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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

CUrLERY-Mr r. SpauIding is dealer in
Cutlery. We were shewn yesterday, by him,
a stock of cutlery of American manufacture,
which exhibits equally as much mechanical skill
and taste, as was ever exhibited in Birmingham
or Sheffield. The knifes are of superior so!idi,y
and finish
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

&C Arthur Spring, soon TO be executed for
murder in Philadelphia, has changed his spirit
ual adviser, Catholic priest, to a Protestant
minister. His motive for this no one kno VS.
He makes no confession of his crime
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

AN IMPORTANT SUIT DEcIDED.-We learn
by private telegraph dispatch from Columbus,
that the collision suit between the steamer At
lantc and propeller Ogdensburgh, has been
terminated by decision in favor of the latter
yessel-J0urnaL.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

HuSG HERsELF Mrs. Sherman, wife OF
DR.. Sherman, of West Troy, N. Y. hung herself
on Wednesday morning. Cause-excitement
Of mind, occasioned by the influence of spirtu-
.lism.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

~ Gen John E. Morgan, late of Circleriue
OH, died in Burlington on Saturday ereninp
last, aged 60 ycars.-Gen. Morgan eas father
Of James NJ Morgan, editor Of the Telegraph,
and 'sas natice Of Berktey eo.nty, Ta., ,chere
lie isas bred a merchant.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

FuolrlyE SLAVE CASE ~ PirIsBURGH.-A
co.ored man named Calvin Jones was arrested
ia Pittsburgh on the 18th, as fugitive slave
After careful examination before NE Commits
sioner, the prisoner was dischsesd for want Of
Exi1enti6sation.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

Tur PANAMA RAILRoAD-lt is stated in a
Missouri paper, on the authority of returned
Californian, the loss Of life has been so great
among the operatives engaged in the constitute
ton of the Panama railroad, that is calculated
there is dead laborer for every foot OF the
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

e We direct attention to the advertisement,
Of John E. Smith T. Go. Jewellers.
They have just received large supply OF
new Jewelry.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

TIE New York CENTRAL RAILROAD
This is the name agreed upon by the consol-
ida,ion line of Road leading from Buffalo to AL
banv. The first election of Directors is to take
place on the 9th of July. The capital of the
line is stated to be thirty siz millions Of dol
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

Az ISvEsrIoArioH.-The Secretary Of the
Treasury is about sending commission to Cali
fornia 10 Investigate the contacts already enter
ed into by the Government fl the purchase OF
land for naval depot, CUSTOM house for bonded
goods, mint, and other buildings.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

EFS. 0. Paine, Esq, has been appointed
County Judge for Grant county, by the Gov
ernor Of Wisconsin, to fill the vacancy occa.
stoned by the resignation Of Judge Lord.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

MORE GOLD DIscovERIEs.-News has been
received al San Francisco, through the wnale
ship Mercury, of rev Bedford, that rich cold
discoveries have been made in New Zealand
near Auckland, and that other business had been
abandoned to attend to MINING.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

FIRE IN MlLwAuKEE.-The City Hotel
Milwaukee (unoccupied) was partly burned on
Friday night last. Damage 70 property some
1880, which il covered by insurance.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

IL Capt. Sampson, Of tae wrecked and burnt
steamer independence, has been arrested al San
Francisco on charge of manslaughter. He
waived preliminary examination, and was
bound over for trial.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

INCOME OF GERMAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
to returnes just published, the net income on al
the German railways shows an average of 4
3-l0 ner cent
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

MORE MONEY WANrED.-We notice in the
proceedings of the City Council, that the Com.
mittee on Finance, reported through Alderman
Langworthy, in favor Of loan of twenty thou
sand dollars. The report was laid on the table
for further consideration. May it be well con.
sidered
The Committee on Lormier Hollow road
reported through Alderman Stout, that they had
ordered some changes in the survey. The
Committee were ordered TO summon a jury to
assess damages.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

DEPARTURE OF JUDGE DouGLAs-The New
York Tribune of the 18th inst, announces the
arrival in that city of Judge Douglas, and says
that he would sail for Europe in the steamer
Pacific, on Saturday the l4tb inst
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

II The Secretary of the Interior issued
orders on the 4th for all clerks in his department
to commence work at half past eight A. NJ, and
continue till four clock p NJ. daily.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25
For the Express.

For Tie Express
Mr. EpiroR IL notice in u late number OF
your paper that an Election for City frin'er
was held by the Common Council, and that
though your bid & take your statenen') was
less than half the other bid made nevertheless,
the other was adopted, and yours rejected. do
not pretend to know anything Of the matter, but
what appears in your paper.
Will you be 20 good as to explain this nsttcr,
as there seems 10 be something mystifird about
it?
always thought that when any job was let
by bidding (every thing else being eqnale that
the lowest bidder was entitled 10 it, if through
no other motive than that Of economy.
Ajax PAYER.
Dubuque, May 18th 1858.
To"A TAX PAYER"
"a Tax Payer. desires US to explain how
we failed to get the City Printing after rule
was adopted to receive bids, and our bid was
over fifty dollars less than any other' This
question is easily answered. Out of eight AL
dermen, we received the votes of but foui
while his Honor, the Mayor, gave the casting
vote against US. In having always though
that the adoption Of rule, TO receive bids, Gal
things being equally implied an obligation to &C
cept the lowest bid, our friend is certainly cor
rect in his view. They were not only morally
but in our judgment, legally bound, to select tn
lowest bidder. But, if We take the history Q
The past year, as guide for the present, W
shall readily come 10 the conclusion, that ther
are those amorg the members of the prfser
Council, who are entirely above law, and de'
to the voice of equity. We refer to the case {
the City Treasurer, who was last year hufle
from his otiice-an office elective by the people
without any regard to, and in shameful viola
ton of law.
But, we will defer any further remarks upo
this subject until tomorrow, when we shall
gain claim the indulgence of our readers,
correct an article in this mornings Herald.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

QuIcK.-Two clipper ships arrived at New
York on Saturday from San Francisco, one in
IS days, and the other in IS days.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

II A bill was introduced into the MARYLAND
Legislature on the 10Th, for the better protection
Of passengers on railroads.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

UNITED STATES DEPosIrs.-Tbe amount OF
public money in the various sub Treasures OF
the United States, subject to draft on the 3Oth
ult., was $I9,OO9, S5U,I3.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

The Tribune, at the close of an article upon
the late rumors about the designs of France on
these islands, tenders this advice:
What we " Guild have our Government do,
them is to unite with Great Britain and all other
willing nations in a determined protest against
any invasion of the Rights of Hawaii by France,
and in making the requisite demonstrations to
give that protest efficiency. Such protest,
coupled with a disclaimer of all selfish designs
on the Independence of those islands, could
hardly fail of its intended effect. And what
ever action is advisable can hardly be consum-
mated too soon. ~
The Tribune correctly states one of the caus-
es why France is moving upon these Islands
That cause is the refusal by the Island Govern
ment to let in French Brandy except under the
burden Of du'y-$5 gsllon-which is nearly
prohibitory. The government don't want its
people killed off by drunkenness, as they were
in fair way of being before this enormous duty
was levied. France is angry, and not being able
to get a repeal of the duty, is for taking the
Islands. Well, in what respect does all this
differ from the conduct Of England toward China?
Did, China protest against British opium =
Did she not shut her ports against it! Did not
this prohibition lead to smuggling; and that
smuggling to collisions between English and
| Chinese and those collisions to war and that
war to the nnexations Of Chinese island or
two to Great Britain! How, then, can we call
on England to help US against Frahce' Eng
land, to act consistently, could not stir step in
this matter. Certainly, if there is to be battle
against France, in behalf of Hawaii, the United
States must fight it out without the aid Of Bril-
,ain,-St. Louis lntelhgenecr.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

Articles for the New York Crystal Palace ex-
hibition will be received on and after the 10th
instant, at the exhibition building
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

AGrrAylcN Uncle Toms of Ill. are
preparing for season of agitation. They held
= "Free Democratic Convention at Ottawa on
the 18th to discuss and denounce the late law
of that state in relation to Free Negroes.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

II We direct attention to the new advertise
ments of Messrs. Weatherby and Allen and
Russell
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

THE LEADIse CROPS OF THE UNITED STATES.
According TO an official statement, it appears
that we raise annually $l43,00O,0OO in wheat
1891 200 900 in Indian corn; $4oO, 275. 900 in
hay; SsO,s40,OO0 in oats; S73, l25 GOO in Irish
potatoes, and $l29,O0o,oo0 in co,ton-the whole
crop being 81 ,752, 5S3,042
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

The Galena Advertiser says. the price Of real
estate is rising in this city, and it is changing
hands more rapidly than we have before known
il to do.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25
Democratic State Ticket.

Should any Of our Subscribers fail to re-
ceive their papers, we trust they will inform US,
that we may correct the evil
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25
QUEEN yICTORIA's DISCRIMINATION

After the yacht America had beaten all COM
petition at the Worlds Fair, the Queen wfshed
to visit the wonder. With her husband ana at
tendants she was received on board with great
cordially and honor. The royal pair behaved
with the quiet simplicity and unpretending
grace which belong to true greatness they
were anxious to see every peculiarly in the
model and rig of the yacht, and expressed them
selves highly gratifed, acknowledging with
promptitude and good humor the American SUI
perierity But there was one small circum-
stance which moved the curiousity Of her Majes-
ty-it was the peculiar wilderness and superiority
of the inside Of the paint. She supposed that
was English and said to the Captain:
81 presume, by the extraordinary whlteness
and beauty of this paint, you have just had the
inside of your yacht painted for nv reception
"No, your majesty replied the Captain, this
paint was put on in New York, and has been
exposed to sea water and rough usage for some
months"
"But," said the Queen, never saw paint so
smooth white and glossy. What kind of paint
is it 2"
alt is Zinc paint, your Majesty, made in New
Jersey, it will not tarnish by time, or bilge-wa.
ter, or smoke; it is cheaper than white lead
paint; and will endure nearly twice as long.
"Can get any ofit?" she asked with speed
"Very easily" was the reply.
"Let me give you an order aow, she replied,
s'and will paint part of Windsor Castle with
it, She gave the order, and the Zinc paint is
now adorning some of the best part of the royal
residence. -Harford Courant.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

Swiss Bell RING ERs.--The celebrated band
of musicians are giving the Milwaukians music
upon bells and oyster shells. They will visit
this city again next week.-Journat Of Satur-
day.
We are assured by gentlemen of undonbted
musical talent, that the above company are a
very bald burlesque upon the original ''Swiss
Bell Ringers who gave concerts throughout
the country several years since. The latter
were artstes-the former are-well, no
matter what but they believed to be any thing
but "Swiss. Chic. Press.
You are right, they are any thing but Swiss.
They are scarcely good imitation.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

II The attention o: our readers is directed
to the advertisement Of Mr. S. M. Langwortby
He speaks for himself.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

Ssow--lt showed all day on Sunday, April
II, in Plain6eld, New Hampshire county, Mass.
The snow on that day was three feet deep
in the woods fifteen miles west Of Pittsburgh,
"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

Gen. Arista sailed from Vera Cruz on the 9th,
in the British steamer for st. Thomas.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

n Dr.. Gilbert, an eminent physician of Sa-
rannab, Geo., died in that city on the 4th inst
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

KiLeoRE Kilgore, who killed
Spotswood al Hazel Green, has been tried in
Richland County, on charge of murder and
acquitted.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

Our EVANSVILLE FRIENDs.-Mr. BUDD and
other gentlemen interested in the SouthernWis
consion and Mississippi Rail Road Company,
are now in our city. We understand they are
here to look after the interests of their road
They expressed some surprise, alarm and NOR
LITIGATION when they first arrived, that the PEG.
pie of Dubuque should have sought a connec-
ton with the Central Rail Road Company in
running West, but after being assured that the
Central Company has no interest in the under
taking, they have become in measure recon-
ciled. Where there is such sharp competition
between rival rail road companies, it is, not
strange that the movements Of all should he
watched with jealous eyes.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

ITThat person who took off our copy of the
Anamosa News, would do we'll to return it, oil
hereafter make hiElsclf scarce. The said No
Of this sheet, contained vindication of the ap-
pointment of N G.. Sales, which we desired to
publish, but the paper is beyond our reach.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

The Miners Express thinks an extra session
OF the Legislature won't pay. Wen wager our
old hat that the members would make it pay
I0sca Sentinel.
So far as their per diem is concerned, NO
doubt they would make it pay but when you
have said this, you have said about all. We
have very destinct recollection of bill fol
binding the incidental work Of the last session
which has never been payed to this day.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

U. s. MARSHALL ron WiscoNsIS.-We learn
from the Milwaukee .Neus that S. w. II. Able
man, Of Baraboo, has been appointed U. s.
Marshal for the State of Wisconsin.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

II The Springfield Register says that the late
rains hare materially retarded the ,oork on the
different railroads in that part Of the State.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

IF We publish in this days paper mos.
river, by the blowing up of the Jenny Lind.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25
THE IRISH EXODUS.

To Judge from the statements in some of the
Irish papers, there does really appear to be a
probability that Ireland will soon be deserted OF
her old population. The Galway Packet says
1t is with the most difficulty that men can be
obtained at The advanced wages, and even in the
most thickly populated rural districts, to carry
out the present agricultural operations. Every
morning train that leaves Eyre Square terminus
is crowded with emgrants, who generally belong
to the small farming and Iaboring classes. Be-
fore the end Of another year, We really believe
there will not be 2,ODn,0o0 people left in Ire
land.
The Castelar, (Nayo) Telegraph bears similar
&c. timony:
Each succeeding day fresh droves of the peas
ahtry leave this town on double car belonging
to Mr. Biancon, while hundreds whose means
are limited prefer walking TO Dublin, as the
cheapest mode of travelling. Laborers are not
to be had for any money, and the consequence is
that the spring work was never so backward
at this advanced period Of the season, but the
probability is, from the numbers leaving the
country, that theharvest produce, small as it
must be, will be suficien. for the population that
may remain.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

Envy, Jealousy, hatred, malice, spite and
spleen, are all mean vices but the sneak en-
bodies them ALL Vhippie.
You are right, the sneak does embody them
all, together with gentle sprinkling OF hypoc-
risy and lying, when it suits his purpose, and es:
pecially his interest, to engage in it.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

From DowSIEvILLE.-The Mountain Echo
says that never since their town was laid off has
it presented $50 calm and docile an appearance
No street fights, no broils of any kind" disturb
the peace of eighborhood. This reforming in
fuence is attributed to the number of ladies'
which is rapidly accumuating in Downieville!
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25
A NevYork paper says :

"The fist trains on the Hudson River and
Central Inc OF Railroads now run from this city
to Buffab in Ia hours, including half an hour
at Utica for dinner At Buffalo immediate
connection is had with the boats for the West
and wi,hthe Lake Shore Road The fare on
this route has been put down. between Albany
and Buffilo TO Sc, so that passengers by boats
reach Buffalo from this city at an expense OF
$3.50, and by Hudson River Railroad at acost
Of 80
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

SrArE or THE SOUTHERN RIvERs.-Ihc RI
per here has receded three inches in the past
toenty-6ur hours ending at sunset last eUening.
Boats IA yesterday from Lasalie report the
Illinois rising sioety, at Lasalte, and points
further lo,on the riuer. The Mississippi IS
alling pretty fast at and ato0s Ga'ena, and slo,o.
In from Keokuk doom. The Missouri is reported
rising rsry sio,cly at St. Joseph and falling
from yA7ro,o Rock do,rn. The Ohio continues
in an e1celicnt narigable stage from Pittsburg
to the mouth AL the other rivers are about as
last rcp,rted st. Louis Republican, 9th.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

A MODEL VALEpIc roRy.-The NEST singular
valedictory address on record was delivered by
Sidney Smith to young English missionary
who was about to proceed to Van Diemans land
Ii was as follows:
s.Farewell my dear friend, farewell. You,
go to country where it is the custom OF the
aborignals to have clergyman on their side
boards every morning for breakfast but let US
hope-let US earnestly hope-that you will
prove very indigestable TO the savage that eats
you!'
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

LEAn-The Great Northern Lead Mining
Company have sent to market 276 pigs of lead
which have been received by their SCENTS in
New York city 200 more are on the way, and
200 will be there the week after next. The
Company will now forward weekly supplies.
-.Nsr Fork paper.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

THE WESTERN JoURsAL.-The April No. of
this able literary and scientific monthly Jour
nal, contains very interesting article upon the
capacity Of the Slopes and Valleys of the Rocky
Mountains, for raising sheep and producing
WOOL
Every lover Of agriculture will experience a
peculiar interest in its perusal.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

OsERLIS.-There are now eight hundred and
thirty four students in the several departments
of Oberlin College, says the Times of April l3
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

DEATH OF JUICE THoMAs.-The telegraph
announces the death of the Hon. Jesse Is
Thomas, of Ohio, at Mount Vernon, in that
State. Judge Thomas was formerly pre'ni-
nent citizen Of Illinois. He was lis first Dele
gate to Congress under lis Territorial govern
ment, and afterwards, if we mistake not, repre-
sented that State IN the United States Senate
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

L. The communication Of stCrocket" con-
,ains some apt Queries and sensible thoughts
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

Up RIVER MAIL.-We learn that MIR FAYER-
WEATHER. States Mail Agent, who was in
this city ., Tuesday, made temporary arrange,
ment with,he Gal.na and Minnesota Packet
Company,to carry the mail to St. Paul three
times ,cek, until a permanent arrangement
can be effected with the Department at Wash
in nfnn - IaLcnn P1ufr.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

IL Judge Mason, of Iowa, has resumed thu
duties Of his Office as Commissioner of Patents
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

T The Wisconsin River, which has beer
down, was rising again, at the last accounts
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

THE BiBE.-How comes it that this little
volume, composed by humble men in rude age,
when art AM science were in their childhood,
has exertednore influence on the human mind
and on the ocial system, than all other books
put together Whence comes it that this book
has achieves such marvellous changes in the
opinion OF nankind-has banished idol worship
has abolihed infanticide-has put down poly
gamy and divorce-created for families that
blessed thig, Christian homeland caused its
other trumh by causing benevolent institutions,
open, and expansive, to spring up as with the
wand of erhantment? What sort of a book is
this, that e,en the wind and waves and human
passion OBEY it? What other engine Of social
improvement has operated SO long, and yet lost
none Of itsvirtue? Since it appeared, many
boosted plans of amelioration have been tried
and failed-many codes Of jurisprudence have
arisen, andrun their course, and expired. Em-
pire after empire have launched on the tide of
time, and gone down, leaving no trace on the
waters. Bit this book is still going about and
doing gooe-leavening society with its holy
! prncipes-cheering the sorrow:ul with its con-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the tempted-encour-
aging the understanding the troubled spirit
and smoothing the pillow of death.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

OUsrED.-Mr. Cor, sitting member in the
Connecticut House Of Representatives from
Middletown, was unseated on the 18th inst, by
. vote of two thirds, on the ground that he wa.
not legally elected. Mr.. ABELL was admitted
in his stead
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

When he London Times was about to turn
its memorable and historical somerset on the
Free Trade question, there was meeting Of the
proprietors and the question was discussed as
to the reasm or apology which it should give
therefor. After a food Of discussion, the chief
proprietor pse and said: THE Times never
retracts or explains - and accordingly the next
day it APPEARED on the other side in politics
without yerd Of explanation. So goes the
story. AsCowper says: Good policy, but
hate ful"-,nd therefore, in the end, bad policy
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

DEAD-Farrel O'Garo and James II. Van
elect, the two brakcmen, injured by the recent
collision on the Patterson aud Ramapo railroad
have died Of their wounds.