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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-08
APPOINTMENTS, ETC.
WAsHIsGroN, Nav 25,

WAsHlNGToN, Way 30.
julius NJ Patton, Superintendent of the
Branch Mint at Dahlonega, Georgia, vice ia
cob r. Davis, removed.
Henry N. Sands, Surveyor of the Customs,
Louisville, KY, vice r, G. Thompson.
Samuel Porter, Surveyor, Beverly, Mass,
vice Il. Goodwin.
MIR. Woodbury. accepts the appointment of
Charge d Affaires to Bolivia, and this conse.
quently leaves the Boston Post Office open
again. 1t is known that the position offer
ed to Mr.. Woodbury., and the offer remained
for his acceptance up to the time Of his foreign
appointment.
There is no doubt, Mr.. Dix will receive the
mission to France. Whatever chance Mr.. Van
Buren, may have had of getting the position, it
is now understood his appointment is not
thought Of.
George Sanders will receive the London
Consulate in the course of few days.
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SOUTHERN PLANTERS CoNvENrIoN-Ac con-
vsntion of the Southern Planters will meet in
Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday next, June 9th.
The following is summary OF the subjects TO-
be considered by them, which we take from the
ST. Louis lnielligencer.
The establishment of a continental depo. o,
cotton, in opposition to Liverpool.
The direct expectation Of cotton by the PLAN
ter, thus doing away with middle men, middle
warehouses, middle commissions, middle nsur-
ances, and all that interninable medium which
eats up our substance and concentrates our ex-
ports at Liverpool.
To build up southern importing market, in
opposition TO New York.
To establish, through railroad alliance, more
sympathy with the Great West and crth.west,
socially. commercially and nationally.
To have one or more lines of steamers to-
Europe.
To induce emigration through Southern ports,
to pass to the West by communication always
open, expeditions and cheap; or to settle on our
fertile lands.
To stimulate manufactures and general in
dustry.
To educate our children at home, to spend our
wealth at home.
To aim at commercial and industrial indepen.
dence.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL. OF THE ARABIA.

New York, May 81.
The Cunard steamship Arabia arrived at her
dock at l2} o'clock to day, making the passage
in ten days and q hours. She brings 80 pas
s-ngers. The Humboldt arrived on the 9Th
The news is of no interest
PRovIsroNs-Beef quiet, but finer brands were
looked for Pork-has also been enquired for
al 81, 0Sa7 SO per Dbl. Shoulders-~w orlh 3,45a
3,65, but at these rates are riskev.
LONDON MONEY MARKEr.-Active Consols
closed 100 !.
Ladatre contradicts the statement, that
France has sent hostile fleet to the Sandwich
Islands.
The French Assembly began to manifest hos.
tity in various ways to tie dic,atsn of Gov
eminent, and dissolution is expected.
The English Parliament was again in session
on the 10Th. The Mini try sustained defeat
on question in relation to the Manooth grant,
by majority of2o in House Of 1873 members.
On Friday night, the income tax bill was read a
second time, the opposition reserving their force
until the Sd reading.
Measures are to be adopted by Prussia agains
the Mormons.
A bet Of 1000 Francs is pending on a race
from Bordeaux to New York between an Amer
| lean ship Fillmore, and new Bordeaux Clip
| per.
| Great nundation have occurred in Central
France.
srA,N.-Diaro and Hialgo still attacks Sena.
| tor Soule.
TURKEY.-Aspect Of Turkish affairs less IA
vorable Menkskaff is reported to have called
on the Porte for final reply respecting the Holy
places within days. The Porte summoned
the advice of English and French ambassadors
who sent instant carriers to these Governments
Russian agents have been melting the people L
revolt Riots had occurred at Smyrna ant
lonia Commissioners had been appointed 4
settle the dispute between Greece and Turkey
Dr. Kane and party sailed this morning on a
expedition to the Arctic seas in search of ST
John Franklin.
The river was slowly falling yesterday, witt
feet inch water in the canal, and feet i
inches water in the pass on the falls through tn
Indiana chute.
The drudge or mud boat, Geo. ". Jones, star
ted over the falls yesterday on her way to tn
Upper Mississippi. She is in charge of Com
modore Barney, and her first effort will be t
, endeavor to clean out the harbor al Dubuque
Iowa, on the Upper Mississippi. She was cor
structed under the direction Of the Topographic
cal Bureau, for the improvement Of tn
Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri and Arkansas rivers
The hull was built by d. J. Howard, tn
engines and machinery by VIM. H. Grainge
, Lou. Cour. 9Th.
We congratulate our Dubuque neighbol
F. upon the successful labors of their able an
! indefatigabIe Senator, Gen. Geo. w. Jones.
9 the drudge boat is appropriately named, il
. work will be equally gratifying to the d.
Y buouers Dem
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PROGRESS.

For the Miners Express.
PROGRESS rs. FACTS & FIGURES.
Mr. EDITOR In what | have heretofore
said upon the subject Of this County taking
5000, 900 stock, and the City 100000, my OBJ
ject has been to keep the county at least aloof
from so close a contact with Monied Monopo.
ly. Once within the embrace of pecuniary
transaction, and it will be in vain for you to
shake off the incubus it will produce.
After all said on this subject, there is only one
thing certain, and that is the interest on $780,
900, that is to say, $4,000 annually,) will
have to be paid-this and this alone is certain.
All else said is hypothetical.
1t has been minated in certain quarters that
the opposition given to this subject has pro-
ceeded from "cap,ious spirit" &c. l would
be safe in answering for ALL that this is not so,
and for myself, can safely say, that l have
canvassed it fairly and eandidty-would it be
too much to add, honorably' l might have re-
course to other arguments scarcely less tang-
BILE than those advanced, but refrain from doing
so, that it may not be brought within the
range of political controversy; if l have
helped any one to form an opinion favorable TO
my views, or even against them, shall not
have written in vain.
come now to the communication OF Pro-
gress," which to be in keeping with his views,
(for he runs ahead Of even the locomotive it
self) should be precursor.
"Progress' declares dividends, computes in
terest, adds on accruing stock to the capital
subscribed, with SO much assurance that he
must be supposed to possess some of the pow
ers Of ancient time. Long before the first spade
is put into the ground, he tells you the rail road
will produce, in cash, dividends yearly of
$4,000. In another place, he says "by Au
gust 1854, it is expected the road will be com.
pleted and in running order" And thereupon
he builds hypothesis, satisfactory no doubt, to
himself, and which he trumphantIy calls the
result Of facts and figures.
Any position may be assumed from figures;
but, upon the correctness of the assumption,
rests the reliability of the calculation, and if an
improbable position is taken, the result will be
in the same ratio improbable.
According to the ASSUMED hypothesis of
'progress," at the end of three years, the county
Of Dubuque will have made $1,000, including
"dividends," increase Of stock and interest on
"Bonus" (Which "Bonus,' he admits is undesir-
ableD &c. &C., provided however, that the
Railroad will be completed by August 1854
When il ia asserted that this conclns,on ia nm
certain,i follows that the calculations based up
on the assumption must be equally uncertain
but of this enough
Let each voter exercise his own honest con-
v,ctions upon this matter, and however the re-
suit may GO, he will have the satisfaction of do.
ing that which he considered his duty.
Faithfully Yours,
B. J. O'HALLORAN
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New YORK, NAV 90.

NEW 1Okk, WAY 81.
The Commercial Advertiser Of this evening
contains the following private letter from Paris,
received by the last steamer. The occurrence
has not yet appeared in the French journals.
We give it as received, though it may be exag-
gerated. The authority, however is reliable.
81 ought to tell you, that the General Marshall
of france, ST. Arnaud, Minister Of War, was
arrested last evening by order of the Emperor
for the following reasons:
Gen. Cornemers of the Emperor's Court,
found himselfin the Cabinet Of his majesty with
Gen. ST. Arnaud A sum of 100000 francis
was there. The Emperor entering his Cabinet,
asked for this money which he destined for the
marriage portion for the daughter Of Gen. st.
Arnaud Gen. Cornemers searched every
where but was unable to find more than 20O,-
900 francis.-Whereupon he said 10 Gen. st.
Arnaud, /" you and l only have been here, and
it is only yourself who could have taken it.
Finding he could not deny the charge, St.
Arnaud instantly drew his sword and killed
Gen. Cornemers. The latter had merely time
10 make thrust at his opponent, piercing the
arm of st. Arnaud. This scene passed under
the eye of the Emperor, and so suddenly that
they had no time 10 prevent the blow. The
matter is hushed up, but you may rely upon the
facts as have them from a source beyond all
doubt. ST. Arnaud you are aware is the Gen.
al who played so prominent part in the
Coup d etat' in December. Without pro-
nouncing upon the guilt or innocence of the par
| ties, cannot avoid observing that considering
the destination of the money it is extraordinary
that st. Arnaud should have taken it, while it is
equally strange that such grave charge should
have been made without probbe cause.
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$7,96O
This would be the profit on the investment i
figures and facts tell the truth

$1,000
This would be the profit on the investment if
figures and facts tell the truth.
But, MIR. Editor, repeat that should be un-
willing to see the county accept the proposition
Of Messrs. Jesup g. Co, for the reason that do
believe the stock will yield dividend of more
than 10 per cent, and will consequently be worth
more than par: on this point Mr.. o. and my
self fully agree, and may be permitted to con-
graduate him and the friends of this enterprise
on the bright prospects before our county, if she
vote to take the 100000 in stock
This admission from one who has felt himself
called upon TO oppose our undertaken :, is worth
great deal to us, since it shews that all believe
the road will pay, and the stock as conse-
quence will be very valuable.
Fellow Citizens, we appeal 10 you. We ask
you, if the stock will pay, why should we hest
tate to vote it, How can we be losers, 1t is
impossible Then, let us to the polls on Mon
day next and cast our votes with a hearty good
will for the Rail Road, and in short time we
will witness prosperity in our City and county
heretofore unknown to u.s.
PROGRESS
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-08
THE RESULT

Of the vote Of Monday, on the question Of
Subscription by the County. of $500, 900 TO the
Dubuque and Pacific Rail Road, is largely in
favor Of that measure. In this city the vote is,
perhaps, more than four to one for the rail
road" The returns from the country cannot
change the result. The City Subscription Of
100000, requiring two-third vote, has car
ried largely
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TIE BOUNDARY QUESTION.

The laundering (not to designate il BY har-
sher epthe) Of Commissioner Bartlett, in run
ming the boundary line between our newly &C:
quired possessions and Mexico, has left nice
little matter for diplomatic negotiation between
the government of the U. s. and that of Mexi-
CO. Whether MIR. Pierces administration will
sanction the course pursued by Governor Lane,
of New Mexico, respecting the disputed territory
or not, there is hardly question but that it will
disavow the line as run BY Bartlett, and insist
upon new commission and another survey by
which the indubitable rights of the U S. in the
premises may be secured. An intelligent cor
respondent Of the ". Y. Herald, writing from
Washington gives the probable course Of the
administration upon this subject:
The treaty, he observes, distinctly says that
the line shall be run by commissioner and sur
veyor appointed by each government. They
were joint officers, and must SO act precisely
in the same manner in which the boundary was
run between this country and republic If Texas.
MIR. Gray refused 10 acquiesce in Mr.. Bartlett's
| course, and he was removed. and more pliabie
person appointed by Mr.. Bartlett, under Secre-
'ary Stuart's authority. The treaty, however,
| declares that the surveyor shall be appointed by
the government; Blu, the President did not ap.
| point the new surveyor, and consequently that
individual cannot be recognized one Of the
officers TO run the boundary. under the treaty
1 All Mr.. Bartett's acts, therefore, after Mr..
Gray left him instead Of being final, as the
quondam commissioner claims, are absolutely
worthless. The matter will have to be begun
de noco from that date.
We have no hesitation in asserting that the
government of the u. S. has idea of adopt
ing hostile steps towards Mexico. She will be
treated with kindness; and if she will not accept
our friendship it will be her own fault. There
are no questions between her and this country
which cannot be amcably adjusted. The Te-
huantepec question, giving US free right of
way upon the terms granted to Garay, without
, the provision of coonizing, the adjustment of
the claim for Indian depredations, growing out
of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and the
boundary question-one treaty should embrace
all these points. II is Of the last importance
that the boundary should be run in such way
as to embrace a road to be made to the Pacific.
} Mr.. Bartletts initial point would place this out
of the question, and cannot be acquiesced in
under any circumstances. 1t is therefore prob
able the administration will endeavor to negoti.
ate with Mexico in such liberal manner as to
settle her difficulties and at the same time Sc
, cure to us advantages not in the slightest degree
inconsistent with the prosperity of our neigh
!. | bor-C Chicago Press
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SUIrs FOR DAMAaEs-The Hartford Times
says that under the New York laws, the dam
ages which may be received against the New
were killed at Norwalk, amounts to $255, 900,
and the damages for Injuries to persons and prop
erty to $4,000 or 100000 more. Under the
statute Of Connecticut, the damages for the dead
might run up to 100000 or 100000. The
Times adds that one suit has been commenced
by the surviving relatives Of an eminent deceas-
ed physician for $4,000, and another by the
friends Of one Of the deceased Boston passengers
for 100000.
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FURTHER FROM MExICo.-ATTEMPTED REvo
LUTON IN THE CITY OF MEXICO.

from Vera Cruz, brings dates to the 9th, and
reports that on the 18th revolution broke out
among the national guards, in consequence of an
order from Santa Anna to incorporate the nation.
al guards with the troops of the line. The rev.
olution lasted three days, during which business
was entirely suspended, the regular troops hav-
ing taken possession of both forts and the ma
tional streets and the city gates. brisk firing
was kept up during the whole time, but finally
ended on the Goth by the entrance Of the regu-
lar troops from Jalapa, who took fifty national
guards prisoners. Quiet was subsequently
restored, and about fifty national guards were
killed and many wounded.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-08

The ZEueLoDoS.-We dropped in at Concert
Hall yesterday to see the skeleton of this crea-
ture, and must say we were utterly amazed at
its huge proportions. The Mastodon bears no
comparison with it. 1t measures over hund.
red feet in length, and as you view it ouistretch.
ed along that large hall. its monstrous tail curl.
ed round for wan,lofroom, the idea of the ssassr-
? mis- i-resstibly forct upon you. The 8 ucturc
Of the head, however, and other peculiarities Of
formation, soon dissolve that imSression.-St.
Louis Tatcihgcaccr.
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Buffalo. MAY 9

The New School Assembly Committee re-
ported a rebuke to the Oswego Presbyterian for
refusing to send delegates while the assembly
was connected with shareholders.
A committee was appointed to draft resolu.
tons asking the government to interfere to pre-.
vent oppression for conscience sake.
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SErrLEMEEr DISCOVERED At JuAN rER-
sASDEz.-Captain Skinner, Of the ship Her
mann, which stopped at the Island Of Juan Fer
nandez, March "a, for water, was surprised to
find a settlement Of about 300 persons with q
Governor. Two years ago there were no inha.
bitants on the Island
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Now FOR HOME ! In the memorandum
book of Mr. RING, one Of the victims of the late
railroad tragedy at Norwalk, was found entered
the following sentences -" Friday morning
Now for home Dear father-dear mother.
What commentry on life.
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the river yesterday, near this place. He was
supposed to be IS years Of age, was heavy
built, had red whskers and long red hair There
was note on his person, running from Charles
Welty to Henry Welty, and drawn for $2S-
The coroner held an inquest over him verde.
Of the jury; death, by drowning.
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u, The railway mania, it 10 said, has At
length reached France. Railways are projected
in every direction, but We hear Of none recently
bailt. This much talk and do nothing 10 very
dangerous form Of the disease, being hard 70 cure
as there il NO chance to work i OF
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-08

The Washington Union, contains speech Of
Kossu,h, delivered on the presentation to him
of an elegant copy of the works Of Shakespeare.
II has the happiest characteristics of the gifted
exile oratory. This man, Of various fame, at
times assailed, cftener deifed, this remarkable
man, pleads the cause Of his country in tones
such as mortal lips have rarely rung about the
hearts of men.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-08

" The sales of Boots and shoes in New
York he past spring, are estimated at six mil
lions of dollars
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VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

DdlUWoTe, way 3D.
Jefferson county, Harpers Ferry and Bolivar
district give FAULKNER $40 majority; BorrEL-
Ter, Wing, l73; Democratic gain since the
Presidential election, liz. The same districts
give the Wing candidate for the Legislature q
considerable majority.
Richmond city gives Coleman, Wing for
Congress, 500 majority; and Price, Wing, for
Board Of Public Works, $40 majority. The
Wings elect Senator and three Representa-
tives, but lose $40 votes.
Fredericksburg, in Seventh District, Snow
den, Wing, for Congress, has ~ majority over
Smith, Democrat.
Winchester gives BoTrELIER, Wing, in the
eighth district 235 majority.
In the Norfolk district, John s. Nelson,
Democrat, is elected to Congress. Norfolk city
elects Wing Senator and Delegate.
Berkeley county gives Faulkner 100 majority
Ia small gain.
large gain is reported in Hampshire for
BoTTELIER.
Frederick county-Faulkner 999; Bottelier,
974, majority IS; Democratic loss 372.
Clarke county gives 20 for Faulkner, Dem :
ocratic loss of a.
Shepherdstown, BorrELIER 160, Wing
gain Of AZ.
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The Union this morning has notice from
the Department of State that the British gov
eminent has complained Of depredatons COM
mitted by the Americans at the Falkland Isl
ands, and force had been sent there to pro-
tect the citizens and property.
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"We have received the second No. Of The
io'oa Farmer, published in Burlington, at one
dollar year, in advance. This publication is
well printed. with handsome columns, pretty
type, and is well edited. It deserves the
patronage Of the producers Of Iowa.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-08

1The London money market at the last
dates, 9th of May, was stringent, and interest
had advanced to 3 and 81 per cent.
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nJThe losses on shipments to California,
within the past FIVE months; have been very
heavy. Many articles have been sold at less
,han their cost in the Atlantic cities.
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CY" We were informed last week that man
"a German, we believe-stopped at Mr.. Ar
nolds, in Clayton, where he had remained but
short time until he was suspected of taking
what did not belong to him, and received broad
hint to leave the place, which he did. He came
up this way and hired with Mr.. Odds, where,
in very short time, he took possession of guam
ti!y OF clothing and a watch, belonging to some
workmen, and went off in the direction Of Eliza.
dor. He is still at large Clayton Co. Heru,d
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E We learn from the most reliable authorit,

IL We learn from the most reliable authority
that arrangements have been made by which
the railroad from Milwaukee to Madison will be
extended from the latter place to the Mississippi,
at Prairie du Chen, and upon the completion
of the road to that place, steam tugs will be
placed on the river, to ply from Prairie du Chem
to Lansing and Cassvlle, affording the citizens
of our county an opportunity of embarking on
the railroad at any of our river towns. So mote
it be-CiGut0n Co. Herald.
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A FEAsr.-California papers say, that 300
to 1000 friendly Indians lately held feast at
One Horse Town. After dancing and bowling
for six or eight hours, the squaws had a stump.
tuous repast of broiled beef entrails, while the
warriors had pulverized acorns, grass seed and
preveryed worms
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ty Mr.. Cass, our Minister to Rome, is in
Paris, and recently jumped from his horse,
plunged into the Seine, and rescued drowning
Il
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New Orleans Nav 06

The Lexington departed this morning with
afidavits in regard to the time Of the departure
of the Eclipse and A. L. Shotwell.
Arrived-Enropa, Pacific, Equinox and VIM.
Noble
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CLOSING uP.-Twenty-seven Of the country
Banks in the State of New York have given
notice of closing their affairs, having an OUT
standing circulation of $446, 1886.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-08

rPremum railroad stocks are advancing in
New York, and the tendency Of the market for
stocks generally is upward.
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SuRvEYoR-GENERAL.-We see by the list
Of appointments in the New York Herald, that
WARNER LEWIS has been appointed Surveyor
General for Wisconsin and Iowa. A good ap-
pointment- Wisconsin, Pinerv.
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D Express packages have reached Wheel
ing in twenty-four hours and forty five min
u:es from Philadelphia.
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TO ADVERTISERS.

Let advertisers remember, that the Miners
Express ls the oldest paper in the North of Iowa
-that it has been in existence for gong on
twelve years that IT is universally known,
and read, as any paper in the State; and that it
will do advertising upon Just as reasonable terms
as it can be done elsew here.
S Two Reams Of Warrantee Deeds Just
printed-upon good paper-a nd for sale at this
Office.
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IL MIR. Jas. q. P. Burnside is about to com.
mence the issue of the daily, tri weekly and
Weekly Bulletin, at Freeport, illinois. The
paper will be democratic and placed under the
editorial controlof gentleman of ability. We
wish the Bulletin a full share Of success.