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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27

The Union, The Proviso and The People.
The signs of the times as indicated by the
voice of the people in all sections of the coun-
try, portend the safety of the Union, the securi-
ty of peace, harmony, fraternity, and their con-
stituent blessings. True, the discussions in Con-
gress upon the proviso and the various shapes it
has assumed in the nature of compromises,
would lead us to suppose that the breach was
widening; that the assailing parties from the
North and South were concentrating their for
ces for a last and vigorous effort; but we look
not to the debates in Congress for the true SEN
timents of the people. The latter have been Of
ten misrepresented by their Representatives, and
never more so than in the debate on the Wilmot
Proviso, during the last and present sessions of
Congress. Representatives from the opposite
ultras Of the North and South, have impudently
and REASONABLY proclaimed "disunion and no
compromise" while the great majority of their
constituents never harbored in their patriotic bo-
SONS thought so repugnant to their holy love
Of country. But their silence has been constru-
ed into acquiesence by the political incendiaries
who represent them in Congress, and under this
hallucination have they talked and acted for two
years past. The people have at last. become
sensible that their silence is rather encouraging
to the designs of fanatical demagogues, and they
have within the past few weeks repudiatcd any
proriso inconsistent with the rights of the peo-
pie, and the harmony and integrity of the Union.
Congress has heard this voice from the popu-
lous assemblies of N. York, Philadelphia, Balti-
more and other important cities, and as if start
led from an unpleasant dream, they yawn with
distorted eye and trembling lip, and look with
wonder and with doubt upon the scene of real
life by which they are surrounded.
Yes, the people have spoken; their fiat has
reached the halls of Congaess, in language,
bold, solemn and decisive; and already do we
hear the echo from the dome of the Capitol pro-
claiming that the Union shall not be dissolved,
that the proviso shall not be urged, that the peo-
pies will shall be respected and obeyed. Cali
fornia will come into the Union, and add anoth-
er bright star to the constellation of the nation
Territorial governments will be established in
New Mexico, Deseret and in other hitherto
nameless regions; and the whole question ofte
ritory and slavery will be disposed of by COM
mon sense and the compromises of the Const-
tuition.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27
Petty Malice.

...e. For the Express.
Some time since the officers at Fort Gains,
Minnesota, petitioned to have mail route extern
ded to them, as they are 1870 miles above the
falls of st. Anthony. Their request was grant
ed and Lient. John H. McKenny, lately of Fort
Atkinson, Iowa, and formerly of Burlington, but
now Sutler at Fort Gains, was appointed in &C.
cordance with the wishes of the petitioners
This was all done in the absence of Fitz Henry
Warren. AS soon as he returned, he preferred
charges against Lieut.. McKenny of incompetcn-
ca y and 10! and behold he was removed and
the mail route discontinued to CRAFTY Fitz Hen
rvs petty malice. 1t. McKenny replies in a
him fits. Not competent to be petty Post
MASTER when he was one of the best Shcrffs
in the State, an officer in the Army, and Com
missary and Quartermaster for upwards of two
years at Fort Atkinson, during which time he
kept complicated accounts, all of which were so
faithfully attended to and went on invariably in
such good shape, as to call forth the commeuda-
ton ofthc subsistence Department
Again the board of officers at Fort Gains, were
we'll acquainted with his qualifications when they
recommended him. But no! his offence was in
being good democrat, aud in days gone by, he
had exposed the tricks of hog driving and Nor
mon chicanery in the ally of Brigham Young
the mormon assistant Post Master General, not
Of Iowa, for we disown him, but of Salt Lake,
where most of his friends and allies have taken
up their place of abode. ANON
A peaceful conscience, honest thoghts, virtu-
GUS actions, and an indifference for casual
events, are blessings without end, safety, or
measure .--Senecn. j.
my friend has great respect for the TRUTH.
said man one day to his neighbor. so per-
ceive, was the reply, for he always keeps at a
most respectable distance from it,
BEATING THE DEvIL.--"I am going," said an
old Knickerbocker to his friend the other day ito
do what the ID ever yet did. am going Ia
leave the city Of New York !"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27

&. STEAMBOAT RAcIEG.-Some of the steam
boats on the Ohio river have commenced this
detestable practice, to the great danger of life
and property. At recent trial ofspeed, one
.of the boats broke her machinery, which put an
end 70 the race for that time.
The Democratic Central Committee Of Du-
buque Co, viii please meet at the office Of the
undersigned on Saturday the 3Oth, at 3 o'clock
n. IN. a fill attendance is requested.
y ssSs BEN. M. SAMUELS,
ssg 25ss:;s Chairman Of Cen. Com.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27
CLARK BLISS, President.
Delaware County.

We received, on Monday evening the proceed
ings of the nominating Convention in Delaware
County, which will be found in another col
umn.
The Democracy of this noble County are wide
awake in the good cause and have made good
nominations, and have nothing to do but to elect
them.
Let every Democrat remember that it is the
united effort that commands success. Without
union their strength is perfect weakness.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27
Delaware County Meeting.
DELHI, Delaware County, Iowa, !
NT,.ol D2J 1SSO

DELHI, Delaware County, Iowa, }
March, 23d 1850.
Agreeably to public notice, the Democracy
met at Delhi, for the purpose of selecting suita-
BILE candidates to be run at thccomng eectc II
for Sheriff and School Fund Commissioner.
Whercupon, Clark Bliss was called to the
chair, and A. K. Eaton elected Secretary. On
motion, James Hardy was unanimously select
ed as a candidate for Sheriff: On motion
William Philips was unanimously selected a
candidate for School Fund Commissioners
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
A. K. EATON, Secty.
CLARK BLISS President
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27

GREENs Iowa REPoRTs.-The first Volume
Of these Reports is now on our table, thanks to
Judge Greene under whose supervision the work
has been prepared. OF course we cannot be ex-
pected to give an opinion as to its merits except
so far as relates to it's mechanical appearance
In this respect it will compare favourably with
any work of the kind, being in the best style Of
the art. The Typography is perfect, being large
and distinct; the paper is pure white of the
best quality, and the binding in the style of the
of the best class of law books. 1t does great
credit to all the departments Of book making
and must adorn the shelves as it's contents shoulo
the head of every lawyer in the state.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27
STATE CONVENTION.

The Democracy of the several counties of To-
wa are requested to appoint delegates to meet in
State Convention AT IOWA CITY, ON
WEDNESDAY,, THE TWELFTH DAY OF
JUNE NEXT, for the purpose of nominating
candidates to be supported by the Democracy of
the State at the ensuing August election, for the
following Offices: GOVERNOR, SECRETA-
RY OF STATE, STATE AUDITOR,
STATE AND TREASURER
OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Also, for the purpose of transacting such other
business as may be considered necessary, ly-
ing legitimatey within the province of the Con-
vention.
The ratio of representation will be as hereto
fore; viz One delegate for each one hundred
democratic votes cast upon the State ticket at
the previous election, and an additional delegate
for fraction over fifty votes-each county to
be allowed at least one delegate.
AS this is by far the most important election
since our State organization, Especially when
contemplated in connection with the Congress
sional and Legislative elections which are to be
holden upon the same day. the Committee would
earnestly urge upon the Democratic Central
Committees of the several counties of the State
to take prompt and efficient means, by notiica-
ton and otherwise, to secure general atten-
dance at the primary county conventions, in Or
der to an impartial representation and expression
Of the popular will at the State Convention
This done, your Committee entertain no appre-
tensions for the result of its deliberations and
action. The committee would also take the
liberty of suggesting that, as far as may be deem
ed practicable, the primary county conventions
called for the appointment of delegates to the
State Convention, take prompt and efficient
measures to organize their respective counties
tor united and vigorous support of the nominees,
in advance of the action of the State Conven-
fou
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27
jackson County Convention.

The Democracy of Jackson County met in
convention at Andrew; on the Goth, inst. and
nominated William Currant as n candidate for
School Fund Commissioner, and Frederick
Bangs for Prosecuting Attorney. The nomi
nees are just such men as should receive the
votes Of old Jackson Democracy and we doubt
not they will get them
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27
The w higs as a Party.

We are glad to perceive by the resolutions of
the Wings in meeting assembled, that they have
cast off the mantle of no-partyism, and clothed
themselves in graments of the latest Tay lor fash
ion. Well, this is honest, though very inconsis-
tent with their more recent professions.
The Democracy will know where to find them
for little while now, unless new set ofrin-
structions should be sent for cutting and fitting,
from the head shop at Washington.
We have brought our political opponents to
the field at last, and now for the battle and the
victory. Heretofore they have skunk behind the
trees and bitches, and cried out, WE ARE OF NO
PARTY, and their cry has melted many DEM
ocratic heart into pity; but now that they have
ceased their mawkish baby cries, and dared the
Democracy to their best ticks, we say, let them
have it but don't annihilate them entirely, or
we shall lose some rare sport, which we have an
ticipated, some two years past, and which we
expect to come off about the first Monday of
August, 1850.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27
Logic.

The Telegraph of yesterday, is out upon the
administration of the financial affairs of this
county. When we first suggested this subject
few weeks since, this same paper undertook to
vindicatc this same administration: Then the
Editor thought to make capital, by weak and
silly opposition to the Express; now he appeals
to the wing party to condemn the very system
which, few weeks ago it was crime in to
regard even with suspicion. What new light is
this, which has dawned upon the political hori-
ION Of the Telegraph Any thing new from the
books, Orlando !? By the way, we should like
to know what relation the township and city af
fairs hold to the financial affairs of the county
The Telegraph reasons in this WISE A. B. c.
have administered the county affairs improperly,
ergo D. E. F. who are candidates for town and
city Offices, ought not to be elected! Pish!
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27

WHAT KISSES ARE WORTH IN Wisconsin,
A gentleman informs us that justice of the
peace, not one hundred miles from Waukesha,
recently fined man $l5, for kissing another
mans wife, against her willard another, who
was sslooker on" scrcn dollars. Pretty dear
ENTHUSIASTICALLY to the latter.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27

The REPORTED COMPROMISE BILL-The
Telegraph some weeks since gave the outlines
Of an alleged Compromise bill introduced into
the Senate by Mr.. DOUGLASS of Illinois. A
large public meeting was called and held in
Chicago, to disapprove oft. The press of that
city denounced the measure. John Wentworth
writes to the Chicago Democrat, (his paper)
whose structures were pointed
ssMr. D., has introduced no compromise bill
at all, and is for California with her present
boundaries and constitution. So, understand,
il every northern Senator, the Delaware Sena.
tors, Col. BENroN, HENRY CLAY and Gen.
HousToN. The days Of compromise have gone
by, a. have the days when the friends Of free la
Dor can be intimidated by threats of dissolution
Of the Union"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27
A Card.

About three years since, when about to start
east on business; the citizens of Dubuque placed
about $50, in my hands, with a request that
should purchase Cannon at Pittsburgh. or else
where as might think proper, to be used by the
City on public occasions. l found it impossible
to procure one in time to bring back with me,
and on my return so informed the contributors,
through the 'Miners Express, requesting them
to call on ME and receive back the amount ad-
vanced by them individually. The files of the
paper will show this. have never failed to sat.
isty these claims when properly presented, and
should any remain unsatisfed | am still willing
and anxious to give them their due. This state
ment is made in consequence of report put il
circulation by some one in connection with this
matter, calculated to injure my reputation.
WILLIAM REBMAN
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27
CURTIS BATES.
JAMES H. COVER.
Fl. D. LA COSSITT.
VIM. H. LYON.
G.. ID. PALMER.
Democratic State Central Committee
Iowa City, March Goth, 1850.

To the Democracy of Dubuque County.
On Monday next, selection is to be made o.
person to fill the responsible office Of School
Fund Commissioner for the coming two years
OF the Importance of this Office, under the pres.
ent School law of Iowa, it is not necessary for us
to speak. Next to that Of Collector and Treas
urer, (now, unfortunately united in oue,) it is
BY far the most important in the gift of the PEG
pie. This consideration is sufficient of itself to
induce every thinking man to desire to place
trust in the hands of one, with whose honesty.
fidelity and capacity they have had a long and
familiar acquaintance. Such man is General
WARNER LEWIS, whose name has been present.
ed for your suffrages, on Monday next
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27

We are under obligations to Hon. Senator
Dodge and the Hon. William Thompson for
copies of Bissells and Houston's Speeches.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27

o. The county of Polk, Iowa, is only SO in
debt. What other county in Iowa, can say the
samc2 Not Dubuuue we trow
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27

SERVING THEM RIGHT.--The Philadelphia pa
pers publish the petitions for disunion in MOURN
ing. 1t should be treasonale offence to presens
these petitions for signatures
s=y' The Cincinnati Gazette says that eight
hundred acres ofland are yielding grapes in the
neighborhood of that city. Grape culture is
carried to a considerable extent in Ohio.
Nothing morenobe than fidelity: faithfulness
and truth are the best endowments Of the mind.
We see it stated that Baltimore bricklayer is
at work in San Francisco, with Baltimore law
yer carrying the hod for him. =,
WISCONSIN SABBATH ScHooLs.-The An
nual Report ofthe Wisconsin Sabbath School
Union shows the following facts:
The grape vintage Of Portugal has failed, but
mahogany sawdust, vinegar, and alchohol are
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27

AT OuTs.-Thc people of Davenport and
the Medical Faculty of that place, are rather sus-
picious Of each others character. A grave was
examined recently, under suspicion that it had
been robbed. The mob were disappointed, all
being right. How foolish such suspicious
THE EMIGRATIoN.-Cali california teams still
throng our streets. The number crossing the
river at this place is immense, and the report
from the other side is that they have but Just
commenced. We are sorry that MIR. Buggy has
not kept account of the number crossed 1t
would be an interesting communication for the
press though he perhaps, thinks he has made
a sufficient number of communications thereto
already for one year. There were 80 teams
crossed on saturday last; and we suppose the
average number per day may be put down at co.
DUBUQUE MARKEr.-Business brisk, though
the weather is still cold Wheat is quick sale
at IS cts. Provisions are in demand at high pri-
ces. Flour, 5,OO-Hams, cts.-Beef, 5 cts
Lard, 8 cts.-Butter, 20 to IS cts.-Eggs, cts.
Chickens, 81 so per dozen,-Potatoes, 60 cts
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27

MILWAUKEE RAILRoAD.-The Potosians held
meeting on the 10Th, to promote the progress
Of this noble undertaking. We shall give their
proceedings a notice next week. The people
of Northern Iowa deeply interested in this
work, nasmuch as they regard it the only way
by which their eemasterIy inactivity can win.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-27
WEDNEsDAY::.::::::..:: :::::::HAR e7, 1850.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS,
DUBUQUE COUNTY.

FOR SCHOOL FUND COMMISSIONER,
WARNER LEWIS. g
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Knowing om experience that operates in the post kindly and
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who be attacked by the prevailing tal scouEs,
symptoms ..s ~
At Car's Music Saloon Penn
syvans avenue, llt and 10Th principal
drug the city Of Washington Asxanda.
Pamphlets containing full directions Cor with many interesting
cchcsfe each hottie Of the liberal
discount dealers Orders from any part Of United
promptly attended TO- An communication post paid.
Aus. a&fawu SAMUEL CARUsf co.
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UNrvERsrrY or MARYLAND.

THE win begin Monday day Of oc'Obsr
Il 1880 and close first March, 1851.
Nathan r. Smith, NJ D., Surgery. al@
VIM. ". A. Aiken NJ D., Chemistry and Pharmacy. .
Samuel Chew M d., Therapeutics, Matcna Medca, and Ny
gienc. N f.E r t#ffEt 1871 MIl a.l 81 Ell l#f
Joseph Roby, NJ. d. Anatomy and Physiology.
WIN. Power A. D., Theory and Practice Of Medicine.
Richard III. Thomas NJ. d. Midwifery and Diseases Of Wonen
and Children. ~ M ~
Geo. w. Miltenberger, NJ. d., Pathological Anatomy.
opportunities foi the OF Practcs
Anatomy a moderaf expense.
Clinical Lectures week. BY Professors Smith and Pow
err Infrmary, privilege daily
wards without charge the student lor The ticket
go SaS; Practical Anatomy $40 Mari
WILLIAM II. a. AIKEN Dean
Aug 7-2awtl5Oc
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IN conformity entitled IAN 10 reduce into sc The
the 9th o JAMS
nry 1919, do hereby make NIL whom that
appears by three certificate echeaior Logan county dad
10Th of April 1880 received the Land ONE on ne
10th dsy September 1900 nqueu hea the e day
March, 1850 the following tracts Of land lying In The county %
have been found escheated this commonwealth
aci OF three hundred thousand acre which conyetedp
y. Thomielt, OF frsce, company France, styled me
"Nhgnian Company Guandoue and which escheaed 70 me
because thereto, and equitable was
alien aliens, aud ciixcn OF Virginia, resident Of M
United States.
Another Of bund ed thousand 81 sc said
Ave hundred thousand which James rwan
died seized and which John Peter Dumas o fn
of the assembly Virginia passed the year i
Also another nct Of three hundred thousand Of which ~
said James Swami died seized which no vested IN n
Peter Dumas, Of France, assembly II Nnt
passed In the 1885, which hundred ousana
and rce hundred cschened 10 The Con-
monwenh because the nie thereto era and equitable was
alien alens, and IN citizen OF Virginia resident W
United States The said being dead and H
IL. n PARKER,
Sept 92-lawswif Register Va. Land ONCE
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ri
Miscellaneous.
Ito be delivered required)
l2 tons best quality timothy hay.
CLASS No. 22.-PropendeT.
Miscellaneous.
ITO be delivered as required)
4s0 bushels old corn
is TO be provided contract distinctly unaeoad
speas1 s e ps quantity whes
be required and a. data for The lowest bid
the bureau or may Iars during the fiscal year
less than those specified the prices shall remain the same All The
articles mus, Of the ses, in good order and sub
and be in all respects satisfactory 70 the eommandan. hereof Fo
s o $ ya, and bidders w
Inc deliveries ia building e may PC eommeneed orsn
contract and be continued from time in the opinion
completed within the fiscal ending oh Of June
All building be by adopted by
instructions regarding which can be had on application
On classes msceaneous, required
discretion osne soamandan paid quarterly ianaa
p 1 Be- S By s
at washington within Iy days presentation Of bills in
/ to paid ani acies offered under me com
II viii be stipulated in The that II deal, shall be made by
the parties Of he rss part IN delivering all OF Of the articles
that and in that case the said parties win forfeit and pay
twice the price agreed upon As the
price to be paid in case Of e actual delivery Thereof which qa
crue.
required additional security deducted
department
sucties
WORTH debts
liabilities, the full OF the
Each o Be gnsa I or % making =
naming and be distinctly
have the Of annung the contract without damages
Congress shall not make appropriations for the articles contracted
for
accepted by
through post ONCE which
hey supplies specified
een the date Of notice Of the Of their
will made with
such deaulng bidder viii be held responsible for all
delinquencies.
will be rejected Those only whose offers
be noded forwarded without
the navy agent nj Washington.
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WILLIAM HORNER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Lancaster, Graat eosnig, Wisconsin,

(LATH or rAueuiER COUNTY, VAL
lTII Grnnt Dane,
w federal supreme Madison He viii give
prompt and particular Of claims
redemption Of and and the Of for
on resident andholders any part Of the state
Hon w. y. Foote, u r. Sepae Hon James NJ Mason
senate Homer, ESQ.,, Warrenfon Va Mess
Mason attorneys law York Professor w. r. Homer,
David Ispuley, ESQ, Me-s w Welsh, Philadelphia
John kasson at law 81 Louis,
Missouri. Ap Ie-lawly