The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11
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WEDNESDAY MORNING. - FEE. IL.

WASHINGTON AND HOME CORRESPONDENCE
The following interesting documents wer,
presented us for publication, to which we freely
give place in our columns
Mr.. Madeira informs us-as may be seen from
his letter bclow-;hlt he requested pub!ica
ton through the columns of cotemporary
which was refused, on the ground that the CO.
Temporary is a ''local paper!' 1t is supposed
that the Doctor intended to be understood as
local in principle, its habi,aton is pretty well
defined. But like the Doctors ideas. the pre-
else locality Of its principles is rather question
able.
We may observe that the subject to which
Mr.. Mad ira has called the attention of Messrs
Clark and Eastman, is one of no inconsiderable
moment, and should recommend itself to the ia
vorable consideration of Western members of
congress, at as early day would be CON
sistent 18th sound policy. There can be no
doubt entertained of the m,ny aud imp ,rtant
advantages that would result, from the cstab-
lishment of such line, to he large emigration
that is constantly directed in that channel, and
which must continue greatly to increase with
each succeeding year. Such line wonld serve
as protection to the cmigrant, from the dan
gers and deprdations of marauding Indian par
ties who ln!est the country, and who live for no
other, than purposes OF plumber.
DUBuoUE, Jan. 10, 1852
DocToR Hour
DEAR SIR, since our CONVEX
sation the other evening, upon the duty of gov
eminent 10 establish line Of Military Post, en-
route to Oregon and California, l received let.
ter from our esteemed friend, Hon. l.. Clark,
which enclose FIR publication, with the hope
that it will elicit from you strong editorial in
favor of the measure. Your position as editor
enables you 10 WELD an influence with Con-
gress others cannot exert. AS one of your
patrons, deeply interested in having speedy
location of Posts. If you will indite a strong
article in favor Of the same, promise you,
should you ever visit California, and am there,
not hlsty plate of soup, but real old fash
toned Virgo mia dinner.
oiuCtTeiy your lrInu,
GEO. MADEIRA
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 81, 1851.
Ny DEAR Stu
| had the pleasure to receive
yours of the 10th last. to day. | feel the full
force Of all that you say respecting line of
military posts on The route to California The
SAFETY Of our citizens requires tit would be
criminal in the government to neglect it will
move The question myself soon, if no one else
does. should regret to lose you as a citizen
and ncighbor, but it you must 90, desire that
you shall go, not only in peace but. but safety
shall be much pleased to hear from you di-
rcctly and often.
Your Friend,
LINCOLN CLARK
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE jan 10, 80
have the pleasure to acknowl-
edge the receipt of your favor Of the 18th ult
which the frosts and frcshets has long delayed
/. inc attention Of Congress ms already been
direc'ed to the subject you speak of, the cs.
adjustment of Military Posts on the Oregon
and California route. have no doub, but lib.
eral policy will be pursued, but exactly wha,
turn things will take cannot tell You and
your friends may rest assured that whatever |
can do 10 the premises | shall do. | am sorry
to hear that SO macy of our good, and great
many of our best citizens are wandering off to
the land of Ophar. l am afraid that although
there may be more gold there, there may be no
more happiness contenment in the valley Of
the Mississippi. | hope, however, that all,
especially yourself will be as successful as you
now hope to be.
Respcc fully your friend,
BEN C. EASTMAN
GEO. MADEIRA, Dubuque