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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

II The weather yesterday was very fine,
but our streets and roads quite muddy from the
dissolution of the icy bands of winter. The
frost and snow are rapidly disappearing, and
we may soon look for fine sunny days, and sun
n Ter times than has heretofore fallen to the LOT
of our constantly advancing, and growing City
and country. as -. ri "
The progress Of Dubuque for the coming
twelve months will exceed that of any former
three twelve months. -...- .t.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

e We regret to learn that our esteemed and
valued fellow townsman Patrick Quigly Esq,
was suddenly injured at his dggings on Mon
thrown up by blasting, and in its descent struck
him upon the shoulder. We had not learned the
fact, until going TO press on Satur day. We are
happy to understand that his condition is not
considered critical sF
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

ARREsTRED.-J. ". Honstun,f formerly
Deputy Sheriff Of this county, who absconded
from Keokuk, several weeks since, was arrest
ed by officer Atlee, James d. Eads and Gen.
w. Crane, in Washington county, at place
called the Devils Neck, on English river
He was brought to this place on Thursday
evening last, and examined before Justice Jas.
c. Parrott, and committed to Jail, to await at the
District Court, in default of bail.-Io,oa States
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

THE QucIKEsr TRIr.-The steamer Pitts
burgh lately made the trip from Louisville to
Cincinnati in 10 hours 46 Manufacturing
thirty scrcn minutes less than the time Of the
Telegraph, which boat has heretofore boast
ed Of having made "the quickest trip on re-
>orJ
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

We learn from Washington that the bill Sc
curing presumption rights to settlers along the
line Of the Central Railroad, introduced in the
house ~ Mr.. Fickln, has been favorably acted
upon by the committee on Public Lands, and
will be reported at an early day, and its passage
recommended. Jeff.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

&c The War Department at Washington has
received information OF an encouraging charac-
ter Of the mineral wealth Of New Mexico.
The secret Of the locality of the silver mines is
known IN the Indians, but is kept studiously
concealed The large vein Of silver ore be-
tween FL Paso and Santa Fe, recently discov.
cred has been attested by the personal inspec-
ton of officers who the vast vein cropping
out, along large, surface on the side Of a
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

II The Erie railroad is the most stipend
Gus structure Of the kind in the world. 1t is
457 miles in length, with track third wider
than ordinary, and cost over $20,000,00O! 1t
is the most perfectly organized, probably, in all
its departments, of any railroad company in the
world. II has printing offices and bookbind-
ers, where all ITS books, tickets, advertising
bills, ETC., ETC., are prepared.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

~ JrA. LISHEtt.

IT "a. LlssElt.
Lets all be friends together boys, 81
And allu unite as one, io8 assA
In bands, as cnce the Union bound,
When Liberty was won.
Let no distinction mark the rich; r
Nor foes oppress the poor, 2t
Let's all unite to raise the weak,
Upon our equal shore. z, '-'Esn'i
s.s..ggscy XII aal vr .str
IF one we hnd in errors path,
Or see brother fall, eyi- seas
Bets give the help we al: may need,
Nor taunt with scornful gall. 40 erT
Twas Union built famed Cheeps tomb
That made Athene "Free''-.8ssi3 az
That lit the Stars that heal the Stripes
And gave US "Liberty." .ss,gea
IT'S Union makes nation great, 4.
With friendship none can fall, ft @t =
A Dag may save drowning man,
Sweets neutralizc LIES gall. 's1g. At.
on when we see the lowly slip,
We strike and on him tread!
Forgetful we may walk that path,
And some assistance need.
Though pow'r and riches smile to-day,
And we the humble scorn,
Tomorrow they may from Us fee,
The lowly to adorn,
But Friendship never flies or fades,
Nor leaves US in despair, tas.f
But ever faithful by our side, p
70 guard, and grant otf prayer. s
God looks on all with equal eye
A Savior taught the same;
But, man, with partial eye and decd,
Pursues his selfish aim.
But let's be friends together boys.
As human mortals should,
With hand in hand. and heart in heart,
For each, and others good.
DUBUQUE, March 18th, 1852. .sf-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

RErURNED.-We observe that our old friend
DR.. Finley is again at his post, after a winters
sojourn in the Sunny South: He looks quite
natural and no donbt will meet = cordial receP-
ton from his numerous Dubuque friends.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

~ Matrimony, says Mr.. Partington, is a
very solemn thing, where the minister comes
into the chancery width his surplus, and goes
through the ceremony of man and wife 1t
ought to be husband and wife, for it's not every
husband turns out to be man. ! declare !
shall never forget when Paul put the nuptial
ring on my finger, and said-"wth my worldly
goods thee endow." He used to keep dry
goods store then, and thought he was going
to give me the whole there was in it, | was
young and simple and did not know till alter
wards that he orIy meant one calico gown a
year 1t is lovely sight to see young people
plghting their troth as the song says, and COM
ng up to utter their vows.-Inteiligeneer. .alf
"HIeHER I.Aw."--The Methodist Confer
ence of Michigan adopted the following resolu-
ton
Whereas, Rev. D. D. Whedon (Methodist
MINISTRY has not only publicly preached but
openly advocated the doctrine callsd the higher
M,o-a doctrine unauthorized by the Bible, at
war with the principles and precepts OF Christ,
subsersive Of civil government and society, and
the legal rights Of individuals; therefore,
Resolved, That the Rev. d. ID. Whedon be,
and he il hereby removed. a sr !.
That is applying the .shigher law" to the
"higher law" doctrine.-.7rgus @ss ~
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

troit Free Press of the Sd inst, statesth TEL
egraphic despatch was received in that city, an.
nounclng that Louis Napoleon had been assas.
sinated. Such a report was also current in this
city last evening. Our readers must place as
No particulars have been received
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

Lord Granville, the new British Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, it is said, has given another
evidence OF his friendly disposition towards the
United States, in recalling Mr.. Chat6eld from,
Central America, where he had done little else
Tor three or four years, than to foment Difficult
ties between the two countries. .[.fa.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

1T In relation to divorces, it is said in the
South Carolina Equity Reports, that SO scrupu.
lous has been the policy of that State that there
is no instance, since the revolution. ola divorce
of any kind, either by the court of justice, OF
by act of the Legislature,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

The Baltimore Annual Conference Of Metho
dist Ministers, convened at Baltimore. Md.
On Wednesday, March 3. Bishop James presi
ded, assisted BY Bishop Waugh. The Confer.
ence embraces the largest membership Of any,
consisting Of more than $4,000, who are under
the pastoral care of 800 ministers. II
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

OMlNoUs-The Iowa Statesman in speaking
of the Wing Convention remarks.
"Poor Burlington had no show in the Con-
vention !: the north, west, and south, giving
her the go by. "S!raws show which way the
wind blows in other matters not political"
Never was truth more simply and forcibly
illustrated
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

NORTHERN BOUNDARY LINE. Gen Sargent
has the running Of the Northern Boundary
Line and will commence this important work
as soon as the ~round settles
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

The Rev. Dr.. PoTrs, Pastor O. u .c Second
Presbyterian Church, continues very IL, sau
we understand little hopes are entertained Of
his recovery. He is laborng under an affection
of the lungs, and the ply sicans express the be.
tief that they are SO much affected that resto-
cation to health is almost impossible. Yet while
there is life there is hope.-St Louis Repnbli-
can Of the End inst. 49,
IT Russia in 1852 will celebrate throughout
the vast expanse of her empire, the completion
Of her thousandth year Of national existence !;
which will be kept with all the solemnity due
to the importance of the event. The Russian
empire was founded in 652; in which year
the Russians made their appearance on the
shores of the Bosphorus as Warangiens.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
CHARIrsroy. Feb. IA.

Much indignation was manifested at Mobile,
while Chevalier Hulsemsn, the Austrian
Charge was there. He was charireried at his
hotel by large crowd, consisting mostly Of
Germans
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

~ The Irish papers tell us that new Swan
of Erin is fully fedged and about to make her
debut in the world of song. Her nanSefs Hea-
" her native place, Limerick.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

~ A lady Of the name of Bowie who
resided on Third street, was delivered Of fou,
children Wednesday last. The mother and
children are all living. So says the Louisville
Courier.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

Charlotte Cusnman, It is said, will shortly ter
inmate her professional career in this country,
and, after farewell tour through Great Brit
ian retire to private life.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

PROBABLE DEMAND FOR BREADsTUFFs.-
Russia has issued an edict that no Corn should
be exported from its territory, which shows
conclusively that Russia is not over-stoeked.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

II 1t is that David Jayne, celebrated Is Ex-
pec,orant and Hair Tonic Doctor, has present.
ed Kossuth with $4,000. IS s5ssss
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

The Turkish Government have At present in
course Of construction, in England, seven steam
ers Of 500, 700, 300, and 2UO tons.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

u The Tribune says, perhaps the y. 7.
Post, is "Neutral. No, we acquit that Jbur-
nal Of the stigma, if it is intended to make =
comnar,son between Il and IOaca neutrality. e-ig
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

Captain Henry Austin, one OF the old pio-
neers OF Texas, died at Galveston, on the gath
ultimO
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

TT The Methodists are about to build Goth
ic Church Of great cost and splendor in the city
......r ~.
of New York -,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

. FATAL AFrRAY.-Muscatine Co, hns been
the scene of . most unfortunate and fatal afe
fray. ...s.g j.
A returned Californian, by the name of
George M Coy, stabbed his father-in law Ben
jamin Nye, to the heart, depriving him Of life
almost instantly. Cause-demestic tronbles..
According I" the Muscatne Enquirer, Nye was
the assaulting party.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

WAsrED.-We want another printer at this
Office. A boy who can set ; or 4 thousand m .
4 day, would answsr. ~,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

.U Saturday it rained perfect torrent alp
day. High waters may De looked for. ,si dt.a
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

D The ship fever is proving very fatal tc
the police and others, stationed at the quaran.
tine ground Of New York :,arbor
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

ABDUCTION Rev. Calvin Fairbanks charged
with negro stealing, has been sentenced to the
Kentucky Peniteniiary for fifteen years. ri-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

RIvER.-The river is now free from ice.--
Let our friends from below come along.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
Later From Cali1orisia-s 500, 900 I'm Gold
Dust:

Later From Califor,sia-sl 500, 200 I'm Gold
N, York, Feb. 90.
The steamship Crescent City from Chagres,
via Kingston, Jamaica, arrived at 3 P. NJ.
She brings about $50 passengers, the Pacific
mail and 81 500 900 in gold dust
Among the passengers, is Marcus D Boruck,
bearer of dispatches.
The emigration FROM Chagres to NAVY Bay
continued undated, and fears were entertained
that the place would become depopulated.
The Crescent City arrived at Chagres on the
l4h, andthe propeller West Wind on the 18th
with over 1000 passengers
Our advices from Panama are to the 18th.
line Of telegraph is to be constructed
from Panama to Navy Bay, and will be finished
in August next.
The recruits under Capt. Day left Panama on
the 9Th for California.
The rush of passengers for California contin-
ues to be immense, and much dissatisfaction is
felt at the delay.
The barque Ceres had been put up and was
filled with passengers in an hour. The ship
Roena was also up.
The Golden Gate sailed on the 18th; full ol
passengers, and the New Orleans on the 10th
Some 1000 were still waiting passage,
The Gorgoria road was in good condition, and
the Railroad would soon be completed to that
place. f.sg
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

O&MOOWAUuO vt0AGJs
ron ypDcE OF THE axp JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
THOMAS S. WILSON.
ron SCHOOL FUND COMMISSIONERS
GEORGE MsHENRY.
EvR CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT
BENJAMIN RUPERT.
Pen Jusr.ers OF raE PEACE,
AMOS MATHEWS.
FRANCIS YAGER.
roR CoHsrABLEs,
=. M'CRANY,
THOMAS FARLEY.
foa TowssHtr TRusrkss,
EDWARD O'HARE,
y q. G. FENNIMORE,
n. NOLTE.
roR rowHsHiP CLERx,
81 o. q. FENNlMORE.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17
The Attemp pied Murder Of Queen Isabella.
We find the following in the Paris correspon
dence Of the N. Y. Herald:

We find the following in the Paris correspon
dence Of the N. Y. Herald:
The attempt to murder Queen Isabella, OF
Spain, has been confirmed, and for the last sew
en- days the newspapers are pretty much filed
with the details Of that horrible attack on de-
fenceless woman. The author of that crime
is priest, about 81 wears old, and named Mar.
tin Marine. He had been in former years, guilty
Of an attempt Of the same sort on the life Of
Ferdinand VII, and also, in 1912, on the lives
Of Narvaez and the mother Queen Christiana.
The report Of his having tired to usbnot" the
Queen with pistol. was rrnoeous. for the miser-
able assassin stabbed her with dagger, which
was thought to BE- poisoned. do not think il
necessary to enter here into the details of that
murder, which have been related in so MANY Jour.
nails, but will add a few items which have BE- en-
given to me by Snanish grandee, who knew
we'll the murderer. Martin Marine is tall man,
thin a skeleton and hssprokably the most fran.
tic look ever beheld. H e formerly was one of
the members IF the convent Annunc iation. a
monastery Of Madrid. and was -tarned-nut for
'e@sd behavior and exaggerated political opinions
For the different attempts tn murder the chic fs
Of tn" government Of Scam, he was quietly ex-
iled-that is to saw, spared, bv the Court before
which he had heen tried. Instead IF being
grateful for such clemencv, and repenting If
his crimes, he become more enraged towards
kings and queens, whom he hated as a tiger
hates lion; md few DAYS before the Cd
instant, he told some person he was On the eve
If rendering an immense service to the cause of
liberty. Like Jacques Clemens, who murder
ed King Henry Ill Of France. Marine wore the
dress Of his profession on the morning of the
I'd Of February, and he had concealed
in his bosom the deadly steel Ac
cording to the last reports, Marine had
been put to death bv the infamous torture
nf the gnrrote. He died without expressing the
least regret for his crime and without even ask.
ing to he pardoned. The health If Qneen lisa
bella, which had been considered as ~ great
that she will recover.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

Il At the late session Of the Superior Court
in New Haven, Mrs. Mary M Hubbard OBJ
tanned verdict for $2,25o damage. against the
town Of middletown, for an improper con.truc.
ton Of . road, BY which the carriage in which
she was riding was overturned and she was
much injured.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

II II DR.. Holt is very anxious for a Press
man, we car. inform him where he can get
one, without interfering with the men in our Of
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

We have positive information that Sir Fl. L..
Bulwer leaves England to-day to settle all
questions at issue between the United States
aud Great Britain in Central America. He
might have done it long sincc--N Y. Tribune.
jan. 3Oth
II The wing State Convention of Maryland
has adopted resolutions nominating Mr.. Fillmore
for the Presidency t,hG'"|
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

EYThe strength Of the submarine telegraph
cable, between England and France, has been
put to a severe test. .------- ---
A Russion bark dragged her anchor in gale
till It caught the cable, by which it was held for
some time. .0stf T.s@ fEe sEE
The gale increasing, the cable Of the bark
parted, and away she drifted before the
wind. af.# 80
The Geographic cable, however, was uninjur:-
ed, and communicated between the two coun-'
tries not interrupted for moment. -
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

IT, A pro,rac,ed meeting is being held in
this place. We sincerely hope its results may
be beneficial to acknowledgements Era.-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

= Some rnysterious circumstances have
been noticed in connection with one or two late
asrisab Of the Iowa City Mails. We learn
that our vigilcnt Post Msster has Instituted
inqsisy on The suhj~et, IN order to ascertain the
causes Of certain strange appearances in t:lat
direction. #
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

II The Dubuque Herald makes compare
son between l.. Kossuth and Lola Monies and
bestows the need of praise upon Lola. y
The editors comparisons, arc like their op;n-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

The New York Times has advices that tn,
Queen Of Spain had pardoned Mr.. Thrashel
before Mr. Webstcr's letter reached there.
" Mondays Tribune contains an excellent
letter from the editor at Iowa City, and pun
gent editorial upon the subject of OF our rail
roads.
Mark the contrast between the Tribune ant
Herald. Further comment is unnecessary.
u We have received the Feb. No. of Bla OK
woods Magazine. g.ft@..H
1t is repletc with interesting and instructive
matter.
1t is published by Leonard Scott n Co o
New York and sold at the low price Of SO. pc,
annum.
The Journal Of the 9th inst. lin an article upor
Iowa railroads says.
We are not at all opposed to either the Du
hnqne and Keokuk, or Davenport and Council
Bluffs railroad
Put this il, your pipe and smoke it Mr.. Hawk
eye.
The Erie railway has brought into existence
numerous thriving villages, that are fast grow
ing to populous towns, and to the older settle
ments it has gwen an impetus that has in some
instances NOR than doubled their population and
quadruplea 'Leir business and wealth. Towns
that fo..- ;ears ago, were 80 secluded and 80
s~ld' NJ visited as scarcely to require the accom-
m.dstion Of country inn, have become the re
g. It Of strangers to an extent demanding the
largest hotels, conducted in the most sumptu-
Gus style. ia,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

Axriva1 sfths Amsrlss--ResigGSatSn ~ tks
English AIinistry.
NEW YoRx, Mafeh4. :
The Ameries sailed from Liverpool sn Sat
urday p. NJ. 2lst, and arrived at Halifax last
evening, hut in consequence Of being after r.
Nj 1T was impossible to send lies news through
The America brings 80 passengers, part for
Halifax.
The main feature in the political news by this
arrival is the resignation Of Russell's Ministry
in England.
The cotton market was extremely active, at
slight advance Sales Of the week upwards Of
IS, 100 bales Provision market steady. Lard
slightly advanced.
The resignation Of the Russell Ministry
wholly unexpected, and has created the most
intense excitement. No new Cabinet has been
formed, and all was conjecture as to whom The
Queen intended to call to her assistance.
The news from France and the Conl.nent
generally, present no feature of exciting inter
est.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

TuE MEhTINc on SAruRDAy.-The meet
ing Of the Democracy at tie Court House on
Officers. was respectable in size and warm in
spirit The day was wet and disagrceablc but the
meeting was we'll attended and the nominations
satisfactory.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

CT Our neighbor Of the Tribune is in efro:
in surprising that tho '.New York Evening
Post is the exponent Of democratic views. it
has long since ceased to be regarded in any
other light, than as the sectional organ OF the
apnstate Martin Van Buren,. - .f.a :.
For a correct history of the Democratic ana
Wing caucuses, and their action upon the CON-
promise, VIC refer the editor To our paper Of last
December. Mr.. Folks explanation in the
House Of Representatives Of the Democratic
caucus and Mr.. Fowler's (Whig) explanations Of
the Wing caucus, will there be found.
Read and be just.
u A Daily river mail il about 10 be establish
ed from St. Louis, to Galena, and also from
Galena to this City. =. ,...ss re-. ,..r, q
Why is tho Northern termination ofthe 6rSs
named mail route, fixed at an interior poin. from
tho mississippi. tr, 4 s,ss,..-e a5,.....,-.7.
We NE requested to state that there viii b
no Service in the Congregational -Church To-
on account ofthe sickcss Of the Psjtor.'
g :
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17

WASHINGTON, February 20.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-17


General Assembly, as the legitimate organ Of
she people, woslA act in view Of Ill the inter
ests - she state, while the migkty fec, would
Represent bat the VIEWS Of moiety Of the peo.
pie. To the sixth point, we reply, that Bur
1ington has gotta most faithful ally, in the Her
aid, although exceedingly limited in influence.
To the seventh point we reply, that at every
opportunity given to Dubuque, for an express
ion Of the public sentiment upon the Dubuque
and Keokuk road, the people have invariably
taken bold and decided ground in favor oft. And
Il 10 base colunuy upon the intelligence, the
honesty, fidelity and conduct Of the citizens Of
this place, to assert the opposite. To the
eighth point, We reply, that the people should
leak cifk ssspicion spon local prediieetions
and here let % remind the people that the Her
sfd,s losaf psper in every sense Of the term
and hat lscality 10 email and BY degrees grow.
ing beautifully less To the tenth point, We
reply, that the House Of Representatives ID
alm0st unit upon the subject. Such 10 the
testimony Of I'll Who pretend to b posted up
st Washington.
To the eleventh point, We reply, thst the
Dcsmoines grant 10 no argument against run
sing The rad 70 Keokuk and We are as,onish-
q. Inst paper, which has denounced the i'm
psovssen: - fbolish one, possessing no advan,
ssess. should now commend it, importance. .,
ssasa for eodSing Keokuk in our railroad
iaesnvsaents. To the twelfth point. We have
saly 10 ssyemasa, that the men who talk about
Istsnss'' Asd besass % b che dictionary and
stpdy the import Of the word. To the thir'
tee4tA paint - reply. that Dubsqus in place
e leing tnjsrsd - such . road must b largely
ts4soase. Ndt saly yin She secure ! large
- eoA - West, Int Ne vim csncentsata
- sutiss saAs = he Northern csanties.-
x~sy tken with this humsas poi;sics Of III.
1srAil.