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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

A couple of stabs at the Dubuque and Pa
cific Railroad project appeared in the Express
last evening. Whoever suffers himself to be
influenced in his actions by such insdous at
tacks upon this great work will become vic
tim of his own sel6shness. - Herald.
We regret that sour oie,os" although modest
in themselves and put forth without any extra
ordinary pretensions, should be construed accor
ding to the prejudices of some people and not
according to the language in which they were
clothed.
If citizens feel agrieved at the course being
pursued upon the railroad question and wish to
be heard through the columns of this paper,
they shall have that privilege, and all the taunts
and jeers of such as wish to choke down free
expression Of opinion, will not deprive them of
it,
So far as we are concerned, we have made no
objection to individual subscriptions, nor do we
intend to. Such as feel able to subscribe will
doubtless come forward and do it, if they have
not already, and such as do not feel able and
really are not able, should not be dragged into it
by over persuasion. The responsibility of rem
ueliHS iuStcult Tue lille property Oh SuC0, ana
driving their families to want, shall not rest upon
US. We have net hesitated to make known the
amount of subscription desired and the opportu-
mites offered to those wishing to subscribe.
But it would seem from present indications,
that men who cannot take hold Of this project
from inability, or want of confidence in it, are
to be black balled and "marked" as the phrase
goes. This is not the proper mode of treat
ment for this patient. Give the people an op-
portunity to subscribe; address all the facts,
figures and arguments calmly to therjudgment;
ask them in spirit of candor and kindness to
come forward and lend their aid; and if they
cannot from one cause or an other, consent to
do If, do not assail them as though they were
criminals, but treat them with that charity which
is due to every mans deliberate exercise of his
judgment, in the disposition of his property
This it seems to us, is the liberal course and
the one best calculated to affect the object de-
sired.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

ACCIDENT On The PLANK RoAD-Yester
day while Mr.. Leathers, with his Omnibus
was passing up the Plank Road, loose horse
came running at full speed by him, which SC
alarmed his horses, that they ran off, upset the
Omnibus in the ditch and severely injured MIR
Leathers and Mr.. Spencer who was inside
Mr.. Spencer was much worse hurt than Mr.. L.
but not 50 bad as to make his case dangerous
one.
No fault can be attached to MIR. L. for the &C.
cident.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

SELF LAUpArIoN-The illustrious Philoso-
pher of the Herald says in relation to County
subscriptions:
"When the Herald first agitated this question
it left solitary and alone in its forward posi-
ton. BY some, its arguments were ridiculed,
by others condemned, but in less than six
months, the people Of the whole State without
distinction of party, and the newspapers Of the
whole State, with one single exception, have
endorsed our views and sustained our position y
What would become of SOUR country, if it
were not for -FOUR" "vIEws" lllustrious Mo-
gul, why don't you crow?
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

New JERSEY LIqUoR Law The last ses-
sion of the New Jersey Legislature passed law
putting habitual drunkards on an exact level
with lunatics. The first case under the law &C.
| CURED at Princeton on the 22d ult The Chan
ccllor issued commission to three gentlemen
who proceeded to try before a jury an inqusiton
into the habitual drunkenness of Charles Skill
man, and his incapacity to take care of his pro-
perry. The jury gave verdict that such was
the case, and the Orphans Court, on applica-
ton, appointed a guardian over him. He is di.
vested of all control of his property, which will
be restored on his reformation all liquor sellers
under penalty, are forbidden to sell to him
and legally, he is to be treated as lunatic.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

DEATH OF SISTER OF CHARITY.-Tht
New Orleans Delta of the 4th says: "One o
the devoted and self-sacrifcing sisterhood in ,ht
Charity Hospital, has fallen victim to the pre-
vailing epidemic. Sister Peregrina, aged about
- years, died last night at o'clock Another
Sister is i'll, and is not expected to recover.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

Two HUNDRED AND TWENTY DEATHS BY
HEAT On Saturday last, in New York city,
thirty-ive persons died from the effect of the
heat. On Sunday, in New York, one hundred
persons fell victims. Men and women dropped
In the streets, and died before aid could be rem
dered them. The total number of deaths for six
days, ending Sunday, from the heat, reached
the frightful number Of 800
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

DOUBLE TRAcK-The Illinois Central Rail-
road are about constructing double track be-
tween Chicago and the point where the road is
ntersec'ed by the Michigan Central, at which
point the collision took place last spring be.
tween the latter and the Michigan Southern.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

VINO IS THE GUILTY. Party AND WHO ARE
THE RECIPIENTS OF THE AeRIcuLIURAL So
|cIEnrs FAvoRs'-Ths mornings Herald splits
out che following
horticultural FAIR. Whenever the officers
! Of the Agricultural Society want printing done
for nothing, they very politely bring their orders
to US, but when they want somelhin. done that
they expect to have 10 pay for, they have it done
elsewhere. We make this statement for the IN
formation 81 members of the Agricultural So
ciety for whose benefit we publish the list OF
premiums to be found 10 another column. We
are perfectly willing to do as much for nothing
as our neighbors, but to do all for nothing, while
some Of our neighbors get paid for all they do,
is more than we like TO stand
Who are these guilty parties, who have pre-
sumcd to 90 TO any other office, except the Her
aid, to get printing done' Let their names be
known, that they may receive the condemns
ton they deserve. If we mistake not, Judge
Lowell and S. Hetherington are the principal
officers. Shame on such officers, that they
should exercise the independence 10 GO where
they please to solicit printing gratis.
Who the sensitive editor refers to. when he
sAs osASA eiiASSS go Poy AoA oiA I"S pm
ing they do, we cannot divine. If we are re-
ferred to as one of the offices, we can answer,
that we have done considerable printing for the
association and never have received cent for it,
SO that either the Dubuque Tribune or German
| office, must have been tn fortunate recipient
"We make this statement for the Information
Of members Of the .7griemitarat Society, for
schose Geneft zoe ps6iisA thc last Of premiums to
| be found IN an other column.
In the next list of premiums made out, we
would suggest one for the best essay an enry.-
The Senior editor Of the Herald being more
familiar with the subject, both practically and
theoretically, than any one in these parts, would
De very likely to receive the premium. His
abilities in this line, render him most popular
| and meritorious competitor for it
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24
TRAITORS In THE CAMP.

1t is evident from what people see and hear
that there are here traitors to the interest Of Du
buque, prejudicing or attempting to prejudice
the public mind against the construction OF the
Railroad west. They might as well apply the
torch to the warehouses and rifle the Golfers OF
our business men to act treacherously in the
preseat crisis. Such persons are, unfortun itely,
not without some influence aud it will therefore
require the well disposed members Of commu-
nifty to redouble their exertions to procure stock
observation-disclosures Herald
Thus speaks this organ of the pREJunIcEs-
an organ which has always trimmed its sails to
the popular breeze. Is this the spirit in which
to address men, who are sought to be reached
in behalf of public improvement Are these
the epihets to apply to them, in order to reach
their Judgment and take captive their reason p
For one moment let us consider the effect of this
term "traifor" 1t is one who be,rays a trust
"a faithiesS, treacierOus, ptrfdious, creature,
whose heart is poisoned against the interests
and welfare of those among whom he is associa
ted and with whom he is acting. Is there a
man in the community so irrational, as to believe.
that we have such enemies among u.s. No, not
one. Then why these epithets Perhaps to
intimidate men to do, what their judgment con-
demns
This singing out men and prescribing the
| amount they shall subscribe, and then assail-
! ing them as traitors, because they do not quiet
ly submit to the arbitrary rule, betrays weak
ness which bodies no good 10 the enterprise and
is highly reprehensible in itself AS we re-
marked the other day, this is subject which
should address itself to mems judgment and
not TO their passions. They should be met in a
spirit Of mutual friendship, the subject fairly
and nationally canvassed, to the end that it nav
be shewn that their interest is to be affected ia.
vorably or unfavoraby by the contemplated ell.
terprise, and then if they are not willing from
one cause or another, to make the effort, be
sufficiently charitable to leave them, as you
found them, honest men, who have the Interest
of the place at heart, whether their judgments
agree with yours not. Sound discretion i
seems to US, dictates this as the proper course
No man in this community that we know of
has committed any offence, which should draw
down upon his devoted head, the stigmatizine
appellation of traitor" and we trust there are
few, even among the most ardent advocates O
railroad subscriptions, who are willing to COM
mend the Herads prescription, for such as have
not subscribed their means to this PROJECT.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

"EPHRAIM is JOINED TO His IDOLS LET
HIM ALONE. THAT pink of democracy and de
cency, the Fort Madison "Plain Dealer" or Pain
Killer, says, that "Me Miners Express, at Du-
buque, belongs, soul, body and breeches to Gen.
Geo. w. Jones'" The shortest way to answer
such SANDER, is this. Whoever makes the as
sertion, is a base iibctler and an unmtigated
scamp.
Put that in your pipe and smoke it, you men
who have no regard for truth or justice.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

= ~ We direct attention to the advertisement,
in this day = psper Of N Knight, Enders & Co.
st. Louis, Mo. They have an immense stock
Of Clothing, and are determined to sell Al
cheap, transportation considered, as Eastern
Merchants. Give them trial.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

Ey Parties in Chicago are preparing to tun-
mel Chicago river, and to tear down the bridge
across the stream A contractor from New
Jersey proposes to put in iron tubes of sufficient
diameter to allow the passage of all kinds Of
vehicles GalenG Jeff
This will be decided advantage as we'll as
convenience to that city, for the draw bridges
are perfect nuisance.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

MIR. EplroR The annual Fair Of the Du-
buaue County Agricultural and Horticultural
Society, will be held in the beautiful Grove on
the Couley, near the former residences OF Major
Langworthy, on the 9Th and 9th of September
next, at which time the Society will award the
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

RECOVERY OF SuNKEN SPANISH DOLLARS
The Schooner Lamartine has arrived at Gardi-
ner, Me-, from an exploring expedition to the
wreck Of an old Spanish ship, sunk near the
Island of Marguerite, on the coast Of Venezu-
ella in 1915, with large quantity of specie on
board
Some eighty boxes of silver are reported to
have been raised by means of the diving bell
The silver dollars are black, supposed to have
been produced, by the action of the salt water
for nearly forty years.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

STAeE RoBBERY.-We learn from the Gale
ma JefFersonian, that another stage robbery ha.
occurred near Rockford. Between Rockford
and the twelve mile Grove, trunks were stoler
from the boot of the stage and rfled to the a
mount of some $500. A beautiful set Of Gus.
toners infest that portion of the route, which
none who travel the road will fail to observe.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

MISSISSIPPI BosDs.-The Supreme Court
of Mississippi has unanimously approved the
decision Of the Court below, that the State is
legally bound to pay the repudiated bonds, and
that no action of the Legislature or vote ofthe
people. can affect the question
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

a Pierre Touissant, an aged negro man o
New York, died few days ago of the govt,
leaving property behind him worth 100000
and good character. He was a slave in st
Domingo fled from that island with his mis-.
tress in ITS; he there supported her till hel
death. He was u ladies's hair-dresser
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

LIGHTNING On the 14h, thunder storm
did much damage in Massachusetts. Al
Georgetown, the Baptist parsonage was struci,
and the wife of Rev Mr. Russell, the pasto
killed instantly. A child in her arms ESCAPED
injury. AT Groveland, the house of William
Fowler was struck, and Mr. F and wife wee
knocked senseless, but afterwards recovered. :
Many other houses and barns were struck, but
we hear Of no further loss of life.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

He Is ANswERED.-The editor of the Her.
aid asks us, whether we are opposed to the Du-
buque and Pacific Railroad. By referring to an
editorial article in our paper Of Thursday eve
ming, he will find sufficient answer to his cues.
finn
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

Tribune of the 18th inst, announces the death
at MarysviIle, California, of John v. Berry.
This gentleman was native Of New York,
early day, and removed to California by way Of
the plains route, in the spring Of l049.
Mr.. B. was man of more than ordinary
mind, well learned in the law, and was COM
manding speaker. His loss viii be a sad attic
ton 10 his family.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

THE Kosra ArrArR.-Capt. Angraham sus-
| ,o;,cd by the administrator. N. York
Herald has dispatches from Washington dated
Aug 10th, saying that the dispatches relative
10 the Kosta affair at Smyrna, were read before
the Cabinet, and that they fully sustain Capt
Ingraham as brave and efficient officer, and az
a man of calm judgment. In every respect,
says the Herald, his proceedings were worthy
the American charaeter. The dispatches will
not be made public for the present, but the opin.
the Captains course, is unanimous. II is, how
ever, believed that even stronger grounds in his
support can be claimed than the fact Of the bru-
tajity Of the Austrian officers; and IL 90, Aus
tria will receive another instalment Of Ameri-
car, opinions to add to her Hulseman letter
f,al.mn JEFF.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

QUITE A 1uMP-A young man by the name Of
Watkins, a few days since, leaped from the wire
suspension bridge at Nashville into the river
1t said this is the second time he has perform
ed the feat. The distance is enc hundred feet.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

The PACIFIC RAIL RoAD.-The State Ga
zette is hard down, on the Government having
anything to do with the building of the Pacific
Rail Road. That paper advances some very
good ideas upon the subject, and displays Q
large degree Of independence, by oppos
ing scheme, which is favored by SO large
portion Of the people Of the country.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

News FROM EURoPE.-The Chicago Demo-
cratic Press of the 10Th inst, publishes the news
brough. by the Humboldt. We extract para
graph, which seems to throw a doubt upon the
reported settlement of the Russian and Turkish
question. The NEXT arrival from Europe will
doubtless settle the question definitely.
"The Humbolt's news which we publish this
morning is very important. The Turkish diff
iculty is far from being settled, 1t is impossible,
at this distance, and with the fact at our COM
mand, to predict how the matter will end. We
should not be surprised, however, if our next
advices should announce a general war in
Europe. Strenuous efforts will continue to be
made ty France and England to maintain peace.
They have little to gain and much to lose by
an appeal to arms. On the contrary, Russia
has every thing to gain, SO far as ambition to
extend her power can influence her and very
little to lose. She need not fear in any event
the despoiling Of any Of her territory; while she
hopes to add the richest provinces Of Turkey to
her already over-grown dominions This state
of uncertainty cannot long continue. We shall
probably know how the matter is to end by the
next steamer.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

THE KosTA AFFAIR IN RUSSIA 1t is said
looked upon at ST. Petersburgh in no flattering
light to Austria. Many persons there have
been taught to regard the flag of the Uni
ted States as not to be touched with impu-
nity
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

SALE OF Town LoTs AT NEVADA, the Coua.
ty Seat Of Story County.-There will be sale
of town lots at Nevada, the County Seat Of
Story County, Iowa, on the 9Th of September,
Creek, on high rolling ground, one mile from
the geographical centre of the county, and but
few miles from the geographical centre of,he
State.
Those DESTROYS Of such locality, would do
well to be present at the sale.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

Sr. Louis AND IRON MOUNTAIN RAILROAD.
WIN. NJ. Mcpherson, Esq, has resigned the
Presidency Of theabove road, and Luther M.
Kennelt, Esq, has been elected in his stead.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

AT the beginning of June, the wheat in a
field in Calaveras county, Cal, stood over seven
feet high, the heads being seven inches and a
half long At the same place radish was pu..
led that measured 80 inches in diameter
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

NEArsEss.-lt is reported by tn e Lasal
Watehman, that the people of Elmira, N. Y.
are soextremely neat, that they aohite,cash thei
hogs
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

U In 1869 occurred the first visitation O.
the yellow fever at New Orleans, it being intro
duced by british vessel with cargo of slave.
from the eoas. Of Africa.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

DEATH OF CHEROKEE CHiEF.-Richard
Taylor, second chief of the Cherokee nation,
died at Toleyuoh on the 18th of July.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

Capt. E. K. Kane, of the u S. Army, died
at Belleville, Ill., on the 9th ult, the 3st year
of his age.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

Fit is reported that the potato disease il
Scotland is worse than il ever has been.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

DEAD'-The Shulsburgh Pick and Cad
says John Ducey, one of the men who was
stabbed in the atfray al that place on the 9Th,
died on the following Wednesday,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

~ The Senior editor Of the Dubuque Her
aid intimates that he was the first man in the
world who suggested mail route between Du.
buque and st. Paul, and thereupon CROWS
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

Fort Ridgely is the name given TO the new
military post on the Minnesota River
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

Rev. Geo. S. Holmes, one of the most elo-
quent preachers in the Pittsburgh Nj. E. Con-
ference, died on the 9Th nit.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

u The bones of man supposed I, have
been murdere !, have recently been found in the
vicinity of Galena.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

MORTALITY OF CITIES -5S5 persons died az
New York during the week ending Saturg
day, and 1876 at Boston for the corresponding
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24
Total to Aug. IL, Is
1776

IUIdI 10 aug. Il, % ITO 900
Sixty fire casualties, one hundred and SERENITY
sir deaths, and three hundred and thirty three
persons injured.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

George A. Dunlap, of Jacksonville, has
been appointed to superintend the improvements
of the illinois river, in place Of c. Daulton,
removed 1t is a good ppointment.- State
PeD
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

| Wss4r.-The Chicaso Press notices sale
Iof lot Of spring wheat in that city, 10 the
Messrs. Adsns, q 80 cents.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

wP. N Reay, of Lisbon. Waukesha Co.,
Wisconsin, was found on Saturday, lying dead
in the field beside his plow
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

ROBERT Ii. BErTs has been recognized by
the President as Vice Consul Of Spain for the
mort of ST. Louis.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

SHOCKING CAsUALTY.-A friend at Sya-
more, under date of the 18th inst, gives us the
particulars of a sad affair in that vicinity
A shocking scene occurred about mile fran
this place yesterday boy about Ia years OF
age, son of Charles Wheeden, was plagung
or rather tormenting tame bear. The bar
became exasperated and broke his chain, seizd
the boy by the back and broke it instantly
also tore the flesh from his breast, 50 that tie
breath OF the boy escaped from the normal =
Two men near succeeded in beating the bear of
The boy was taken to the house, where he died
in about two hours Galcna Adu.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

FARM For SALE.-We call attention.
advertisement Of Farm for sale, BY CT
Mix. Tie farm is situated in the viciq
old Sage Mill, about Al miles from
on the Plank Road, contains Is acres
land, with good Frame House upon 4
any one that might desire such lo1g
really valuable peace Of property.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

heresa Ferenzy, Of Preor-
M Hungarian poetess, whose
uIas as those of Moore in Ire
6icide BY shootingherself with
: I1Ss of Nav
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

1t is earnestly hoped that all OF our Farmer.
will come forward, and all others, and make this
Society what it is intended it should be,
means of good to all. Bring what you can
tell us what you know, and let US hear what yot
are doing. Applicants for prizes will find printed
copies of the names of Committees at my Office
Make your entries with your officers as early al
possible. We cordially invite all to unite witt
us, not only from this county, but the surround
ing counties. Officers and Committees, be a
work. You have bat a few days to do it in
Let US be ready.
WIN. Y. LOWELL, Prest.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

MONEY IN ILLISoIs.-The citizens of Water
90, H., held public meeting on the 4th of thi.
month, at which the following resolutions were
adopted and signed by all the principal business
men of that place:
Resolved, That we are in favor Of the law
passed by the Legislature Of the State of llli-
nois prohibiting the passing or receiving Of al
foreign Bank Bills of less denomination than
. 17611aes. Also, all the illegal money Of on,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

lrr Two Reams Of WARRANTED Deeds just printed
upon good papcr--and for sale at this Office.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24
no ADVERTISERS.

Let ADVERTISERS remember That the MINEss' EXPRESS is
the oldest paper in the North Of Iowa,ha ii been in
existence or nearly twelve years. that is universally
known and read any paper the State and that il
win do advertising upon just reasonable terms as ii
can be done elsewhere.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-24

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