The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-18

ES-The belief is gaining ground in Paris, that
by the influence of the French Empress,
bull fights, which, during all proceeding rcigns. I
have been strictly interdctcd in France, are to
be permitted at the llippodrome Of Paris, this /,
summer Burlington Telegraph
And the belief is gaining ground here, that
by the largely increased importation and pro-
dnotion Of dogs in Abs place, dog fights, which
during all preceding time have been as common
as blossoms in the spring, will receive an addi-
tional impetus, to the infinite enjoyment of ,he
youngsters about town.
FIRE AT GALEsA.-An Extra from the Office
of the Galena Advertiser, dated Saturday, 6
o'clock A. NJ, announces the destruction by
ire, OF Dowlings Foundry, and Gamers JOINER
Shop on Friday night. The loss of Garner, in
the destruction of building and tools is $1,000
no insurance. The loss of Bowling is much
greater The Foundry building, which was
erected last year aud which was entirely con-
sumed, cost $4,000. But this is a small loss,
when compared with that of patterns and tools,
which were almost totally destroyed The Ad-
vertser thinks that Bowling loss will not fall
short Of $4,000. No insurance
~ We learned last evening that Messrs.
Neal, Mason and Pravosi, of the LII Central
Railroad Company arrived in town Saturday
night. Its rumored tat they are here to view the
country in The vicinity of Dubuque, and to ne
go'ate for the Ferry landing the opposite
side Of the river.
We hope they may be favorably impressed,
with The Typographical appearance of the coun-
try.
ALARNISG.-sE lector' had better evacuate
the town, if he don't want to be overwhelmed
and destroyed by the intellectual thunder Of the
Herald.
Beware, MIR. Elector," desperate warrior is
on your trail. Cover your tracks behind you,
and see to it, that you make all speed in the d.
rcction Of safety.
SITE OF THE FEMALE CoLLEGE.-We un.
dersland that the committee appointed TO select
a site for the Dubuque Female College, have
chosen the vacant ground North Of the old City
Grave yard
This is retired, elevated, healthy and roman
tic location. We have no doubt it will please
all parties.
IT, The editor of the Burlington Telegraph
links, that Judge Clark ,cas the choice Of tn
masses, but the uietim Of the boilers, for tn,
office Of Surveyor General.
We wonder if he takes this idea from til,
vote for United States Senator in the last Legsla
ture, is it, that no man can IA il to be favorit
with the masses, who commands the support o
Gen. James NJ. Morgan, of the Telegraph a
We don't believe he is favorite with the masses
ever was, or ever will he
SPECIAL MAIL AoEsr.-It seems to be gen
orally understood, tina, Henry J. Campbell, o
Lee county, has received the appointment o
Special Mail Agent. We have not the pleas
ure of Mr.. Campbell's acquaintance, and there
fore will not be expected to make any remark
upon the appointment Miners Express.
We are happy to say that we have the pleas
ure of MIR. Campbell's acquaintance, and it i
with equal pleasure that We pronounce his ap
pointment an excellent one. Our only wonde
| is that he received it.
| Ours too, after learning the important fact
above stated in your remarks.
ANOTHER kAILRop AccIDENr.-On the Stl
inst, the o'clock railroad train from Boston t.
New Bedford, when near Taunton, was throw,
from the track by the breaking of the axle o
The baggage car, which, with two passenge
cars, was thrown down an embankment abou
thirty feet. number of the passengers wer
injured but none killed
Gen. Pierce chews tobacco and smokes ci
CARS, like other pe"ple.-Lauacn (Te1as) I'll.
Gets up aflera refreshing sleep, eats and zoe
about his business.
] A STRONG MoyEMENr-A bill has been in
troduced INTO The Connecticut Legislature, i'm
posing fine of ten thousand dollars on ever
railroad company, for each person killed by neg
| ligence OF the company, and heavy penal;
for all accidents Such law would produc
very cautious movements
CoNsIGNMENr.-Of the Si4243OO Of col
tween the 18th and 30th of April, the sum o
81, 425 900 was consigned 10 Page a. Bacon, o
St Louis
To The West Newton, arrived yesterda
tom ST. Paul. The saw mill of Setter, Heato
" Co, at Saltwater, was destroyed by fire Of
Sunday last Loss $4,000. No insurance.
GlLENA & &. u. RAILRoAU.-The receipt
of the past month. (ApriD stand $37 Isl 90.
Last year the figures for the same mont
were $i9,O4O,ol.
The receipts Of March Of the present yea
were $25 ,226,59
To Gov Seymour, OF New York, has ap
pointed w. l.. G. Smith, of Buffalo, Inspecto
General of the State.
1t is also stated in a late dispatch that w. /
G. Smith, has been appointed to the collector
ship in Buffalo N Y instead of John 7. Hud
son. Smith is bunker and Hudson Barn
burner.
/ Iy At the election last Tuesday, the City c
Junesvlle decided by vote of 5l8 to II TO tax
$4,000 of the Stock of the Wisconsin South
ern and Mississippi railroad company.
GOVERNOR OF NEW MExICo.-Hon. Davi
Merriwether, ex-senator from Kentucky, is OF
ficially announced as Governor of New Mex
leo.
DEcL'SED.-lt is reported that Albert G
! Constable, Of Baltimore, recently appointed So
licitor Of the Treasury, has also declined.
STATE BANK OF WlsCoNsIN.-This Bank
located at Madison, opened last Monday.
Central RALpoAp.-We learn that til
hands, lately on strike on the 9Th division Q
the above road, have gone to work along tn
whole line.