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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

George Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, the frs
office of the British crown, is Scotchman, and
a member of the church of Scotland. 1t is
quite novelty in the British government to
have a prime minister who has no connection
with the church of England
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

The democrats of the 2nd Ward are reouest
ed 10 meet IN the third story room, immediately
over Doyle's store, on Thursday evening at -
o'clock. MANY VOTERS.
Dubuque, March 2Sth, 1858
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30
EXHIBITION OF CATTLE

The attention of the citizens was attracted to-.
day, by Enthusiastically dressed escort, having in
charge very fine yoke of cattle, which was
sold by Judge Hamilton for $I55. They are
decidedly the best specimen of cattle we have
seen in the country
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30
NORTH BRITISH REVIEW.

We have received the Feb. No. of this popu-
lar review, republshed by Leonard Scott & Co,
of New York, at So per annum.
1t is a work Of great merit and should be in
the hands of every true lover of history and
literature.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

BT The Dubuque Herald says, that Col.
McHenry will be the Receiver of Dubuque.
The Herald's statements Of who will be the
public officers, must be taken with many grains
of allowance
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

THE LAST FRENCH REvoLurloN.-Georgt
Sumner, Esq, has been delivering lecture up
on France, in various cities, during The past two
weeks We find report of the address in the
National lntelIigencer, from which We make the
following extract:
He mentioned as among The fruits of the rev.
oluiion f AZ the following
list. II has secured to France three thousand
new scho Is I'd. Cheap postage. 3d. Thi.rs
hiins-lf, the biterest enemy of The revolution
OF '4S declared that s'f that evolution did no,
save the country from National bankruptcy, il
did from great financial disaster" An. 1t Sc
cured I, Frenchmen universal suffrage, which
tho it be no very great privilege in the choos-
ing of an Emperor, conters vast benefits in the
seleciion of municipal bodies The French
peasant will, BY choosing his municipal coun .
sellers, begin his education in. self government
and in sci, spec,
Il frequently urged against France, that
she was always engaging IN revolutions, but
never gaia-d anything by them. In reply 10
this he SAID that no Government ever fell in
France that deserved To cpntnue, land all these
changes were bringing her nearer to her true
perpendicular republicanism
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

Printers Devils are generally great ladies'
men not withstanding they have pretty hard
name. Some time ago one ofthese hard named
fellows and his lady-love were taking an even.
ing walk and as they were walking along
chatting briskly upon the topics of the day, she
suddenly caught his hand and smilngiy asked:
ado you. know why cannot get rell.
gion :"
"No my dear, do not" he replied.
alt is because love the DEVIL ~
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

O. Having changed our Carrier, is not i'm
probable that some of our subscribers may be
overlooked by the new man at the helm
Should such be the case, our friends will confer
. favor by Informing us, that we may promptly
remedy the evil
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

IT Simeon Treanor announces himself in
our issue of to day, an Independent candidate
for ity Marshal.
We hope that no democrat will vote for him
for the reason that Mr.. Treanor submitted his
name to our Convention and was fairly beaten
by Peter Brennon, who is the regular nominee
1t is poor democrat who is not willing TO be
governed by the will of the majority as express
ed in Convention, when candidate before such
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

~ We direct attention to the call for DEM
Ward, this evening, at p o'clock
Let there be foil turn out, and regular old
fashioned democratic meeting.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

NEWSPAPER CHANGE.-H is generally UNDER
stood, that Capt. PHnLIrs, Of the st. Louis
Union, has sold ont, LOCK-, stock and barrel, Of
that concern, to the proprietors of the Missouri
Democrat The latter is Col BEsros's pecu
liar organ, which the Union was once. When
the transfer is to take place has not transpired.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

ArsolNrMENT-Mr. De Bow, Editor of the
Commercial Review, has been appointed Super
ntendent of the Census Department, in place
of MIR. Kennedy.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

STEAMER ASIA SUSK.-The steamer Asia,
Capt Porter, in rounding out from the landing
at Kethsburg, on Saturday last, struck snag,
and was shortly after run upon sand-baf,
where she sunk in four feet water. She was
loaded principally with corn, most Of which
has been saved without damage. She will prob.
ably be raised without serious delay.
P. S.-Since the above was in type, we learn
by the ST. Paul, down last evening, that the
Asia has been raised Telegraph.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

Ey The opening Of the Chicago and Rock
Island railroad was celebrated in splendid style
or Monday, the 2lst a, Peru, Ill. A magnificent
dinner was given by the citizens.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

The saying SO often quoted, /" The School mas.
ter is abroad" originated with Lord Brougham.
In one of his speeches it is thus introduced -
Let the soldier be abroad if he will he can do
nothing in this age. There is another person.
age abroad-a person less imposing-in the eyes
Of some, perhaps, Insignificant. The school,
master is abroad and trust 10 him, armed with
his primer, against the soldier in fun military
arrav
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

LIST OF ARTICLES REQUIRED BY THE STEAM
BOAT LAw.-The following is list Of articles
required by the late law, passed August 3d.
1852, "for the better protection of the lives Of
passenges on steamboats,"
One Life Boat; one Life Preserver for each
berth; sufficient Floats, Fire Buckets and Axes;
Fire pumps per tonnage; steps for escape from
lower to upper decks ;.18 inches space along
side of boiler two water guages one steam
guage pipe for blowing steam in hold fusible
ALLOW wire tiller rope
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

CURE FOR THE PoTAroE Ror-Mr II. Pc
NoYER, of Onion county, Illinois, publishes
communication in the Missouri Republican, in
which he states that he has discovered perfec,
cure and preventive Of the potGtoe rot, having
tested it thoroughly for four years, with perfect
success. He says: take one peck OF fine salt
and mix it thoroughly with halfa bushel Of
.Norasrotia plaster or gypsam, (the plaster is
the best and Immediately after hoeing the pota.
toes the second time, or just as the young pc
tatoe begins 10 set, sprinkle on the main vines
next to the ground, table spoon full of the
above mixture to each bill, and be sure to get il
on the main vines, as it is found that the no
proceeds from the sting of an insect in the vine
The mixture coming in contact with the vine
kslts the effect Of it before it reaches the Do
tatoe.
This remedy is represented not only TO pre-
vent the rot, but to restore to its primitive vgor.
anc double its size. As it is Of vast importance
to the community 10 know remedy for this
Obstructive disease, they may find themselves
we'll paid by trying Mr.. PESoYER's recipe. If
his discovery has merits in it, he is emnen,ly
entitled to the gratitude ofthe public
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

rY Town lots sell in Savanna from $500
down to $75. Real estate in active request and
much of it changing owners.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

Ey@ 1t is rumored that Judge Masonic Bur
lington, Iowa, will be appointed Commissioner
of Patents
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

IL The Air line railroad from Chicago to
Fort Wayne, Indiana, is now being surveyed,
and will be put immediately under contract
A road is to be built to that point from Cincin-
natl
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

Loss OF THE AMERICAN FisHERIEs-The
rec mt report Of the Secretary of the Treasury
contains an estinats that the loss suffered by
the American fisheries by the late British inter
ruptions, Is not less than quarter OF million
ut d"lars. This is certainly worth an effort TO
make t,hn Bull s'ptint'
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

Arrangements are being made to run tri-
weekly stage from Sabula via Maquoketa to
Anamosa, in Jones County, connecting with
stages to Davenport, Dubuque and Iowa City.
This line is greatly needed and the enterprise
will undoubtedly be handsomely remunerated
jackson Press
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

10 Bank of England notes are at discount
Of 20 per cent. in australia, so says letter
from VIM HowITT, written to one o: the Lon
don journals
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

y Mr. Thomas in the upper part of town is
receiving large stock of fancy and staple gro-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

SrRIKE.-AIl the hands employed on the
Central Railroad between this city and Dubuque,
have struck for 81 ,25 per day and regular hours.
About one hundred Of them marched through
Main street yesterday afternoon, to the Office
of Messrs. butcher, Brigham Il Co, to present
their demands .4dU. 23th.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

CENSUS OFFIcE.-The entire body Of clerks
in the Census Office, Washington, one hundred
and forty six in number, have been dismissed
six only having been retained.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

NOMINATIONS IN THE 1sT WARD AT meet
inc of the democrats of the LIST Ward, held al
the School house on Saturday evening, John
ID. Bush and J Hartsock were nominated as
candidates for Aid, rmen.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

Father I'm hungred give me bread;
Wr5?. close my shiverng form
Cold blows The wind around my head,
And wildly beats the storm.
Protect me from this angry sky;
shrink beneath its wrath,
1 dread this tempest rushing by,
Which in,ercepts cur path.
Father these California skies,
You said were bright and bland -
But where, tonight, my pillow lies,
Is this the golden land'
lis well my little sister sleeps,
Or else she two would greve;
But only see how still she keeps
She has not stirred since eve.
III kiss her, and perhaps she II speak;
She'll kiss ME back, know;
Oh father, only touch her cheek,
It's cold as very snow!
Father you did not shed tear,
Yet little Jane has died !;
Oh. promise when ycu'leave me here,
To lay me by her side.
And when yos, pass tits torrent cold,
We've come so far to see,
And you go on, beyond, for gold,
o think of Jane and me.
Father, I'm weary! rest my head
Upon thy bosom warm
Cold blows the wind around my head,
And wildly beats the storm.
Head Waters, San Joaquin, Cal, Jan. 1853
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

Go,p-Between the 3lst OF December and
the 10th February, ten millions OF dollars worth
of gold was shipped from San Francisco.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

~ We call attention to the advertisement Of
Alexander Carpenter, wholesale and retail deal
err in leather &c, &c.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

Pension AGENr.-lsAsc b. CURRAN, ESQ
has been appointed Pension Agent at SPRING
field
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

A Sour FELLOW He was christened with
vinegar, fed on green grapes and crab apples,
drank lemon juice and tartaric acid, and never
looked anybody in the face without giving them
4 sour stomach.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

"1he Little Darling-he didn't strike Miss
Smith $ baby purpose. did he 1t was mere
accident, wasn't III DEAR ayes mar, to be
sure it was, and if he don't behave himself II
crack him again
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30
MICHIGAN. APPOINTMENTS.
Ruffalo March I.

Buffalo, March IL.
A gentleman from Washington reports the
following nominations having been sent t.
the Senate for Michigan.
Indian Agent, Gilbert, Of Coldwater.
Secret Mail Agent. Hart of Lenawee.
Timber Agent, Willard, OF Paw Paw.
Surveyor General, Chapman, of Jackson.
Receiver Land Office, Bell, of Ionia
Register Land Office, of Ionia.
Receiver Land Office, A,tlebury, of Mala-
mazoo.
Receiver Land Office, Van Derwalker, Kali.
amazoo
us. Marshal, Rice, Kalamazoo.
Collector and Post Master, Detroit, not made
but Harmon and Walker supposed will be the
fortunate men.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

tY. The democrats of the Southern District
of the City, met on Thursday and and nomina-
ted Edward, o Hare, and GEORGE WILDE, as
candidates for Aldermen.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

Es A very excellent communication will be
found in this days paper, ,from the pen of Charles
Cookery, upon the subject of the City nomina-
tons.
Mr.. Cookery talks like man and a thorough
going democrat and it would be well if the dem
ocracy would reflect upon what he says.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

gy. The steamer LuelIa arrived in port Sun
day night, with considerable fre'ght Tor IN
place.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

NAPLES and Smith and G.. W. Burton g. Co
received goods on the Martha
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

CITY neutrality-suspicious. Ticket!
SIMEON TREANOR submits himself as an Iadepea-
dent Candidate for City Marshal the ensuing charter
election, at the urgent solicitation of
MANY VOPERS
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

vThe American Exchange Bank Of New
York proposes to increased it's ca. ,ital stock.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

II Postmaster Hammond has been nominal
ed as Collector of San Francisco.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30
PROCEEDINGS OF DEMOCRATIC
MEETING L., WARD

At democratic meeting held at the School
house in the first ward on Saturday evening
last, for the purpose of nominating two Alder
men.
J. J. E. Norman presided as Chairman, James
Rowan Secretary.
MIR. Samuels stated that at the last city cleo
ton there had been disaffecton and dissatisiac-
,on in this ward, and many votes were cast
against democratic nominees. Such difficulties
tended to weaken and would ultimately destroy
party organization and discipline He did moi
wish t. see another exhibition of this character,
and he hoped no one would be nominated to the
convention who would not give cordial sup
port to our city nomination, he then moved the
following resolation
Resoiped, That we who are here assembled
do pledge ourselves to give our nominees cor
dial support
The following nominations were then made
for Aldermen
JOHN d. BUSH and JOHN HARrsocK.
On motion, Resolved that the proceedings BIZ
published in the Miners Express.
Eg Are not our brethren of the dubuque
Democrat in error in the State ss,icket' at the
head of their columns Should it not be fo
COMMISSIONS, Josiah II. Bonney ); for Registe
George Gllaspy7 We make the remark i'll al
friendliness, and that, ifan error, it may be cor
rected in time.-SiQte Gazette.
We are not surprised that the "Dubuque
| Democrat should have mixed up the State no.
| limitations, as its editors have mania for mixing
up things The character of their paper indi
Gates strange combination of negative qualite.
and therefore we cannot be surprised that M
Gillaspy is substituted for Mr.. Bonny and vcs
versa.
| When neutrality and democracy join in on
| harmonious concert, we should not be surprise.
at anything in the world MYSTERIOUS.
.DR EAsTMAN'S ALIXlR OF HEALTH.
=, The good old Samaritan, whose reputation i
so widely known and of ancenta date for re
lieyinp the miseries of the diseased, is again be
fore the public with new edition of his invalu
able and universal panacea.
the public, description of which may be seel
by referring in an other column
~ double engine Steam Ferry boat i
now plying across the Missouri at Council
Bluffs, capable Of crossing ten wagons an
fifty head of stock at time. So says lette
| to MIR. Peter A. Larnier of this City.
| This will be gratifying news to those VIII
contemplate land trip to California.
| Eg9 We are indebted to the Hon. Geo. w
Jones, for tie thirty sixth annual report Of til,
American Colonization Society
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

Ev The Weather is fine and the river il
rising rapidly.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

~ B. j. O'HAEEoRAN and D S. WILSON,
Esqs returned from the East on Thursday
night.
The one, was a modest seeker after office, al
Washington City, and the ether seeker after
good bargains in the East. What success each
met with, we have not learned
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

rye The Desmoines Republic has suspend
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30
To ADVERTISERS

Let advertisers remember, that the Miners
Expressl Is the oldest paper in the North of Iowa
that it has been in existence for going on
twelve years; that 1t is as universally known
and read, as any paper in the State; and that it
will do advertising upon just as reasonable terms
as il can be done elsew here
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

~ Two Reams of Warrantee Deeds just
prlnted-upon good paper-a nd for sale at this
Office.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30
California StnnZas.
BY MAJOR G. W. pArrEx, U $. ARMY.

The last words of the Emigrant's Child as
uttered on the banks Of the San Joaquin, near
Fort Miller, California, are thus conveyed to
the car of the world thro' the medium of song
The circumstances which gave rise to the verses
are p culiarly touching Owing to the winter
rains, to such height had the rivers risen that
they could not be forded, and the roads had be-
come impossible. family OF emigrants ar
rived on the banks of the San Joaquin in the
last stage of exhaust ion. Starvation stared hem
in the face The mother had been buried on the
plains, and OH The arrival of the family in San
joaquin, an infant and his sister, six years oil age
comprising all of the children, died also, leaving
the disconsolate father to prosecute his further
Journey TO the pold mines alone
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30
.pa,mom mi meruit. fsrat.

Meanwhile, | would earnestly deprecate an
unseemly pickering and sqlabbling One plinci
pie should however be rightly cnforced. Let
no grade bull, no male animal of mixed or cross
blood, upon any account be made use OF. No
breeder who understands his business, will ever
place any reliance upon an animal as sire to his
stock, unless that animal is perfectly pure in
his blood, be it Hereford, Durham, or any other:
and from an improred Durham Bull, distinct
pcdigree should be quired, in unbroken con-
ncctioa with either the English or American
Herd Books.
From my own herd, the following bulls have
rone out, and i, is satisfactory 10 be informed, as
/ am from time to tinr, that their ntroducliol,
has been Of decided advantage to the stock Of
the District.
LIST OF BULLS SOLD BY THE HON.
AVA NJ EERCIrSSDN
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

R5- We are authorised to announce P. C. morrill,
SER, as candidate for City Marshal at tie ensuing
election, subject to the will of the majority
MANY VOTERS
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

u double engine Steam Ferry boat is
now plying across the Missouri at Council
Bluffs, capable Of crossing ten wagons ane
fifty head of stock at time. So says letter
to MIR. Peter A. Lariner of this City.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-30

E9P We are indebted to the Hon. Geo. w
Jones, for tie thirty sixth annual report of the
American Colonization Society
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-27
' Of good things, fixed up in superb style,

ty of good thangs, fixed upin superb style,
for both Man and Beast" This well es-
tablished Hotel, needs but little of our
praise, as the travelling community can
testify that it is a good and comfortable
stopping place
A few doors above, we found Doctor
R. E. G. Clewers, Druggist, successor to
NJ. Owens, who has completely renova-
ted and renewed that establishment, and
has replenished the stock of Drugs, Med
icines, Oils, Paints, etc., with every thing
in that line. Prescriptions of Resident
Physicians, given according to direction.
Persons purchasing their medicines from
his Store, will have the benefit of medic
al advice, gratis.
Mr. Longs old established store, is
yet open to those wishing Dry Goods d
Groceries. We are sorry to say, that
Mr.. L. does not deal in Printers Ink.
Peter " erts, we found just above, with
splendid stock of Boots and Shoes
As he is a manufactu er of the article, we
bespeak for him share of the public
patronage.
Mr.. Rothburn, Saddler, makes good
lob, aud is a clever fellow, but has moi
got hold of the secret. Advertise.
Mr. D,er, on the corner, has opened a
beautiful lot of Fall and " inter Goods
Ills fame is known far and near, and we
feel happy in recommending him as an
honest, fair dealing merchant, and has, af,
ter long search, found the Philosopher
Stone. See his advertisement.
MORE ANON.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-27
BosToN. Oct. oC

BOSTON, Oct. 20.
The St. Johns New Brunswicker. of the
ION instant. has report that The Fede.
raj Union OF the British North American
Colonies is contemplated and that meas.
ures tor completing the union will be sub.
mIlled TO the Union at no very distant day.
1t Is further stated. that Lord Elgen's visit
to England is connected with the move i.
ment.
Quebec will be proposed US the seat OF
government but each colony will retain
It's local Legislature; but Colonial par.
lament composed Of representatives from
each province, will meet at Quebec and
pass laws for the guidance of the whole
confederation.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-27
yALEDlCTORY.

This week closes our connection with
the jackson Standard" Inclination
as well as custom, requires that we shou d
say few words at parting. 1t is now al.
most seven years since we first became
connected with the Standard A.; during
this whole time il has been our ambition to
establish paper in Jac sson county wor
thy the support Of our citizens. This OBJ
jec, constantly in view, we have perse
vered, lin adversely as well as prosperity
How we have succeeded, the present pro
perity oil the Standard will show. Bul the
prosperous condition oi the county paper
is only an index OF like prosperity il
all branches OF business IN our town aud
comfy. In bringing about this condition
OF lhipgs, the Standard has had no mean
shar for our Railway improvements
the direct cause, has had the unhagging
support Of the Standard, throughout
Our connection with MIR Mathews who
now becomes sole proprietor, a year ago
was with view 10 the present arrange
ment. To his industry, and ambition to
make g first rate paper the patrons Of the
Standard are indebted principally for the
large double.medium which is now week
ly laid before you.
We bespeak for Mr. Mathews, the warm
support OF our citizens, II he does moi
succeed in giving general satisfaction
while catering TO the public taste, we are
confident it will be no fault Of his.
We take this occasion to return our
warmest thanks to our friends and pa.
irons, whom, we must acknowledge, have
rendered US a liberal support. With out
best wishes for their happiness, we vaca,e
the tripod, which we Ialterly have but
nominally filed, end bid them iinal fare.
well. J. w. LAIRD.