has just compile
ted the survey of the Rock Island and Lasellc
Railroad, being called upon, addressed the meet
ing and gave the details of his survey. The
greatest ascent per mile on the proposed route
is but Is feet. From the summit or highest
ground to the Mississippi, but 10 feet per mile
This gradual ascent is equivalent to q level. He
made an estimate of the expense of the Road as
he progressed with the survey, and placing eve
nv thing at the highest rate and allowing large
sum for contingencies, he affirmed positively,
that the cost ofthe Road, including grade, bridg
es, ties, &c. ready for the rails, could not
reach the sum with which the company would
organize.
Mr. Price next addressed the meeting, conclu
ding with an inquiry respecting the exact amount
subscribed.
Mr.. Morgan stated in reply, that it was shown
at the Convention at Weathersfeld, that, exclu-
sive Of conditional subscriptions, the amount
was 5000, 1000 He then demonstrated how the
remainder could be raised, conditionally.
It being stated that Scott county had pledged
herself to raise the of $4,000, Of which
amount $68, 900 had been subscribed, on motion
of Judge Grant the following resolution was
passed.
ResoIred That the Aldermen of the town be
appointed committee to raise additional sub
criptions to the Rock Island and Lasalle Railroad
and that an addition of such number as the
Chairman may think proper be made to assist
the Committees heretofore appointed to raise ad-
ditional subscriptions for said road in the town and
county.
The Mayor selected the following named per-
sons as additional members of Committees to So
licit subscriptions:
COL J. H. Ross, Rodolphus Bennett, Louis
Beyers, Henry Lafrancs, Doct. Carpenter, An
tome LIE Claire, c. S. Whistler, Robert Christie,
Erie Dodge, Capt. W. P. Hawley, E. Wing
On motion adjourcd.
JAS. HALL, Chm.
A. SANDERS, Secy.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
Our Indian RelotiOns.

Hon. II. II. slBLEY will please accept our
thanks for copy of his excellent speech upon
the subject of the relations of the U. States gov
ernmen to the Indian tribes upon our border.
The speech is in style which would do honor
to any of our distinguished men. 1t gives clear
exhibition Of the wrongs which have been and
still are practsed upon the Indian by the U. S.
Government, and portrays in vivid colors the
consequences which must finally result from this
policy.
AS remedy for all existing evils, and as a
means of elevating the remnant of once power
Jul and noble race, to the dignity and station to
which their nature entities them, Mr.. Sibley pro-
poses to throw around them the protection of
our laws-to invest them with individual rights
otreal property, and make them to feel the salu-
tary effects of individual responsibility
We shall endeavor to find space for some ex.
tracts from this speech in our next.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28

CHoLERA.-The Muscatine Enquirer says of
the health of that town:-There were three
deaths from cholera last Monday in town and
vicinity. Since then there have been no cases.
A change has taken place in the weather, and
health generally is better. We learn from the
Sexton that from the 9Th July, to the Goth inst,
there were % deaths from cholera and 20 from
other diseases-making AZ in all. Wemay now
reasonably hope that our place will enjoy tn
usual good health aa
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
HE BIRTH PLACE OF Or. Wrpsrr, ,v

HE BIRTH PLACE OF Dr. WEBsrER-We
are informed by an old lady of this citv. that
rfo1' 'ohn White Webster was born in this
city-in the building at the S. w. corner Of 9Th
o. Lodge alley, now occupied by the Union Be-
nevolent Association. The property belongs
now, as it did then, to the Butler estate, and tho
sapPos!tlon is, that the father was in the employ
OF the family. 1t is generally known that he
graduated as doctor Of medicine at the Uni
Verslty IN Ninth street, just one square from his
place of birth.-[Scott's Newspaper.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28

CAL1FoRN1ANs.-The Grand Turk arrived
yesterday from New Orleans with about thirty
five returning Californians, mostly citizens of the
western part of this State. They were passen-
gers to Chagres in the Georgia, and from thence
to New Orleans in the steamship Ohio. They
bring with them in the aggregate, about
$170O00.- Louis Elk.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28

"ONcE MORE UPON 1HE WATERS" THE gooc
Steamer LAMARTINE, which has been laying al
our landing for the past few weeks, has again
taken up her regular line of business between
St. Louis and St. Paul. She is now unde,
command of Mr.. S. HARLOW, her forme,
Pilot.-Capt. Marsh having withdrawn. We
anticipate for the Lamartine good fall business
she certainly deserves it.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28

RELIGIOUS lLLIBERALITY.--The Baron de
Rothschild has been elected to seat in Parlia-
ment from the London district, but is kept out
of the House by an English form of oath which
obliges him to swear on the "fath of christian.
This is one of the boosted beauties of the Brit
ish Constitution A mans conscience is nothing,
but form is everything.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
Congressional--Passag of the New Moxi
can Bill.


WASHINGTON Aug. Is.
SENATE.-Mr. Mason moved that the fugi-
tive bill be taken up and made the order from
Monday until disposed Of Carried
The protest discussion was then resumed -
MIR. Hunter, said another paragraph, had been
added by the unanimous consent of the sipners.
which would read:"It adduced partial surrender
of public domain as another reason against Cali
fornia.'
Mr.. Badger reviewed the subject of the pro-
test historically, and showed by papers and ar
gued strongly for entering upon the journals
MIR. Walker quoted from the protest to show
imputed improper motives to Senators. Mr..
Hunter defended the protest against Mr.. Wal.
ker's objection, and advocated its entry on the
ground of expedlency.
MIR. Benton in an able argument against the
protest presented history of British practice
Mr.. Butler rose to reply.
New Mexico territorial bill taken and passed
yeas 81, nays TO-
Adjourned till Monday.
House.-Went into committee on the civil
and diplomatic bill and Mr.. Duer proceeded to
answer the theories of Seldom and others. He
ridiculed the distractions Of the gentleman,
he ably considered the message and created much
interest.
Mr.. Vcnable made warm anti esso oe
speech ....,
Mr.. Ash succeeded on the same side when
recess was taken until s o'clock. . ..,.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28

Rev. T. Dwight Hunt was installed, on the
Oath of June, the pastor Of the first Congrega-
tonal church in San Francisco, by an ecclesias-
teal council called for that purpose. This was
the first Congregational Council ever conven-
ed on the Pacific coast and the Rev. Mr.. Hunt
is the first regular installed minister ofthat or
der in California.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28
Spain protects Cuba.

The latest arrival from Europe brings the fol-
lowing:
The Spanish Government are sending 5000
troops as reinforcement to Cuba. The appoint
ment of a Viceroy to Cuba has been announced
by the Cabinet. The funds on the 2Sth were
heavy, owing to the uncertainty as to what were
the views of the new Cabinet at Washington,
relative to the annexation of Cuba.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28

Be 1T REMEMBERED, that Pearce's bill for
the settlement of the Texas boundary question,
gives to Texas several thousand square miles of
territory more than would have been given by
the Compromise Bill; yet, the same vote which
defeated the latter, carried the former. Oh con.
sistency!!!
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28

{ tB' The Democracy of 10 Daviess county,
Illinois, have instructed their delegates to 60 for
Hon. Thompson Campbell of Galena, as the
candidate for Congress, from that District.
Campbell has been a long time resident Of the
west; served for some years as Secretary of the
State Of illinois; is sound Democrat, a good
lawyer, and has few equals az apublic speaker.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-28

PRICE OF FLoUR.-Flour has been sold, and
is now selling at St. Louis, for 1915, while here
in Dubuque, it can hardly be had for any money
How is this to be accounted for? Unless things
take another turn soon, we will account for it.