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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24

BURNING or THE INDIANA PE>IrEsrIARY.-
Last night, about clock, the fire bells were
sounded, and it was discovered that the Indi
ada State Peni,entlary, on the opposite side of
the river, about one mile below Jeffersonvlle,
was in flames. Our gallant fremen, with their
usual alacri'y, proceeded to the ferry landing,
and as many engines as could be got aboard the
boat, crossed over, and soon arrived at the scene
Of the cnnfagration.
The fire originated in the engine house, and
the result Of accident. There were some
four or FIVE buildings inside the walls, all Of
which were destroyed, together with large
amount of machinery belonging to Mr.. Patter-
son, the lessee.
The Penitentiary was owned by the State and
cost, as we learn, about 100000 There was
insurance. Mr.. Patterson's loss is not much
less than $20,00O.
No lives were lost Tho prisoners who
were confined in the building did not make the
least attempt to escape.-Louisriuc Democrat
2oth ut,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24
NUMBER 20

IA A convention of the people of Johns,,
county, August, 1850, on behalf of SO much a.
said road as would extend from Davenport I,
Iowa City,
Is. A convention Of the people OF johnson
county, Sept 1859, for the organization of a
company to survey and locate and obtain the
right OF way for the eastern section of the Day.
export and Council Bluffs road.
To- The engineers report of his survey and
estlmates OF the above road, made December
1850.
IL. The third State convention. December
l-5O, which memorialized Congress for grants
of land to the Dubuque and Keokuk and Dav
export and Council Bluffs railrnnds: and
1S, A legislative memori,l and resolution Of
instructions, Dec. 81, 1850, for grant Of lands
to said railroads
10. A convention Of the stockholders Of the
Dubuque and Keoknk railroad, thronohout thu.
whole extent OF the State, at Iowa City, Janu
airy lst and I'd, 1851, at which the North and
South companies were fully orgu unized
%. The fourth State railroad convention.
Oct"her, 18th, 1851, at Iowa City. at which all
previous action was affirmed, in behalf of the
two foregoing roads.
21. The late State convention at Fairfield.
on behalf Of three roads, Fcbru iry I1th, at
which the following ..among other resolutions
were unanimously duopteu 10 VIII:
Resolred, That the pre- eminent claims to
Congressional favor, of the above CO ordinate
railroads, and the paramount duty of the 10 a
delegation to support them with all their skill
and energy, have been demonstrat. d by the ar.
guments and instructions of three Legislative
sessions, four State conventions, score OF
more of district meetings and a multitude oi
petitions from the people; and we now here
re-affirm all that has been heretofore urged or
their behalf and declare our unalterable deter.
mination to adhere to them throughout every
vicisstude and at every hazard, I'M il our eff rts
shall have been crowned with complete sue.
cess.
Resoircd, That bill now before the Senate
as reported by General Dodge, for the benefi,
Of these great projects, accords with the wishes
and is in harmony with the best interes, of the
people of Iowa, and we demand as well for our
constituency, rs in the name of the State, that
our delegation in Congress shall sustain it with
all ability and zeal, unaffected bv any rival or
collateral projects whatsoever, unit! it shall have
become law Of the land.
In vicw Of all these movements. and the re.
peated endorsements ofthem by the people and
the Legislature of the State, we think we were
fully justified in considering them AS the rrea,
and most desired thoroughfare in the State
Measures so repeatedly and frequently endors.
ed by the concurrence Of popular meetings and
the General AS 'embly, could not certainly have
been unimportant or inexpedien.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24
Wrekly Grprr5s
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH e
THE MINERS EXPRESS.

I Our contemporary at the North, denies d
tincty that Gen Jones ever had dollar of cal
ital in that office, that the present propreto
are under the slightest pecuniary obligations
him. We accept this positive statement as tru
We applied the term 6 Of paid for organ of Gei
JONES' not upon the authority of Whg an
neutral presses as alleged by the Express, br
because we honestly believed that the course
the Express TOR the last two months, confirme
the report that Gen. Jones was its owner
fact, and egatived any other mode of explane
tion.-Statc Gaz ette Of the 10th
1t gives us great pleasure to copy the above
article from the State Gazette. 1t is prcciseI
what we might have expected from honora
BILE contemporary, and it presents most pleas
ing contrast between men of elevated thought
and pure hearts, and those who are base enougi
to charge and reiterate corruption, upon mere
suspicion, or q desire to achieve some merce
nary object.
The course of the Express has been firm
consistent upon the subject of our railroa'
grant. II was the first paper in the State which
took ground in favor ofthe Dubuque and keo
kuk road, as far back as October 1S47; and dur
control of its columns, it has been the firm ane
fast friend Of this preJect.
That we have sustained warmly and fear.
lcssly the course of Gen. Jones upon this mea-
sure and all others, is true. So have we the
course of our delegation. This we felt to he
our duty, as the conductor of Democratic
Journal But if we have said more in defence
of Gen Jones than his Iowa associates in Con-
gress, it has resulted from the fact, that there
has been a stronger and more united effort,
with portion Of the Wings and the two neu-
trail organs of the State, TO basely detract from
the character Of high minded and faithful
public servant.
Let US hope for the future, that we shall not
be compelled to notice this subject as often as
we have heretofore; and let US close this nrti-
Gle by acknowledging deep sense of graft
promptly and generously meeting out to us the
simple requirements ofjustce.
| VIII the editor have the kindness to inform
US upon what authority he bases the charge that
Gen. Jones has rdiifed any position of his
constituency?-.Niners Express.
Upon the authority Of the Miners Express
Is it convenient for you to refer to your January
| fles.-State Gazette.
The term we used in the last line Of the
above extract from our paper, was portion, ir
place of position, which we presume led the
4 Gazette into the error. We find nothing II
our files of January, which throws any lgh
upon the question when correctly stated, o.
which goes to show that he has riUifed any
position of his constituency. Will the editor
have the kindness to be little more definite
and give US the date of the Express to which hi
refers.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24
IOWA LAND BILL.
Dxplosion OF the Mary Kingsland.
Loss of Life.

tow-boat Mary Klngsland, Capt. Philips, was
coming up the river, with ship, a bark,
two briggs and schooner in tow she exploded
her three starboard boilers. She was under
steady headway at the time, and was passing
Poverty Point, about seventy miles below the
city.
The following persons were the victims of
this strange and disastrous accident:
Capt Philips, slightly injured. George Har-
ney, second engineer, killed on the spot George
Swiler; balizc pilot, severely injured and since
dead Wilson, deck hand, killed James
Walters fireman, do a firemon, name unknown
do: do do do, slightly injured; two deck
hands, names unknown, slightly injured.-.N. O
Picayunc.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24
4. K. EATO.N
p. NAPLES s. 9O.,r
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

w ~ ERR - IL AD0DNlA,
UNDER THE NAPLES HOUSE.
WE WOULD beg leave to say tina, am now prepared
to furnish any quantity and quay of goods Of des
cription At Wholesale or Retail
have now on hand $50 1000 worth If
DPy Goods 0nd Clothing.
Roots Shoes hats and hhds sugar. so barrels mo
lao bags e09s aS eisf ana al A'"0'
100 boxes Of fresh teas dcci from the east nc tapestry
nrrain tfrce-py and Brussels carpetinc, window cur
ain spoons, and every thing needed by housekcep
Having spent All the summer in the east, selecting my
goods wherever could find them cheap, am able to give
90 goods d. CALL AND SEE NE.
T0TnE LADIES. q
Having been for the last three month";. = nov now
e:si,f sPIENpfp E;;1 III "Sss ASSORTMENT OF GOODS
ever offered for sale IN the West
fE l4f541 CARPETS.
Ingram thr.epy and Bsses very latest patterns
from the manafactories drussests ana
''''>'' - sHAWLs, sc,
large stock Of shawls from 81 25 $l6 fashionable
bonncts Of the very best MATERIAL and made 10 order
great variety Of Ladies' silkvelvt coats and fancy s
LADIES MUFFs
The best assortment ever brought to the co-rv rom ~
to $l2 s 75f hls os,
DRESS GOODS.
Fr.neh English and German mcrnoes from 45c to 81 81
per yard; muslin de Lanes Of very rich styles, from l5c
81 IS; aso cashmeres, apaccas and prints Of ever
| quality.
NV Lamp and Crandole Department 10 not equalled il
| Iowa; every style and quality, and warranted
SILVER PLATE. ss.sas,fs
Tea tand table sposns forks, &C., Of the best qua
i ity, and warranted.
! ricn ar,c;s Of Window Curtains, something new an
very beautiful se aa
Iookins-Giasses, extra large sizes and very cheap
| beautiful assortment Of Wall and Window Papei
/, both French and American.
Ladies' Shoes Of the latest quality OF Philadelphia mar
ufacnr. which Is understood to be the best in the Unite
States aleo Chdrens and Misses', in endless variety
Fancy Goods of every description, style and qualit!
trimmnss etc., and IN factneary every thing wal
i ted. ffa @e
4 shall he happy to have the pleasure Of showing n
Foods to thu Ladies' all times; and would respectful"
saw 10 the married Ladies' who wish TO furnish their ho
ses with and cheapest styles OF goods 70 e
me call; and you who expect To be marred soohho
q !. ehe fme Ia make good selection.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24

We challenge the Republican or any other
paper TO pnint to single line that has been
written in any paper in Burlington, or to sin
gle speech that has been made by any of her
citizens, expressive Of opposition to Congress
granting lands for the construction of the Du-
buoue and Keokuk or any other proposed road
in the State Burlington Telegraph.
It is NOTORIOUS to every man Of sound mind
who reads the Burlington Telegraph, that
scarcely No of that sheet has issued, tor the
last three months, but what has denounced the
Dubuque ard Keokuk railroad as a "humbng
"phamtom." And will the editor ofthat Jour
| nal have the moral hardihood to say, that he i
not bou nd in honor and conscience, as the con
ducter Of public Journal, to oppose scheme
which he honestly views in this l'ghtY bu
the fact IL, his own Journal condemns him whe
: he ventures such reckless statement and
d should be aware, that his own lobby memDe'
. at Washington say, defeat all grants to tn
State, rather than the Dubuque and kcoku
grant shall be made.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24
Arrival Of the Asia /!


The An, reachrd her dock A. 9 A. NJ. With
30 passengers, and a very heavy csrgo-
Among the passengers, were MIR. Robb, Of New
Orleans, bearer of d,spa'ches.
M American steamer had arrived at Liver.
pool sincr-th Arctic.
DR. Murrv, Catholic Archbishop Of Dublin.
died on the 26th Of Feb. in the SD year of his
age.
The reiations between France snd Austria
ire less friendly. The French protested sgainst
The increase of duties in Austria.
EscLAsp-House Of Lords, 27ih, Lord
Derby gave short programme of tho principles
which We're to govern the new ministry
He r-pudiated the franchise measure. and
also expressed preference for the principle. of
The American tariff rather than the Free trade
system.
LIvrRroor, Feb ~
MARxEr Flour in g"od request nnchang.
ed Wheat ditto Corn a1vsnced sixpence.
Pork adv need two and three siiilings.
{ Beef three to Eve shillings.
Lard active, ftrty FIVE to forty nine shillings.
Market qnic, for cotton and firm Sales g.
600 bales. The ministerial explanation was sat
isfactory on Change Cheese-small stock,
and IN request Lard scarce and dearer. Tai
low, scarce at IN advance OF Sd.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24
FIRE.

The Store House of Thos. L. Freeman, of
Elkadar, in Clayton County, Iowa, was burned
down on Sunday evening last, about twelve o..
clock, p. M. Loss, $4,000. Insured to the
amount of 81 ,000 Mr.. Carriers building ada.
cent, was injured to the amount Of 5000. The
Post Office, together with all mail matter, wa.
consumed
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24
THE SAINT PATRICK FESTIVAL.

We but give expression to the undivided SEN
tment of all who participated in the festivities
of the above occasion when we say that, it was
the most happy successful and brilliant public
demonstration that has heretofore marked the
history of our city. The whole proceedings
will appear in our columns COON as handed
in by the committee.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24
CONGRESSIONAL.
Memorials aud Petitions.

| Mr.. Jones, of Iowa, presented the petition OF
citizens of Iowa, praying the establishment O.
a niail-route from Monoma to Decorah in that
State which was referred 10 the Committee on
the Post Office and Post Roads
Mr. J. also presented the petition OF John D..
Jennings and others, praying that a contract
may be made with Ambrose w. Thompson for
transporting the mails frem the United States
to the western coast Of Ireland ; which was
referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Mr.. J. also presented the memorial of Hosea
B. Horn and JOHN J. Srlnnan, praving grant
of land at the junction of the California an
Oregon roads, for the purpose Of making set
, tIement, in order to afhrd relief to emigrants
overland which was referred to the Committee
on Public Lands. ''
Mr.. J. also presented the proceedings of a
meeting of citizens of Johnson county, Iowa,
held at Iowa City, in favor of donations of land
to the Dubuque and Keokuk and the Dayen-
port and Council Bluffs railroads; which were
ordered to lie on the table.
nir J also presented the proceedings of a
railroad convention held at Fairfield Iowa, in
favor of don,tions of land for the Dubuque and
Keokrk and Davenport and Council Bluffs
railroads which were ordered to lie on the
table,
Mr.. J. also persented the proceedings OF a
meeting of citizens Of Iowa, asking for grant
of land to aid in the construction of railroad
from Burlington in Iowa, to the Missouri river;
which were referred TO the Committee on Public
Lands.
Mr.. ]. also presented memorial of the leg
stature of Iowa, in "a vor of grant of land tn
laid in the construction of a railroad from
Burlington to Fort des Mones, with branch to
Keosauque which was referred to the Com
mittee on Public Lands,
IOWA LAND BILL.
The Senate then proceeded, in committee
of the whole, to the onsideration of the bill
making grant of land to the State of Iowa in
aid oc certain railroads in that State.
Mr.. Dodge, Of Iowa, spoke at length. His
remarks are withheld for revision. Without
concluding, he gave way to motion for ad-
]ournment
HOUSE-In the House the Missouri rail-
road bill came up, upon motion to refer it to
the Committee of the Whole and was decided
in the affirmative.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24

We invite the attention Of those in want Of
fruit or ornamental trees shrn5bery Of any
kind 10 the advertisement Of Nealey & brother
If Burlington. j. viii be scen that these rou-
tIemen have one of the most extensive Nurse.
ries in Iowa, & we confidently recommend
those desiring any thing in their line to call upon
them. See advertisement
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24
TO THE GENTIEM
Ready Made Clothing.
NAPLES & CO.,

FASHIONABLE CLOTHING ROOM 4
% the place for Gentlemen who wish to be fitted out IN
the latest and best style. Iha.e the
LARGEST AND BEST STOCK IN THE WEST.
All kinds Of coats panis vests shirt cravats,
'' BoOT. AND SHOE DEPARTMENT
cannot be cqualled in Iowa, having just received some
900 cases Mems and Boys Boots and ShoOs all Of the
verv hest selected stock, and tra-h among them.
80 HATS AND CAPS.
ron,nlAtA assoYtent of fashionable styles OF
Hats and Caps, which will be SOLD very cheap.
FAMILY GROCERIES,.
Ayery cho,cc lot of sugar coffee, tea and SALT bought
expressly for pepper and spices generaly in
Sacf eyerythinr thatis needed in the Grocery tine
The fact js' call at r. NAPLES &sco., Tor everything
, his stock of Goods win show for itself
04rNo trenble to show Goods.
| hutuQne. Oct. 6--lydw I. WALLET ~
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24

QrERY part did Col Ftz H enry War
rem, Second Assistant Post Master General, all
the way from iowa, act in the establishment of
a Daily river Mail from ST. Louis to Galena ?
Did the Col. imagine he would please his friends
of Burlington exasperate our Delegation in
Congress, or spite the unrnly brethren about
Dubuque, by taking the river mail eight miles
from the Mississippi, through muddy stream
and dangerous navigation, to an interior town
Or was it the potent instrumentality of our val
lant Sir Knight Of the Curry Comb, that his
vivid mind was led to penetrate the rock bound
cavern, ofthis mighty arm cfthe Sea, sufficient
ly cnpaeious to protect nations shipping to dis
pense the blessings Of his confused and worse
COMPOUNDED mail system?
We had thought il quite sufficient, that our
polite Col, should have decided that our Eas-
tern mail, must lie over twelve and fifteen hours
at that mighty Sea port town, in order to give
the Hotel Keepers a short lease of the pockets
of strangers, and that he should have labored
assiduously against our railroad grant and in ia
vor Of the Burlington project, without endeav-
oring to increase the public expense by lessen
ing the public convenience, in the arrangcme mt
Of his river mail. But it appears we are not to
be lot Off 50 ensy. Power, presupposes its ex-
ercise, and as we do not happen to be located
Just right, and have not that familiar Court ad-
dress, which pays higher respect to the man.
than the Office, We must be content to suffer for
the misfortunes of our education. Well, all
cannot be recipients upon the favor Of model
Post Masters, Assistants and Contractors, and
therefore We must not complain, it we are elect.
ed to be overlooked.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24

has never been even surveyed These facts,
to sar nothing 1t the immense natural advanta
ges OF Davenport over any other on the river,
for bridge, ought to convince any man that
the burlington route is all ''noonsh
We are not Of those who would deny to Bur
liugton, or any other place the right to petition
Congress for grant Of land-nor have we seen
any paper yet which does. Burlington may pc
ttion Congress for anything she wants, whether
it be railroad, Jail, or an insane asylam.-
What we complain of is, that she should, at this
time, press upon Congress a scheme which she
must know is impracticable and visionary, for
the sole purpose Of creating division and de-
fcating grants for other works.-Democratic
Banner.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24

V We earnestly invite the attention of our
merchants to the advertisement of Baldwin and
Randell in to-days paper We are informed
upon undoubted authority that they have one o
the very largest and best stocks Of goods il
their line, to be found in this country IheJ
have house in New York and one in st. Lou
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24
MAlLS-ARRlVAL VALS-DEfAKfUkES.

Essts -Anves daily, except Tuesday, irom y. to
- =. Eepafts dali, except sunday, at 5r.H.
Sssfk m ~ Mxscafiae and ARdrenArrrves daily, cx
esN M.eday by Or Departs daily, except Sunday, by
Z. -.
nssesssvt, Sy Bellrse-Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays
anl Saturday, by :. Departs Monday, Monday, We'd
ne Slay, and Friday, by n.
Ssrs Cay-Anives Tuesd,y, Thursday, and Saturday,
n VI. - Departs Monday, "Wednesday end Friday, Al
tsuAsrilr-Amves wednesday and Saturday BY =. y.
departs Monday and Thursday by Az.
ihlAs-Anivea ruesdAy BY ,. y. Departs Wednesday
af a. 49, = - 4
Ebss .4kkissss-Arives "Wednesday by 6f. n. Departs
! H.sssa;ss, y Cassss-Anives wednesday by 6r.x.-
Separn Thsrsaay BY 6A.n.
fssnesdie y Pstsa-Arrives Tuesday and Saturday oy
- Depavss Monday and Friday by SAN
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24
A Gambler Lynchcd-sceno Oh the NIissis-

We learn that a gambler Of the name Of Will
hanson suffered the penalties of Lynch Law at
Hickman few days since at the hands of the
passengers of the steamer 81. Paul. 1t appears
that party Of returned Californians started for
ST. Louis on the boat from New Orleans, but
as the boat about leaving port police of
ficer came on board and cautioned the passen
gers to beware of gamblers, and pick pockets
during the trip, at the same time informing
them that several of the fraternity were on
the boat This made the Californans extreme
ly cautious, and wary of the approaches of their
fellow passengers
Some distance above Memphis, this man,
williamson, who had tried every means to IN
gratiate himself with the Californians, and
finding every project failed, attempted to induce
one of the gold diggers to visit s'ate-room in
which he said fen,ale disguised in male ap
parel, was concealed. The effort also failed
but finally he was persuaded to visit WIS
state room to try bottle of fine brandy. lie
drank some of the liquor, which almost imme-
diately made him sick, and he rushed into the
cabin crying out that he was poisoned.
1t appears that the liquor had been drugget
with morphine. This Californian, after his re.
covery from the effects of the drug, attempted
to shoot Williamson with pistol, and pursued
him all over the boat. The Captain interfcret
and pacIhed the passengers, Dy tellnS mem ne
would set Williamson on shore at the frs
convenient landing. The beat stopped at Hek
man, and the passengers then took the law ir
their own hands, md seizing their victim pro
ceeded to the woods tied him up to tree ane
gave him sirty-seren Iashes eon his bare back
and turned him loose Our informant state.
that every blow brought the blood from tn,
poor wretch, whose screams could be heard I
mile
| The man who was thus summarily dealt will
was represented TO be rathertall, and genteel,
dressed with scar on the end Of his nose, as
small piece had been taken off This full
answers the description of gambler OF tn
name of a JEFF williamson" who is we'll know
in this city, having formerly lived here.-Non
1 pariet
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24

Rumor says, that the Herald Is =; ra'se 50
called democratic Flag in few days.-LH
press.
This is like most other rumors emanating a,
the Expsess office.-Heratd.
rumor of the City. We have been told distinct
ly by three gentlemen, that such was the fact
and one of them, even went so far, as to deslg
nate the day, that this change is to take place
which was the 10Th inst.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24

MoRoAS on THE SrooL OF REPESTAxeE.-
We make the following extract from letter
&C Morgan to the Telegraph, dated Washing
ton, Feb. Goth
1t is the language ofa disappointed and deeply
afflicted man. We pity the man, although we
glory in the result.
The Iowa land bill is still before the Senate.
| think the Underwood nmendmen. will fail
The Missouri land bill is being daily discussed
in the House An effort will be made to attach
the Underwood to it, also, but there is less dan
ger of its success in the House than in the Sen
ate Nevertheless it will serve as the burden
Of many speeches, and afford great scope Tor
! Buncombe efforts. The Missouri bill is con-
sidered the pioneer measure IN the House
Should 1t go through, there will be but little or
no doubt as 10 the success Of other bills OF a
like character. Many friends of railroad grants
despair Of success--but cannot see that there
is any just ground for such apprehensions. Or
the contrary, am still sanguine in the belle
that there is decided majority in both houses
in favor of the grants and that a liberal policy
will prevail in the matter.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-24

Gr Our thanks are due to the g,ntle manly OF
ficers of the Steamer Excelsior for St. Aoui
papers to the 1lth inst.