The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-12-22

rial for grant of lands for railroad from Du-
buqae, or some other northern point, TO the
mouth of the Big Sioux: measure which
three f,aur,hs of the Legislature regard as wild
and visionary, but which they vote for TO silence
the camnr of the Clayton representatives, and
| TO fulfil the contract made
| As look at matters, the North is effcctually
used up, SO far as railroad matters are concerned
mon who came here from Dubuque, and pre-
tend 10 reflect the true sentiment of the people
ofthe North. I suppose our people are not
disposed to object to road west, if it is settled
by other portions of the State that we cannot
kavc the old project: bat road leading to the
mouth of the Big Sioux, country which, for a
hundred and fifty miles east of that spot, is a
sterile plain, entirely unsusceptible of settlement
ard cutivation> is too preposterous TO command
the support of one tenth of the people. Yefii
seems that the North is to be misrepresented by a
few outsiders, whose motives political, and
who seem regardless of the W ishes and interests
of our people.
All these memorials, together with some 9th
ers, which have originated in the Senate, have
been referred to the Committee on Internal I'm
provenea.s. They will probably adopt some
general system, which, we trust, will become
the settled policy of the State; but upon which
there is reason TO entertain considerable doubt.
The only able and interchangeable champion
against these projects IN the House, is G Full
som, Esq of johnson county. And let me here
remark, that Mr. Fulsom, with all of his oddi-
ties and ecccntricites, is one of the most pow
erful men, intellectually, that we have in the
State. He is clear headed man, watclful OF
the interests of his constituents, prompt at his
post, able in discussion, apt in Illustration, and
man of indomitable energy and determination.
He may not command the influence in that
body, that other and more obscure members
will, but that he is superior TO all as 4 man of
mind and originality, think none will ques-
ton.
have not time to write further at present.
You shall hear from me by every mail, when
matters get fairly settled.
Yours,
P. S-Since writing the above, the House
have passed memorial for grant of lands for
road from Dubuque to Kanesville, by way of
Port Des Moines Emphatically might Con
gress calculate, the Iowa Legislature is era
zy upon the subject OF Railroads.
We give the following an insertion at the re-
ques. of GA Passenger" but must beg leave to
say that he was more fortunate than we were
during trip homeward last summer, or other
wise he is easier pleased. As to Mr.. Huff, we
are hat in hand We endorse all that is said of
him most cheesfully.
GOLD FRINK" AND HIS PARTNER.
We left Iowa City on Monday morning last,
as passenger in one sf Brink and Walkers"
line of stages, running between that place and
Dubuque, and we mast confess that we felt
some degree of reluctance at venturing our per-
son in this line, especially as We had long enter
tanned the belief, based upon newspaper reports,
that it was of break neck, reckless character,
against WHICH the lie INSURANCE. olIiCeS nau CioS-
ed their doors. And we we're never more agree
ably surprised, than when we found that every
division of this line was conducted in the most
complete and efficient manner. The coaches
are roomy and CONFERENCE.-The drivers sober
and skllful-and with one exception the five
changes Of animals would have be n regarded
as creditable in the dashing coach running days
of "Reesida." We have no hesitation in say
ing that we shall hereafter patronize this line in
preference to the Livery Vehicle, which for the
want of change OF animals drags the passen.
ger through in the course of time.
Our trip was preceded few days by the gem
llemanly Agent of this Company, Mr.. Huff,
who we believe resides at Dubuque. We could
hear of him at the different stations, as running
down the line in his private conveyance, exam
ming the condition of the horses and vehicles,
enquiring into the character and skill Of the dri
yers, as well of the accommodations afforded
travellers at the different posts, aad suggesting
improvements in the road Too much credit
cannot be bestowed upon this gentleman, FOR the
zeal and perseverance he has evinced on his en-.
leavors to make this line worthy the confidence
Ind patronage Of the public.
A PASSENGER