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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

New YORK PoLITrcs-We do not know
cxac,ly why il is that New York is always in
row in ihe way Of politics. This disposition is
not confined to any particular party, nor TO any
particular era. 1t IS the same thing yesterday,
to- day, and no doubt good way ahead. From
dictionary to get enough names 10 supply its
different parties, factions OF parties. Who
remembers now what Buck Tall was p
Almost every clement of confusion that has
distracted either OF the National Parties, was
Sorn in New Yolk Aaron Burr was fairtvpe
of a great many succeeding poi,ti,iana of that
State. He managed to create considerable ex-
element in his day, and then went down Anti
Masonry arose in New York, and spread like a
flame over the States. The Slavery question
was rather minor one in The United States
until New York got fairly hold Of it., hen OF
course, il ran regular muck, Staying parties
deiclting candidates, and fl,ngng fre-brands
into the camp of ,ih Democracy and Federal
ism. II elected Polk in 1871, aud defeated
Cass in 1913. The same confusion which exis
ed IN the democratic ranks IN 10 was visible
among the Wings, with Greeley at their head
AT present the same 'n,uss is going on in each
Of the parties The personal enmity between
the Hards aud the 5 IF S find, more than paral-
lei in the bitter strife and nyectiye of the Sew
ard men and the Fillmoreiics. II is marked by
one singular fact on the part of the Democrats.
,th the Hards and Sofis in express terms re-
cagnize President Pierce as the fair and true eA-
D n, mt of democratic principles, endorse the
Baltimore platform, and stand fast by the Pres-
den, inaugural. The Wings, on the contrary,
are diamc,ricaliy opposed in principle, and those
who wish To see how bitter and vindctve con
tending fragments of party cam be, are very
cordially recommended 10 subscribe immediate
ly for the " j. Erprcss.
We shall endcavor to q i've some kind OF an
explanation of the positions of tic varioHs for
ces tomorrow, if indeed any can be arrived at
The dispute in our ranks, turning principally on
men, can hardly las; long, or extend out of the
State In the meantime, mere enumeration OF
few of the various parry appelations will car
| nv some idea Of The confusion worse confoundcd
| !. Hard She'll F.. Soft She'll" ssHunkers,
:" Barnburners, "Putties,' "Adamantincs, >
and many more, crowd the plain Z" There be
six Rchmonds i'll the field
i
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

NEBRASKA We learned from Col. MANY
PENNY that he was unable to effect treaty of
purchase, or even to get the Kickapoos TO con
sent to sell their lands at any price, at present,
but he hopes, at some future time, to be able
to accomplish something definite with them He
SAYS they, as well as several other tribes above,
whem he has visited and consulted with, have
very much ovenated their lands--in fact, as
one of them told him, few days since, they
are willing to trade their land weight by weight
with gold. This he says, is oying, in great
measure, to the desire Of many of our citizens
TO rush over into the Territory The Indians
have become alarmed, and think the Govern
ment will be willing to pay them any price they
may ask for their lands. -Weston Reporter.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

tCy' We are not disappointed in expectations
expressed hereto for as IT, the quick repair of
The racvages of the late extensive fire. We
learn that Mr. McClurcs arrangements are so
far perfected that a brick building will go up OH
the old site, two stories fifty feet front, and That
the masonry will be completed in three weeks
The masons commenced to-day, we author
lied TO say that the entire structure will be
completed to receive goods in six weeks. Sucl
enterprise as this will receive, as it merits, the
| hearty colnmendaton OF the community
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12
ST L A N p L r r Y
At nIIRIIOJIE

1suE UNDERSIGNED would inform the Travelin
Public, that the Splendid New Steam, Ferry Roaf
has this day commenced her resulartrps, to he made
every half hour the mississippi Lower Fer
~ at Dubuque
w. win cross any number Of TEAMS that will come,
LET THE WE ArHER WHAT IT MAY, AND WILL RUN AT
NIGHTS il there bus ness TO do.
Our charges are at any other Ferry
the Upper Mississippi Everything that may
want way 0f OUTFIT be had afthe log prices IN
Dubuque-the City being literally crammed with such ar
ticles Californians want.
N b. RecolIsct, that the STEAMER is at the Lower
Ferry opposite the City, and NOT at Eagle Points and
that high winds will NOT any time, prevent the boat
from crossing as Is often the with Horse Boats
March 30:h '52-dwy.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

The Providence Journal publishes list o!
the wealthest property hold RS of that city,
ly, 81 ,349, 200 Thos p. lyes' heirs, 81, ,24i
500 Asa Jenkins hei $, $6l0 100 Nicholas
Browns heirs, S459000 Elisha Dyer, 1862 :
600 Philip Allen, $3i2,000 Seth Adams, Jr
$3o7 800; Benjamin Hoppin, $252 500; !; Mar
shall Woods aud wife, $2i4200; Samuel G
Arnold's heirs, $225. 800 The rate Of assess.
ments this year is fifty three cents On each one
hundrtd dollars
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12
ROAD sCRAPER AND DlICHER

We have received letter from w Afncu
trivance for road serapng, grading and di!ching
Mr.. Arnett is citizen Of our State, and is, we
believe, her only representative in the Crystal
Paloce He is man of limited means, and his
letter appeals to The people of his state 10 assist
him in an undertaking which, il successful
will reflect honor on Iowa H.. cin b., addre ssed
al New York.
The Sun of that city uuder date of the 2iih
last, thus highly commends MIR. Arne,t's in
ven,ion
" But yesterday, as it Nerc, railroad to the
Pacific was prnposed-an undertaking gigantic
enough t. appal the stnutest heart-and t"-day
we have offered host of contrivances TO facili-
tate IFS construction and ensure its success. In
fact the reaz cation Of this once .'great idea is
now looked upon, hy the most timid and doubt
ing conservatives, as virtually accomplished =
One single item in the construction of this rail
road is the grading OF the level and prairie land
on ti,e route Of this there is about one thous-
and miles to be done. The operation is simple
-cnough--diggng two parallel bitches and
throwing up the dirt between them 10 form a
slightly elevated road-bed but II involves, new
ertheless, very large amount OF laoor ny ihe
ordinary processes.
The plan of machine To expedite and sim
plfy this work has been submitted TO us by Mr..
VIM. d. Arnett, of Iowa, which is SO perfectly
adapted to the task that we deem it WORTH OF
more than a passing notice. He proposes to
make OF twin plow TO 10 sen the soil and
throw il upon an endless concave apron revolv-
ing under and Immediately behind the plow ;
this apron moving on an inclined plane, carries
the soil up and deposits it upon similar apron
moving horizontally as right angle with the
ditch and extending across the proposed road
bed The sell is then thrown out Of the sides
Of the concave apron at any desired point OF
points upon the road-bed by placing at such
points conrer rollers. The whole machine is
moved by any requisite number of ho:ses, the
aprons being driven by the running wheels with
which suitable gearing is connected
We have seen other plans for the same pur
pose, some of them of the Same general con-
struction, but none which combines SO much sim
plicity and certainty of action this Of Mr.
Arnett BY it the power of two horses, oveI
and above that necessary for the plow alone
would do the work of six to ten men and twelve
10 twenty horses-of this there can be no reas
enable doubt"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12
Our YOUNGEST SIsTER.-Gov. Bigler, OF
California, in comparing that State with others,
makes the following statement:

"In horses, she is in advance Of fifteen OF
the States in mules, of twenty-six States;
milch cows, of twelve States in working oxen,
eight; value Of live stock, of twenty States
barley only equaled by New York and more
than one half of all produced in the Union :
wheat greater than ten States oats, greater than
ree-fourths Of the States; hay, exceeding nine
of the States; mining, without parallel; fruits,
exceeding all the States in variety, and one half
of them in quantity produced
"There is capital of $lO5,662, COS employ
ed in agriculture, real estate and improvements.
Her mines are yielding at the rate of 800, ,00o,-
900 year. From January to the Both of May,
1853 there entered 436 vessels, $40, 033 tons,
and cleared 725 vessels, of o72, 225 tons
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12
Mount Pleasant, OF Sulliv0n'S
Addition to u pbuQue, =

a KR. NJ. J.SULIIVAN, has lain OF his healthy and
1 Picturesque Tract or Land the HILL, the
Residence of Hon. G go. w. JONES into lots OF ONE
HALF to THREE QUARTERS OF an ACRE each,
with eigs from forty to sixty five feet wide-
The SITUATION commands delightful view OF the sur
rounding country, and so far removed from the mias
matte influences of the river that Doctors visits will be
6 few and far between There are two never failing
Springs Plat, and good well water can be had
any Lot at depth Of Fifteen Feet. Severalots are
already engaged by ofthc best Dubuque,
they designed for the suburban residences OF
respectable persons anly is recommended that appca
lion be made soon to CuAS. CORKERY. Agent.
N. B. A Plat shelving the number and contents of each
OF may be al the A gents office. fJune 7-dti
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12
THE SEPARATION.
Ry WILLIAM NORTH.

WROTE no verses when my heart was bro-
ken,
No melting stanzas Of subdued despair;
asked no s,iken treas as parting token,
But hid my face upon her bosom fair.
On her pale lips, NY last dcvouring kisses
We're like a sentenced victim $ seal d daat4
As snid invisible demons envious hsg
We mingled life and thought and sense an :
breath
left her ith solemn, sad misgiving,
The words of hope fell idly from my tonGGe,
As in some palace romanced of living,
Beyond the seas, and whispered 6 We are
young
Yes, we were young, but shadow winged dis
aster
Had Knocked the mighty impulse Of our
souls;
Courage is vain, when vulgar greed is MASTER
Nor beauty magic sulen hate controls
All, all was wrecked! viewed my empty
Golfers,
The ruined temple of my fortunes eyed,
Then pictured fancy the old worlds mean
scoffers,
Then bazed erect the phoenix fpride
would not linger there 10 fret and borrow,
In the cold cline where men are slaves Of
gold,
Where wealth to genius mu,,ers call to-mor-
row,
Where towards flourish, plunderng the
bold
g Soul of my soul we part, go TO battle;
II may be that | never more shall bea-
The silver sound Of thy sweet girlish prattle,
Nor gaze into thy brown eyes soft and clear.
1t may be that our glorious youth is ended,
And that the world has conquered US at
Yet has fate with Joy been vaguely blend
ed,
Nor all our days by clouds have been o'er-
cast
will reiurn--if that they be no fa les
Of golden sands upon the Western shore
will return, TO overthrow yon Babel's
Dull pride, vain pomps, and long tyrannic
lore
l will revenge but cease, thou torrent Bit
ter,
To how for wrongs untold When youth
is gone,
When love and hope are dead, it will be ft-
ter
Tha, should call on Nemesis alone!
Farewell, my hope my life sssweet consela-
ton
If never doomed on earth to meet again
Embracing mid the mystic shadow nation,
We yet may say, g We have not loved in
vain"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12
Gelncke g. Schroeder,

wHOLESALE AND RETAIL GRoCERs,
Main Street one door south of the American House,
DUBUQUE.
VXyE keep constantly on hand, full assortment OF
w Staple and Fancy Groceries, which we oner FOL
sale at the prices in quantities to suit pur
chasers.
H.4RDW.4RE and CUTLERY.
Spades sh6yes hoes, forks axes, hatchets and saws
also splendid lot of pocket knives, knives and forks
and shelf ware in general For sale by
GELPCKE 4 SCRROEDER.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

jacob B. Moore Esq died al Bellows Falls on
the Let instant, az SO years. He had recently
returned from San Francisco here he held the
lucrative office OF post master under Mn Fill
more administration. Mr. Moore learned the
print rs trade with Isaac Hill, in the office Of
the New Hamshrc Palriot, and became partner
with him Ia that Concern He afterwards re-
moved from Concord T. New Yok, and for sew
eral years held some appointment in Washing
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12
~ Tse Great Western Railway in Canada.

" Tae Great Western Railway in Canada,
leading from Windsor, Opposite Detroit) to
Niagara, is now complete about eighteen miles
from Windsor, and it is intended to finish the
whole by the first of January next. The Who'll.
distance is $50 miles, {uearly straight line
throughout,) is to be laid with compound rail-
and it is predicted, will be one of the best rail-
wavs on the American continent. The wire
bridge over the Niagara, u in GOOD state of
progress, ard when the whole is completed, the
time from Detroit to New York city will lie
made in twenty hours.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12


MINING, AS AN INVESTMENT OF MONEY
There is now growing disposition among men
OF capital, to invest the in the business of
mining, in this country, through organized COM
panies 1t has extended TO the Lead Mines,
and we hear of several companies that have
been fDlmed, with large capital, as reported.
To insure confidence in mining enterprises, 1t
is absolutely necessary that al! parties concern
ed should be well known asmen o! probity, and
that all reports from the Mines, whether good
bld, should be characterized by strict adher-
ence TO truth This last caution cannot be too
strictly regarded, not only because the truth Is
right and profitable M all cases, but because in
enterprises Of some hazard. like that of mining,
ine experienced men who risk their money on the
Judgment Of others, have right to demand all
the facts that lie within the range OF the oEser-
yation Of those who report them. Mining Is r o
fuucv work 1t should be placed and pursued
on legitimate basis, by reai men, not for the
purpose Of mere speculation, but FOR profit -
This we hope 10 Gee done in the best way
/ There is mineral ground enough here for sencr
atoms of men to work on for some thousands Of
wears at least and there Is no reason why the
labor expended should not yield far more pro-
ftable return than at present, by the employ
ment of capital, by sort of labor saving ma
chinery, and by more Systematic arrangement
generally
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

Runaway slaves are constantly fleeing across
the Texan frontier into Mexico. The last mail
advices mention the escape, in this way, of two
parties; one Of two slaves and the other OF ten
The first being encountered by the mail rider
he undertook to arrest them, bu. they beat and
robcd him.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

FlNE WRITiNG We have received from L.
B. Mcdowell, of Bolivar, Tenn, two cards, or
one of which is written The Lords Prayer in
circle one fourth If an men in diameter, and on
the other is written the Tea Commandments, IN
an annular ringone haH al inch in diameter and
one eig ightof an inch wide. By The aid ofa
microscope we have read them, and find them
distinctly writer. it,;s beats all the fine wri-
ting we have ever seen or heard Of = Scientifc
4mericaa
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12
SHOT GUNS, RIFLES AND PISTOL
Nsia7 street, corner 9th, Dubuque.
Iac0h ~ Mack.

vTTOU DrespectGully inform hisfrendsa nd tn pull,
w lie that be keeps nstantyon hand and for sale
fine and good assortment of Shot Guns (single and
double barrels and Pistols, which be will warrant to
be as good be found inthe West lie has aisoon
hand hae lot of rqe barrels which he wiifurnish to
order, and warrant to be equal to any made.
Thankful for the libera patronage hiher obcstowed
on him. would respectfully solicita continuance Of
the same. s
Repairing all kinds in isline neatly and promptly
executed. Locks and Scales made al repaired. All
work warranted to give satisfaction. dec. 81 Iy
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12
Gbe aNrrklq Crprrs5.
BY VIM. H. MERRITT.
PAY UP! PAY Up!

We have few words TO say TO our subscribers We
have large number Of little claims for subscription
scattered all ovcrthe State, which need but which
would involve great deal of time and expense To 90 at
ter them Wewoud like TO have those who are indebt
ed to u.s. forward this fall and square the books
We hope they win duly appreciate the situation OF
matters and relieve from a to harsh measures
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12
Dubuque City Mills,
IOWA IRON WORKS.

MANUFACTURE
Steam Engines, Mil Irons and Mil Gearing
for both FIGURING and Saw Mills of every description
Horse Pome,s and Thrashing Machines,
of tile most approved kind
~ All kinds Of Machinery and Castings made to or
der and shipped TO any part of the country ors,
$50 j. p FARLEY ROUSE.
D,.h,,o,. An,;,a Iasa dawtf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12
ISyOTTR pROPERTY INSURED.

lO OU 4
,p,HE undersigned is agent for the American Matua
Fire Insurance Company, Amsterdam, New YORK.
CAPITAL S2OO, 900.
Embracing MERCHANTS and FARMERS depart
ment The Merchants department, is on the cash prn
chile and nsures Stores Shops, Merchandise
and all kinds Of property against and dam
age bv fire. And the farmers department, lnsures isoa
ted Buildings Dwelling and out Buildings, Grain, Furni
ture aud ali kinds cf Property, for term of years. either
on the premium note system for cash without note,
avoiding account ofiossss, this compehy
ls to ofthe people in city or country
and commends itself to their confidence.
Orvlcr ENrRAxcE-J. G. Weatherbys Stare.
JAMES r. GOODRICH
Aesnffor Dubuque, and adiotainr Counties
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

1 The Monroe (Wis.) Sentinel says that
Ex- Gov Dewey has been elected President of
the Southern Wisconsin Railroad, and that he
has already entered upon the duties of his Office.
Arran 1ements are being made to put strong
force upon the line between Monroe and James
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

PENSION FGaUDs-Pension frauds are becom
ing so frequent that the Government has deter
mined to punish them in the severest manner.
Pension agents and others have frequently been
in the habit Of manufacturing evidence to get
pensions They have procured false certificates,
and added certain things to evidence which was
not in itself sufficient to procure a pension
The Goyernment,h has been liberal in paying pen
sions not ony to soldiers of the Revolution and
other wars, but to their widows and children.
Dishonest persons have availed themselves of
this liberahty, and they have too frequently sue
ceeded in drawing money from the treasury by
forged papers. The government is determined
to stop this business, and a system of more rig
id scrutiny is introduced, and the guilty ones
are punished with severity. II is no longer ago
than last May, we believe, that Walter Taylor
was Sentenced to the pententiary of this State
for ten years, for issuing fraudulent pension
papers Since then the Government has found
another case in which he had committed the
same crime, and instructions were Immediately
transmitted to the proper officers TO bring him
up for another trial. The result is that he is
now sentenced TO prison for five more years =
Those who commlt pension frauds will here.
after find "hard row before them.-Hartford
Times
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

- The house ot Mr. JoCcph Welch,,n the
town of il HesSon, about sslysD miles nofth Of
Hllsdlle, Michigan, was buried down On, the
night Of The 9Th ut,, white Mr. Weiea
wife were absent ut a iie igiibof's, an
of Me. w, one aged eiah.s en- az
six, pesished in the fiamfs. Fur.
escaped IL appea1s, Es4m
children who esceped, TIA 4
got them cut, and peIished
to save the yAs-gsst
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12
MttkIQ Almfrs' Grprss5, |

pssllsaxD rvrsr WEDNESDAY, MORNING.

..
-. uA.lv Expax.s will be furnished 70 weekly sub
sfLers Il TEN CENTS per week. payable 70 the carrier,
on saturday mornings
- kcy1arsumxSrs inserted, N eitheS the DAILY OF
xWeekiy on the nost reasonable terms
The WEEKLY ExPRHsS will contain the
Satsst ntslligenee political and msss1neous oss.gn ano
enahe us 20 give . much reading matter in the Weekly
ca Ss found il any other paper OF its axe IN the west
Tcrns OF the Weekly.
ONE DOLLAx& Fifty CTS. per annum. in ad-
xxsnce and q il not paid In advance.
No suhscriptiou will be discontinued, Except AZ the
ousion ~ The publishers until all aearages paid.
10 Clabs-.As inducement to clubs, we propose g
make the following reduction: - -
Three copies per annan, - Six copies, 50; len
copies. Gil Fourteen copies, Sl4
Where club Of SIX ten, iourteen copies are SENT an
- eos will be sent to the person who makes UP the
rnh orders nom ciabs must be invariably accompanied
" the cash. .n.>c
ROOK AND JOB PRINTING,
Or Eyrnr DEscMrTIoS, executed with accuracy, neat
- and dsnatch on terms AS reasonable any other
establishment IN the state
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

The Grand iry of New York city have jus,
indicted over one thousand persons for selling
liauor Illegally.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

Geoo PRosrEcT.-A few days since, thr, e
men Mt work for Mr.. West Of this city, struc
fine prospect Of lead. The vein ahot
four feet through, and from every appearance
will result in good lead
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

v Gen James Tallmadge, Ex-senator and
Ex- Minister to Russia, died suddenly in New
York, on the 29lh, on his return from the Crys-
tai Palace.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

Two MrRpEFs IH ARKAssAs -JoHN G
PAscHAL, Of Pope county Arkansas; was resent
" murdered, and his body thrown into the ar
kan as river WIZ o. WILSON, a wealthy plan
ter OF Conway county, with whom he had a
quarrel, was arrested on suspicion ofc ,mm,ting
the murder On the night Of the Goth nIt. VII
son was shoY dead some unknown person while
IN prison.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

Mons LIBEL Surrs.-Dye, of Dyes Bank
Mirror, has directed libel suits against the
Cincinnati Gazette for $4,000, Enquirer $50
900, and T. w. Lord, of Lords Detector, 5 ),
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

~ Mr.. Stevens, of kingsbury, Ind, blind
man recently severely injured by an acciden, on
the Michigan Southern Railroad, brought suit
againstth the company for $4,000 damages which
they promptly paid without litigation.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12
D,-nnone Rome 4 ruiac Factory

yH undsEsigpad continuing carry the business
i commenced under the late firm OF Taylor. Bcrkill
and Morelsnd would respectfully solicta continuance
the heretoore extended patronage by Merchants Of
this ty and at the time would assure all that
sheSt wilt mother energy ingenuity wanting to
furnish such article of Cordare &C., bat
give entire satisfaction. VIZ TAYLOR & Go.
SAINT a. dwff
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-10-12

GRAHAus MAGAzINE-We have received
this monthly for September. We extract from
the lines in to day paper, entitled I" The Sc
aratiol." 1t strikes us that they have more
erit than usual mrgazine rhymes