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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12
PROCEEDINGS OF THE DEMOCRATIC
STATE CONVENTION,

The Democratic State Convention convened
pursuant to call, at the Senate Chamber of the
Capital, at Iowa City, April 18th, at 10 o'clock
\. NJ
On motion of Edward Johnston, Of Lee, Hon
WILLIAM THOMPSON, of Henry, was cho-
sen chairman pro tenn.
On motion of nj l. Morris, HIM. T.. .NarUin
Of Polk, was chosen assistant Secretary, pro
tenn.
On motion of James w Woods, of Des Moincs
J G Walker of Lee, Seth Millington of Van
Buren,, d |. Parker of Washington, nj Reno oil
Johnston, ID O Finch of Linn, Col Carpenter
Of Davis, w II Merritt Of Dubuque, FL Rice Of
Scott, Mr. Bromfield Of Wappelo, Hooten o.
Marion, Charles Nealy Of Muscatine, DR. CLARK
of Jackson M l. Morris Of Polk, Mr. Hooker o.
| Delaware, w Blake of Louisa, s II Samnels o.
! Clinton, Nj ] Revcrs of Keokuk, J A McFai
land of Boone, Nh Miller of Dallas, Judge Blu
gan of Gutherie, M Palmer of Henry, and {
| w Eastman of Mahaska, were appointed com
mltee TO examine credentials and apporlion the
number Of votes, to which each county woult
! be entitled.
On motion the following gentlemen were APP
pointed a committee, to report officers for The
permanent organization Of the Convention to
rether with rules for its government, Mr. Corst
! II Dcs Moines, f Johnston of Lee, MIR Ander
sol. Of Dubuque, George Gillispie of Wappello
and Ii Cover Of Johnston
On motioa Of Judge Wilson. committee
seven were appointed to dra., resolutions
Whereupon the chair appointed Hall o
Des Meines, Judge Wilson of Dubuque, Eei
Shelby Van Buren,, G >eges of Jefie son, .
Fl Cover of Johnston, Mr. Haun Of clinton, {
II Williams of Zee.
On motion, it was resolved that this conven
ton adjourn until ock P NJ.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

iran English writer represents the VIII lie
American people as standing behind one long
counter FROM mime to Texas, trading yainst
the rest OF the world.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

70 The river seems but little inclined to
recede within its usual channel.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

- Weather yesterday was very fine.
- The ''Prairie City," direct from Pitts
burg, reached this place Monday evening with
large freight for several Of our business hous
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

~ Business rather dull for the past few
days
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

~ Why is John Biggers boy larger than his
father Because he is little Bigger
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

CALIFoRSIA.-lt is probable, that the popu-
lation of California will be nearly doubled
by the emigration this year.
| o. The weather yesterday was warm, and
We citation pushing forth rapidly.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

Free Soil CoSyENTIoN.-The Iowa True
Democrat @ is crying out at the tip top of is
voice for delegates to the anti slavery Conven-
ton to be held at Salem on the 21lh inst. These
fanatics propose presenting a Free 5 i'll Electo-
raj ticket, and to raise funds for the support OF
Free Soil Lecturer far that district. They
expect, as they say, to do great things in stir
ring up this exciting question anew. Will
wonders never cease.
The whole number of votes cast at the
recent antest between the friends and oppn-
nents Of The Maine Law in Minnesota was 1915,
of which 953 were in favor and Coz against the
law Minority in favor of the enactment l9l
Tremendous vote tbs Bat l3l5 votes poll
cd throughout HE Territory
\ PRoNUNcIanENTo FROM THE SEcEnERs.-
The boilers from the Whig caucus have issued
an address three and hall columns in length,
setting forth that they have desire to disturb
the harmony OF the parry, but insist on sustain
ny the compromise measures, bat they cannot
sustain any candidate OF the party VIII, is un-
pledged upon the fnaity OF the Com promise, and
the maintenance Of the Constitution
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

We see it stated, that Mrs Hoag who is to be
Hung on the 9Th for numbering her husband Is
the only surviving daughter of the Iilustrious
Robert Fulton.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12
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~ There was an appointment for the Cen
tral Committee Ct Dubuque County TO naet on
Saturday al clock. But no one appeared
The call should appear in Wednesdays Week
y Express; bnt this cqnpot be the case, unless
the cali is made out and handed TO us by IL
o'clock to day, mater for the Weekly
closes tonight.
We really hope that our friends not dis
posed to be backward in this matter. We have
no time to lose. June viii soon be upon
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

1t is easier to suppress the first desire than t,
satisfy all that follow it,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

TEXAS BoyD DEBr.-Thc Texas creditors
have been holding constitution at Washing
ton, and have resolved to refuse the proposition
Of partial payment made By The State. They
determined hereafter to have nothing TO do with
any other party than Congress, which body
they viii hencs forth urge to do them Justice
Some $7,oO0,o30 Of Texps debts were repre-
spntpd
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12


A o1isvillc cotemporary talks this wise
Tie Cass stock is very decidedly rising. In
deed, for several weeks past, the cold foges
have been gaining on the ssyoung Democracy.
Cass and Buchanan have been going up, while
Douglas has been going down. Things Just
now look very squally for the success of our
neighbours ssDemncfatic ticket for eo2.
Resolutions Of The Democratic Republican Gen
erat
Committee Of the city ef Broohlyn, .april 6,
1852.
Resotued, That the Democratic republican
general committee Of The city Of Brooklyn,
considering the sentiments of the firm and con-
sistent Democrats Of this city, have no wish to
refrain from expressing their preference with
regard to a candidate for the Presidency of the
United States, to be nominated by the national
convention about to be held at Baltimore.
B Resoired, That Of the distinguished Demo
Gratis of our beloved country, whose principles
we admire and adopt, and will at all times sus-
tain to the best Of our ability as the true prn
cipies for the welfare of our nation, none is
more distinguished than the sincere disciples
and favorite OF the illustrous Je fferson, the
right arm Of the immortal Jackson, the success
ful champion of his country abroad, her watch
ful guardian at homc-the honorable Senator
from Michigan. H1
ResoIyed That while we honestly pledge our
individual and united support to the candidate
who may be nominated by The representatives
of the nation at Baltimore, the indomitable en-
ergy of General Lewis Cass as pioneer of
the forest. his bravery commander in the
war of 1879, his wisdom as a governor, his
knowledge as dplomatist, his unwaverIng
principles as republican democrat, and, above
all, his sublime integrity as a man, have more
than secured our love and our confidence and
we proclaim him as our first choice for the pres
idency of the United States.
Resolrcd, That the delegate from this con
eressional district be, and he is hesby, request
ed to use his influence in the convention TO fur.
tber the nomination of Gen Lewis Cass.
Resolccd, That these resolutions be publish
ed in the Brooklyn Eagle and the New York
Herald
S. P. ROBINSON, Chairman.
r. e. BRAINARD, Secretary.
From the Washington espondence of the
Keokuk Dispatch, an able Democratic organ, we
extract another of the signs of the Presidential
current.
"The present aspect Of affairs among the
Democrats Is, that Gen Cass has the largest
number of instructed delegates in his favor, and
OF the States where not instructed, there are
known to be goodly number who will give
him their support when the convention comes
together. Should this conjecture be correct,
and am bound to believe il from what | see in
the papers, we are likely TO have Cass aud But
tier again for the standard bearers for the next
Presidential contest.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

~ There was qnite business like appearance
in city,. Saturday. There VIII be Still
brisker time TO day for some people that we
know, proridcd The Court doors are thrown
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12
SEVEN O'CLOCK p. NJ.


Convention met pursuant 10 adjournment
and were entertained by eloquent addresses from
Hon George II Williams of Lee county, A
Hall E So Of Van Buren,, Gen E Fletcher of
Muscatine, Gen ID S Lee of Keokuk, Hon E
Johnst of Lee, J G Hall of Burlington, Hon
is Wilson of Dubuque, w G Ham Of Clin-
ton, and G. Mcfarland Of Lee.
j w Woods, offered the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted.
Resoircd, That the committee resolutions
be instructed to prepare address to the De-
mocracy of Iowa.
Resoired, That the proceedings of this con-
vention be published by the democratic papers
of the state
Resolred, Tha! the thanks of this convention
be rendered to the officers for the able and i'm
partial manner in which they have presided over
its deliberations
On motion of Charles Negus, of Jefferson.
the convention after listening to appropriate
turn OF thanks from the President, and hav-
ing resolved themselves into general commit
tee of electors from this time to the coming
election, with three hearty cheers, adjourned
sine die.
A AZ MI
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12
Cass 'Test;aa cnial.

We clip from cur exchanges various extracts
showing the way the Presidential current sets
The PREslDEScY.-Thc New York Mirror
has a Washington correspondent who discour
seth thus on Presidential prospects
ssIhe Democracy arr, think, gradually
healing up their differences; and though their
language in congress is boisicruus ami violent
towards this or that candidate, they only
letting off their snperhuous steam before the
convention mig undoubtedly, to uaite
he artily and unanimously upon their nominee,
whoever he may be. There Is not doubt of
this and those Wings who count upon divis
ion of the party with the spohs in prospect, err
the most egregiously. Some of their men would
make better run than others, it is true but
the boilers will be very few and will be so sum
MARTY disposed Of that their example will be
carefully avoided. Douglas, who lately seemed
SO formidable. is decidedly tho wane his
prospects grow "small by degrees and beaut-
fully Less day by day, and the Democratic
Review can't save Ism. Cass and Buchanan
are neck and neck. with Cass leede ahead.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12
PROTECTION INSURANCE. COMPANY.

InCtLI AlOA INSURANCE COl4AA' 1.
The advertisement Of this old Company Will
be found in another column; and the Agent Is
always onhand Fires have been very dlsa5-
trous during The last winer aud spring, IN many
Of the principal Giles and towns cf the oa! II
and we should be- none The lcss careful for hay-
ing fortunately escaped. In these days, when
every Town and Village has It's Insurance Coai-
pany, many Of whom are without a dollar Of
capital, but depending Agencies to make
money where they are not known, It Is the part
| of wisdom to see that you insure with solvent
Company, and we have reason to know that the
| .sIIartiord Protection" stands No. in all the
principal Cities Of the United States. Neccssa-
| ~ information; with statement of the affairs
Of the Company under oath by MIR. Cookery the
| A gent for this place.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

Miss Jay, the Wisconsin birding, whose sing
ING captvatcs all hearts, is said by the Tele-
Graph TO be a resident Of kenosha.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

made something-.he United States has lost
nothing, evidence Of which we now see the
former already feels the beneficial effect # the
grant, while t',e latter realizes loss OF incon-
venience from IT,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

DRowxEp OPPOSITE LANSING "A few days
since, two brothers were drowned opposite the
town of I.1nsing, in an attempt to reach raft,
in canoe There were two other men with
them, and shortly after they left shore, they
were struck by squal, when the canoe filed
and sank The brothers wcfe originally from
Ohio and of the name of Ripley, and arc said
to have been most worthy young men. Every
effort was made on the part of the citizens of
the town, to extend timely aid, but all was in
vain-the poor fellows went down TO watery
grave.
Wages have risen suddenly in Ulster, Gre
from 10 to is pence day.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

n The Unitarian OF the West hold Gen
eral Convention on May I'll, in Cincinnati,
at tie Church on the corner Of Race and Fourth
Streets
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

Gy Thompson & Borland, Merchant Tail
ofs, are just completing the most splendid front
to their establishment on the corner Of Fourth
and Main streets, in the city.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

ArnENMUm.-lt has been correctly remark
ed, that the pronunciation Of this word, as used
by most Of our citizens, is Incorrect 1t is gen
orally pronounced b. acccn'ing the ante p"nul-
innate or sec md syllable, as A;hcaG2um, whilst
the correct rule IS to pronounce il by acccnting
the pcaultinatc or third syllable, as Athes@un
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

i The patient acguescence on the part of the
representatives and people of the West to what
ever legislation the Atlan,ic States required
entities us,i seems to me, TO some considera-
ton. 1t isnot much that is needed, and trust
n,t very great deal that is asked for But |
submit, notwithstanding we are assaiied on our
land bill BY transmon;ane influence, by our
aciahbor, Ken ueky, that there ought to be, and
trust are, some western measuresn which
n I only iowa aud Kentucky can unite, but all
the other States in the valley of the Miss ppi.
II tue money ct the milton is still 10 be poured
nut at this capital to make your already splen-
DID buildings tower to the clouds, To lire tie
ocean with mail and other steamers, to erect
your magnificent custom-houses up IN the sea-
board. trust there is sufficient union am nest
Us western men to go together upon some
points, that We may make ourselves felt if we
are to BE- driven TO the wall. For one, viii
avow now here, under all the responsibilities
that pertain to my staion--and no party ale
glance personal appeal shall cause me TO
swerve--that until justice ia done 10 the new
States on the land question, and until the west
crn waters are placed upon an equality with
your eastern salt waters, will never vote
dollar for your steamers, harbors, light iusps,
or custom houses. the Atlantic We claim
that our great rivers and lakes be recognised t,
be upon the same footing with HE Atlantic
ocean, in regard 10 these appropriations. We
contend that the good policy and wisdom Of
these alternate section grants have been tested.
Look at the beneficial effect which the passage
Of the Illinois canal and abroad bills has pro-
duced upon that State. She was overwhelmed
with State debt, incurred in an unwise attempt
to mark the State all over with railroad IN
prnvemeats, ccmmenceia as far back as 1886 and
1887, when she voted tn tax herself, and has
since been taxing herself. to make these very
railroas!s-on the pa....c lands which you have
aimee granted to her. Illinois has been almost
lifted up gu. Of the n,ire of State indebtedness
hy her railroad grant; and yet il is more from
lis moral effect, from the credit and standing
which, has impaired te the State, than from,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

~ Quite a literary discussion was going On
at Burton's corner, yesterday afternoon. Some
tobacco was bet and lost on the result.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

~ Lola Monies lately slapped the jaws Of
Mr. Parsons in the Fremont House aud put
him out doors. Sa says the transcript.
- The latest St. Paul pupefs says that the
river is at stand.
- We had another shower yesterday
gentle and growing one however.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

Look outfor counterfeit S3 notes on the Dank
Of Albany. n. Y.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

II The masses seem 10 have hung up their
lvres Of late, for want of their being properly
tuned.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

as evidence Of which we now see the
former already feels the beneficial effect # the
grant, while the latter realizes no loss OF lncun-
ven!ence from IT,
After the conclusion ofhis speech, Mr.. Dodge
proceeded 10 for lily position which had been.
uues toned By .Ir. Dawson. lie SAID:
A sacnent has been furnished me from the
official Documents, to which | wish to call the
attention OF the senator from Georgia. in refer
enee to matter upon which he said few
words Unexpectedly TO me moment. since
undo rsiand that, from an actual Inspection OF
the amount received by The genera! government
from the sllcs Of the public lands il Mississippi
and Alabama, it has amounted bat S}},295,
10.
Mir. Dawson. VIII the s.nator be kind
as 10 tell M whcace he fives his inlorma-
ton
| Mr. Dodge From he report ofthe Commits
sioner Of the General Land Office
/ Mr. Dawson No doubt the gentleman
thinks Sc; bat il is 4 mistake. That matter,
however is not involved in tn issue.
/ Here the conversation dropped on that point.
The following letter, since received by Mr.
! Dodge, may, however, be dceneI an auhprlta-
tive statement on that subject
GESERAL LASH OFFICE, March II, y.
Sis: | have the honor to reply to your iEqui-
~ of the 4th instant, that the gross amount re
| ceived by The Unilcd Staes from the sale oil
lands cedsd by the State Of Georgia, by the
! articles of agreement and cession of the 9th
April 1902, up to the Both September, 1851
app ars to lave been $3.50, 195,7c2 %, from
| which is 10 be deducted the amounts paid to the
/ State under those ssarlicles, viz 81 PSI, e0t
Gas consideration for the expenses incurred
by the said State in relation to said Territory
and 81 2>2 ,15I ~ on "Yazao claims" admit
ted under The act Of 81 March 1915, FOR which
the United States was liable under the sccont
article Of the secession" which will leave Iii,
amouat actually received by the United States
after dischargng the membranes under In,
articles before referred to, sos .2G3 630 81.
J. BUTTERFlEID
G mmissioner
/ Hon. a. &. DoDGE, Senate.
! The following facts are obtained from In
Office oil the Commissioner of indian Affairs
DEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR,
Office Of Indian A fairs, March 10, 3D.
SIR: As desired in your letter of the 5tI
inst, have the honor to inform you that, from
the best data il the possession Of this Office, th,
amount Of cost to the government of lands IL
the State of Georgia exclusive of the sum 0
IS, $50, 81 II, paid on the ''YaEoo purchase,
under the compact with that State of pril
1902 is abou, 81 100000. 1t became neces
s1ry, in arriving at this result, to fund, al fv
i per cent such provisions of the treaties as wer
permanent in their character and hence it i
proper to state that, under the result no furthe
sum ON account Of the purchase remains TO b,
paid.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

~ Riot on The Steamer Globe--f Three Men
Killed.
A dispatch from Duniirl dated April 18Th.
says the Steamer Globe lies off Silver Greek
in the ice. There was riot on board last night
between Germans aud Americans. Three
Americans are reported killel. There Were
abou; 1890 Germans and 100 Americans.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

10 Business rather dull for the past few
days.
70 The river seems but little inclined to
recede within its usual channel.
~ Why is John Bigger's boy larger than his
father? Because he is a little Bigger.
1t is easier to suppress the first desire than to
satisfy all that follow it.
- Weather yesterday was very fine.
- The sPrairie City," direct from Pitts
burg, reached this place Monday evening with
large freight for several Of our business hous
| cS.
.y The city of Columbus has elected the
| Democratic ticket the first time in twenty
years. Cleaveland has also goae Democratic,
as has nearly the entire State of Ohio.
I7A1 English writer represents the who lc
American people as standing behind one long
counter from mime to Texas, trading against
the rest Of the world
We see it stated, that Mrs. Hoag who is to be
Hung on the 9Th for numbering her husband Is
the only surviving daughter of the lilustrous
Robert Fulton.
The Anti Slavery Resolutions sometime since
introduced into the Massachusetts, House of
Representatives were indefinitely postponed on
Saturday by vote of one hundred and seventy
eight TO l62.
~ The weather, Saturday, was cool and
cloudy.
Rev. Delazon Smith has removed with his
family to Oregon.
The steamer Daniel Webster arrived al New
York on the 18th, with $50 passengers, and
$l50ooo in gold.
Speaking of the Presidency, the St. Louis
Rcvelle says:
Our own firm belief is, notwithstanding The
claims Of CasS, Douglas, and others who have
been eEoqncntiy urged by the party, that, when
the Baltimore Convention has canvassed the
qualities Of all the prominent aspirants 10 the
Presidency, Coy. Marcy Will be selected as the
only person fit 10 heal the hreeches in the Dem
ocroey OF his own Safe and Of HE Union, gen
orally and We really think that against such
q callhid&'t', the W iigS VIII nave Il very poor
prospees with their Ticket for soup.
SUDDEN DEATIT. A man on board the st +
Paul, lying at the landing, died very suddenly
yesterday norhiag. -JeBers0Hi"n.
N'nian w. Edwards distinguished citizen OF
this State and member ofthe Legislature from
Sangamon county having abjured the error of
bis ways abandoned Whiggcry and avowed
himself Democrat has been requested tux
resign. lie promptly complied, and special
election is now ordered to fill the vacancy. OF
course, Mr.. E., Of the purest men in the
State, is most ferociousiy assailcd by his former
friends, to whom honest, independent action is [
always an otfenee.-Jepcrsoaiaa.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

The Anti Slavery Res buttons sometime since
introduced into the Massachusetts, House of
Representatives were indefinitely postponed on
Saturday by vote of one hundred and seventy
q; ,rl,t 70 iEo
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-05-12

- The river is still rising, though hi gher at
This point than it has been Tor many years
The Nominee from above, reports three feet Of
"A rise coming down.