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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

INSTRUCT COURT, Dubuque County. Panl Rel.
II hart Backhauss, us. Joanna Henrietta Backhaus
Bnckhsuss, Defendant: You hereby notified III,
there is file in the Clerks Office OF the Dlsfr
Court Of Duhuaue county, petition of Psul ,Reinha,
Backhauss, PLAINTIFF praying that the bonds Of afrino
ny existing between you and him. be dissolved ana
setting firth for cause wfa descrion and absence IN
your part for the space Of one and mqrc without
wer thereto on or before the fourth Monday in March
next. tie first day Of The nef term Of said Court indr
vorce decreed original notice on said etitio rsinr
duly returned not found. Dubuque. Feb. 26fh. 1852
BENJAMIN RUPERT
Clerk b. Dis. Court
TlEMrsrRAD 4 RUar, Plf's. Att'ys. vi
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

REV. J. G. HoLBRooK.- gentleman,
who has accepted call to the pastcfate of .
Congregational society, recently organized in
the Nosth Division of the city, entered upon HE
labors on Sabbath last, BY preaching to a large
and attentive audience in North Market Hail.
Services will be conducted regularly ut the same
p,ace every Sabbath afternoon, at three o'clock,
until the society shall have erected building OF
their own, which, from the energy OF the pastor,
and the we'll known Morality OF our people in
enterprises of this charater. we presume will be
effected at an early day Chic. Press.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23
A San Francisco correspondent Of the New
York Tribune says:

A San Francisco correspondent Of the New
York Tribune says:
have seen much Of home travel, and noted
the conduct IT strangers. Only in California,
however, 10 the intrnsest love Of sshnme' 10 be
witnessed. The poor fellows here think but
lightly Of standing Tor hours n the post-oticr-
Eve lines OF them on generally delivpry---rain
or shine. 10 get few lines from some loved
hand and FIR whole week or more after each
arrival the Office is in state Of seigr. lffrends
at home could see the plank, despaifing looks
which | have seen there, when Disappointed, |
feel sure that all WIN owe the duty of . letter
would nsssr fail In fulfil il. Write, friends,
write; the fain,ing, sinking spirit may somr-
times receive new he from your kindly thoughts
Thousands lind this a weary hind Cheer Them,
loved ones at home Won can de- il Many
have said to nr, s.do tell This for u.s.
Let every delinquent who may read this, be
-arned
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

The Locomotive Engine builders, in different
sections Of the Union, are all said to be labor
ihg under d great pressure Of business. caused
by THE increase Of railroads all over the country,
and the consequent demand for locomotives.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23
sfA1E Or Iowa. 4.
Dubuque c. unity, q.

{f 6fA1E or Iowa.
Dubuque Csunty,
ITO JEAN BRUNET-tSif: You are hereby notified.
that there is nowe file in the Office Of the CLERK Of
the istrct Court q dubuque county, petition of
Nelson Gilbert, plaintiff, claiming Of yon seventy dol
lars, with interest since the first day Of May A. D. 1851
tachent and garnfshmetf has been thereon sued out
and that unless appear and answer said petition
bere the first day Of the next term of said District
Judgment will be rendered against you thereon an or
gna notice IN said cause having been duly turned NOT
found. Dubuque, February 22d, Io53
Clerk Of Dis. Court, Dabnque Co
HtxrsrEAD & Busr, Plt's Att'ys. w4s
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

H.leray,s Ointment and Pills. most Erceissi Remedy
f,r yabscesses and Old Womnds-Thomas Edwards, la
borer in Portsmouth Backyard, received ses ere hurt
in his thigh about fonr back, by piece Of timber
falling ON him. An abscess formed In consequence OF
the injury, which deed the most eminent surgeons to
heal, and he was consequently pronounced incurabe
and Put on the list with pension Be
ing now a liberty Try other medicines, he commenced
usnk Holloway Ointment and Pills, which have 80 Of
tectay cured Him that enjoys good health. and Is a
v I'll able to work is any man.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

WasHixGros APPoINrMESTs.-,The President
has nominated, and the SENATE confirmed, Selal
r. Hobbe, First Assistant Postmaster Genera
--res,ored. Charles Fans, late assistant editor
Of the Union, Assistant Secretary Of State.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

Tue Wharf.-The whale, Having no. air
bladder, can sink to the lowest depths Of tile
scean, and, mislaking the harpoon for the teeth
of the sword fish OF shark, be instantly de-
scends, this being the manner Of freeing himself
from these enemies, who cannot bear lbe press
ure Of the deep ocean; and by ascending and
descending in small space, he puts himself in
the power of the whaler; whereas it he knew
his force, and were to swim on the surface in a
strisht line, he would break or destroy the
machinery BY which he is arrested, as easily ~
the salmon breaks the single gut OF fisher
wnen his net is entangled.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23
THE BOURBON QUESTION.

The new York Evening Post states that Mr.
Putnam HAS Revived long letter from the
Prince De Joinville, of the nature o. which we
are not informed, but tits reported that he denies
Substantially the truth oe.Mr. WiIliams' state
ment, ID relation to the interview between the
two On the steamboat going TO Detroit; :.
The Evening Post adds:
Is Bui It il said that there are several remark
able discrepancies inthe Princes reply, which
only confirm the friends Of Mr.. Williams, who
Is an old mas, clergymdn; and heretofore, a.
we understand, = man Of 0nspotte6 reputation.
His account OF the interview between himself
and the Prince de Joinville u tso positive and
circumitantial 10 have beena mistake on his part,
and the long and short Of the matter is, that il
he is contradicted by the Prince, one or the
other must-walk around the truth. We awaf,
Cor further developements, therefore, on the par,
Of Mr.. Hanson, with considerable interest,"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

Rev. E. r. Ames, Bishop 81 the Methodist
Episcopal Church. arrived at San francisco on
the 10Th IF January, in the steamer Trnnsssee
The Bishop was in g'sd lleslth. Bish"p
Soule sailed from New Orleans on the 22d uls ,
FIR San Francisco.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

TThe Cincinnati Gazette says the opening
If new railroads, and the cheapening Of railroad
fare, have largely increased the amount Of
steamboat traffic and travel.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23
LARGE RECEIPTS.

/ The receipts At the ST. Patrick's supper on
Thursday evening, We understood, were over
$500.
This speaks vnlumns for the people Of Ou-
buque The appeal of charity. always fnds in
Dubuque, 4 generous response.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

a. Ut. Kinkie, The German patriot, has ac-
Ieeptsd place = Professor Of the GeTuian Ian.
susge It Westbourne College, London,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

Tar MAyxooTH GRaSr.-A discussion ha6
occurred In the House Of Commons, prior to tn,
sailing Of the last steamers on tile endowment
of Maynoolh College. On division, the motto,
Ito frvoke the endowment was rejected BY !
majority Of thirty.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23
LOOK HERE.

rFsHE undersigned has associated with him in pars-
III Il rsllip. Mr.. ErMoND ALIEN The business III the
house will hereafter he conducted under the style Of
j. c. Wsstaer6y Co.. who will he pleased At all times
Street. .s.ssF*
All persons indebted to mo will see the necessity of
making immediate payment lwish close mp the out
wise is sufiricnt.n -. 80 So
Dubuque, March 8, 1853. div WIT
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23
rbere arc tl,ree Kinds 81 men il die world

There are three kinds Of men in the world .
The aWills,'' the .sWonts," and the @Canis :"
The formor effect every thing, the others ops
pose everything, AMI the lat4. fail in every
thing. 81 will builds our railroads and stealn-
boats 81 won't don't believe in 'sexperimel,ts
and nonsense !; while II can't grows weeds for
wheat, and commonly ends his days in the slow
digestion Of a court of bankruptcy.-N. o. Bee.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

APPOINTMENTS IN ILLINOIS.
All the important appointments in Ills. have
been made, which will be seen in another place
in this days paper. May We not soon expect
to hear Of some appointments in this state
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

MiculoAE CEsrxAL RAiLRoAD.--A report OF
| the earnings Of the above road for the quarter
ending 2sth February, show an increase Of 81
per cent, over the same corresponding time o.
last year.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

UsURr Law IN CANADA.-A bill passed the
lower house Of the Canadian Parliament to per
init lenders to charge such rate of interest as
they may agree upon with borrowers; but no
one shall recover over six per cent by law.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

A VERi FooLisH QUARREL---The folly Of
connubial quarreIliDg was slrikingly illustrated
ia lowell the other day. The better half. (or
possibly IN this case. the porser half) OF a
Mr.. Evans, got angry with him about some.
thing, and sought satisfaction by cutting off the
bead Of his portrait, and doing other naughty
things The indignant husband few to The law
for satisfaction on his part am nteciion for the
futcr. and the result was, that Mrs. Evens was
fined far cutting up her tantrums as aforesaid,
and-Mr. Evans had to pay the fine
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

CEsraAL RalLRoAD.Ws learn from good
authority, that il is the intention Of The company
to push the work, from FreePort westward, %
with. largely increased fsrce, A
soon as il can be put on. They will find thril
proft. without doubt in so doipv.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

NoRrH RlyrR NAvIeATIns.-Th New York
National Democrat Of the 10Th, says there IS no
ice in the river . far up as PoughkeePsie. Above
that point the embargo Is breaking up, and Il
the present mild weather continues, resumption
Of river connection, with Albany may be expect
ed about The Goth inst "a
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

There was but one Territory created at tn,
| last session Of Congress, to wit the: Terrier,
lof Washington, in >,regnn, north Of the Colum
hia sNebraska, and al the other Territoria
projects failed.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23
-NTTwTTT
NOTiCEl

rTHE Stockholders in the Southern Wisconsin, and
i aississip Rail Road. requested % come forward
aud pay up tbcr first in.alhnemt Of five per cent as
the amount is needed to complete The survey.
+. lANGWO GRITTY, Ageitf,
to be foura at j. r. Fafley's store.
Dubuque, March 18th, 1853. dot
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

The steamer Highland Mary snnk few days
ago in the Mississippi. She had cargo Of pro-
lduce, which with the boat will be total
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23
inITiCE.

M SCHLA'YED. m whom this may concem-You
II are hereby notified that baIbsr Noel has aban-
doned my house without any just and sufcient cause.
and that will not pay III any ii her living,
nor in any c9htribe 70 her support, that f
my child whom has In her possession, and fiat
I'll persons who harb0f aud fst win do - q their
own peril. JOSEPH NOEL
February 23d, 1853. dlt-w3t ;
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

T;<. mong the bills Of indictment found p,
The Grand Jury Of Penobscot county, MINNIE
vas one against the city Of Bangor, as co,amo1
seller, by it's agent, Of ardent spirits.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

n MO McCraney has retired from the
IaFairield Ledger leaving Mr.. A. r. Fulton,
his former partner, sole proprietor and editor q
THAT sheet. W.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

& LKca L sisqrlsiroR.- The Feb. No. af sh'
periodical is Out, and is we'll filed With valuahl
matter for the legal mind.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

lxrEREsrlHG SlAfLscIry 81 say mamma
uWeil, my pet .sWas Uncle Tom the hus
band Of Anti Slaverys'' "Tut, nonsence, chlld
Tell Jaoe 10 put you to bed.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23
Fire /. Fire Fire /!

OFvIcE OF THx 3ss. Is
Dubuque Just4ai Insurance Conpaayj
mo the Stockholders of said Ccmpany: You arc
u hereby notified thai asspssmsnf upon your notes
of one per cent. has hecn made cover oss met by
VIM A. Warren, and one per cent fsr loss Of G. G..
Banghart which you will pay to the Secretary of
said Company, in accordance with the provisions of
l2 of the constitution.
II not paid, The provisions Of said section win be
strictly enforced. ...-a.
Dubuque, Iowa, March lith, 1853 daw4w
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23
From the Chicago Democratic rressof nm iFse.s
STARTLING NEWS FROM CENTRAL
AMERICA.

From the Chicago Democratic Press Of I'm Inst
STARTLING NEWS FROM CENTRAL
AMERICA.
Bv an arrival at New ORLEANS on the 9th INST.
from Honduras, we have intelligence OF start.
ling character, and which, ii true, must lead y
more decisive measures on the part OF our gov
ernmefit in repasd to British movements ip Gem
trail America, Than have yet been vent0red upon.
The vessel reported that ut the time Of sailing.
great excitement prevailed in Honduras, in cum
sequence of Her British Majestv's war steamer
Devastation having anchored off Touplln, and
demanded the surrender OF the place, IN the
name Of the Mosquito K ny The inhabitants
were given two hours time 10 decide, before
the commencement OF bombardn-nt The in
habitants yielded to superior force but solennly
protested against the outrage. The Mosquito
flag was, hnisted and the Honduras flag pulled
down The British war steamer then proceed
ed to Limas, and cannonadins was afterwards
heard in that quarter. II was presumed that a
con at was gong on between the steamer ana
the Honduras troops.
Such is the substance Of the report MS trle-
rraphed from New Orleans to the New York
press Taken in connection with the establsh-
,nent Of Bay Island Colony, and other high.
handed movements Of British authori les in That
| part of Central America, It dues seem to US that
it furnishes sufficient ground for our governs
! ment 10 take the matter at once into hand and
have definite understanding with Great Brit
ain, as Ia how far she designs pursuing her pres
ent policy, and to inform her also 10 the peril
at which she will do it.
LATER.
Since the above was IN type, our dispatches
from Washington confirm the reports via New
Orleans; and we are happy to say also that onf
government is taking Efficient steps in the pre-.
snises We think Greae Britain will soon find
that she has the length Of her tether in Cen-
raj AmeTic1.
AssAILixsA A DKaD MAs.-Mr CoygsveI
says s.it is 10 me matter OF deep regret that
we cannot have the advice of woman in our lee
gisla'ive deliberations especially on subject
in which she il 80 deeply interested (temprr-
ance.) Woman has been constantly wrongrd
by man; nnd that WRONG commenced in Eden,
where our grandfather Adam cast the blame
wiia!y on Eve. instead III bearing It himself
Ike nnn lie evidenced neither honor n.
gallanry in manly screening himself behind
his WIFE, who was NJ more guilty than he.
always feel ashamed OF any prdlgree, when !
think ofthp destardly conduct Of Adam, in say
ing Ss.Twan't I.ird. twas my vile who did il
1t Eve ) mother had haifthe spunk Of. some Il
our Yankee nations, she would not have suffer
ed her injured daughter to have remained under
the root of The heartless coward sW"man has
dane much for me, and feel bound in return
~ do much tor her.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

March 18th. by Rel J. 3. Taylor, VT. JOHN =. nor
~ the same Mfsuch 18th. Ms. MAJ L. CtLLAsriE, 70
M;.s n, :. III srnonl both Of Dubuque CO.. -
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

ezr Nebraska territory contains 5000
square miles, with population Of less tiia
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23
at. Louis, March 81. 1853.

a. FRESH and good supply Of Almonds, Fiiber,s,
~ English Walnuis, Brazil Nuts, Pecans. Pea Nnfs
nd Cocoa Nuts on hand and for sal. by G.. Il. WET
Oct 10, dwy.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

E The U. s. Senate will adjourn on Mon
day The 2lst inst.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

n The Legislature Of Minnesota adjoufue'
On The 5.h inst.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

T. c. TwicheH q Co., New OFteape.
We have open policy Of Insurance, which will COW
or all shipments address, when ADVISED BY leei
per mail or when endorsed OF bins Of Hiding bcfJe,
at the time Of shipment.
At. Louis March 81, 1853. d'ert
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

a. The Block Swan, Miss Greenfeld;i
NOW in Philadelphia, drawing crowded concrr
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23

- The Mandtouwoc Herald says that K. K
Jones has made sale of one million Of shing-
les 70 house in Chicago, from his yard in thai
place.
imPonrs Up 10 The 25th ult. the imports o.
fsreien dry goods into New York had been
Shout "a SOC, 900 in advance Of the same period
of last year
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23
Dubuquie, Feb. l7th, issa.

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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-23
ssEFH NuckIb6k,
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
CONFUSION AND FORWARDING HOUSE.
MOGRIDGE 4 McFAUL,
ff.eS Tw;rbel 4 MorYidre

4
Corner Of Commercial and Pine Streets.
CONSIGrMENTS and Commissions will meet with
prompt and personal attention and liberal cash atanees
will be given Consigninents, or Bills Of l.ading IN
hand. 81 10
. The Forwarding and Receiving of Merchandise ard
Produce will meet with especial and dispatch the
lowest rates of freight will always he procured and he
expense ST Storage and Dfayace, as much as possie
ORDERS FOR PURCHASING as
Filled at the notice and lowest market prices
REFERENcEs:
essss f sis% !. Co., :, Louis.
Doane. King Co.
l D. Newcomb & Brother, ,o.;.v,e
w. B. Reynolds,
Ellis & Morton,
Hosea & Fraser, - f,;r.,n..t;
Springer & Whiteman.
T.. @. Goodman y Co.
J. w, Butler 4 Bfother,)
n Leech & Co., Pittsburs.
VIM Holmes 4 Co.,
Morgan, }. NJ. Buck & Morgan,
Shields 4 Miller. ! ph,l,a.,rh;,
&c. YaFnall & Co.,
&. B. Conveys,
Josiah Lees Co. Baltimore,
abraham G. Cole, do
Glow & Marck, Nes York.
Frost & Forrest, do
CharlesA. Megs, do
A. G. Farwell K Co., Boston.
Howard, Son Y Co, do
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NOTICE.

I TlExrsrRAp & Ruar, Plf's. An'ys
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-06-28

Oy A negro died lately down South while
in the act of dancing julia. Nobody can dis
pute the fact of his 'shuffling off his mortal
coil" -f
nTMisery loves company, which accounts
for the sociabiIity of the Aldermen.
G-Kind words are the waters that stick
together the interests of maitland sland err
is the steam that looseDs them.
WHALING VOYAGES. = The perigrinations
up the Bowery of the Short Boys.
GJPlaying cards are tickets of admission
to the cockpit of misery. H
pWe've got enough of POUR jaw, Is the
Philistines remarked to sampson.
ora successful insurrection is called a
revolution, unsuccessful one is named re-
bellion.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-06-28

At called meeting held at the Court
House Saturday evening the 25th inst, for
the purpose of securing further subscriptions
of stock to the Evansville, Indianapolis, and
Cleveland Strait Line Railroad, Mr. WILLARD
CARPENTER was called to the Chair, and A.
H. SANDERS appointed Secretary.
Mr.. Carpenter addressed those assembled,
explaining the Importance Of the proposed
Railroad, called the Evansville. Indianapolis
and Cleveland Strait Line Railroad. and
proving most conclusively, that it must be
the very best paying stock OF all Western
Railroad stocks, He said the road would be
built, and to prove his own confidence in the
enterprise, he would subscribe double the
amount of stock of any other man.
The following resolution was then offered
by the Secretary, with remarks advocating
its Importance to Evansville as well as to the
project under consideration:
ResoIecd, That Committee of three be
appointed, to prepare for publication statis'
tics of the Commerce, Public improvements
population, and natural and Geographical
advantages of Evansville; and also statistics
of the Mineral and Agricultural wealth CON-
pared with other portions of the State, Of
that country to be trayersed by the proposed
Strait Line Railroad,-the committee to have
the privilege of employing any assistance
they may require for the proper performance
of their duty, at the expense of said Railroad
Company.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
BY consent Of meeting, A. H. Sanders
Jas. G. Jones and Chas. Gray, were appoin.
ted said committee.
After some interchange ofremarks exhib-
iting the enthusiasm of those present for the
proposed Railroad, and their determination
to push 1t on. the meeting adjourned.
WILLARD CARPENT TER, Chm.
A. II. SANDERS, Sec'y.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-06-28
River News.


! uTThe steamer Pike has withdrawn from
the Louisville and st. Louis Packet Line
on account of low water.
nSThe Lady Pike was here Sunday
morning. She had only been as far down as
Paducah, to get the Telegraph's passengers
Our Lady has light feet, and can run where
there is scarcely sufficient water to wet Ia
dy's slippers. She was crowded with pas
sengers.
"The Illinois river appears to be In fair
order, as we notice the large packets were
advertised for their regular trips from ST.
Louis to La Sale.
~ The st. Louis News of Friday says the
Eclipse is now making probably her last trip
for the season, and will probably lay up at
Paducah, as is reported.
nTA mar named Michael Higgins last
Thursday drove his team into the river ut st.
Louis, and himself and two horses were