The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-07

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The Gar had summarly discharged all
English operatives from the Russian navy
yards.
1t is reported that the Sultan has placed him.
self at the head Of his army.
Rumnrs Of an alliance between the Russians
and Dost Mahomed respecting England, came
from different sources.
Letters from Cabolstan say that a large Rus
sian army is marching to the capital.
Prom the Chicago Press.
ARRIVAL FROM CALIFORNIA.
JOHN MITCHELL.
The steamer Illinois from Aspinwall, and
Prometheus from Panama, arrived at New York,
the former on the 18th, and the latter on the goth
ult. The two steamers brought out 5000, 900
on freight and in the hands Of passengers The
news from the mines continues to be of highly
favorable character. The removal of the capital
and The election of U. S. Senator were the alb.
sorbng topics in California. The candidates Tor
the Senate are, Hon. J. A. McDouga!i, former
ly of this city, now Representative Of California
in Congress, and Messrs. Gwin, Broderick, and
Hammond 1t was thought the cleo ion would
be delayed until next year. Among the passen
gers by these steamers were John Mitchell, the
Irish PARROT, and Gen. McDougall The N. Y
Tribune gives the following account of the ar
rival and reception OF the former:
The steamer Prometheus arrived at one
o'clock yesterday afternoon. She brings the
celebrated Irish Patriot, John Mitchell, with his
wife and six children. Accompanying Mr.
Mitchell is Mr.. Z. J. Smythe, who went out 10
bring him home. The whole of these distin-
guished Exiles are in excellent health and spir.
its.
IA the fro,rrrrirr US ranrc up the riper she wa.
Mitchell, the brother Of the Patriot
The meeting between these friends in sorrow
and persecution was affecting in the extreme.-
Tears Of Joy were shed on both sides
On nearing the wharf, the news Of the ar
rival Of MIR Mitchell spread like wildfre, ind
ships and piers were literally swarmng with
the immense throng, who crowded 10 give him a
frermans W, lcOnic.
A number Of guns were DISCHARGED in honor
Of the occasion, and cheer upon cheer rcsound-
ed.
The river was alive with boats, in which were
mlny friends Of Mr. Mitchell. As fast as one
b ats load clambered on board the steamship
they were fo!l"wed by another, until at length
the decks Of the Promeil,eus were covered viii
one dcnse mass of human beings.
Aitrr an immense amount Of congratulatioi
the party were smuggled ashore into carriags
that were in readiness.
The vehicles drove off at rapid pare tnwad
the Hamilton Ferry, amid The roars o. artilsy
and the shouts of the popnlace they WIRE
attended by an immense tbrong Of persons Mao
ran after the carriage, eager to get glanceat
the Patroit.
the ferry. boat was crow ded to excess, andon
its arrival at tie Brooklyn side was receivedby
a still larg-r crowd of welcome.
Mr.. Mitchell and his family, together wtihis
friend, were checred in tho most enthusiastic
manner, and the carriages which bore them were
followed by the tl,rohy
After bowling to the people, MIR. Mitchell or
drrcd the driver TO proceed 10 the residence OF
his mother. His way ihi,her was like thema.ch
friends that they were almost ready to take him
from the vehicle, and carry him upon their
shoulders
The carriage stopped at the corner f Union
and Hicks streets, at the residence Of M. Mitch
els mother, brother and sister.
The re.unitng Of this long separated family
can be- imagined but the details are 90 sacred
for description.
In the evening, a more formal Welcome was
given to hun by the various Irish Military COM
panies of New York, Brooklyn and Jersey City.
In response to their loud and loY continued
cheers, Mr.. Mitchell stepped upofthe balcony
and spoke 10 the assembly as follows:
Citizens, Fellow Countrymen,a and Soldiers
of America: feel unable 10 peak 10 you
tonight as l could wish i'm fa,igned
For many long day pinned TO ST my foot on
the free shores of America, that Knight be free
The banner which / now SCI before me-
that you of the New York regiments have
sworn to defends glorions hnner. know
my fellow country.nen will eveirema;n faithful
t. that banner and the countrylit represents
the home of their adoption; nd should that
banner ever be assailed, the lritlmen will carry
il deepest into the ranks Of the enemy. | will
say nothing about Ireland now, but God knows
fee! much. When see SO many Irish armed
men before me, with their glsten'ng bayonets
and bright martial array, anIforced to say as
Sarsfield said while his hearti blood was fow-
ing before his eyes on the battle 6eld,-" Oh,
God, that this were for ireland" | must ask
enlightened observations; but al any other time |
will address you at greaterlength. Indeed,
'hall regret if have an opportunity to address
ny countrymen, aud all citizens, and to tell |
hem how grateful am at ny escape from bond. |
ge to this land. With thanks for the honor
'ou have done me this evening, will bid you
rood night"
This brief address was Interrupted by FREQUENT
heers and cries Of "welcane welcome -
The above greeting wal, however, little more
han a" impromptu. The greet demonstration
vas 10 take place the following night
irge number of bands had been engaged, the
Military was to be out infull force, and the va
lous confederate clubs Of '4S and those of later
ate were to PARTICIPATED
HoSoR,BLE TAcrro.-The Davenport Ga
cite, (whie,) having jailed out the article in
he Miners Express, q,oted in our last, enun.
rating the public services of our Senators, has
ow nothing TO say inreply except to call the
ditors OF that paper the most faithful toadies
Gen. Jones" and he editor of the Telegraph.
model democrat ard faithful ally Of the Dav-
nport concern, corrs to its aid, and endeayor.
cast ridicule uponthe Express, by suggesting
lat it also tell us who killed Cock R,bin
hese are tactics worthy Of such an honorable
lance; And We hrdly know which to COM
END most-the ndicne or the abuse. Both ,
eapons are WORTHY of the valorous champions
no use mem, and we believe the best way to '
eat tnelr "rgupents-ihey will pardon the :,
ony-is 10 take hem from whence they come, :
70 leave them abne in their glory Ga n
tie. G
ms Is precisely what we thought and there g
re we have anticipated you, by adopting the
uTse suggested.
Firm The Seat of WaT. o,
Vienna, Monday, Nov. IA. :
Prince Gorttchakeffset set out on the 9Th inst.
: Ol,cnirz1 D chasti.e the Turks, having with
m $4,000 loops, mostly infantry. On the
tn he came up with the Turks, who had come m
t 10 meet him. SG1sre fighting cnsued, and m
Russians accre Obliged to retreat q sceoad tn
pc in disordey on Bucharest, haring noso lest wi
four ATTACKS on Oitcnit.G not tess thun 5000 "a
~! Thisiis authentic. on
By the next arrival we shall probably have ha
hentic details of the several bait les. be-
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