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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1850-12-13

leaving ss,ruc Expenditures wv navy %,
&C.,
lie recommends the augmentation OF the
marine corp,, aud the reduction of the mum
bcr uf land.mcn.
This report is very minute in its details
and contains some suggestions which will cs-
sen,ially air.c, the character and efficiency OF
our gallant navy. Congress should regard
these Innovations with extreme care, and they
should only alter where they can clearly i'm
proyc. Some Of the suggestions Of the Sc
cretary appear to US exceP,ionable' and we
shall probably avail ourselves Of as early OF
poruui,y to specify them. The style OF 'ne
report is plain and business-like' and on ,''
whole. c,edi,able 10 the Secretary OF 'ha' DC
pirtmcnt. >,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1850-12-13

The Mediterranean squadron, under thc
command ui Conmodurc Mnr-al, consists ot
bis fag.,mp,bc alrc Independence, Captain
Jameson. hs lugu1 Cm1srlini, captain
Laumsr. tie steamer M.'sl,'lpr, Captain
Long anI ,ls ,iorump Lexington, Laeo.
lruaui Miiglyll
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23
Foreign Items.

The Lords of the Admiralty have given in
structions for a complete survey of the western
coast of Cork, to ascertain its capabilities for be
| ing converted into Transatlantic station and har-
Dor of refuge
Three government commissioners arc to visi'
the spot
The Peel testimonial in Locport will, we be-
lieve be in the form Of baths and wash houses,
that being considered by the committee to COM
bine the greatest amount ofpublic utility.
Mr.. Charles Robertson, of Mr.. Coopers prl.
vate observatory, Markrce Castle, ireland, de-
tected a new comet in the constellation Camel
opardus, about midnight, on the 9Th inst.
From Ireland we learn that the dishonest de-
mora,zlng system of plundering the crops to de-
fraud the landlords has been much less practiscd
during the present than the late harvests. II
has prevailed chiefly in Kilkenny and some parts
of Tipperary.
A lioness in Wombell's Royal Menageri,
London, has given birth to two cubs, pure
white,
The Greek minister of Public Worship was
assassinated at Athens on the Ist ult., from mo
tives of private vengence.
PRANcE.-The potatoe crops are suffering Sc
verely from the prevalent rot.
The political union of Mole, of Theirs, of d.
Berger, La Rochejaquelin, and of Salvandy
seems to be an impossibility, yet it is said tt
have taken place; and the results will quickl,
be made known.
The trials of the consprators in Algcrs hav
commenced at Oran, and excite considerable at
tention.
A solemn funeral service for the rcpose of tn
soul of Lous Philippe was celebrated on thu
18th inst in the Church of St. Joseph, at Mar
settles
Accounts from Perigueux state that acts o
incendiarism are again beginning to be of fire.
quent occurrence in that department (Dor
dongc.)
The President of the Republic visited on sun
day the fair of St. Cloud, where an immense a
semblage was gathered for business and amuse
ment. The President was we'll received
Seward of the Paris papers speak fthe recon
cicton of the two branches of the House &
Bourbon as a 1tuit accomp|i, and appear to antic
pate important results from that event.
The steele says that the journey contemplate
by the President of the Republic in the south
France has not been abandoned, as asserted
the yMoniteur, but merely ad journed.
! Two vacancies having taken place the rel
resentation in the department of the Cher, re
QUESTION has been sent to M. Guizot, prayin
him to become candidate. 1t is said that Cru
zot has consented.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23
Ohio Election.

The popular vote of this State is thoroughly
as the vote for Governor at the late
election most emphatically demonstrated, and in
view of this result, it may seem strange that the
Legislature is so nearly divided between the two
parties, with sprinklng of freesoilers holding
the balance of power. We can account for this
anomaly by reference to one fact, which will
be sufficient to show why the popular will is not
as we'll represented in the Legislature as it is in
the chair of the Executive Members of Lee
gislature are elected by districts, and these had
been formed after the most approved style of
wing gerrymanderng. This accounts for the
"why" the peoples will is not manifested in the
Ohio Legislature. The result, as we have it by
the last rennrts stands thus:
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

The business of banking is the nearest analogi-
cally to the keeping of a lottery. Their effect
is partly the same on those most Interested so
is it on the community. Many must loose
little each, in order that few may gain great
deal. The lottery, like the bank, creates moth
ing, but both gather up all they can from every
pocket in the community. and place the pro.
ceeds in the pockets of a,few. There are two
features in which they differ and these are, one
scatters It's favors by chance or accident, while
the other does it by design, one accumuates its
wealth by the voluntary consent of the contri-
butors while the other plumbers its victim with
out remorse. We have but taken up one branch
of this subject, and shall DEFER to another occa-
sion, our further remarks.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23
IOWA SHOE STORE!
-
Sign of the big Boot.


CALLS the attention of all interested to his and
~ splendid assortment of Boots and Shoes embracing
the most recent, and variety of styles and descrp
tons; including Mems and Womcns Boys and Girls,
Youths and Childrcn's suitable for city and
try trade lie has for fall and winter trade almost e1cu
siyely New Stock he will offer inducements to the
people of the West before offered in the city Of
Dubuque, and only cquacd in of the Eastern cities
The subscriber has made large additions to his stock and
is purchasing from the Manufacturer, and has also
of his stock made to order; the customers will at
the superior advantages to be derived from pur
chasing such establishment. Persons buying Boots
and shoes by the dozen, to sell again, will find
Superior inducements the sign of the Big Boot. Coun
try Merchants respectfully invited call and DO
fore purchasing elsewhere. Also, full and complete
assortment of Leather; hcmlock and oak-tanned Solo
I.satlcr, and Philadelphia Calf Skins Kip and heavy Up
per Leather. eastern and western tanned general
surmcnt of Findings &c. More than usual efforts have
be mad, to render the assortment complete and desir
able in every respect he has therefore duly consid
tn interest and comfort of his customers generally (and
especially the ladies', consequently has purchased and
offers for sale large, fine and superior Stock of Mff,
including various qualities and sizes. He will endeayor
to please and satisfy all who favor him with their patron
age, whether in city country.
oct left d. DECKER.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23
Enec Is OF Rail Roads.

In 1915, the total amount of the several com
modities, in pounds weight, which passed east.
ward over the N. Y and Erie Rail Road. was
81 ,3O5, 935. During the first 6 months of the
present year, it amounts to 92,252,O92.
The tonnage, in pounds, passing westward in
1S45 was, ,625, $50, while for the first month.
of the present year in reaches 69,812,399.
These figures show astonishing results, mos
of which must be attributed to the facilities af
forded by Railroad conveyance.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23
From California.
The following letter from one Of our former
townsmen, has been furnished us by Mr.. J. P
Farley, to whom it is addressed

The following letter from one Of our former
Farley, to whom it is addressed
SACRAMENTO CITY, CALIFORNIA;,
August Both, 1850.
Dear Sir:-Having just arrived here, and the
mail Just going out, take this opportunity in
great haste, to let you know (briefy) something
of my luck. l have made the trip in 112 days
have no time to particularze now, but will say
more another occasion: | will here announce
the death of Thomas Newcomer, who was one
of my partners; he died on Both July, on Goose
Creek, 200 miles west Of Salt Lake; his disease
was cholera; the time of his illness was 80 hours
he died insensblc of his suffering; he had medi
cal aid as soon as he was taken; the physician
name was Comstock, of Pittsfeld, Illinois, the
doctor remained with him till hope of his recov-
cry had fled; he did not tell us who to write; SC
| hope you will have this published in the Du-
buque papers; so that his friends may have the
account of the matter. / wish l had time to
give the particulars more infinitely.
had pretty hard trip, but kept we'll en-.
ough to take my rations every day; but though
my time was hard, yet, when | compare it with
that of others, consider myself lucky man.
had enough to eat all the time; but thousands
on top of thousands have starved almost to death
travelled with hundreds of starving men, and
little children crying 1or bread. l sold and gave
till / should have starved myself, had it not been
for flour that was brought out on the road to spe
culate on. paid $3.50 per pound for flour and
the same for bacon. To cut the whole matte
short, the suffering on the plains this year is be-
yond description, and altogether horrible.
have found many Of the Dubuque folks; and
feel in good health and spirits. 1t is shutdown
and leave for the mines tonight, with Acxan.
der Craig, SO must close, by adding my ad
vice to all my friends, that they stay where they
are. l am not sorry that | am here; but were
there, would never run the risks again, for al
the gold that shall ever get, be my luck eve,
so good. 1t is now quite dark must close.
Your friend truly,
sly. BRADSTREET.
p. S.-Atter Newcomer died, Adam Koch
and travelled together two weeks, when we di.
vided stock, and left him fifty miles above the
sink Of st. Marys river, in company with Mr.
Wagner, of Galena, we parted by mutual con.
sent. He was well when left him, but have
not seen him since. do not know whether he
has got in yet or not; .he was packing, and had
three animals, Gone poney, one mule, and one
large mare,) we left our wagon on Goose Creek,
and packed the balance of the way.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

BLUsnEs.-What mysterious thing is ;
blush! That single word, look, a thought
should send that fine carnation over the check
like-the soft tints of summer sunset! Strange
too, that it is only the face, the human face, tina
is capable Of blushing The hand or the foo
does not turn red with modcsty or shame an,
more than the glove or sock which covers it,
1t is the face that is the heaven of the soul -
There may be traced the intellectual phenome
non with confidence amounting to moral Ger
tainty. single blush should put the infide
to shame, and prove to him the absurdity Of hi:
blind doctrine of chance.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

A Town FULL.-The City of Dubuque is
literally filled. There has been greater call
for Houses, within the last two months, than ev-
err before known. Houses are being finished
every day, but are all engaged long before they
are complete. More are building, however; don t
be discouraged.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23
Attention SOldiers!!

We would call the attention Of all those who
are entitled to Bounty Land Warrants, under
the recent Act of Congress, to the ADVERTISE
ments of the Messrs. Wilson, w. Y. Lowell
Samuels and Turner, and Plat and J. NJ Smith
in another column also, to the circular hand.
bill Of Charles Cookery, General Land Agent.
The necessary papers will be put in shape by
either of these gentlemen in "quck time" and
perfectly in order.
Soldiers, widows and heirs will please take
notice.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

HARr WARE, Iron, Steel, &c.-Mr. John
simplot, of this City, is just receiving very
extensive assortment of the above notions, as
we'll as many other things of a more soft and
pliable nature Every body knows where Sim
nlots keeps. Call
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

A LII persons cautioned against purchasing tho
n following described Notes, as they were obtain
ed without value received, and will not be paid -
One for S2, payable November II, 1880. One for $50,
due January lst 1851 One for So due June lst ISL
One for 49, due November 1st 1851. One for $75, duo
January list, 1852. One for s25 duo March lst, 1852
All barring date, August IT, 1885, payable to NJ. Stone,
at Lawrence Maonrys store in Dubuque Iowa, and sign
ed by the subscribers.
WILLIAM EMERSON,
l.. II. DAZEY,
JONATHAN bAZEY.
Dubuque County, Iowa, Oct l6, 1850. 0-l6-3t
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

Hon. SHEPHERD LEFFLER.-This gentle
man arrived at his residence, III the vicinity OF
this city, on Saturday evening last, in good
health and spirits; and will doubtless enjoy the
retiracy and sweets of his prairie home, for the
few short weeks that intervene before the next
session of Congress, and he too, during his short
stay, will meet with most cordial greeting
from his fellow citizens generally.
Estate Gazette.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23
Estate of John 7. walsh.

FILTERS of Administration the Estate of John
IL J. Walsh, late of Dubuque County, deceased with
copy of his Will annexed thereto have been granted to
the undersigned by the Court of Probate of Dubuque
county.
All persons indebted TO said estate will please to make
imm Gate payment; and all ttors hereby not.d
to send in their accounts.
THOMAS s. WILSON,
JOHN WALSH.
Dubuque. October lG, 1850. 81
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

ERRoR-Our Washington correspondent
"Muscatine,' was mistaken in reporting the
passage of the Dubuque and Keokuk Rail Road
Bill. AS we have already stated, the bill was
not reached, but will probably pass in the early
part of the next session.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

Why Nor I'VE are informed that Mr.
Frinks Mail Carrier, on the route from Galena
to Dubuque, has omitted to supply them at
" South Hollow" 10 Daviess county, ILL.,, for
the last two weeks. Is there good reason why
he does not stop there' The people wish to
know.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

E:YH Hon. GEO. w. JONES, U. S. Senator
from the State of Iowa, arrived in this City {
day or two since, on the steamer Excelsior. He
is, we understand, in his usual good health anc
spirits, and will be all ready to return to tho
Winter Session.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

LITERARY SocIETY.-Please attend to the
call of "Many," for meeting at the Globe
Building, tomorrow night, for the purpose of
organizing Literary Society in Dubuque.
The object is one which cannot fail to meet
the appreciation Of every active mind. We
have the material for making an organization Of
this kind, not only source Of rational pleasure
but Of great utility.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

COLLISION AS sEA-TwENTYFIvE LIVES
Losr.-The steamship Southerner, at New York
from Charleston, yesterday P. NJ, reports com,
log in collision about o'clock on the morning
of 4th, with bark Isaac Mead, Brown, thence
for Savan nah, by which the latter vessel was
sunk in five minutes, carving with her IS lives
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

AN UNSATURAL Sos.-lt having come to the
ears Of one of the New York alderman, on Fri
day morning, that man was keeping his moth
err in confinement against her will, and had done
so for year past, the premises were forced, and
the unfortunate woman discovered in close and
filthy room, and blind. She was immediately
released, and the unnatural son placed under
arrest
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

The Buffalo Commercial says, between 80 and
100 fugitive slaves have passed through that
city within a few days, en- route for Canada
They were mostly from Pittsburgh
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

We have culed the following statistical infor
nation from Hunts Merchants Magazine.
The business of the port of New York, fo
the months of July and August, AZ, '49 and so
stand thus:
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

Whatthc South Says.-The Mobile Advertiser
in chronicEng the late great Union meeting in
Mississippi, says:
ain no single State of the South, except Souti,
Carolina, will the people sustain the disunion.
lists. The peace measures are approved by the
mighty voice Of the people, and the ultras will
soon bs compelled to hide their heads in shame y
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23
IMPORTS:
3l,756,SS2

1S0U, 81, /0O,cS2
These facts put to silence the clamors of the
tarifmen more effectually than could the most
learned theoretically dispositions, for although
it may be objected that an increase of imports is
no evidence of commercial prosperity, when we
reflect that $31 ,756,S82 worth of goods was i'm
ported for the months of July and August of the
year, only S745,S2l worth was of free articles,
we must be convinced that there exists an inhe-
1ent advantage in the present Democratic sys-
tom. While the increase of imports has been
nearly in the proportion of Is to 81 the decrease
for free articles tor the same period has been
more than as II is to thus demonstrating that
under the present system the revenue gain is in
an accelerating ratio. Let us now turn to the
exports for the same period
1913, $5,705,763
lS49, 6,1SO,I3S
1850, 1850, 256
doubly convincing. When the tariff of l84t
went into operation, every wing stump speake
in the country predicted ruin to the commercial
interests, by crippling the export trade Now
what are the facts' Why, in two years that trade
has more than doubled. There has been more
than double the amount OF the products of the
country sold during the two given months otthe
present year, than for the corresponding months
Of two former years. Now, if there is any ad
vantage in selling surplus produce, that advan
tage is pre-emnently secured by the present re-
venue system, as the figures above will not fa
TO show
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

FORMS FOR Bounty LAND CLA1Ms-We had
intended to publish these forms, but on further
reflection we have come to a different conclu-
sion, for the reason that they can be of no use.
Those who want the forms, can procure them
from those who have determined on making
business of procuring the warrants.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

AT HoME.-Colonel Benton, the Senator of
"Thirty years standing" reached St. Louis on
the 18th.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

Hon. SIDNEY BREEsE is candidate to rep
resent Clinton county in the State Legislature.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

Amt you afraid you will break while falling
sou said chap in the pit Of circus to
clown.
"Why sou said the latter.
"Because you are a tumbler,' rejoined the
wag.
The clown tainted
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

BLACK super WHIrE.-At the late abolition
convention assembled at Caslnovia, N. Y, Hon.
C. Durkee, (Ahiteman,) Of Wisconsin, received
but 80 votes for the candidacy of Vice President
of the United States; while Samuel Ward, (co-
lored) received 140.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

NEW YoRK.-One hundred and ten of the
one hundred and twenty five Wing papers in the
State of New York, sustain the action of the ma
jority of the Wing State Convention.
Chicago Journal.
If fhis be true, Fillmore is repudiated by his
own party.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

Hon. Chester Butler, Representative of the
18th Congressional district, Pa. died of typhoid
fever, on the 5th
Magistrate has brought you here
sir?
Prlsoner.-Two policemen, please your hon.
or.
Magistrate Then | suppose liquor had moth.
ing to do with it,
Prisoner.-Yes, sir, they were both drunk.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

EYTHE COMMISSIONERS have adjourned thei1
session, in this city, expecting to meet in lowe
City, for the final completion of their labors pre-
vious to the assembling of the Legislature.
MAIL RoBDERY.-A heavy mail robbery was
perpetrated near Philadelphia, on the 18th inst
The cars were entered near Gray's Ferry, anc
the pouches stolen. No clue to the robbers
of $1,000 for their apprehension. Four men
have been arrested on the charge of robbing the
mail on Saturday night They were examined
at midnight, and some evidence of very posi-
tive was elected against them.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

This gives the freesoilcrs the balance Of
power.
The delegation in the 32d Congress will stand
thus;-Dem. 9; Wing 7; Dem. F. S. l; Wing
F. S. 2; Ind. F. S. 2.
In the present Congress the Ohio delegation
is classed thus:-Dem. II; Wing 8; F. S. 2.
Showing democratic loss of2, wing loss l.
F. S. gain 3.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

THE ART UNIoN.-Those who have not paid
in their subscription to the American Art Mon
for the year 1850, should do so soon, or they
will be too late. The inducements are far
greater the present, than any previous year.
r. Spaulding is the Hon. Secretary.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23
Pennsylvania Election.-The Keystone
Reclaimed.

Pennsylvania Election.-The keystone
Reclaimed.
Sufficient returns have been received to show
that the entire Democratic ticket for State off
GERS has been elected by considerable majority
Congress-.
The delegation in the 32d Congress will stand
about thus:-Democrats Is; Whigs9.
In the present Congress they stand thus
Democrats s; Wings Ia; F. S. 2.
Showing democratic gain of 7, or Wing loss Of
S, and F. S. loss of 2.
Very we'll done for Pennsylvania. One of the
defeated whiggies is Levin of Philadelphia, O.
church and school house burning notoriety.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

The STEAMER "RAMsEY. I'VE understand
that the enterprise of running steamer above
the Falls of ST. Anthony has thus far proved a
failure. While there has been no lack of bust
ness to afford an adequate income to the boat,
the state of the river is such as to prevent her
running most of the time. While the river was
high, the boat was unable to stem the current,
and when loac, her passage impedcd by rocks
and sand bars. The river must be improved,
before steamboating can be made profitable in
those "rcgious.'
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-10-23

JENNY LIMBS HERDsMAN's SoSG.-Amona
the songs sung by Jenny Lind is the celebrated
"Herdsman' Song" which she sings in Swed-
sh, and which is admirably fitted to bring out
the capacities other voice. After five utterances
of the call for the herd "huah!" accompanied by
the echo, she breaks into laugh so hearty, natu
raj and unexpected, that it seems the very soul
of rustic cheerfulncss; and you are with the
''poor herdsman boy amid sylvan landscapes
and lowing kline. We subjoin an imperfect Eng
fish translation of this song:
Come hithcr, come hithcr, my pretty herd
11uah, hla, llah hliah, huah
Come, OK and COW, and weaning br' cd,
And hasten to taste the morning food.
For night with her shade CrecpS darkcning on;
Ring SIlri!l horn on the mountain round,
And follow my cattle tho welcome sound.
Huah, huah, huaf, to grateful abundance my flock
speed ye
Long beside where hearth-fr,s burn,
My love has waited my return.
Soon clasp the trrasur
Paralisd upon her arm,
No can grievc no ill can harm.