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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-17

terests of his country ..a. ....y215 ......,-
Sir, this is not the appropriate occasion, nor
would be the appropriate person to attempt a
dclineaton of his character, or the power of his
enlightened mind. will only say, in a few
words, that he possessed an elevated genius of
the highest order; that in felicity ofgeneraliza-
ton Of the subjects of which his mind treated, I
have seen him surpassed by no one; and the
charm and captivating influence ofhis colloquial
powers have been felt by all who have colvers-
ed with him. was his senior, Mr.. President,
in years--in nothing else. According to the
course of nature, | ought TO have preceded him.
II has been decreed otherwise; but know that
shall linger here only short time and shall soon
follow him. s. ..,.'.5 IT, '''
| =. And how brief, how short is the period of hu-
man existence allotted even to the youngest a.
mongst us! Sir, ought. we not to profit BY the
contemplation of this melancholy occasions?
Ought we not to draw from it the conclusion
how unwise it is to indulge in the acerbity of
unbrdled debate? how unwise to yield ourselves
to the sway Of the animosities Of party feeling?
how wrong it is to indulge in those unhappy and
hot strifes which too often exasperate our feelings
and niisead our judgments in the;discharge of the
high and responsible duties which we are called
to perform? How unbecoming, if not presump-
tuous, it is in us, who are the tenants Of hour
in this earthly abode, to wrestle and truggle
together with violence which would not be
justifablc if it were our perpetual home! .5''.
| In conclusion, sir, while | beg leave to express
my cordial sympathies and sentiments Of the
deepest coincidence toward all who stand in near
relation to him, trust we shall all be instructed
by the eminent virtues and merits Of his exalted
character, and be taught, by his bright example,
to fulfill great public duties by the lights OF
our own judgment and the dictates Of our own
consciences, as he did, according to his honest
- AZ (o:xI
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
Cause Of Removals.

Mr.. Bradbury's speech on his resolution OF
inquiry, is something more than poke in the
ribs to the Cabinet at Washington. The whole
corps Of letter writer's in the pay of the govern
ment, are already trying to destroy the effect
which this speech might have and must have in
the minds Of the people. Mr.. Bradbury quotes
the language Of Gen. Taylor himself, while a
candidate before the people, to prove that his
present acts belle his former professions. The
pledges of General Taylor are SO well known
that it is not necessary to repeat them His acts
too, in relation to removals from Office are re.
membered by the people, and nothing remains
10 be seen but that the cause for removals shall
be given to the country. If Gen. Taylor pledg-
ed himself as he did, not to remove any man
from office who was honest and competent, in
removing men from Office, it will be inferred
that the removed incumbents were neither hon
est nor competent. If this be fact the people
want to know it, and if Gen. Taylor refuses to
give the facts as we hear it intimated he does,
he stands revealed with the stigma of a libeler
engraved upon his political character.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

VIM. B, VOORHEES, has appointed secpeta-
ry af State '~Ns
}. 8. Houston, Comptroller Of State.
Major Roman, Treasurer.
FL. c. Kewen, Attorney General
Charles J. Whitney, Surveyor General.
8. c. Hastings, Judge of Supreme Court
The whole number of votes thrown for Gov
ernor and Representatives to Congress was or
ly 1880, although the State can probably poll
10000.
There were ten candidates in the field for Con-
gross. The highest on the list was G. w.
Wright, OF Nantucket, who had 5,451; the
next was Edward Gilbert, of the New York vol.
untecrs, and one of the editors of the Alta Cali
fornia who had $500 votes.
The message of Gov. Burnett disappoints
many of his friends. AS literary production,
it will not attract very general attention for its
eloeucncc, clearness, or comprehensiveness.
Many important matters are merely slurred
over while not syllable is uttered on the sub
ject of education. Tho Governor seems to
coed at once to provide important laws for the
Government of the State, or await the action Of
Congress-, upon the Constitution. In regard to
the Civil and Criminal Code, the Message re-
commends the adoption of the definition of the
crimes and msdemeanors contained in the COM
mon law of England, the English commercial
law, the Civil Code of the State Of Louisiana
Code of Practice.
The Governor estimated the current expenses
of the fiscal year at 100000. To meet this
large sum, the message recommends the imme-
date imposition Of the poll tax, and tax on the
real and personal property, in proportion to ita
value. The recommendation, that no person
who ncglects to pay his taxes shall not be per-
mitted to bring civil suit in any court in the
State, until arrearages are paid will not be a
popular move.
The Governor also, while he says nothing
about the Chinese, Kanakas, debased Chilians.
Sidney thieves, and other outsiders coming into
the State, recommends the exclusion of free ne
groes. He thinks if allowed to emigrate, they
will form contracts in the Southern States for
one or two years, with their masters and be to all
intcnts and purposes their slaves.
We think that objection may be easily got o.
yer by the State declaring all such contracts null
and void. We do not perceive that the mes
sage treats OF any matter Of note.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
The Americ an Art-Union.

The Annual Distribution of Paintings, and
other works of Art, by the American Art Union
took place ut Niblo's Garden, New York, on the
21st of December last, the full result Of which
has Just come to hand
The whole number of subscribers to the Tn
ion, for the year 1s49, was 1850, of which /:
were citizens of Dubuque, viz: Hon. George
Greene, Francis Charles Smith, Timothy Ma.
son, James Reid, Alfred l.. Brown, Eustace II
Smith, A. D. Anderson, Harrison Holt, Thorn
as H. Benton, jr., William J. Barney, ~ Ste.
phen G. Fennimore and R. spaulding, and one
Robert Holmes, Esq, of Marion, Linn county.
The number of Paintings distributed at the
drawing was AGO, of which two fell to the lot of
Dubuque. Our late lamented fellow citizen
Francis Charles Smith, drew painting called
.Jeptha's Daughter" by the distinguished artist
w. C. Sanders. This painting is said to be one
of value. 1t is a representation of the lamenta-
ton Of the daughter of Jeptha and her compan.
ions, founded upon the scripture scence, as re-
corded in the 18th Chatter of Judges, Goth to 10th
verses. The size of the painting is 80 by 40 in
Stephen G. Fennimore, Esq, drew painting
of"Sunset"-a coast scene, by F. G. Green.
In addition to the paintings, there were 2t
statues distributed. These were in bronze, q
inches in height, illustrative of Indian life
There were also 80 outlines of paintings distri-
buted, of which VIM. J. Barney of this city
drew one.
There were also about 500 Trumbull, Stew
art and Aston medals distributed, of which DR..
Timothy Mason and r. spaulding each drew
one, making in all 5 prizes to the city of Du-
buque This we believe is an instance of grea-
ter good luck than can be claimed by any other
place in the United States.
The Engraving for the present year, to copy
of which each subscriber will be entitled, is
"Youth," engraved BY Smile, after the original
picture by Cole, being the second of the series
Of the celebrated "VoYAGE OF LIFE" The
size of this engraving will be % by Is 1-2 in
ches. These engravings will be struck some-
time in the month Of May next and will be for
warded free Of charge to each subscriber in their
turn. 1t is probable the Dubuque subscribers
will receive theirs sometime in July.
In addition to the Engraving, each subscri-
Der win receive series of etcings in outline, by
DARLEY, illustrating Mr.. Irvings tale of the
"Lsgend Of Sleepy HoLlo,c.''
We think the institution worthy of patronage,
and hope that Dubuque will not be backward in
again trying her luck. R. spaulding is the
Honorary Secretary at this place, and we pre-
sumo will soon be ready to receive subscriptions
for the current year .aa
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
February 10th, 1850.

% The article in cur last paper, headed ''Sla.
very in the District of Columbia has been mis-.
understood by some, and especially by the relu.
tives and personal intimate friends of the Sena
tor from the North. When we said his opinions
on the subject of the Wilmot Provso, had been
Intellectually sought, we had no reference opri
vatc conversations, but to public expressions Of
opinion, either in public speech, or published
letter upon the subject
Scarcely man in our country, occupying ar
exalted position before the people, but has thus
declared himself: We are happy to know, how
ever, that his Nephew and others, who have beer
much with Gen. Jones, affirm confidently, tina
he is an Anti Provso man, and that he has de
clared to them, that rather than vote for the Pro
viso, he would resign his seat in the Senate.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

THE NATIONAL DEBT OF ENGLAND.-Thc
abolition of the English national debt, is agita-
ting tho discussion of the most serious thinkers
among English political economists.
MIR. Newman has proposed plan for the
debt, in which he says
"Nothing but necessity could have justified
our predecessors in leaving us this debt; yet no
necessity existed Nothing but necessity can
now justify us in transmitting'it to our success
ors: yet no necessity exists. 1t is not necessi-
ty, but pride, ambition, desire of patronage, OF
sinister private interest, which keeps up the vast
expenses of our colonial empire, and our army
and navy. The way to proceed in Parliament
seems manifest, viz--to press forward vote,
that no payments cum be guaranteed for the debt
after ized day-say, after January LIST, 1880;
leaving the Ministry to find out by what sbbsi.
diary measures they may then best reconcile the
interests and the rights of the tax payer and the
public creditor
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

The Contested ELEcTIoN-The Galena
Gazette is mistaken in saying that the commit.
tee on elections had reported in favour of D, F
Miller, who contests the seat of Thompson Of
Iowa. They have reported that Thompson has
not his testimony at hand, and the House have
allowed him one hundred days to collect test.
mony.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
For tho Exprcss.

rW the E3pIeSs.
Mr.. Ep1roR-Ssr: In looking over your last
number, see you use my name as one OF MAJ.
Mobley's political wheel horses. That mis-
take; never acted with that individual, but ev-
er looked upon him with distrust 1t is true, i
am proud to be called Wing. Thirty years
have fought under that Banner, and shall con-
tinue to do so, but would scorn to work in a
team with man who calls himself Wing, and
who assumes to direct the whole party in North.
ern Iowa-who would use such language as the
sly Maj. used prior to Gen. Taylor,s election,
when in conversation with Gen. Warner Lewis,
he (Mobley) said Gen. Taylor smelt too r6ng-
ly of the negro for him. This is my objection
to the Major in part. 1t was my opinion at that
time, and still is, that he would destroy the
Wing party in Dubuque county; which opinion
has been verified, and may be easily discovered
by reference to the vote of 1s49 and 1875
falling offin one year, of 327 votes-bcing more
than one half;-all this, in my opinion, on &C
count of his appointment to the Office of Receiv
or, and his connection (supposed) with the of
fceof Surveyor General. AS to your conject
ure, that was attempting to make his scat un
easy, is correct; and l confidently hope every
honest Wing who has not sold himself, will use
all honorable means to effect his speedy reno
val
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

Hurrah for Old Red!-Many fthe friends OF
S. G. Hastings, the former Chief Justice of this
state, will be agrceably surprised to learn that he
is again upon the the Supreme Bench. Verify,
"Old Red Is hard to beat!
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

A BIsuor's W1su.-A gentleman was COM
planning to pious prelate, that certain clergy
man in his parish was gone mad, for that he did
nothing but preach and pray. 81 wish, them
said the good bishop, che would bite some ofmy
clergy"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

LEAD:-The Boston Statesman, in it's market
report of gath January, quotes lead at S4 60
to $4 81 IL. Sales for the week amounting to
between three and four thousand pigs
The St. Louis Republican of the I'd quotes
lead at from $4 10 to $4 l2-little demand.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
10 Corresponslent

WAFEn.-Y Your last letter is welcome, though
90 days upon the route. In answer to the inqui-
ries in your private letter, we say you can OBJ
tain Ill you want at Vests Fruit g. Seed Store
in this city. Make out your list and we will a.
end to it. The thorn seed can be had.
j. HI ScoTr, Post Master at Mendon, Clay
ton county, will accept our thanks for new sub
scribers.
c. CorrIS, Esq.-Your request has been at.
tended to, and the papers forwarded accordingly
Do we understand DR.. Scott to say that the
name Of Mendon P. o. has been officially chan
ged to Farmcrsburg?
w. S. GARRIsos, Esq, P. NJ. at Lansing
viii accept thanks for the list Of subscribers
sent
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

RUSSIAN SUBJEcrs.-A ukase has been issued
in Russia, ordering home all Russian subjects in
foreign countries, under the penalty of their prop
erty belug confscated, aftea stated period
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

Many gay bonnet covers anything but a
neat head of hair. Manga snowy dress keeps
soiled shirt out of sight. Many fancy shoe
covers an undarned stocking, and many kid
glove covers untrinmcd nails
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

New Post Offices have been established at
Montgomery, Kane CO., ILL.,
Gallatin, Stark CO., Ill,
Charitan, Lucas CO., Iowa.
Cold Spring, Pottawattamie CO Iowa.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

A wag observing person who was something
Of gourmand, eating heartily; asked him his
weight; and being told ,-s'Sr," said he, edo yor
mean before or after breakfast"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
The Railroad.

It will be seen, by reference to our Congress
sional synopsis, that the Senate committee or
Public Lands have reported bill for grant of
Land for the construction of the proposed rail
road from this place TO Keokuk. We know not
what are the peculiar features of this bill, as il
has not reached us, but presume it will meet the
appreciation Of the Senate,
We are now, in the same stage of progress
80 far az the Senate is concerned, that we were
1t the. adjournment of the last session. The bill
and amendment, which the committee reported
At that session, will come up in its turn, togeth
er with substitute reported by the committee
Of the present Senate.
Query If our special delegate can accom-
plish 90 much when within three hundred miles
ofthe city Of Washington, what will he not be
. able to do, when he shall reach the scene of his
Iabos!
Il Since writing the above, we have received,
through Gen Jones, the bill as reported by the
committee which is az follows:
III rho wheat Market.
The Farmers Of Northern Iowa, who have not
disposed Of their last years crop Of wheat, have
now the opportunity Of doing it at very fair pri-
ces.
4 During the past week Or ten days, our n,er.
chants and millers have been paying rs cents
pr bushel, cash At the Catfish mill, they are
paying 20 cents, and we believe in one or two
instances have gone little above that.
The lat quotation Of the Bellevue market we
have ssen, they were paying 20 cents for best
quality. Davenport, go. Galena, CO.
& Scox. M. Cslhoun's work on Government
"a ne history ~ ~ Constitution. viii soon ap-
~. ass
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

man was recently scalded to death in N. York
while taking bath. He tainted in the vat after
turning on the hot water. ,-.. a. #I aa5
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

Henry l.. Dousman, Caleb Croswell and
Albert G: Story have been chosen by the Legis-
lature of Wisconsin, Commissioners ofthe Board
of Public Works, and Joseph Jackson Treas
urer.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
Dubuque Hnrbor.

The permanent location of landing is mat
ter of great Importance, and should be made
with reference to the greatest good to the great
est number. Local interests must yield to this
cardinal principle, relating to all classes Of in
teenal improvement
Anticipating our future commerce, this land
ding must go to the main river; and as cities
tend up, and not down stream, to be central, we
must select point that will be so considered,
when our population has increased to say 20 or
$4,000 inhabitants. With the resources of the
surrounding country developing, and railroad
cars arriving daily from the Pacific, Red River,
and Keokuk, and corresponding action on the
Illinois shore, and steamboats, arc discharging
and receiving that portion of our trade that must
always follow this great arm of the sea Shall
we select the lower Island for the establishment
of this great harbor, where space is much limit
ed, and no benefits are derived from it's proiec
ton; rather shall we leave these avenues
unrestricted, and 60 to point above, where
the surface in many places is elevated above
high water mark, here construct an embankmcnt
and the bridge to the main slough-this road
running at right angle with Man-strect Or
nament it with shade trees, grade and render
valuable for building and other necessary pur-
poses large amount of city property, unavail-
able without it, whilst with it, it's future value
will be ample to defray all expenses incurred in
its construction, and leave the proper landing
source of wealth to be applied as circumstances
may require By this plan we extend the City
proper to the main river, and render the Missis-
sippi to us what it is to St. Louis, Lake Mch-
gan to Milwaukee and Chicago, the Atlantic to
Boston and New York, and Dubuque to Iowa
what those cities are to each of their respective
States.
More when occasion requires II.
KlLLED-Philip Powers ofShulsburg, Wis
was killed on Wednesday last, by tub Of wa
ter falling upon him, from an elevation of forty
feet, in consequence of a rope breaking while
hauling it from shaft in which Mr.. p was at
work. He leaves wife and six children
MINERAL ON TErE DIES MoRrEs-We learn
from the Democrat, that P Fl. Congcr, ESQ,
has very fine prospect for "big lead,' at the
mouth of Tete dos Mortes, in Jackson county.
In one day 800 lbs. had been raised. We arc
very glad to hear it. Hope Mr.. Conger will
make fortune, without going to California.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

1t said that potatoes eaten raw are an excel
lent remedy for the scurvey. 1t may be SO; and
we are quite certain that none but scurvy fei-
low would eat raw potatoes.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

"lm going all to smash, as the crocke-
ry merchant said, when in the same prcdica-
meDt. tEt4 #".a.f .'#
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

e The receipts Of the Chicago and Galcna
Railroad for the month of January, amounted to
$5,40S AZ. '.,<
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

THE MEXICAN BouNDARY-J Bartlett of
Rhode Island, has been appointed to run this
line, in place of Col. Fremont, resigned.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

THASKs-to the Hon. George w. Jones, of
the U. S. Senate, for copy of the Patent Office
Report for the year 1848. 1t is valuable doc.
ument-what pity it was not better printed
Miserable.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

David Dill, formely Of Bloomington, New
York, committed suicide at ST. Louis, on the 4th
inst. Cause-Disappontme in a love affair
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

us, and this CONTROVERSY" we shall say no more
until we are called upon to do SO.
We append Card from E. G. Daugherty, Esq.
which speaks for itself
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13
The Explosion.

New YORK, Feb. 6.
Thirty-one dead bodies have been taken ou
from the ruins, and it is supposed that the mum
Der of the dead will reach fifty. Workmen ar.
still digging
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

rom the ruins, ana IL is supposed tnat the num-
Der of the dead will reach fifty. Workmen are
still digging.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Z.
In the Senate, Mr.. Clay continued his speech
The next question is, Has Congress any pow
or over Slavery out of the States: He contcn-
ded that it had, and that while the want of it
over the institution in the States was indspu-
table, its control out of the States was debatea-
Bile question:; and he supported this with leng-
thcned argument Mr.. Clay next proceeded to
inquire, whether Slavery was likely to be intro.
duced into the new Territories? California had
dcsided negatively, and the climate and soil Of
the remainder forbid any other view. Why
then; if these truths were evident to large ma
jority of the Senate, should they not be prepar,
ed to announce them to the world? He care
fully reviewed the Resolution relative to the
boundary of Texas.
Mr. Clay then yielded to motion to post
ponc further consideration of his Resolutions
till to morrow, and the Senate adjourned
In the House, the committee resumed the bill
for limiting the expenses of collecting the reve-
nue., and a long discussion ensued.
February 8.
In the seuate, lengthy discussion ensued on
receiving memorial, praying for a dissolution
of the Union. The subject was finally laid oy.
err.
The Senate then proceeded to the considera-
ton of Mr.. Houston's Resolution relative to
the power of Congress over Slavery. Mr.. Hous.
ton spoke at length upon the whole subject Of
Slavery, recommending Cancellation and con.
cession.
In the House, the Revenue bill was discussed,
but no definite conclusion was arrived at;
New YORK, FBB. 9.
The Europa arrived at Halifax last evening"
Cotton has advanced. Money abundant. The
political news unimportant
were in prosperous state, though there was less
business than the week before,
The American mail brought desirable orders
for Railroad iron,
The news from California.
Tho California Legislature met Dec. 18th. and
was organized the II, by the choice of DR.. T. J.
White of Sacramento, az Speaker of the Assem-
bly,, and E. R. Chamberlain, of San Francisco, rs
President pro tom. of the Senate.
Gov. Burnet was inaugurated on the 29th, af-
ter which the Legislature proceeded to viva voce
vote for u. s. Senators. J. c. Fremont was
elected on first ballot; 20 to II against him.
| On the Sd ballot, Gwinn was elected by re-
ceiving "a votes, just the number requisite to a
choice So J. G. Fremont and w. NJ, Gwinn
were declared duly elected,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-13

JONA. CLARK.