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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

The one hundred and fifteenth anniversary OF
Yale College was celebrated, at New Haven, OH
the 18th inst, by the usual exercises ofcom-
mencement day. This is the third semi-centen-
NAL anniversary, the college being founded in
100. The alumni of the Institution, of whom
there are more than three thousand now living,
celebrated its recurrence in proper manner
Nearly thousand ofthe graduates were present.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

CHINESE TEAR-BoT1 LE.--lt is custom
among the Chinese to have tear bottle. When
two ladies' or females of the lower rank quarrel
they 60 before magistrate A tear-bottle is
given to the individual who says she is aggriev-
ed, and if she can fill it with tears, the magis-
trate says, 81 perceive you have been harshly
treated | shall award a great punishment to
the one by whom you have been oppressed" If
she can only half fill it, the punishment is re-
duced one half, but if she cannot shed one tear,
there is no punishment at all.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

ga FACT WORTH Knowing. Under this
head New York paper publishes the following
from an authentic source. If it should prove
equal to its profession, we have several slvery
headed friends who would like to avail them
selves of such a convenient mode Of being
''done brown or most any other color:
"a distinguished General (Twiggs) returned
from the Mexican war covered with glory
He had, however, two marks of hard service
which laurels could not hde-as they did Ce-
sar' 8 badness. One was head Us white as
wool, and the other cutaneous eruption on his
forehead For the latter he was advised to try a
mixture of sulphur, and sugar of lead and rose
water In applying it, some Of the mixture
the hair on his forehead, and after
awhile this part of his hair resumed its original
color. He then applied the mixture to all his
hair and it all became, and it is now, of its pri-
mitve sandy hue. He communicated the fact
to some of his friends in Washington-especal-
ly to some ex-members, who are widowers and
seeking preferment-and it has been found eff
cacious in every instance. 1t does not dye the
hair, but seems to operate upon the roots, and
restore the orig inal color.
"The recipe is as follows drachm Lac Sui
phur; J drachm Sugar of Lead 4 ounces Water;
mix them: shake the phial on using the mixture,
and battle hair twice day for week, or longer
if necessary
OREGON CoAL.-We have been shown by
MIR. Benjamin Reynolds of this city, and have
now in our office, specimen of coal taken from
a vein recently discovered upon the Columbia
river, near the Willamette. We are informed
that it exists in great quantities, and is in stu
alton to be readily got out. The piece we have
in our possession is portion of the upper strata,
and consequently cannot be so pure the lower
strata. 1t has the appearance of camel COAL
The resources of Oregon appear to be develop
ing themselves.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

SUSPICIOUS. -"Wfe, wife, "what has be-
come of the grapes 81 suppose, my dear, the
hens have picked them off, was her moderate
reply. Hens-hens-some two legged hens
guess" said the husband with some impetuosity;
to which she calmly replied-"My dear, did you
ever see any other kind''
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

Rev. M. HUMMER, of Keokuk, was suspended
from the Gospel Ministry, and the Communion
Of the Church, by the Iowa Presbytery at West
Point July 4, 1850, for "contumacy,' and for
declaring "that Presbytery to be the most cor
rupt body he ever knew, and den of thieves
enthusiastically .'-[H awkeye
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
Present Conn.


I'm the present Congress one vacancy.
The total number of members to be elected
this year, it will be observed, is 142, exclusive
of the member from Arkansas, about which we
are not certain, but we do not observe any can
tidate for Congress named in the Arkansas pa
pers. This will leave the number of members
to be elected next year 81, including the two
from California. .h
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

CHOLERA IN MADIsoN.-Wc regret to an
nounce that one case Of cholera has occurred in
Madison. Mr.. JOHN NELSON was attacked on
Monday the 5th, and died on Wednesday morn
ing the 9TH Mr.. NELSON was an old nhabi-
tant of Madison, and much decentralization
4rguS, 18th.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

One Of the wing candidates forl the Legisla-
ture in this county, on hearing Of his election,
became exceedingly rejoiced In the moment
of pleasant excitement, commingled with ma
tura feeling Of pride, he is said to have clasped
in his arms little son, and cried out TO him in
perfect ecstacy-"run son to the house and tell
man that dad is electedr!"
rLouisiana (MoO Dem
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
United States Senate.

The terms Of the following United States SEN
ators expire in March next, Q851)
DEMoCRATs-TwELvE
Maine Hannibal Hamln, IRE -elected)
New York D. S. Dickinson.
Indiana LESSEE d. Bright
Virginia James Nj. Mason.
Pennsylvania Daniel Sturgeon.
Tennessee FL. l.. Turney.
Missouri Thomas Fl. Benton
Wisconsin Henry Dodge.
Florida David l.. Yulee.
Texas Thomas j. Rusk.
Michigan Lewis Cass.
Mississippi Jefferson Davis.
WHIGs-NINE.
Connecticut r. S. Baldwin,
Massachusetts r. G. Winthrop.
Vermont Samuel S. Phelps.
Rhode Island Albert G.. Green.
Delaware John Wales.
New Jersey William l.. Dayton.
N. Carolina w. P. Mangum.
Maryland Thomas G. Pratt, (re-elccted)
Ohio Thomas EWING
*Appointed by the Executive of the State, un-
til the next meeting of the Legislature.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

The Common Council of San Francisco have
decreed that penalty of not less than $500
should be visited upon any person engaged in
any game of chance or hazard on Sunday.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
ne our Patrons.

The ninth volume Of the aExpress" is CON-
,pleted by this number; and, in accordance with
The notice published for a few weeks past, our
country subscribers will be visited, not by an
sgent, Is we intended, but by the Editor himself
The Editor win improve the opportunity thus
afforded him to become more thoroughly &C.
quainted with the wants and wishes Of our SUBJ
scribers, 50 as to make the express medium
of instruction and amusement, and to carry to
every home and Preside where its presence may
be welcomed, the earliest news from every quar-.
ter Of our widespread Republic, as well as such
foreign intelligence as it may be useful to know.
Subscriptions viii also be received by him to
the volume commencing with our next number.
And here we may be permitted to remark, that
no exertions or expense will be spared to make
the express, z in sentiment, politics, and char
acter; moral, democratic, and honorable. For
. guaranty of our future course, we refer to the
volume just closed. In the position which we
have there assumed, n the political doctrines we
have there defended, will be found an unmstak-
able index to the future.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

MATTAPHoNE.-A MIR. Matteau, of Belgium,
it is said, has invented an instrument and given
it the name Mattaphone, which possesses great
compass, vigor and clearness of sound, and so
closely initiates the human voice, that listner
is ready to fancy himself in the pesence of
choir Of sweetly singing sylphs, whose voices
are accompanied by harmonious Instruments!
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

A resolution has been submitted in the Michi-
gan Constitutional Convention, to inquire into
the expedency of the formation of territorial
government for the Upper Peninsula, (on Lake
Superior) and its ultimate admission in the I'm
ion as State, with the assent of the people of
the State of Michigan and of Congress-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

Gen. Wilson, of New Hampshire, who is
about starting for California, is now stated will
not resign his seat in the present Congress-. He
expects to return in December and remain some
months before taking up permanent residence
in California.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

The Baltimore Patriot says that Mr.. J. H.
Tatum, who has been engaged for several months
past in Baltimore, constructing all engine to be
propelled by electro magnetism, has triumphant
ly succeeded, and will soon make public exhi-
bition of his machinery, when he expects to de-
its power to be from 8 to IL horse ca
pacity.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS.

The following States hold their elections for
members of Congress the thirty-second) the
present summer and ensuing fall. We give the
number of members to which each State is en-
titled, and their political divisions in the pres
ent Congress.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

DEs MONIES STAT1sT1Cs-The number of
polls, d. e. heads liable to de capita tax) in
Desmoines county is $780, Total value of pro-
perty in the county, $2,22o, 519-total amount
of tax for the present year, $15, 556.84. This
does not include the Scool House tax which be-
comes a considerable item. In the township in
Guiding the city of Burlington, the school house
tax is 1900.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

q The New Orleans Picnyune announces
that MIR. Bulitt, late of the Washington Repub-
lie, will resume his duties as one of the editors
ofthe former journal, on his return from Europe,
which is expected to take place early in Octo-
hor
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

EYThe statue of Calhoun lost in the wreck
of the Elisabeth has been found, and will be got
up, it is SAID, with very little trouble.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

1t is thought probable that the treaty Of the
Commissioners Of the Sioux lands, on the west
side of the river, will be holden at Traverse des
Sioux, on the Minnesota river. --~~-~-
On Sunday and Monday last, many of our
tawns,nen started for the Winnebago payment,
at Long Prairie, SO miles above Sank Rapids, on
the Mississippi.- Min. Pioneer.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

Mr. James Shinn, who so mysteriously dlsap-
peared from Dubuque, some time since, is now
in Platteville. -TGal. Gaz.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

FHE WAR IN CIRcAssrA--Russ unexpected
" i0c,stcd. The last foreign intelligence
from Circassia presents an unexpected 'front.'
Auelia has again lost her foothold in Circassia
The Mountaineers have come down from their
lasEpesses like thunder-bolt on the Russian
s1loj1S, and have scattered them like chat be.
a. ne wind. The advices are:
1lpssEA appears 70 have much vet TO do in
Dire $3.50 The Mountaineers, under the COM
1nGnd II their heroic chief Shamil Bey, have
crossed tie Tartar frontier, and attacked the Rus.
sian army under Gen. Dolgoroucky, defeating
ltsWftk great lOss, including General, 20 off.
uhs, - nearly oil the ammunition and
~ Russian army was completely
- .a1y Cyiseassid u agais IL 0yms.'
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

NORTH CARoL1NA.-The democratic majority
for Governor REED is now stated to be 1000.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

GALENA AND CHICAGO RAIL RoAD.-The
Directors of this road have succeeded in nego-
tiating loan of 100000 at low rate of inte-
rest.
That amount ought to 60 far towards compile
ting the work.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
Louisiana (Mo.) Dem.

The Rev. Charles Turner, a clergyman of
the established church, has been committed to
goal, at London police court, for violent as
sault on his wife. His defence was that he was
only playing with her ----.- .
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

AKIsTocRAcY.-We find the following queer
marriage announcement in Connecticut paper:
In Norwich, Connesticut, July rs, by the Rev
DR.. Bond, H.Whitney, of New Haven, to Lucy
Fitch, daughter Of the first milkman in that
place. ST., na "a
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04
The American CeIt.

We see it advertised that T. d. MCGEE, late
editor Of the N. Y. Nation, intends to publish a
newspaper to be called the american Celt, for
the benefit Of the Irish population in America
Il such paper was necessary, Mr.. MCGEE is
fully qualified for the task of conducting it; but
we can see no propriety in keeping alive nation
q Distinctions and fostering national prejudices
merely to crafty Mr.. Nc Gees penchant for de-
magoguing with his countrymen.
s. The sooner all adopted citizens conform to the
new order Of things by which they find them
selves surrounded in this country, the better CT
izens will they become. Irishmen have no Sc
parste interests in this country which need the
advocacy Of other than the public press of the
country the American press. We cannot, with
these feelings, praise Nj. Nc Gees contempla-
ted cxertions ID behalf Of Irishmen, for the sim.
pie reason that they need no exextion beyond
their own, to secure to Them all The rights guar
anteed to all good citizensb the Constitution.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

CAUSE OF THE DANISH WAR.-Some account
of the origin of the Danish war may be desra-
BILE at this time, to those who do not keep them
selves sufficiently 'swell posted on foreign af-
fairs to preserve recollection of occurrences
twelve months since in Europe, and observe their
connection with the present. The Philadelphia
Bulletin supplies the desideratum as follows:
The two southern Provinces of Denmark,
Sleswig and Holstein, are chiefly populated by
the German, instead Of the Scandinavian race,
Denmark. Holstein is almost entirely inhabt-
ed by Germans, and has been annexed to Den
mark at comparatively late period of history.
Sleswig has large number of Danes in it, but
is still German in its character, sympathy and
population. When the revolution of 184S broke
out, and was followed by the general enthusi-
asm throughout Germany, in favor of great
German nation, the people of Sleswig and Hol-
stein, with others, descended from the Teuton-
ic stock, desired to secede from Denmark, and
join the new confederation. In this wish they
were secretly upheld by Prussia, power ever
ready to aggrandze itself, or weaken a neighbor.
Denmark, however, protested against parting
with province which had been coded to her on
the faith of treaties, and prepared for war. Hos
titles have continued since, with varied fortune,
and in spite of numerous efforts on the part of
neighboring powers to make peace. Meantime,
both races have become mutually exasperated a.
gainst each other, rendering their living togeth-
er under one government more difficult than ev
er. Unless the Danes, however, are checked by
Prussia, the revolted provinces will have to give
in; and if Prussia seriously interfere, Russia will
probably assist Denmark.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

The JEWS OF ROME have just received severe
,rders to dismiss their christian domestics p.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PREslDENT-Bv und
aoih the adrice and consent of the Seuatc.-Ab.
salon Fowler, attorney of the United States in
and for the district of Arkansas.
John Turnbull Van Allen, OF New York, charge
d'affaires to the republic of Ecuador.
Dwight Webb, of Michigan, to be consul of
the United States for the port of Fonchou, in
China.
Horatio j. Harris, to be attorney of the Uni
ted States In and for the Southern district of
Mississippi.
William M. Martin, to be assistant treasurer
of the United States at Charleston, S. C.
Elisha H. Allen, of Massachusetts,, consul OF
the United States at the port of Honolulu, in the
Sandwich UNCONSTITUTIONAL Intelligencer.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

CURIOUS FAcT.-Make string that will
reach twice around the neck of lad Yet her
hold the ends between her teeth, and then if the
moose will slip over her head to the back of the
neck, it is certain indication that she is married.
or ought to be!
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

Miss DIX, Miss BREMER, MADAME JAGEL-
Lo.-1hrcc Remarkable Womcn.-Grace Green
wood writes from Washington to the PhiladeI-
phia Post
81 have here met three most remarkable and
distinguished women-MIss DIX, Miss BRE-
MER and Madamoiselle JAGELLo, the heroine of
Hungary. OF these, knowing you would like
to hear, will say all that may with proprety,
and in the space and brieter time that remains
to me to-day.
"DoRoTHEA DIX, that good genius, that min
istcring angel to the criminal and maniac, the
outcast of earth and the stricken of Gods, as
you would suppose, woman of most noble and
preposscssing appearance. She is fair & slight:
and looks but i'll -adapted physically for the life
of selfsacriice, endurance, and almost supcrhu-
man exertion to which she had consecrated her.
self. But her eye, though calm and mild & full
of soft persuasion, also reveals the strength of
great sou-the wondrous magnetic power offs
deep, inward life. She has a gentle, even-ton-
ed voice, and her manners are simple and win
ming, yet dignifed and womanly.
ApPoLoNIA JAGELLo is not a striking but
fascinating and apparently very loveable wo-
man. She is quite handsome, and though not
of commanding height, has a Symmetrical figure.
She has much vivacity, and certain chld-l like
naturalness of manner altogether charming
But the mould of her fine lips indicates great
frmness, and the fire of freedom and indomita-
bic courage lightens out of her full dark eye"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

The terms of the following United States Sen
ators expire in March next, N851)
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-09-04

interests Of the constituents of such idlers but
by these provisions, in order to secure maiori-
ty of ALL, 1t will always be necessary to have
full house on final vote, and as it requires all
final votes to be recorded ON the journal as
matter of course, that careless indifference in
voting which so often prevails, will be prevented
The privileges usually accorded to the speak
er of the House and President Of the Senate,
are abridged so far as to place these officers on
the same pay as other members. 1t has been
customary to give them double pay, which was
always an inducement for avaricious but incom-
petent men to aspire to these responsible sta
tons. The Constitution of Michigan cuts off
the avaricious motives which have hitherto in.
duced incompetent aspirants to place themselves
in the way of more disinterested competitors,
and leaves the place open to a laudable compe-
tition. "a# ii.
The privileges of members to draw stationery,
&c, ad Hbitunn from the Secretary's office is re-
is just, and should become part of the princ-
pies by which the morality Of all our Leglsla-
lures should be governed. .
TO many persons unacquainted with the whole.
sale populations which are but the too common
Of at least large minority of our
these provisions will appear both
uncalled for and unnecessary; but to those whose
moral sense has been subjected to the pain Of
Witnessing such INSCRIPTIONS hieoing, those
provisions will be hailed as effective cures for
dangerous and insidious diseases.
Members Of the Legislature are prevented
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-08-10

IMPUpEST QUEsTIoNs.--To ask an unmarried
lady'how old she Is. To ask lawyer if he ever
told a lie. lTo.ask doctor how many persons
he has killed. To ask a minister whether nc
ever did anything wrong. To ask a merchant
whether he ever cheated a customer. To ask an
editor the name OF any of bis correspondents.
To ask young lady whether she would like a
beau. To ask a subscriber y, he has paid the
printer !Yssya goH1+gu s4 10 a5 sg,j,t
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-08-10

PLArrTUpEs.--(By our Old Codger 1.-THE
French Republic is alsays represented with a
Phrygian head-dress. The fttest ornaments for
il, think, would be a" MOB cap W. VA
do abomnate all parrots, perrequets, and
cockatoes, and the awiiIl roises they make.
am sure they are only tolerated by ladies, be-
cause they are such delicious creatures"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-08-10

= vIcroR Hueo has applied to the National As
sembiy for leave Of absence, on the grouud of in
disposition. He has an affection ofathe throat,
caused by the fatigue Of The 7risa~e.---sE Y. Post
Well, ii has been rather fatiguing since il came
out on double sheet-Bosfon Post. 81 r3a7
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-08-10
~ NOTICE TO CKEDITORS.

NOTICE TO CKEDITONS. ~ Z
THE UNDERSIGNED, Administrator of the
| Estate Of THos. ] j oHNsroN, deceased, hereby
notifies the creditors Of said estate that, in purs,
ance of an order of the honorable Orphans Court,
he will be in attendance at the Orphans Court
Room, on Saturday, the oath inst. at 10 O'Clock
A. M. for the purpose Of paying all just claims
against said estate.
$50 THoS. J. JOHNSTON, Administrator.
Aug. Sid. (Union e. Intelligencer copy.)
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-08-10

'H3 tHl4 THE MERRY coMMoNERs. s.H 3 ttH
Hey for the merry commoners! the jocular M. Ps.
How very little wit it takes their little minds to
56t ao please 8iuQRe t53In Re t.8taynBaa
How rampant is their laughter at each attempt at
~ fun;@ yEH z-4,t t5tg;,. ( .z-,Fr IN {
And gramercy what loud outlaws at every little
iI pun! loqad won g,f al .,a.f rs,g ta.f,lIy
Hey FOR the merry commoners! who says debates
I'D Z are SLOW, WtG a tuI s ~
When at each sentence out there drops beautiful
lia bon mot s sr5 s.4.frE .1 s;lW .
So from the newspaper reports the fact at least APP
pears, -...,- .,tiF l....,. - MI u. -.
For after every paragraph there come 90 laugh
or "cheers. y 80
Hey for the merry commoners! how joviai their
With oceans of acetiousness to season party
Two hundred jolly Momuses upon the benche.
sit, f.F srs ua
The country TO illuminate with ever-sparkling
wit. ~ 13lA
Hey for the merry commoners! how nobly they
To what IS been handed, down to us from distant
year to year,
Attachments 70 antiquity through all their labors
runs SH7 Hei~ pi3eAs 80 lRl 1a
The spirit of the past pervodes their quips, their
80 jokes, their puns.A III 3,fs 5Y5i895II
Hey for the merry commonerst how pleasant IT'S
TO know II 70 T-ET s7lF iGTI rIT'T n '9
That all that's novel in theirjokes to punch alone
ie9sa they owe lsi2ltM ohf Hoqa 1tlg foia
From the debates, each morning, we might select
-La v a bunch ~ Do .5Tisah9.l II yFA.8l :,
Of gems, that prove that commoners both read and
Nv e mlnd Their Punch asm lg.15vgq .a..1
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-08-10
j. Knox Walker,

The FIRE ANNfHIL AToR MIR. Phillips the in
ventor OF this new apparatus, recently gave an
exhibition Of its powers TO large company as
sembied at the London Gas Works, Vauxhall.
After some preliminary remarks on the vast losses
from fire, amounting, annually, in the three king
doms, TO $4,000, 900, and the ineficacy of water
in qucnching furious confagration, he set fire 10
department of a large open building, filled with
partitions and temporary joisting Of light wood,
daubed with pitch and urpentine, and hung
with rags soaked with the same acombustibIes
The flames assembled, roaring with such vehe-
mence as to repeI the spectators to distance OF
forty feet, reaching apparently, beyond all remedy
by water; when Mr. p. with one Of his hand
machines, somewhat larger than good sized
coffee pot, from which volume Of gas and vapor
was discharged, extinguished the flames g in half
a minutes" and then, TO prove that there WAS no
noxious quality in the resulting air, Immediately
walked through the building with lighted candle
in his hand. A company has been formed to
manufacture these new styled fire engines; which,
il they answer as well in practice they seem to
do in experiment, will soon make their way 10
this country, and find their field Of operation in
subduing flames, and perhaps fire riots. sE