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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-09-17

VIRGINIA CosvENrIoNs-The Democratic
State Convention of Virginia will be held at
Staunton, on the Gath inst; and the Wing State
Convention will assemble the following day,
at the same place.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-09-17

BEErosspoar DAM We learn that force
eighty men is now employed upon the Rentons
port Dam aud Lock .--Keokuk Desp.tch
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-09-17
rplese with saluabie scientific information.

wrhe aggregate democratic majority on
the congressional ticket in Indiana. exclusive Of
the fourth district, where there was no demo-
cratic candidate running, is IL ,02o.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-09-17

TO her--marrying her with her own consent, but
against her will that's my opinion, what's
yours?"
6 But, if Lucy in the mean time should get IN
inklng Of your good intentions towards her -
" All, yes, that would be the duce 10 pay, in
deed ,rus. me for keeping her in the dark ::
may be you think the plots No go! Tell you
what, Doctor, I'll put up my bay flly against
your pony trottcr, that Lucy is dead in love
with George Nixon ina fortnight, say-just
two weeks from date. Come, now, that's my
opinion-what's yours =
My opinion is, you had better guard your
plot well from Lucy's knowledge, for depend
upon it, sAc would d. netting desperate, no
less to avoid her cousin than to escape the NOR
tl6caion OF being deceived, and so good morn
inc -
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-09-17
New YoRy,Se

NEW VFA, 5SPt. II
Flour steady. Sales, $4,000 bills Ind. and
Ohio, at 1891 to 81. Pure Genessee, 81 6
10 S4,uS.
Grain Wheat dali. 2,0oD bushels hand
some Ohio sold a. e3c. Corn lower; loco
bushels a, 56c.
J. Provisions - Pork depressed. Beef 100
btls sold al. 1915 to SSH; prime, s. to &c.
Lard higher-i2U hbls. fine, At 9A
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-09-17
uss.ss.nrnx Sent. A.

10y &1afNoToN, sept = -
Christophar AaA1ns, Esq WHO'S sad
"a be worth near ha1ea million of dollars, has
been aanaiseru Collector Of New Orleans, vice
Ill. ETeret, removed. It is uncertain whether
Mr.. Adams viii accept.
Captain Russell, Of the Marine Corps, has
been appointed Paynaster, vice Major Walker
deceased
The Inteligencer denies, By authority, una.
any patent is about being issued for Iaine nc"
tgary notwithstanding.
~, gu.,er, the purchaser os ene-fourth Of the
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-09-17

DHarriet Lee, author Of the Canterbury Tales died
lately, at the OF ninety Eve It was from these tales
that Byron sotho plot and characters of his Werner
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-09-17

Mr. f,u.ler, the purchaser of one-four,h Of the
Journal Of Commerce, paid Sac. 900 fer his
sharc Of the establishment.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-09-17
DETAILS OF NEWS By THE ASIA.

4 telee,sphic dispatch from Dayroute &C.
aounc~s the Scrrival Of the great caravan from
Dagdad. Il musters l,6O0 camels. The pro-
kince Of Sainaris 10 in state Of instruction.
The inhahitants oppose the proceedings Of the
cruiting commission.
BCsssrASr,sosLf, July 2s-The Porte has
lHnitely declared that On the lst Of Septem.
~ next the refugees interuated at Kutahiai
III ~ 81 ct liberty. Approximations are en-
- hat II the Porte persists, Austria will
I'm declaration Of war against the
be frontier with an army, and in
give ito powerful support to the
the Austrian amy, BY bringing
Bessarabia, and its feet from
act against tho Balkan and Con.
For .ach acontingency the Court
red. The American frigate indie
tain Long, and the Mississippi,
are expected to arrive here for
his companions. The United
- be on the watch for an oppor
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-09-17
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DUBUQUE, JONAS
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER -, 1851.
Thc Eject Of our Lasva upon the
ResetsOnA OF Nan and Wife.

Usistious OF Man and Wife.
The public ieasnais Of this Ssase are con
stsnsiy teeming with applications for c'rorcc
Readers at distance may readily suppose 'ha'
re are . people extremely diiIculs to please
and tina, there IL sone radical detect IN our
..acca,;an n ali the applications tor divorce
,.,,h,:.hoa IN hi. state were for the benefit Of
,..;aen,, Of the State, we should be inclined 10
,.e cane opinion bat it may be safely affirmed
that great proportion Of these cases are f"r
the benefit Of nou.residsnts. The LAW 10 tins
State, whether sound or not. ahords such So
pcrior fhcilties for doing away with the mar
rage obligations, tia, parties are constantly
f1eckiuS to Iowa for this purpose. C"asr 'he
old law. psr.ics were required to fesias IN 'a'
State six months before entitled to apply Tor a
divorce. a small sacrifice indeed, compared
With the obstacles in many other states. Ana
result, which many tunes has operated to the
sssious injury Of the absent party.
Whether OR people have disposition to IN
dalac this propensity OF not, the examrse IN
time must psose highly detrimental To be
constantly brought in contact, through the pa
pers, in our courts, Legislative Assembly, and
in nc.shtoshool conversations, with the sub
j.c,, cannot fail eventually to have an un-
Wholesome influence upon the community
Great care should be taken to avoid resort to
This law, for Its tendency 10 TO destroy the
beauty and harmony Of our social system, to
encourage suspicion, aiscon,ent, and q deadly
hostility 10 the community and among neigh
bcre and friends And We hesitate not to say,
tia, this ste should never Be taken, unless d.
manacd BY rigid necessity.
where laws favor the separation Of the two
o. zee, il 10 too often the case, that parties net
flnm impulse and passion, and, for light and
sf.siL ,causrs, adopt a course which renders
them objects Of misfortune and misery for
his.
THE is a subject which should command
the attention OF our community, aud the WE'LL
A,,ae H.A n{F&vta If the nhilanthropiat
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-09-17

Jenny Lind is to sing at Detroit about the lst
of October ne
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-09-17


| the other, rising, aand he 10 waiting now
But Lucy had already disappeard. Rc-enrs
tcrlng the loom where her lover was Standing
just on the spot where she had left him, she cd
vanced and placed her hand in his-without /
| word-but with manner - winning, cons.
dence 50 generous and entire, that the young
man thought at the moment ten lives too short .
devote to her happiness
A week passed, during which Nixon's gays
rested, excepting one day, when they were en-
ploycd to take their master, on visit Of ipdis-
pensable necessity, to clergyman Of the neigh
borhood.
At length came q beautiful summer morip3
and with it the Parson; and the fair youn i'd
clad in snowy satin, quelled, 40 well u ~ !
might, the throbbings Of her heart, while che
prepared for the great event Of mans OF wo-
mans life.
The clergyman manner was serious, and his
voice low, and this, with her own excitement Of
mind and heart, prevented Lucy noticing the
name by which her lover was addresscd in the
ceremony But when all was over, and she sat
beside her husband in the carriage that wss
bearing them rapidly towards her fathers resi-.
dence, it certainly did occur to her, a. 1ource
Of sclfcongratulation, that she was now fosevcr
free from ali farther importunities in behalf Of
that "cdious George Nixon"
They reached the ncighborhood OF r. BY
late dinner time and drove immediately t. her
fathers
The young wife trcmbled ~ they aliChtel :
from the carriage and ascended the ettpG
80 hastily abandoned home; byh
tendcrly re assured and supPofuea her, G + h.
her be Of good cheer, for abe va Already for.
given She had no time to ask, even With ID. 4
an explanation Of this last mysterious ssesysnce.
for ashley entered the familiar door, there e
her father, hiding a. well a he could, under 3.
appearances Of mock-angcr, the joy that glads
iened his heart and tw.nkled in his eyes, .
,pte Of him.
"Father, dear father" exclaimed the daugh-
er, springing to the old mans feet, while tears
# mingled joy and sorrow dimmcd momenta.ily
.e. bright eyes-"Will you-can you forgive
ne?'
''Forgive you'-little runaway, SAD tne 90
entleman. raising her in his arms-"Yes, LDeK
Il forgive you If you'll promise me
10, papa!" interrupted she, antic'I - 49,
yas CO ming and cmboldensd = sPeek ~ -
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

Old Deacon M--was the only store
keeper in pretty little village "ue coun-
try" and used to take great pleasure in
catechising the youth who might visit his
store. One stormy day-business dull
the Deacon was quietly smoking by the
side of cheerful FIRE, when ragged
prchin entered. who seemed fit subject
on which the Deacon might exercise his
questioning powers. The Deacon drew
a long wh.f-then pulled out his pipe,
and exhaling long column of smoke,
called the lad to him; and pstting him
ON the shoulder asked him-"My son,
what's the strongest thing you know OFF,
The lad thought moment, then scratch
ing his bump of Communicativeness
through hole in his hat answered.
"Why, I reckon marin knows; she's tar
nal strong herself-she can lick dad any
time; and she said that the butter ] got
here tother day was the strongest thing
she ever seed yet--for that was so strong,
she couldn't hold 1t after size got 1T
aoWn.'
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
FAAA OD 5

HE> THE subscribers ara now ra1eg
eSzEzz.9 opening their stock of F8N
FAI4 e GOODS, a.
to which they invite the attention of Planters.
These Goods were purchased by the package
from first hands in New York, and can be sold at
prices that will give entire satisfaction. Say
5000 yards Kerseys, (all wool fllingO
1900 yards plain. and plaid Linseys ell wool
filling,
5000 yards heavy Lowelis,
/ 300 pair heavy Negro Blankets,
so pair Bed Blankets,
10 pair Blankets for Goats, some very fine, and
worth $25 pair,
10 bales Shiltngs and Sheetings,
500 pair heavy Russeus,
200 pair heavy Kip Brogans,
Gents Boots and Shoes of all qualities,
Ladies' Misses and Chldren's Shoes,
Satnetts. Kentucky Jeans,
Flannels, all colors.
Wool rweeds, q large assortment,
With many other Seasonaele Goods for hadles'
|. and Gsntlemen's wear,
Bagging, Rope and Twine.
Look at our Stock before you buy.
McCOLLUM s. FELLOWS.
Camden, Sept. l, 1850. As,
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
MINE CRE EK
sNNlR and Ie2asNte .4cNdCaaey

fUtHE Trustees of this School beg leave to an.
L nounce to the public, that they have this
day closed contract with Req. Allen NJ. Scott,
20 take the School for the year 1851, with view
of making it permanent Institution Of Learning
They have Just completed large, elegant aud
commodous frame building, and intent, within
few molths, 10 add another house for Female
/ Department
Mr.. ScoTT has been too long before the public
as literary man and teacher, to need any COM
mendation from US. We feel confident, that un-
der his direcion with the aid We intend TO procure
the school will present advantages equal to any in
the State. IT. is in cpnte mplation to procure the
services Of a lady of fine accomplishments, to
take charge of females, under the control Of the
! Principal.
Our School is situated in Hampstead county,
Arkansas, Is miles from Washington, in north
west direction. The neghborhood is unsurpassed
in south Arkansas for health. and it is entirely free
from those allurcmep,s TO iptepperance aud other
vices, too often faYp1 u towns and villages
Boarding can be obtained in respectable families,
for six dollars per month"; washing included. The
first session will open on the first Monday in Feb
ruary, and the charges for session Of wentytw
weeks will be as follows:
RATES OF TUITION.
l Spelling, Reading, Writing and Emerson's
Arithmetic, First and Second parts, $50
g Advanced Arithmetic, English Grammar,
Geography, History, and Composition, $l2
g. The above studies continued with Algebra,
Natural Philosophy, Rhetoric, Logic,
hemistry, &c, Sl5
4. Latin, Greek or Frenea. Sl8
DNo extra charges for contingent expenses
Students will be charged from their entrance to
the close of the session, and those who are not
known TO the principal or some Of the trustees,
will be required to furnish evidence of good moral
character, and ability to pay charges.
No deduction will be made for absence, except
in cases of protracted lpess.
., NJ COCHRAN, :,
HARMON BISHOP,
w. M COULTER,
WILEY M'ELROY,
/. C. PERKINS.
Mine Creek, Dec 25. 1850. LILY
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

A SKETcH-"Love" said he: "What
is that? I never though: of it before. .
The disGainful solitude of sou! in which
be had fortified himself against a hostile
world. was changing into spirit which
fraternized with all the universe. Ii
was the birth of sympathy within be-
som before entirely and iercely personal
AS the blue zephry, born amid the depths
Of the sky, raises and opens out the dried,
mast-bound sail of some long locked bark,
and floats away the vessel into seas OF
unknown love!iness, so did this delicious
sentiment expand and quicken that spr-
ituality which had before lain senseless
and collapsed. He who had dwelt ever
in tho outwardness Of thought first en-
tered the portals of the world of feeling:
ne who had been ever passionate only to
do, recognized state in which to be was
bliss, to move was ecstacy!
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

"A GREAT COUNTRY From the cas-
ternmost town in the United States, East
port, Maine, via the ST. Lawrence, Buffa-
10, Cincinnati, St. Louis. and South Pass
in the Rocky Mountains, to Astoria, in
Oregon, the distance, by the travelled
route, is 4,517 miles. From the NADIA
waska, in Maine, 10y the Atlantic route,
via New York. Washington, New Or
leans and Galveston, to the mouth of the
Rio Grande, 1923. From New York to
the head of Lake Superior, via Detroit
and Macinac, is 1, 1856 miles; thence down
the Mississippi to the Gulf Of Mexico, is
2.2S4. From East port, Maine, to the
Bay of San Francisco, III California, on
the Pacific, via Portland, Philadelphia,
Pittsburgh, St. Louis. Santa Fe, and the
Colorado of the West. 1914 miles.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
Gin Mandatory.

fINHE undersigned has permanently located
l. h msef in the town of Washington, where
he intends manufacturing Gin Stands of the best
quality, and most improved patterns. From MANY
years practical experience in the business, he
hatlers himself that he will be able to furnish
an article superior to any now in use Persons
wishing oPurchase are invted Ito call and examine
ior themselves before purchasing elsewhere. Par
tieular attention will be paid to repairing, and all
orders in that line will be promptly attend to.
A share Of public patronage is respectfully solic-
tied.
THOMAS LAWS.
Washington, July II, 1850 T2s-tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
Britt,s Hotel,
WASHINGTON, HEMPSTEAD co.
ARKANSAS,

YNHE subscriber begs leave to in form his frjends
and the public that he still continues busi.
ness at his old stand, where he has supplied him.
self with every thing necessary for the accom-
modation of the travelling community. His house
is commodious, the rooms well arranged for
families and his table well supplied with the best
the market affords
His s,sh!es are large, bountifully supplied with
ProyeDder, and attended by careful ostlers.
He pledges himself that nothing shall be want
ing on his part to render comfortable all who may
be pleased to give him call. His charges will be
as moderate those Of any other house in the
SOUTH as an evidence of which he refers to the
following
RU L ES:
Boarding per month, Sl0
Boarding and lodging per week, So so
g day, IS
Single meal, 25
LodS'ng' 20
Horse feed, 70
Keeping man and horse all night, 81
keeping horse per week, So
GEO. O. BRITT.
Washington, Oct. 80, ls45.-7-tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
Bounty Land Claims.

DY recent Act of Congress, Bounty Lands
ID are granted to officers and volunteers in the
military service of the United States in the war
of 1912, or any of the Indian wars since 1870;
also to commissioned officers in the war with
Mexico In case Of the decease of the officer or
soldier, the land can be obtained by the widow or
minor children.
The undersigned, acting as general Land Agent,
will attend promptly to procuring Rounty Land
Warrants for those entitled to them, and locating
if desired; having general knowledge of the Iands
in the Red River Land District, he will be able to
make CHOICE selections. All letters of enquiry,
post paid, will be promptly answered, aud instroc-
:ions given, If desired.
DANIEL E. WILLIAMS,
Land Agent
Washington, Arks., Nov. 81, 1850. l47tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
ExCELsIOR,-.Hieher.) J


The shades el night were falling fast,-
When through our quiet city passed.
A lass, whose summer costume h'ee
Reminds ne Of the quaint DEVICE
Excelsior.
uer brow was glad, her-skirts beneath
Yusoiled by mud. hung scant and trief;s
And with joyful murmur rung
The accents Of her silver tongue,
Eccelsior.!r
esTry not the dress.' the old folks said,
ssThe rabies scornful shout we dread
The cutters filth we can abide;''
But firm, that silver voice REPLIED
Excelsior!
4Oli stop:"-the dry-goods merchant said.
aYou'll save your dress and spoil our trade."
A smile lurked in her bright olue eye,
But still came back the firm reply,
Excelsior!
Thus in the twilight cold and gray,
Pretty and neat she went her way;
And to the sky, serene and fair,
A gladstone shout did rend the air..
Excelsior.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

EXTENSIVE FoRGERIEs.-Mr. S. B.
Stodard, OF the firm of Stodard & Free
man, extensive paper manufacturers at
Rochester, is said to have fled from that
city after forging paper to the amount of
nearly, if not quite, 100000. He has
always heretofore maintained good rep
utation. 1t is supposed that he has sailed
for South America.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

SLEEP AND DEATH.-The angel Of
slumber and the angel of death, tratur-
pally locked il each others arms, wan.
dered over the earth.
Il was evening. They reclined' upon
a hill side, and the inhabitants OF men
were not far off. A sad stiffness pervad-
ed the air, and the evening bell was
hushed. Still and. silent as, was their
manner, tae two beneacient Genu OF
mankind reposed in mournful embrace
and night came rapidly on.
Then the angel of slumber arose from
his mossy couch, and softly scattered
from his hand the invisible slumbel
seeds. Ehe wind OF, night waited them
to the quiet dwellings OF the Weared
husband,nen, and forthwith sweet sleep
descended upon the inhabitants OF the
cottage-hom the gray-halred sire TO
the cradle infant. The sick man forgot
ais pains. the unhappy man his sorrows
the poor man his cares--every eye was
closed.
And now, his benign labots being ended,
the kind angel of slumber again lay
down by the side of his thoughtful broth
er, and said cheerfully-"Whep the red
morning awakes, then will mankind
bless me as their friend and benefactor.
Oh. how sweet it is to do good unseen
and in secret. How delightful! is our
duty.
Thus spaks the friendly angel of slum-
Der. The angel of death looked upon
him with a silent sorrow, and tear,
such as mortals shed, gathered i'll his
large, dark eyes.
"Alas," said he, "hat cannot, ike
thysels rejoice in their gratitude. 4he
earth calls me her enemy and the dis
turber of her peace
"My brother" replied the angel of
slumber, "will not the good, when they
awaken, own thee as their friend and
benefactor, and will they not bless thee!
Are we nos brothers, and messengers of
our Father"'
3hus they spake. The eye ofthe death
angel sparkled. and he clasped his broth
er more fondly in mis- embrace.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
Nelson's Hotel,

FU TON, ARKANS SAS.
ENHE undersigned takes pleasure in announc-
Il ing TO his friends and the public generally
that he is prepared. at the Upper Tavern in
Fulton, to accommodate all who may favor him
with their patronage.
His Table will be supplied with the best the
markets afford, his Bar with the choicest liquors,
and his Stables will be provided with plenty OF
proyender and attended by careful ostlers.
No exertIons on his part will be spared to render
comfortable all who may be pleased to give him
call.
c. T. NELSON.
Fnltop, Jan. %, 1851. f3tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
N@DEHOE">

THE copartnershp heretofore existing under
i the name of Collins, Little & Co., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted
to the subscribers, by note account, requested
to make immediate payment, as the affairs of the
firm must be settled without delay. We earnestly
hope that in consideration of the extreme lenity
extended 10 the customers Of the house during
the continuance of the copartnership, those who
indebted to will attend promptly 10 this
call, and save us the unpleasant necessity of pac-
ing our claims in the hands Of attorney for
collection.
The remaining stock Of Dry Goods, Clothing,
Hardware and Iinwa5e will be sold al very e.
duced prices, and twelve months credit. We
have a general assortment of Groceries, which
we will sell low for cash cotton.
We will be held responsible for all cotton pur-
chases made by either Of the undersigned for ac-
count OF Collins, Little g. Co., as heretofore.
COLLINS, LITTLE g. co.
Fulton, Jan. IA, 1851. 3:tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
To Planters and Merchants


YNHE undersigned has on hand aud for sa le a
L Consburg, Bossier Parish, La, 100 bale
of heavy Cotton Osnaburgs From 500 to $500
pair of home -made russet Negro Shoes From
80 to so Cotton Gins, warranted to perform well.
Twenty Bois dare Wagons, both for Horses and
Oxen, with wooden and iron axels, Plows Of any
pattern required. Also. heavy stock of Dry
Goods and Groceries. A superior and heavy lot
of Ready Made Clothing, both for summer, fall
aud winter Planters and Merchants are
particularly requested to call and lay in a supply
of the above articles, as will sell them as cheap
as they can be bought in New Orleans, and on
time to SUIT their growing crops. OFders will be-
punctually filled for any Of the above enumerated
articles
]. B. GILMER
UN B.-Goods, Groceries Cash paid for
CoU Hides or PeLtries, good article always
required.
June &c, 1850 ]. B. G..
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
Valuable Property for Sale.

VI>HE subscribers offer for sale The following
properly, to viii: 1920 Acres Of Superior
Land, 800 of which is in high state Of culiiva-
toL; the land differs in SOIL one bali being Of the
black kind, the balance is of sandy nature. of
hickory aad oak growth. There is very COM
Portable dwelling, with out buildings the place.
together with excellent Gin, q c., &c. The
place is near Washington, and is known as
remarkably healthy situation. bargain cah be
had by any one wishing 10 purchase, by appca.
ton to ID. & w. BLOCK
Also, for Sale.-A good, comfortable Dwell
ling House in the town Of Washington, well
situated for private residence. For terms. ap-
ply to d. e. v. BLOCK.
Sept q, 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
Desirable Property for Sale.

>HE undersigned, desirous from contin- kssS
y ued i'll health to remove farther south, lAsl
offers for sale desirable residence, situated on
Main street in the town of Washngton The
dwelling is sufficiently large for small family,
and has attached TO it all the necessary out build
lngs-ail IN good repair It will be sold OF
reasonable terms.
Oct. 80, 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
Notice.

TINE copartnership heretofore existing under
IL the name and style Of A. BLOCK 4 Son was
this day dissolved by mutual consent" All persons
indebted to said firm are requested to come for.
ward and settle, as we are desirous of closing up
our old business. Either one Of the late said firm
is authorized to make settlement and use the name
in liquidation.
ABRAHAM BLOCK,
DAVID BLOCK.
april /, 1850. II