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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
AGE OF THE WORLD.

There is striking diversity of opinion res
pecting the age of the world AID i, is with nc
particular accuracy that either ancient or mod
ern, sacred or profane historians, have attempted
to fix the precise age of the world.
The chinese represent the world as some
hundreds of thousands of years Did. The Hin
docs subscribe to similar theory. The astro-
nomical records of the Chaldeans carried back
the origin of society, 473,O00 years. Plato
mentions an island called Atlantis, which was
believed to have been buried in the ocean 90C0
years before the age in which he wrote.
But this story is regarded as fiction and all
calculations which fix the age Of the world at a
mere remote period, than six thousand years be-
fore the birth of Christ, are regarded as entirely
unsupported by reliable evidence.
The generally received Bible chronology,
fixes, the creation at 4004 years before christ,
but recent Investigations of the Antiquities, of
Egypt, Persia and Mesopotamia. induce belief
that this is erroneous and that the true space of
time which elapsed between these great events,
is greater by one or two thousand years.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

ANTIQUARIAN RESEARCHES AND THE BIBLE.
The New York Commercial Advertiser,
speaking of Bayard's new work entitled ..Dis-
coveries among the Ruins of Nneveh and Ba-
bylon," just repubiished by Putnam says:
"Mr. Bayards volume bounds with ce-robor-
atoms of the historical portions of the Old T.s-
lament. Mound after mound, palace af er pa
lace, and even tombs and hidden vaults testify
to the minute truthfulness of that inspired vol
ume. Hosts of witnesses are disentombed from
the hoary and almost forgotten past, and, by the
grandeur and majesty of their testimony, ex-
pose the shallowness and ignorance of scofers
OF the present. 1t would be an interesting task
to gather into one volume all these corrobor.
atoms"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

| REroRr OF the DIkEcroRs OF THE Ill
GENITAL Rail Roar CoMPAsY.-For copy
| of this important document dated March l6'i
1853, We are indebted to the polteness of Messrs
F. s. Jesup & Co., and for the benefit OF oul
readers, who feel deep interest in every thing
connected with the progress and prosperity OF
this magnificent enterprise, we propose briefly
to notice its contents. In this report, full and
| detailed history of the affairs Of the Company
] its negotiations abroad, the disposition of its
lands, the progress in procuring materials, the
manner in which the contracts are let, and the
pleted-is given.
The estimated cost of this magnificent work,
;raversing a distance Of over seven hundred
miles, through the heart of one of the most fer
$l7,O00,000 and the 'sways and means" provi-
ded, without dsposng of dollars worth Of the
land, amounts TO the sum of $ll ,739, 66O,92.
The Directors have authorized further sale
of three millions of bonds, which will no doub,
be readily taken, increasing the available capi-
tai to l4 ,739. 669, 92, and rendering the prompt
completion of the road, without disposing of an
acre of their immense grant, an absolute certain
ty.
The work is organized into twelve divisions,
and under contract, employing from six to eight
thousand hands, and arrangements made for
greatly increasing this force. The 9Th division
IF tho road--it ho.nr The Cb;c a po end nuh,cna
branch,w be graded and ready tor laying down
the rails by the Isl day of January 1854, and the
entire work will be finished and in operation, so
says the chief Engineer, Col. Mason, before the
close of the year 1854.
The amount Of iron required for the road and
its branches is estimated at 72 900 tons, 81, 600
tons of which was contracted for al the low rates
ruling in 1872.
The companies agents have been engaged for
some time, in selecting the lands TO which it is |
entitled by the Act of Congress and the Charter
# the Legislature OF Illinois, and report that
luty nearly completed.
The Directors report the sale Of government |
and in the vicinity Of the road, as very large, |
t double the usual rates per acre, the se,tle-
nent of the country as rapid beyond example,
nd express entire confidence in their ability to
dispose of the lands for sufficient! sum 10 can
eel all the bonds of the company.
With this statement of the affairs of the |
Company, although brief, we think it unneces-
AIRY TO publish in detail the report
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

BLAcKwooDs MAGAzINE.-We have receiv-
ed the April No. of the American edition of
Blackwoods Magazine, published by Leonard
Scott & Co. of New York.
Its leading article is entitled "Temperance
and Teetotal Societies." and we are free to ac-
knowledge, that we have seldom perused an ar
ticle, which more completely and fully shews up
the deformties and evils, of fanatical, political
temperance, than does this article.
That one article is worth the money asked for
the Magazine.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
REDUCTION OF LETTER POSTAGE


We are authorized to say that hereafter the
single rate Of letter postage between the United
States and Brazil, via England, will be IS cents,
instead Of 81 cents heretofore-prepayment
required.
We are further requested to say that direct
communication by British mail packets, running
once in two months between Singapore and
Batavia, having been established in connexon
with the overland mails to India and Australia,
all letters, ne wspapers, Sc, addressed to Joca,
or to any Of the Dutch possessions in India,
will in future be rewarded by these packets
unless specially directed to be sent by other con-
veyance.
The regular mails for Java are to be made up
in London for transmission via Marseiiles on
the 9th of each of the months of January,
March, May, July, September, and November /;
but letters andeaewspapers may also be sent, it
90 addressed, by the route OF Southampton on
the 4th of each of the months above mention
ed
The rae Of postage to Java Ito be prepaid on
letters sent from and collected on letters receiv
ed in the u S. is SIXTY fUs cents per letter Of
less than quarter Of an ounce via Marseilles, and
forty fire csnts per letter weighing less than
half an ounce via Southampton Washington
Union
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

Quo AND MISSISSIPPI RAILRoAD.-A Lon
don correspondent Of the New York CONNER
cial referring to the sale bonds of this company
remarks that when the prospectus Of the issue
of the amount ($2,050,O0O) was put forth by
scribed, considerable sums being taken by large
capitalists for permanent investment
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

yG Gen. Scorr has purchased the magnif.
cent house recently bull, on Twelfth street, in
New York, by CHAs. PARTRIDGE, the manu-.
facturer of locofoco matches. He who has ac-
cumulated fortune by the making of locofocos,
sells paatial residence to man who is polit-
callv killed by the same material
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
MORE TROUBLE MEXICO

MORE TROUBLE IN MEXICO.
PrSsismaiios Of Cor. Lane in regard to IT,
Boandary-Meriean Forces moring towars
che Dispstsd Territory.
NEw YoRK, April 81.
Mr.. O'Connor, District Attorney, announced
in the United States Court this morning the
death Of Mr.. King, accompanying the an
nouncesnent with remarks, and moved the
Court adjourn out Of respect to his memory.
The move was seconded by Stanley, responded
70 By the Judges, and the Court adjourned.
Its said that Judge Bronson will enter upon
the duties Of Collector al this port on the first
day of May.
A despatch from New Orleans states that
dates have been received from New Mexico to
the effect that Governor Lane has issued pro-
clamation claiming the Meadley Valley as a
portion Of the American Territory. The Gov
ernor asserts that this valley was left out by
the neglect of Commodore Bartlett, and he had,
therefore, ordered that Col. Sumner to proceed
to the spot with an armed force to secure it.
Col. Sumner refused TO obey his instructions.
In the mean time the Mexican Government re-
ceiyed notice Of what was on foot, and immedi-
ately sent body Of several hundred soldiers,
" no were commanded to resist at any sacrifice
all attempts to seize the Valley.
When the above account left, the most in
tense excitement prevailed, and bloody work
was anticipated.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

HoEopay's Ointment aud Pills haze cured liberated
Leg and Prercnted 9mpuat on-The wife of Mr. Paylis
of s. Court, House, Cheapside, Birmingham, suffered
for more than years from dreaduy liberated limb
during great portion of that time she under med
cal treatment Birmngham where she frequently told
that amputation must ultimately take place, it
impossible 10 heal the wound. However, under the ad
vice of her friends, she tired Hollowa,s Ointment and
Pills, which have effected perfect cure and she
strongly recommends others similarly afflicted TO use
them after this proof Of their efficacy in Of the
worst of cases.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

Why Is IT So!-The Alton Courier, in
speaking of the extent of the Banking capital
already invested under the Illinois banking law
amounting to no less than So, $50 600, says
alt remains to be seen whether this food Of
Illinois money is to be mainly circulated at
home, and thereby drive out the shnplaster
currency of other States. So far, this desirable
result is far from being accomplished. There
are perhaps ten dollars of Connecticut and
New York money to one of Illinois, now in
general circulation throughout this State
Bettriue (IU.) .4drocate.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

o. am going down to the Empire Cheap
Store, have become " Household Vords," and those
Cheap Goods have also become associated with them
Recoect il is for your interest to purchase your Dry
Goods at the Empire Cheap stors Just received another
lot of those fast colored Prints, Is yards for dollar
Hose 10 cents PER pair Splendid Brocadees, Alapacas 25
per yard other Goods in proportion DON'T forget
AT RUSsELL'5,
corner Of Main and Second-St first below the NAPLES
House.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
Il PLURIBUs UNUM =.

BAADE& osTEN,
Buggy and Wagon Manufactory-B Blacks
Glazing, Paper Hanging, &c. &c.
MAIN STREET,
Opposite the foundation of the Cathedral
DUBUQUE, IOWA,
%
We beg leave to inform the citizens of Dubuque, and
the surrounding country that have established Bug
gy and Wagon Mandatory under the above named
style and will constantly keep hand, full assortment
Of one and two horse Wagons, al
THE L0WEST PRICES,
aud which, in regard durability We guarantee TO DO
equal il not better than
ANY MADE IN THE WEST.
Come and see for yourselves how our Wagons are
made, and We feel satisfied that you don't want to 20
any where else to buy Good Wagon.
ROD IRON FENCES, in the new fashioned style.
made to order, also any Kind Of Backsnh,ns and Re
pairing done on short notice and reasonable terms,
PAINTING, house and sign painting, Granting, Mar
bling and Paper Hanging
GLAZING, done In workman like manner, at the
low rate OF 81 90 per 100 lights. Watch and Compass
Glasses put in, In less than no time.
febiSwly BAADE & OsTEN
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

PEGu.-The province of Pegu, in the EN-
pire of Blrmah, which has been "annexed by
Great Britain to her East India possessions, is
a territory of great value and Importance. 1t
was long an independent kingdom, but became
dependency of Birmlh in 1857. Its most i'm
portant products are teak timber, worry, bees
wax, salpetre, iron, lead, tin, very fine rubies
and diamonds. Its principal seaport is Ran
COON.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

TEXAS RAILWAY TO THE PACIFIC Gen
T. J. Rusk has left Washington for New York
to infuse life, it is said, into the Pacific Railway
Company, now forming in that city. He is
entirely sanguire of the early commencement
and rapid completion Of that immense enter
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

IA Two loafers met upon the wharf yester-
day, and passed the compliments of the season -
''J'n, said one, shave you seen Hall, he's
looking TOR you '"-Hall? what Hall ?''-was
Jim's answer. "Why, Alec hall, you fool. >
"Pshaw," responded jim, 'that's n poor sell, :
and you wouldn't have caught me if | hadn't
been hurt last night when John tripped me up.
"John who?" said Jim. "Demijohn, you mum
skull.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

CHIEF CLERK OF THE LAND OFFIcE-We
perceive with pleasure that Charles S. Fraiey.
esq, has been appointed CHI eff clerk in the Land
office. Mr.. Fraley is in all respects amply
qualified for that position and many years of
OF faithful and efficient service in that bureau
OF the government combine with his we'll known
sound democratic principles to make his promo
ton enlinently just and proper-Ex.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

II We have such returns from the Seventh
Jud Gal District, as leads US to fear the defeat
Of Coi. Sharpe, for Judge. The reports seem
20 favor the election Of Riddel, the ndepe ndent.
we regret this. Col S. deserved much a. the
hands OF the people of that region and thus is
ne rewarded. But the way to get most, nova,
days, IS 10 deserve the leas,--.Nuscatine Enc
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

Gov. WRIGHT AT OrTUMwA.-Governo
Wright of Indiana, recently visited Otumwa,
and was rendered public dinner by the citi-
zens. He declined this manifestation. of hospi-
tality, for want of time, but delivered them an
address upon the resources and prospects of the
Nest
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
PROTECTION
(Fire, Marine and InlanO
INSURANCE COMPANY,

HARTFORD, CoNN., IN les
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
A. G. Hazard, Jno. Washburn, D. W. Clark, William
Belden, e. Seeev, w. B. Robbins, T. Beiknap, D.
Clark, w. Trial, L. Hills, w. A. Ward, William
Williams.
The attention of property holders is respectfully called
the superior advantages Tor FIRE, Marine and Inland
Insurance offered by the
Protection Insurance Company.
The undersigned has been furnished with blank poll
ces signed by the officers of the company also, with
blank receipts Tor continuing policies already
issued, and is duly authorized and prepared, Agent OF
said company make assurances or any period u time
not less han month nor greater than seven years,
upon buildings their contents occupied Dwellings,
Stores, Warehouses, Churches, Hotels. Banks, Court
Houses Colleges, etc. etc. and their against
Loss or Damage by Fire.
Also on Dry Goods. Groceries, Manufactured Goods,
Produce, Household Furniture, Live Stock, and every
description of Merchandise and Personal Property, ship
ped be shipped per good steamboat nr BOATS TO and
from points the Western Waters or between Eastern
cities via Lakes or other inland route and any town III
the Western country, against the hazards OF
Inland Transportation.
Also, oil Shipments Of Goods Wares and Merchan-
die per good vessel vessels between New Orleans
and olher Gulf p'rts-hetween all American ports and
En- sish European ports, 10 any other port Watso
ever, in the Atlantic waters, against tho
Perfls of the Seas,
at rates of Premium low those of any other Res
ponsibe Institution.
gcy-The attention of Merchants IL especially request
superior advantages and convenience Of nsur
ance at home, under .-Open Poicv.' covering ship
ments by specific endors; ments, or under " Contract
Policy !" covering ali shipments whatever during any
agreed period-i current Of premium charged by
OF her ctnpaneS-for account of Applicant s. or whom
il may concern" Losses promptly adjusted under the
supervision Of The undersigned local Ag' and pay bic
in bank funds, on spot, if desired in New York,
Boston, Phila lelphia, Baltimore 'harlestcn New Or
leans st. Louis Louisville, Pittsburgh, any ether
greed p0int in the LliItsj States.
For further information respecting rates Of premium,
etc., apply to The undersigned.
CHA's CORkERY. Agent
for Dubuque and neighbcring counties.
Mayed, 1853. dsw-lm
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

~ The Burlington Telegraph suggests that
the Executive Of the state, call an Extra Ses-
sion of the Legislature, for settling the question,
whether, or not, counties have the right to take
stock in railroads
We don't believe the thing will pay.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

SEIZURE OF MEXICAN TERelroRY-The Ma.
tional Inteliigeneer of the 23d inst, contains
letter from Santa Fe, dated Feb. Goth, which
confirms previous reports Of the intention Of
Gov. Lane to seize upon portion of Mexican
territory. The Governor shoulders the res
possibility, and seems determined to do some
thing before he is superseded in Office by which
he will be remembered.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
HORRIBLE MURDER AT CLEVELAND
BALTIMORE. Apr

BALTIMORE, April 70.
The Emperor Of France has extended an in
vitation TO the Bonaparte family of this city to
pay visit to the Imperial Dominions. Young
Jerome Bonapare who now belongs 10 The u. S.
Army has obtained an absence of six months,
and will soon leave for France. He is grand
son to the brother Of Napoleon.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

a. The attention of our readers is directed to
the advertisement Of that old and esponsib.e
Institution, the Protection Fire and Marine In,
surance Company, of Hartford, of which Mr..
Corkery is Agent.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
CUNlFPE'S VARIETIES,

NeXt UOOf TO CIty HOteI
NTOW OPEN. consists, in part, and 10 arrive, the
IN following GROCERIES,;
Wines, Liquors, Foreign and Domestic Fruit, Brandy,
Whiskey, Gin, claret Brandy, cherrys. Lemon syrup
Byass' celebrated London Porter in quarts and piats
Sweet cider Prime Pittsburgh Ale, in quantities 10 sui
families, Molasses, Rasans, Figs, Sugar. TIA, rne ),
chocolate, Almonds Brazille Nuts, Texas Pee MS roast
ed and raw Pea Nuts, chenuts, Gren bic Wanuts, Fill
berts cocoa Nuts prime Fish, MacSerel, cod F.h
Herring, in barrels and boxes Mustar Pepper candies
Maple Sugar, Oranges, Lewons and App'cs, Sugar
crackers, Soda crackers, Butter crackers. New Rice
California Bread, etc., etc.
The advertiser having connactiuns in New Orleans
and 81 Louis and being Agent he sale of hicNuiy's
celebrated ST. Louis cyackef, ~ ii always he supplied
with
Fresh Er,sit * Crackers,
Of every description, which he viii dspne of ~ mall
pre- the citizens IF Dubuque, ami The public in en-
erai. Cash paid for Oats, Butter, Ergs etc.
Dthun,Ie 9Th Apr day 1yn
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

~ TIE Burlington Hawkeye, in an article
upon the death Of William R, King, says:
"The distinguished gentleman, full of years
and worldly honors, died at his residence in
South Carolina, on the 18Th inst
1t is mistake that his residence was in South
Carolina, or that he died there. His residence
was in Alabama, and that is where he died
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

To CENTRAL AMERIcA-The Washington
Union of the 23d inst, announces the appoints
ment Of Senator Borland to Central America -
Senator B. was originally offered the Governor.
ship Of New Mexico, which post he subsequently
declined, most likely, at the solicitation Of the
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER.

ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER.
IMPORTANT TO DISPEPTlCS.-DrJ S. Houghton's
Pepsn the Digestive Fluid Gastric Juice, pre-
ared from Rennet, the Fourth Stomach OF the Ok
directions of Baron Leibg the great Physolo c
al Chemist by ]. :. Houghton NJ D. Philadelphia Pa
This is truly wonderful remedy for Indigestion, Dys
psa, Jaund;ce, Liver Complaint, Constpa and
Debility, curing after NATURE own Method by Natures
own Agent the Gastric Juice. Pamphlets containing
scientific evidence of value, furnished by agents gra
tis See not ice among Medical Advertisements.
A. GILLESPIE, Agent.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

FUNERAL oE THE VICE PREsIpEsr.-A tel
egraphic despatch, bearing date Of Cabawba,
10th inst, states that the funeral Of the Vice
President took place on that day at ii O'Clock
in the morning, according to the rites of The
Episcopal church, Mr.. Plat, of Selma, oficia-
ting, whose sermon was eloquent and beautiful
He lies among his kindred, near his mansion
in the country. He died calmly and composed.
To-,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

DIssoLvED.-Gov. Cobb, of Georgia, has
ssued manifesto, formally declaring the Uni
on party dissolved, there being no longer any
occasion for maintaining it. Gov. Foote has
done a similar thing in Mississippi
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

WIscoNsIN TEMPERANCE CONVENTION
the 9th of June next, mass temperance Con-
vention will be held at Madison, to adopt meas
ures for securing the passage in that state of the
Maine Liquor Law
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
LIFE INSURANCE.

TINE Kentucky Mutual Life INSURANCE Company
i Capital 800 900.
J. R. PAYroS, Secretary.
RrInsuranee granted upon the Lives of persons 60
ing to California. -
Dr. G. w. scorI, Medical Examiner
Dubuque, May ?, 1859. d"W-in
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

he who BY his conduct makes good friends
on one hand, and bitter haters on the other.
shows that there is something Of the bold, up.
right man IN his composition, v lille the chicken
hearted character 10 incapable Of making either
friends or foes.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

Lead ore has been bored through at Mineral
Point, Al depth Of 300 feet, and has been dis
covered near Shullsburg at a depth of lao feet.
If this il true it establishes long disputed ques
ton with miners-that the heavier bodies of min.
eral lie below the magnetism rock.-Jaekson
Co. Press
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

SUSPECTED OFFICE RoBBERY-The follow.
ing is the substance of telegraphc des patch
received here by the Postmasters yesterday,
from Chicago: sit is feared that packages for
Albany and Boston, sent from your Office on the
22d and 23d of April have been stolen. Ga
lena .4dpertiser
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

The Hon. Edward Stanley of North Carolina,
is in this city at Wizards Hotel, en- route for
California, where he intends pursuing his pro-
fession.- Washington Union.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
Nj. NISEEET'S
Exchange 4 Banking House,

INTEREST paid to Depasitor+ Drafts and Notes
collected and proceeds reinttsd 70 any part OF The
United States Sight and Time Bills purchased, and
sight Exchange on principal cities of the Union
also Bills on Europe for sale at the lowest rates. and in
sums to suit April 81, 1853 d-ly
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

FISH SroRY-The New Bedford Standard of
the LIST inst, says: A Goldfish was brought in o
this market this morning, weighing 10 pounds.
When the fish dressed there were found in
side IL founders, paddock, and 2 ducks
lie is the best accountant who can cast up
the sum of his own errors.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

u The authorities Of Chicago, are adopting
pretty rigid measures, for ascerta;ning the caus-
es and the parties to blame, for the terrible rail
road collision which occurred near Chicago, a
few days since.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

Daniel o. Morton, of Toledo, Ohio, to be at
torney of the United States for the district of
Ohio, in the place of S. Mason, resigned
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

II We learn, that Mr.. German, the new
Governor ct Minnesota. will assume the duties
Of his Office about the LIST Of May.