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FRESH ARRIVAL.

THE subscriber is now receiving and opening,
L an entirely new supply of
Fall and Winter Dry Goods,
Groceries, Queensware, Hardware, Boots, Shoes,
Hats, Caps, Dye Stuffs, Spices, Crockery Ware,
Sc, Sc, embracing every variety of Goods in
use. Deeming it unnecessary to enumerate artic-
les, he would invite his friends and the public to
to call and examine his complete stock of Goods
before purchasing elsewhere.
WIN. G. STERRETT,
Opposite Morris & Goode and Mrs Kennedy
Staunton, Oct. Is, 1852.
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TTNHE subscribers have just been to the North,
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LOOK Up.-It is what we rejoice to see
men, women, and children-the rich,
the poor-the old and the young always
looking up. 1t shows the purity of your in
tentions, and the determinations of your
own hearts. We see in him the elements
of true man. No matter if the seas have
swallowed your property, or the fires have
consumed your dwellings-look up, take
fresh courage. Is your name by-word,
or a reproach Look up to the purity of
the skies, and let its image be reflected in
your heart Detraction, then, will rebound
from your bosom. Are you trod upon by
the stroug' Look up-push up-and you
will stand as strong as he. Are you crowd
ed out of the society Of the rich' Look up,
and soon your company will be Coveted
Whatever may be your circumstances or
condition in life, always make it point TO
look up-to raise higher and higher-and you
will attain your fondest expectations. Sue
cess may be slow, but sure it will come
Heaven is on The side of those who look up.
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LORD ELBOWS FATHER.-After the death
of his first lady, he rose one morning with
the whimsical resolution Of marrying any
one of his maids who should first appear on
his ringing the bell. He rang, and the
chambermald came up, to whom he abrupt
ly said; Get yourself ready, and 60 with
me to be married" The silly girl, treating
the affair as joke, refused and withdrew.
He rang the bell second time, when the
cook maid appeared, to whom he said -
"Well, my girl, intend this day to make
you my wife; go and dress yourself in the
best you have, and order the coach to be
ready Immediately" She took him at his
word, dressed herself, and, coming down
stars was met by the silly chambermaid,
who asked he- where she was going? She
answered: ABROAD have my masters
leave" She had scarce uttered these words,
when her master came down, and took her
by the hand to the coach, which drove TO st.
Benet's Church where they were married.
Lines of the Chancellors.
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Pamphlets, with history of the Medicine, with
certificates of many wonderful cures may be had
at the stores having the Tincture for sale gratis
You owe it to yourself to call and get pamph-
let, as it may be the means of curing you.
o. Sold by CHAS H. SAUPE, Staunton; Adam
Link, Flora's Mount; o. A. Strecker, Richmond
Mortimer s, Mowbray, Baltimore, and Druggist
generally.
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A Night with IL Lion.

On the Sd of April last, lad named Pes
Sc, returning home at O'Clock in the E.
vening from the farm of Mr., Laquelle, where
he had been employed, was sauntering
quietly along narrow foot path, accompa-
MED by his dog, suddenly, when within a
short distance of home, his dog started back
trembling at every limb and moarning plain
lively. Astonished at the moment, knowing
the courage of his faithful companion, who
would give chase to the chacals and hye-
mas that were often in the neighborhood, he
looked about him to know the cause of the
dogs terror; he saw within about % PAGES,
in the direction he should 60, the majestic
head of an enormous lion.
Though terrified, his presence of mind did
not forsake him; he quickly hid himself
behind jutting rock, imagining that if he
could not see the lion, the lion could not
see him. But the lion, who had scented
the dog, crept with cat like step along the
foot-path directly towards young Pesse,who
venturing to put out his head from his hid
ing place. saw the animal coming forward.
Fear then took entire possession of him, and
he began to move backward not dreaming
that he was on the border of ravine. He
had not retreated four steps, when sudden
ly missing his footing he rolled headlong to
the bottom Of the ravine.
The dog had followed his master. The
boy remained stunned for short time
Coming to himself he opened his eyes and
saw again the lion within ID or twenty PAGES
Of him. This time he thought his last mo-
inents arrived, and began to recite all the
prayers he knew. In the meanwhile the
dreadful animal kept moving around the
poor dog like hawk around pigeon which
he intended to make drowsy, the better to
seize him.
The morn was clear, Young Posse could
see all the movements of the lion, "and, -
said he, 81 kept looking light at him and he
at me all the time"
This maneuvre lasted till in the morn
ing; the king of beasts, however, thought
it prudent to gain his den before the dawn
of day. The boy was not slow to profit by
the liberty given him, and arrived home
covered with persplration his face the pic
ture of fright. His dog was always near
him. The one saved the life of the other.
Whenever young Posse relates this adven-
ture he is seized with nervous trembling
and big tears course down his cheeks spite
of himself, though he is at least at his 25th
cital.-Iranslated for the Utica Gazette.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11
w WASUINGTuS. Jan. %


The Scuatc took up the Iowa land bill to dav,
This is the bull originally presented by Senator
Jones, and amended by Senator Dodge, asking
'nr grant of lands in aid of the construction
OF the Dubuque and ksoknk, and the Daven
port and Council Bluffs Railroads. The bill
was opposed by Hon. K. nj. T. Hunter Of
virginia, Underwood of Kentucky and Dawson
OF Georgia, and advocated by Atchinson of Mis-.
souri, and Douglas of Illinois.
1t will be observed by the above, that the
fight has fairly commenced upon the important
question of our Railroad grants. How it will
terminate, time alone can determine, The re-
suit will be awaited by the people of this State,
with the most profound interest and anxietv.-
1t the tide of victory be against US, cur wishes
and aspirations must suffer the chilling blight
OF disappointment az disastrous, as our hopes
but short time since were buoyant and conf
ding if for us, then, indeed, ours shall be a
day of triumph and rejoicing
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11

IL The Queen Of Spain added an unf;,ding
laurel to her administration, by the generous
conduct which she manifested towards those
unfortunate young men known as the "Cuban
prisoners. She released them, and sent them
away rejoicing. 1t is also believed that Gov.
Hunt, of New York, will pardon Lopez,
young man and subject of Spain, now under
sentence Of death. This is exceedingly proper
because the circumstances in both cases JUS
tify the proceedings But what does the Queen
Of Enganc intend to do for the Irish exilcs
and patriots VIII she permit them to lnoer
in Ignoble Imprisonment, or restore them to
their families and iriends' How long must
O'Brien, Meagher, and their glorious compeers
suffer Imprisonment. This is a question that
the world has right to ask, and we are in hope
that England will imifate the merciful example
Of Spin VI
We have welcomed the Tunoarians. Con
gress has received kossuth-and it now be
hooves that same Congress 10 earn additional
applause, by procuring the release Of the Irish
patriots. Their condition is peculiarly different
from that of the Cuban prisoners, for while they
sought to establish their native land on as proud
emnence as its ne ghbors-the "F'iiibusters''
invaded a foreign country, and labored to pro-
woke the sedition of a people professedly peace
tuI and contented O'Brien fought for his
home and his frends-Meagher plead for his
PROSTATE country and his starving conntrymen
and all, for national and Humane reasons,
prayed for the emancipation Of Ireland
The time has really and truly come when
some sssubstantial' effort sould be made in be-
half of the Irish exile This it seer,,s, is the
proptions period, and England has now the op-
portunity of emulating sublime example,
which other nations have set her.-PcnnsylSa-
Nldn.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11

THREE THOUSAND DoLLARs PREMIUM TO
MECHANICAL INVENTORS AND orHERs.-Mr,
r. M. Ray, of New York city, has offered the
following premiums, with the object of deysinc q
some mt ans 10 prevent the many accidents oc-
curing on railroads, and prompting the COM
fort as well as the safety of railway passengers.
The inventions are to be such as can be adant
ed and put into general use, the inventors re-
tanning their right TO patents, and the premiums
will remain open until the next annual fair Of the
American institute;
$500 for the best invention for preventing
loss of life from collisions, and from the break
ing of axes and wheels
$500 for thc best method Of excluding dust
from cars when in motion.
800 for the best railroad brake.
S4Oo for the best sleeping, night seat, for
railroad cars.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11

-, . " VVHHIITNGIUN, Jan. %.
Ihe Gardner Fraud-We understand upon
respectable authority that most astounding and
conclusive evidence had been received at tho
State department from our Minister in Mexico
that the notorious Gardiner claim is fraud abso
Iutely and entire, and that evidence has been
produced that all the books and vouchers for
half million were forged
The case we learn comes on in a few days in
court, where the Government will ask for a
postponcmcnt with view OF bringing witnesses
from Mexico.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11
France and the United States.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. %.
The correspondence which took place be-
tween our Minister to France and State De-
partment, with regard to the French Revolu
ton, was transmitted to the Senate yesterday
The letter of Mr.. Rivcs gives an account of
the effect Of the coup d etat, together with his
reasons for abstaining from appearing at Louis
Napoleons weekly lcvees-he states that the
French President had submitted the question of
his policy for the approval or rejection of the
people, and he, Mr.. RI deemed it prudent to
wait for their decision, prior to acknowledging
a power which had risen by violence.
Secretary Webster's letter gives an outline
of the diplomatic course pursued by the country
in peculiar cases, from the time of Washington
to the present day. The Secretary advces the
Minister to remain on terms ofamity and friend
ship with the present government
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11

s-s Our neutral neighbors are srugg1inc
m"nf"ity to escape the odium, which must at
tach to their course upon the subject of the Du-
bnqne and keokuk Railroad. If they would
be regarded as friends TO this project, why don't
they abandon their "Big Soux' ideas, and come
IN maniuliy to the support of our favorite rail-
rad measure. They must show their hand up.
on this subject, by few words of approval
through their columns, or be set down as polit-
caiiy opp 'sed to the Improvement. In this crisis
OF our railroad affairs they cannot remain silent,
and be esteemed for their devotion to the in er-
est OF our State. They "cannot serve God and
mammon.'
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11
StlpenlOus Frauds,

"A succession of most stupendous frauds upor
the Treasury Of the State of New York, have
just been brought 10 light
The new Canal Policy, that the Wings, aid
ed by few recreant Democrats, in direct and
palpable violation of the Constitution, adopted
at The last session OF the Legislature, provided
TOR the speedy enlargement of the Erie Canal
The allotment OF the contracts has lust taken
place, and In the history of all the Internal Inl-
provemcns of Iliinois-that HISTORY is black
enough too-there is nothing comparable to the
rascality, robbery and perjury that is here de-
veloPed- The law provides tor the sletttuy of
the contracts to the io,oeSt bidders." Mark how
that hls been done
Sections 2oo, was let to George Law for
$341 ,493. For this section there were tortg-
eight other bidders, some as low as 1914 ,lOl-
Mr.. Law got The contract, and pockets the snug
sum OF Sl53,3J2.
Section 2o9 was let to N. E Pane & Co.,
at $22',l1l. For this same section there were
stxty- nine lids iotcer than that at which it was
let-some Sl00,000 less. M Paine rot the
contract. The firm that he represents, is CON-
posed OF various lawyers, editors, Ex-Senators
and Ex-Judges, all old political hachs, who ha We
by too long devotion to party, learned to steal.
The New York Eyening Post, from which we
learn the facts, says that no other such firm
was ever organized, except tor highway robbie
ry.
Section 207, was let to w A Sackett Wing
member OF Congress and the friend of Seward
and Weed, for S!D,6Ol For this section, there
were ttoemty eight lower bids, from responsible
persons; some as low as SS5o,472 Mr.. Sackett
saves $44, i26 by his devotion to his ssyoolly.
head masters
These are but tithc-a mere sample of the
ex raord.nary developments that have been
made; butthcy demonstrate clearly that the
spirit that overleaps constitutional barriers in
the enactment Of any law needs the most atten.
tive watching IN carrying out its details. Aud
they also explain why in the last election the
Wings fought so resolutely for the majority in
the Canal Board, that fortunately fell INTO the
hands ot the Democracy Other and richer
re yelatons expected
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11
Observation-Disclosures.

Easfeya-Arrlves daily, except Tuesday, from s A. NJ to
zig Departs DAHL except Sunday, at 5 NJ N fH'
SsHfAerH, BY Mnseaae and .dsdrcc-Arrrves daily ex-
eeH Nanday, BY 6rM Departs daily except Sunday BY
SS.A N2sNSs38 Sft7f ~ - =
Dsesrsyt, By Bsnrxe-lirrivcs TUESDAYS. Thursdavs
ana Saturdays, by Departs Monday, Monday, We'd
ne slay, and Friday, bysA NJ -
hss Cits-Arrves Tucsday Thursday and S,,urd,,
e. Il .DeParts Monday, Wednesday rnd Friday A. NJ
tsarAdra'"-Arrives Wednesday and Saturday BY p NJ
departs Monday and Thursday by AM
DAi-Arrises Tuesday by & r.M Departs "Wednesday
at4A.N '''
Font sdssHsos-Anives Wednesday by 6 =. NJ Departs
Saturday, by A.Mr,
Mssos,st, BY castos-Arivcs "Wednesday by Gr.x-
4iacrli By Petas-A Arrives Tuesday and Satnrd, ar b
r.A Departs Monday and Friday by A.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11
TELEGRAPHIC.
REPORTED for tho "Daily TslegrapA."1
SINKING OF STEAMER DEWITT CI.rNroN.
Thirty Lives Lost.
BRIDGE UNCONSTfTr,.
TiONAL.
WHIG SENATOR ELECTED FROMI,OIr.
IS1ANA
CONGRESSIONAL ITEMS.
CONGRESSIONAL ITEMS
MEMPHIS, ian. 25.

MEMPHIS, Jan. 25.
Inc steamboat De Witt Clinton from New
ptieans Tor Pittsburgh struck snag 8 miles
peioW inns city on the 18th at o'clock and
sunk IN ~ minutes in 10 fathoms of WATER
20 TO 81 lives lost, except one fireman officers
ana crew, books and papers all saved; boat and
cargo total loss
| New York, 2S.
A letter from Washington states that the Su.
premc Cohrt has decided the Wheeling Bridge
unconstituionul--it must be moved or elevat-
ed.
Exceptions by Forrest counscl in the divorce
case argued IN the Supreme Court to-day
Mrs. Forrest will appear on the stage next
week. 80
| PHILADELPHIA, Jan Go.
}. z. Benjamin. has been elected U. S. Sem
ator from Louisiana
WASHINGTON, Jan 1859
NAIE-A bill was introduced granting
| iahas 10 Iowa for Railroad purpose Mr. Un-
oeiwo'u moved an amendment, approporiating
to the original thirteen States l6, GOO 900 Acres
OF land, located therein, for the purposes of
education and internal improvements, no oues-
tinn was taken and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE-A resolution calling for the Long
and kossuth correspondence was adopted =
The balance of the session was Occupied in de-
batting the joint resolution authorizing the print
ii8 committee TO contract with donaldson a.
Armstrong, to print 100000 copies of the CEN
sus report.
January q.
sENATE-Was occupied with the debate
on the bill appropriating land TO Iowa. The ed.
ucation bill was postponed till Thursday.
noosE-Ihe debt was resumed on giving
the contract for printing the census returns to
the proprletors of the Washington Union
Newton replying to the remarks of VenabIe
yesterday.
CINCINNATI, %.
Usual statement cf hogs in the west, from
'w"tnirds OF the packing points, including the
pnnclpal iihces, total number 45O5I3 against
l ,OSl ,}97 last year. Ohio, Indiana. and Ken.
tucy show an aggregate increast, of l5o252
packed IN this CITY against 900 last year
River has risen 5 inches since last evening. 3
feet s inches altogether.
NEW ORLEANS, q. n.
Western produce is dull to-day IN copse-
quence of report that the upper rivers were
open. Ohio flour nomina!ly $4 Mess pnrk
Slo; bacon sides, s3c, 800 new, at 9lc. 40 ar
rival beyond Vlcl;sburg-
-, PITTsBURG, 81
Weather cloudy, but slightly tLawing. No
Use in the river yet.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 27-M
River has risen. Flour unchanged. Moth.
ng done in provisions and grncers.
ST. LOUIS, jan 2S.
Flour city $3750$4, extra city "a 5oos4
ats 30a3l. Fine barlly G2IaG5. Provisions.
alrs mess pork, country packed, $40, 100000
bs bulk meat hog round 65. No sales lard.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11

IHE JUDICIAL DIsTRIcr rCoSvENrIoS.-The
question is, when and where shall the Conyen-
ton be held As there is no District Commit:
tee, the duty of arranging these matters. de-
wolves upon the srvora: County Committees,
we presume. The County Committee of Du-
buone county recommends Maquoketa, Jack
son county, as the place, and the 10th of Feb
rnary as the time If there is no serious OBJ
lection, this arrangement will no doubt be al
"pcd, The mat er calls for prompt action, as
there Is not much time to spare re.-Daccnport
Banner
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11
Respcc fully your friend,
GEo. MADEIRA, Dubuque.

BROKE JAIL.-Last evening before dark, Har-
perman and the Barnb urner" who were con
hned IN our Jail, presented pistols at the heart
OF the guard, saying that if he spoke above his
breath or done ought to prevent their escape,
they would make daylight shine through him,
and deliberately walked off II seems crow
bar and pistol had been conveyed to them
through the slove-pipe. A bolder piece of
v'iiainy has MT heretofore been performed in
this city, and it is to be hoped that they
may yet meet their just deserts. There can be
no doubt but that villainous band of scamns
are IN our midst, colleagned together for the com
mission of crime in all its forms, and it behooves
every cit zen to be on the look out for them =
The fact is, we should have better cace for
such birds. Who seconds this motion,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11

TIE lRIsH ExoDUs.-Rev S. G.. Osborne
"A distinguished clergyman of the Church of
Eng handwriting to the London Times, ex-
presses the decided opinion that no action of
the British Government, no inducement that
can now be offered by those interested in pre-
venting the dep9pulaton of Ireland, can check
the immense tide of emigration that is, and has
been setting to the United States To the war
OF the hcartless landlords against tenants, and
to the famine, he attributes the Exodus. eThe
starving were made houseless" and, with de-
gree OF barbarity only relieved by the direct in
terpostion of law. He adds
.sStll the process went ON, and that ON scale
no EngIlshman can even now be brought to be-
l'eve. Then followed the pressure on The work
houses; and all the horrors; which; through the
powerful efforts made to suppress them, have
only yetvcry partially met the public eye.-
For instance, had the returns of the mortality
IN the Clare unions, laid on the table of the
House OF Commons last session, and still in the
printers hands, b, en- published, instead of pur-
posely kept back, you sir, would see that it has
been free trade in death, not in food, which has
forced the people TO fly
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11
reported .tor TIC Daitg .4arerf;s-t.

c,r " OTTAWA, Ftb,
Sherlits Godell and Townsend, last evening.
arrested one Shattuck and his wife, at Lock
Thirteen about one mile and a half above Ia
sale. Nearly $1,000 in bogus were found
with them, together with some so or O. pounds
OF metal They also found large quantities Of
materials Tor galvanzlng on the premises
1es'erday morning the ice came down out of
me Fox River, breaking up the Illinois for a
mile and half, and gorginc, caused it 10 rise
icet IN few hours, at tins point
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11

EARL GRANvILLE.-The following is an cx
tract from the correspondence of the Washing
ton Republic. Earl G.. is the British Secretary
of State for Foreign Affairs.
81 have the pleasure to be acquainted with
Earl Granville, who is a man of high character,
excellent abilities, and among the most cour.e-
Gus persons to be found in any country Be-
sides, Lord G. entertains the kindliest feelings
towards our country, and has strong desire TO
maintain the most intimate and friendly reIa-
tions with us"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11

F'AsFINHTtJN, W jan. 2Js
IL IS said that as soon as the spring opens.
the President will supercecd Gov Brigham
Young by competent and vigorous man.
A.umlitary post will be established at Salt
Lake CiTf.wn.,.and the Judges will 90 back with
instructions to Sst..nf"rce the common law against
plurality of wives, with regard to other
points of morality in which az. se practice OF the
Mormons conflicts with that code anaAs with
public policy. -
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11

REsIGSArioS Welrarn that the resignation
oi |. Z. Van Hagan, as Clerk Of the Court ha
been communicated to tho County Judge.
When the resignation is to take effect we ore.
unable to say. Mr.. Van Hagan, we understand
contempates migrating to California. We
shall be sorry to lose this old citizen and yeter-
an In the Democratic service
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11

u soldier on duty at an encampment.
stabbed dog with his bayonei, who was set
on by some boys. The owner came up and
was much vexed at seeing his lifeess dog
"Why couldn't you have struck him with the
butt end OF your gun = said he $50 should, .
replied the sentry, had the dog run at me with
his tail foremost.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-02-11

CENTRAL R,fLRoAp Loan The following
Is from the New YORK .Tibu Tribune of the 25tl
January:
Mr. David A. Neal, who went to Europe
with MIR. Walker for the Central Railroad tom
pary, returned in the Arctic. He has not sue
ceeded In the object of his mission as we have
before stated, but he has lett the negotiation
in much more favorable position than it was
at the time of previous adviccs. Mcssrs. n NJ
Ro'hschilds s. Sons have taken the agency or
the company, and have issued a circular in re
gard to the loan to all their correspondents,
with favorable expression of their opinion
with regard to the bonds, as an Investment
That eminent house has also sent a special
agent to this country in the steamer, to invcs.
tga'e the enterprise. The prospects of the
Joan are decidedly more favoIable.