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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
BISHOP HUGHs' LETTER.

We publish in another place letter from
Bishop Highs, of New York, to the Clergy and
Laity. This letter was called forth BY the re-
cent excitement in that City, caused by street
preacher.
We should hope for the good government and
peace of that great City, that the Bishop was
unnecessarily alarmed. We cannot believe that
there exists among any considerable portion Of
the citizens, a secrete conspiracy against the
Catholic religion, or that of any other denom-
nation. If it is so, it should be closely watch
ed by the authorities. And as an ounce Of pre-
cure, municipal authorities we think, should dis
coun,enance these fugitive street preachers -
There is no reason 10 justify the ISLANDERS per-
pe,rated upon the Catholic community by this
street preacher in New York. To assail the
chast ty Of the Sisters of that church and liken
the Clergy to the most deproved ltertines OF the
land, beiraysa malicious begotry and corrupt
heart. What would be the course IF the citi-
zens of this LACE, should one of these men
mount 4 box in the street and assail the chastity
Of the females Of this City? Would not every
Father, Husband and Bother, seek a whip to
lash the rascal naked through the world! Should
order, decency, and virtue have less claims upon
the citizens there, than here ? Certainly not.
The truth is, these men, whose violence ex-
cludes them from the churches of the land and
who can only hope for an audience in the street
among he rabble, should be silenced ty the
authorities, as dangerous disturbers Of the peace
and good government of society. There is
wide difference between = proper exercise OF
the freedom Of speech and an unlicensed graft.
6cation of the depraved passions Of the man.
~ prised and the other is vice which cannot
be too strongly condemned.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
CONGRESSIONAL,
Wasbinofon

Washington, Dec. g.
SEsATE.-Mr. Mason offered resolnt;on
directing the appointment Of a select com.
mittee to report a new plan for the appointment
and organization OF the Senate officers. Adopt-
ed.
:. Mr.. Hamlin introduced his bill for telegraph
line from the Mississippi to the Pacific.
Mr.. Cas- offered resolutions directing in.
qnlries as to granting pensions to the widow or
Capt. Gunnlson, recently killed in Utah. Adopt
Sundry resolutions directing enquiry as To-
authorizing orders or drafts foreign post off,
ces 10 be used in place of orders on drafts wa,
adopted. ~
After short executive session, the Senate
adjourned
HOUSE Mr.. Hem presented the creden
sials Of Hadiey d. Johnson, delegate from Ne
braska. "
Mr.. Disney introduced the French spolia,ion
bill. Referred
Mr.. Cobb introduced bill giving further time
for satisfaction claim for bounty lands.
Several bills were introduced appropriatinp
lands for railroads in the South and West. All
referred.
The joint resolution authorizing the presid-
ing committee to confer the title of Lieutenant
General by Brevet, was taken up after long
debate ordered to be eng ossed:
LUCY CU-lNuyS IL
Mr.. Latham INTRODUCED bill refundinc Ger.
tain Calif'yna duties collected since ratification
Of treaty with Mexico and the admittance "a
California into the Union Referred.
House then went into committee of whole on
Presidents Message
Mr. Wright Of Pennsylvania said he thought
the country at large unprepared for the results
which had occurred from the debate of the last
three days He was one who believed that ar
ter the great contest the country had passed
through, when two Of the great parties came
together, in honorable warfare when the battle
was fought, and now that all was not only dead
but buried.
He then alluded to Gsrritt Smiths speech.
which he said exhumes the hfeless BODY. and
dragged il before the country. He said he
could not keep his mouth closed when such
sentiments were avowed. and he then reviewed
Smiths speech, particularly that part calling
the United States greater oppressor than Aus
tria' He said that Mr.. Smith had cast fire.
Grand into the country, but he would fail in hs
object. He also defended the administra-
ion, from the attack made by Smith,
lie questioned the provision Of the Con-
'titution in regard to the recovery Of fugitive
slave labor, and asked how the gentleman could
put his hand on the Bible and swear to support
he Constitution and yet assert the highei law
Is superior to the Constitution.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
THE GREAT REPUBLIC.

Mr.. Donald Mckay, who built the two cele-
brated clipper ships, the Flying Cloud and the
Sovereign of the Sea, has now added the Grea,
Republic to our mercantile marne,-the larges,
ship that floats. Mr.. Mckay is not only her
builder, but her owner. We went to see her
yesterday. Her length is the sixteenth of a
mile. As she Is seen from the wharf, the beauty
of her proportions is such that her extreme
length oan be scarcely truly estimated 1t is
only by comparing her with the largest ships
within her neighborhood, that her size becomes
apparent. The Constellation, one of our largest
packet ships, lies near her; she carries seven
teen thousand barrels, but appears quite small
in comparison with the Great Republic. The
Great Republic is of FIVE thousand tons bur-
den, and can carry fotry thousand barrels of
-four, which at the present rate Of freight 10
Liverpool, would give an aggregate of $35, 900
gross for a single voyage out. Twenty three
thousand barrels Of flour are already engaged
She is loaded and unloaded by means Of
steam engine stationed upon the deck, which
can be removed into huge long boat, construc-
ed to be used as propeller in the Topics, by
which the Great Republic will be lowed in
Gains. The engine is expected to be used in
hosting sails. This is new step in the indus
try of the world. On land we have steam
engine that digs and loads; it is called, in com.
petition to the most effective worker with
spade, (the Irisman,) "Steam Paddy" We drill
for blasting by steam. Tunnels also are made
with steam engines. To these valuable instru-
ments of labor, may now be added The "Steam
Tar which works with great efficacy, and
will never 'strke' for increase of wages
The Great Republic is great curiosity, and
should be visited by those who have an opportu-
nity to do SO. She will remain in port about a
fortnight 1t will cost those who 90 on board
shilling, which will be devoted to some chart.
table purpose. A large sum was realized from
that source in Boston, and doubtless will be
here.
Our principal object in writing this notice is 10
announce that about forty boys will be taken
out on the voyage, if those of proper charac-
ter shall offer. About fifteen have already been
and they are cheerfully at work on
board the vessel. Among them is young
Georgian Just out of college who has planta-
ion in his State. A son Of Commodore Gregory
las also enlisted in the service. A library Of
bout 500 voumns has been pr, cured for their
Use on board. They will be under the direction
# teacher, and will have apartments by them.
elves, and thus avoid the communicating infiu-
noes of the forward cabin. Pay, to the extent
# six or eight dollars per month will be allow
d,-enough TO furnish clothing. None under
bout sixteen years Of age will be taken. II
Gems TO us a good opportunity to learn the art
f seamanship. After reaching Liverpool, the
treat Republic will sail for Australia, the new
old region Of En-! land. She will probably,
efore reaching home, make voyage around the
,lobe In Y Journal Of Com.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

TYRANsIcAL.-A Vienna paper asserts that
Gotschakoff, who is still at Bucharest, has SEM
off to st. Petersburg, loaded with chains, the
son of Wallachian prince, one of whose let.
tiers, giving intelligence to Omar Pacha, had
been intercepted Six boyards had also been
transported to Siberia, for relations with the
Turkish chief.
AS general thing the Russians continue to
be savage, pitess, rapacious and ruthless, their
army is badly fed, worse clothed, and wretched-
ly drilled.
The Turks continue to be christian court
eous, just and generous, and their army hudd!ed
together, and composed of incongruous
elements, as it is, is ardent, obedient, and sup
piled with good and abundant rations.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

IT OUGHT 70 BE DosE.-Gen. Dodge of
this State has offered resolution providing that
the election Of all officers Of the Senate shall
hereafter be made rira coce. The proposition
we presume, was suggested by the election Of
Mr.. Tucker, editor Of the Sentinel, as Printer
to the Senate. The Sentinel is generally re-
garded as hostile to the President, and as the
organ of all who choose 10 find fault with his
administration. The secret ballot system af.
fords Senators an opportunity in this way to
vent their private spleen, and to deal vital
stabs against the administration, without ex-
posing themselves 10 the dspleasure Of their
constituencies. Secret sessions are also odious
in principle, and in most instances, if not in
all, could be well dispensed with. The prac-
tlce is behind the age, and an insult to the pa
triotism and intelligence of the people. The
black gowns worn by our Supreme Judges may
be tolerated as piece Of tom-!oolery-a
grotesque fancy-but secret sessions on public
intelligence, are calculated if not intended
to throw>a mystery and sacredness around the
Senatorial Office not contemplated by our insti-
tutions nor sanctioned by sound se,-Bur-
lington Telegraph.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
FURTHER BY THE HERMANN

Louis Napoleon sEges the King Of Belgium
as being concerned b the schemes which led "a
the fusion Of the Bourbpns and threatens 10
march an army iuto Belgium upon the first po,
lltlcai movement Of the coalesced Bourbonr.
The recent movements Of the Duke of Brabant
are supposed to refer 10 this event.
The cabinet Of Brussels is in great fright
The Ottoman government has officially ce.
ciared that It will rot sanction prvateering, or
grant letters Of marque.
Baron Bruck informed the Porte that Austria
would supp rt the neutrality of the Servians.
Inc sultan replied through Reschd Pacha, that
he was resolved to compel the Prince Of Servi.
TO renounce his neutrality, and had given ord
ers 10 that effect y
Austria was making preparations to interfere
in the affairs Of Servia
The Golden Gate left for Australia on the
Stf, inst
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
A j. S Q
TO THE PUBLIC.
A G. A r. d.

The City Guards, an Independent Military
Company. recently organized in Dubuque, for
the purpose Of Improving its meWbers in Mar
tial and Military exercises, deem it necessary TO
state, that all Political and Religious subjects,
are excluded from discussion by said company,
that the report circulated through this city by
some i'll disposed person, TO the effect, that this
Military organization was formed for the pur-
pose of affecting Nativeism or any other Politi-
cal Religious association, is utterly false, and
merits the unqualified disapprobation Of each
individual member composing said company.
M. M HAYDEN,
PATRICK TANNING,
EDWARD FlTZ PATRICK.
BARTH. LEEEHAN,
MICHAEL J. KING,
Committee.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
THE ERIE RIOT.

DtC %.
The track at Harbor Creek has been laid
down and taken up twice to-day, and the town
ship officers have sent here for warrants TO arr
rest the laborers. Two were arrested there yes
terday and bound over to keep the peace.
The Mayor and Council have issued state
ment of the facts and several thousand copies
have been circulated for publication
Wen this matter will end, or how soon, no
one can tell both parties seem determined to
have their own way regardless of consequences,
and the great Inconvenience to passengers detri
ment TO all interested
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

INCIDENT OF THE LATE FIRE IN New York
Col. John Harper was employed in one Of his
lower counting rooms when the startling an.
nouncement was brought him that the building
was on fire, coupled with the inquiry-"What
portion Of the property shall we save first,
Sir"
"Neyer mind the property" replied Mr..
Harper +" save the hres."
"Ihis is sad calamity, Sir" said friend
to Mr.. John Harper, abiding to the confagra-
tlon-"a large number of poor persons thrown
tut of employment
"Ah, yes" answered Mr.. Harper, 6 God
bless them, they must be seen TO-.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

n Kostza is at Washington, and asks of our
government permission to return to Smyrna, in
Turkey, where he was forcibly seized. 1t will be
remembered that Austria, in anticipation Of Mr..
Marcy's demand for Kostza's release, RENTED
her hold upon him, on condition that he should
Immediately return to the United States.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

II Professor Holloway, of London, may
be SET down public benefactor. He not
only pa,ronizes the printers, but places their
papers on file, for the accommodation of the
public. New Haveners abroad will find our
/ . ,ers at his office, 224, Strand, near Temple
Bar, which is always open 10 visitors, free of
charge, and the experience we have had with
the Professor, warrants us in assuring those
that call upon him, that they will be kindly
treated.-rVide Morning Journal and Courier,
New Haven, August, 1853.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

Mr.. H. J. Gof, viii accept our thanks for ia
vors in the line of Confectoners. He has
fine assortment of candies prepared for the Hol.
lidays and those who are blessed with children
or have Juvenile friends TO look after, would do
well to give him call. Store on the West
side Of Main, between 5th and 9th streets.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

UsE OF sCoEFIDENrIAL' LErrERs-ln
ruling upon this subject, in the U. s. Circuit,
Court in Boston, Judge Sprague decided that
person exhibiting to another letter marked
confidential, or otherwise using its contents
thus publicly, 10 the injury of the writer or a
::. :d patty, was guilty Of gross violation Of
privilege; and might be held pecuniarily liable
for damages resulting from such breach Of con-
fdence. The legal construction Of the term
confidential, is in perfect accordance with the
definition Of the word given BY Webster,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

GREAT WESTERN RA,LHoAD.-The trips of
the trains on this road were extende on Mon
day of last week to Long Point, distance of
about twenty seven miles beyond Springfel Id,
and some twelve or thirteen miles from Decatur.
The jacksonville Journal says it is expected
that the whole work will be completed to Deca-
tur about the first Of January. Stages from
Terre Haute, Decatur, and other important.
points north, east and south, meet the cars at
Long Point.-[Alton Tel.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
PHILADELPHIA. Dec %

Four firemen were rescued from the ruins OF
last nights fire not much injured. Another was
beneath the ruins, and while they were getting
him out another portion of the building fell on
him and on another. The two men were COM
fined in that situation two hours with the fire
raging around them, they were finally rescued,
thirdly bxrnt, and will probably lose some of
their limbs. A policeman is supposed to be
beneath the ruins.
LATER The body of the missing policeman
has been found.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
A shIand. Dec. ID.

A rafting match in Orange, Ashland Co,
on Tuesday evening, twoyoung men about IL
years of age, quarreled about seven cents
they were rafting for, when one by the name Of
Thornton Pool stabbed the other named Mauk,
in the heart, He died in ten minutes. Pool
made his escape
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

u The following is supposed to be the
number Of newspapers in The world; 10 in
Austria, IA in Africa, "a in Spain. 20 in Por-
tpgal. 80 in Asia, IS in Belgium, IS in Den
mark, 30 in Russia and Poland, $40 in other
Gerlnanlc States, 500 in Great Britain and Ire
land, and 800 in the United States.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
Further highly important ne,os from Erie Ten
Railroad Men arrested and fined.

Railroad Men arrested and fined.
The following private dispatch was received
at 10 A NJ by gentleman in this city.
"Ten of the men of the E. 4 ~ E. r. R.
Co., have been arrested and tried before Just
ice, who has just decided that the injunction
from the U. States Court is null and void
Verdict ninety dollars each -
The above transaction is at once outrao re Gus
and ludicsous. 1t is outrageous in its nsolent
disregard Of law and justice, and it is ludcrous
in gravely overruling the decision of the w. s.
Court
Think of Dogberry in his one horse court
at Erie, seriously prononpcing TINT decision
{. null and void" Now that is thoroughly Of
Erie-Erian. What are common courts or
common sense, common opinion or common
decency, to the marvellous intelligence and en-
terprse of that mudhole.
Indeed we don't know ichere Erie presump-
ton would stop. We verify believe " the Sec
und Daniel who disposed of the entire district
court at sitting would override one of Jeho-
vans opions himself, or decide the ten COM
"null and void. ''-[Cleveland Her.
aid
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
LATEST NEWS.
NEWS ITEMS.

OtHCIHddt11 0tC To- TCCC
A KENTUCKY EDITOR IN TRoUBLE.-R. II
Collins, editor of the Maysville Eagle, SHOT
Luther Dobyns in the forehead, at Maysvile,
KY, to-day. The wound it is supposed viii
prove fatal.
DIATH OF Mr.. DoBYNs.-Maysviie.-
Dobyns died of the wound inflicted by Collins
last night al half past 10 O'Clock. The coroner
is now holding an inquest
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

EDIroRiAL CHAsGE.-Mr. w E. Miller has
retired from the editorial management Of the
1lowa City Republican" and Rush Clark, Esq.
has taken his place. We have not the pleasure
Of knowing either Of these gentlemen, but we
may accord to them strangers good wishes.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

To OUR CRY PArRoNs.-Our Carrier has
heen i'll for some days and we have had TO de-
pend upon those TO distribute the paper, who
are unacquainted with the route. If there are
any who have failed to get their paper they
will confer favor by letting US know it.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

A gentleman, the other day, visiting sdltqol
had book put into his hand for the purpose 81
class. The word "inheritance"
occurring, the querst asked
I" What is inheritance %
Answer" Patrimony.''
6 What is patrimony!'
Answer" Something left by father"
What would you call it il left by a mother !?
Answer" Matrimony.''
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
Destructive Fire at Shreosport-.Ne,osf from
New Orleans, Dec. u

New Orleans, Dec. ~.
An extensive and destructive FIRE has occur
red at Shreveport, in this State. Several ware.
houses were destroyed, containing some 800
bales of cotton.
We have two arrivals from Brazos, within the
past hours, by which we have dates from
Brownsville to the Sd inst.
q The yellow fever was still prevailing among
tn soldiers at Fort Brown.
Advces from Galveston to the 10th, says
Butler King has gone to Austin, to represent the
great Pacific Railway Company.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
New York, Dec. q

grand banquet was given last evening to
Gov Seymour, on the occsion of his examining
the harbor Encroachments.
Another meeting was held last evening, in
relation to the late circumstances of street
preaching and freedom of speech.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
Well and truthfully said.

CHICAGO LAND OrFIcE-We learn from
the U. s. Register that the number of acres of
land entered in the Chicago District, from
April Ia, to Dec. LIST, 1853, is as follows !;
Entered by cash payment, sc, 792, 5S-I00 acres !;
by Land Warrants, 90, 804 acres-Tota! 81 632
acres in seven and half months Chic. Dem.
Press
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

THE TOWNSHIP MEErISG.-The proceed
ings Of meeting Of the democrats Of this town.
ship, will be found in this days issue.
The meeting was well attended and the pro-
ceedngs were conducted with entire harmony
and unanimty.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

Nxw Boar ron THE DEs MoISEs.-A steam
er has been built at GAINESVILLE called the "Harss
mon Designed for the Des Mones River
trade. The Harmon il nov in 81. Louis fitting
up, and viii Be IN readiness for tie opening of
Navigation.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
Buffalo. Dec. q.

The public meeting held last night was large
ly attended and resolutions were passed, ex-
pressing the indignation Of our citizens at the
of the people of Erie.
A fire occurred on Main ST., last night ir
Bidwell's clothing store and Fassetts stove
store. Bidwell's loss was $4,000 insured
G, 600 dollars, buildings insured 2 900 dollars.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

u The cotton factory in Jefferson county,
Florida, is now complete, and only awaits "ope
ratives" to commence the making of osnaburgs
This Is the third manufacturing enterprise in
Middle Florida
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
WASHINGTON. Dec 1,

REPORTED Trouble WITH MEXICO, &c
There are rumors here that the Mexican nego-
tiations with the American Minister, Gadsden,
indicate trouble.
1t is said that Florida loans to the amount Of
$4,000, 900, prior 70 her admission into the
Union, have been allowed
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
New York nac %

Mr.. s9uier arrived to-day from Honduras,
where he has been to examine the proposed
railroad line TO the Pacific through that State.
A letter in the Herald from Honduras says that
Mr.. >. bad concluded contract for the road
with the government on a most liberal basis.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

RAILROAD VoTE IN WASHINGTON County.
The vote on the proposition to take $l00, 900
stock in the Air line Road, carried by a majori-
ty of 204 in this county. Washington polled
201, votes in its favor and none against it. Ma
rion township also polled unanimous vote of So
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

n The Vermont legislature has chartered
the Bennington Battle Monument Company,
and given it $4,000 to aid it in erecting monu-
ment At Bennington, in honor Of the heroes
Of the Bennington battle in the revolutionary
war,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
Washington, Dec. "a

The President, it is said, intends to supeTcede
Gov. German in Minnesota, in consequence Of
serious charges made againsih i'm which he has
failed to disprove.
Mr.. Haddock, the temperance lecturer, and
ex-weod- sawyer, was arrested, yesterday char
ged with lectaring on Sunday.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

II The Poetic effusion of .s Aloes" 10 re-
spectfully declined.
The subject is not one Of sufficient interest
to our readers, to warrant its publication.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. II

The Philadelphia Enquirer of this morning
says it is highly probable that during the com.
ing session OF the Legislature a law will be en-.
acted imposing tax per capital upon all indi
vduals who pass through the State of Penn, by
the Lake Shore Railroad.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

v Mrs. Williams, who eloped from Colum-
bus, Ohio, with man named Griffith, was
arrested IN Cincinnati, some days since, and
sent back to her husband. Since then she has
murdered her husband by giving him poison, at
the mitigation of Griffith. She and her para
mnur are In iail TO await a trial
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-28

Observation-Disclosures have been received
at Washington, that the emigration from Bre
men to the United States for the year, will
reach 5000.