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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

~ A statement that, in the recent General
Assembly Of the Presbyterian Church, the pro-
position was discussed-"is it lawful for a
church-member to marry his own neice:' has
been going the rounds, and the proposition has
been severely animadverted upon by different
journals. 1t now appears from communica-
ton of Mr.. A. T. Norton, in The Alton Courier,
that the proposition was, isis it lawful for a
church to marry the daughter of his
wife's sister, As it is lawful in all these Uni
ted States with perhaps one exception) for a
man to marry the sister of his deceased wife,
and as such connection is not prohibited by
any divine law, it would seem idle for the As.
sembly to have debated the lawfulness of a
mans marrying the daughter of his wife's sis
ter, she being one degree farther removed. We
copied the article from the Buffalo paper the
Advertiser, we think) in which the proposition,
as it was there stated, was severely denounced
and supposed that, as it was on the ground, il
spoke from the record.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29
COUNTY CONVENTION.

We trust that the call for a County Convention
TO select Democratic candidates for the County
Offices to be filled at the August election, will
be responded to, by the Democracy of the diff
ferent townships, by the selection of full dele
cations to represent them in Convention. The
time, we think, is well chosen. By the 9th Of
July--the day indicated for holding the Gem
vention-the farmers will be generally through
working their crops, and may be expected to
attend pretty generally. The importance of
keeping up athorough organization,by nomina-
ting and eleeting county officers, should not be
moderated BY allowing divisions to creep in
among the party, relative to its county affairs,
they will in time come to cripple our action
when larger and more comprehensive duties de-
volve upon u.s. Great evils quite frequently
find their origin in less ones and, if by negli-
gence, inaetion or any other cause, we allow
the opposition to triumph over US in minor
matters, we but furnish them stepping stones to
greater success. No good soldier neglects the
minor points of his defence, or needs not those
apparently small circumstances, which may af-
forwards become serious obstacles to his victory.
The Democracy of Dubuque-the banner DEM
ocratic county of the State-can wells2are one
day to nominate their candidates, and another,
to elect them. Let them come out, then, as in
times past, and, by their Harmonious action and
steady valor, hurl disaster and defeat upon the
foe.
TI,A Nlo 4f k.ll k11
ton, on account Of the sickness Of Mr.. John
M. Moore, has been changed to VIM STATIONS 8,
in Vernon Township
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

Mr.. Gro. w. Mills has placed on our ia
BILE book entitled /" Traditions Of De. Coo Dab
and Antiquarian Researches" We have not
had time to examine it, but the interest of its
subject, we are willing to assume as guaranty
for the interest of the matter. The origin and
condition of the original possessors Of this con-
tinent, the history OF their manners and Gus
toms, of their classification and power, rise and
decline, form subject upon which it would be
almost impossible to write without interest,"
The author of the book before US, which treats
on these subjects, is William Pidgeon, Esq,
who has spent some ten years in making per.
sonal inquiries into the antiquities, history and
habits Of the different races Of North and South
America, and is presumed to have been labor-
Gus in the collection Of matssisls on this very
interesting subject The result q his observa.
tons and reflections Is nov before he public in
a handsomely bound volume q ovsr so pages
The illustrations and drawings - numerous
and interesting. If Mr.. Pidgsen = equal 70
his subject, which We are willing y b<)iepe, his
work will form most valuable additioa ~ A.
mrrcan Literature.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

THE great case between the Northern India
ma and Chicago Railroad Company, complaint
ant, and the Illinois Central Railroad, Defend
ant, was decided on Monday 1--WE believe) in
favor of the complainant. 1t was an applica-
ton for writ of injunction TO restrain the lli-
nois Central Company from crossing the track
of N 1. & G. r. r. without bridging or
tunnelng Our readers will see the decision
of the Court more at large in our issue of yes
terday. This decision viii do away, for the fu-
ture, we hope, with one frequent cause of rail-
road collisions it is not only grounded in right
and in law, but is supported by every sentiment
Of humanity. Railroad competition and rivalry
are so growing, and there is such tremendous
progress uhat is the eternal rant now) during
this age, il. the steam line, that human life is
become +" a mere matter of moonshine." We
therefore applaud the adoption of every posi-
BILE expedient to lessen the number and the
dreadiulness of the casualties incident to our
most rapid, our gigantic, our seven-ieagucd-
bouted "pFogress.'
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

II THE LEGISLATURE of California ha.
ahad notion" to take the Mesilla question in
authorizing the Organization of ten companies
Of mounted men, free of charge to the State
who should repair to the boundary of the state
where it touches the river ella, and govern
themselves by the development Of events
The resolution was finally laid on the table
In the event of war between Mexico and the
United States, California could doubtless fur
nish two or three crack regiments of rangers
that would probably rival the fame of Jack
Hays celebrated Texan Rangers, who were
now and then, about as terrible to peaceful
Mexican citizens, as they were to the Guerril-
la bands and the enemy in battle.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

CoMFoRT-The Gatena .4doertissr, announ--
ces that it ran foul of man the other day from
Camanche, Iowa, who not exactly pleased
with the removal OF the Distributing Office,
over which the Galenaians have been growing
for month past. The .4drertiscr cannot APP
prehend joke This man from Iowa has been
making game of our neighbors. Finding him
self in Galena, and stunned, startled by tie gen,
eral lamentaion, he poked fun at the lachry-
nantes by telling them that everything was not
as we'll as i, might be, over in Denmark, after
ALL The Advertiser Immediately makes lion
of this Camanche and publishes his wagshness,
with amusing gusto We are glad that our
neighbors can imbib consolation from such dry
Jokes as these. The Galenai ans show US how
true hat very old saw is that, s'drowRing men
catch at straws.'
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

rY= Graham for June is received This mum
Der fully sustains the reputation of this veteran
and valuable Magazine.
Graham does not mucn admire the new poet
ical phenomenon which has lately shot its light
along the sky from the vicinity of Glasgow in
Scotland This new star in the poetic heavens,
is named Alexander Smith, who has received
high praise in the Westminster Reoie'o, and
from some editors in the United States, who
never saw nor read his poems, and who know
nothing about them, save what they have CLEAN
ed from the RcUie1o aforesaid.
To" The rapidity with which changes are en-
acted in the atmospherical condition of these
parts, demonstrates the necessity of having on
hand all sorts of wearing apparel. Any one
wishing to supply himself with any thing of this
kind, or with any description of goods, would
do well to call at the Worlds Fair store.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

U.We are informed that project is formed
among some of our c,izsns to purchase that
fine Steamer, Dr. Franklin No. 2, to run regu
larly between Dubuque and the growing city Of
st. Paul. This is udcious. 1t is important to
with all the towns above us, 10 which naviga-
ton extends and the sagacity and enterprise of
our citizens will of course leave no means I'M
used to secure t. them all the benefits of the RI
yer trade There should be more steamers
owned by business men in Dubuque, as we
doubt not there soon will be.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29
GREEN BAY AND MINNESOTA RAIL
ROAD.

A notice of the opening Of the Books of this
Company, at Green Bay will be found in oul
columns to-day. This is the ROAD, the chartcl
passage in the Assembly last winter, by Mr.
Ladue of La Crosse, on the ground that the
proposed route lies through unsettled and
wilderness part of the state. The fact is true
but the reason not conclusive against the enter
prise: in fact, 1t may be urged in it's favor
We have regretted all atong for many years
the disposition too prevalent, t. look with dis
favor on the unsettled, or the "wilderness part,
as Mr. Ladne calls it, of Wisconsin We hap
pen to know that the northern part oft, even
TO that proposed year ago last winter to be
"set off into Territorial government, is the
very best part Of the State This will be
thought marvellous, strange, impossible. Ting
will develop, and we hope not long time Ell
ther.
We have faith in the NORTH in its hopes, en-.
terprzes, in its bright future. We believe IL
this Rail Road scheme one calculated to de
velop the northern part of Wisconsin, though
is proposed to bsect it geographically to the
centre.
The propos ton t. connect GreenBay and st
Paul by R. r. will be regarded as utopian by some
not so by US; it will be part Of great thor
oughfare from the Atlantic; and will lay in it:
claims for incorporation in the grand scheme &c
the Pacific. As summer route, in connexlor
with Steamers from Green Bay via Penetengue
shine, and the Toronto Rail Road, it has al
importance second to none Of the plans now be
fore the public.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

The Republic Washington city, thinks that
the line agreed upon by Commissioner Bartlett.
as the boundary of New Mexico, is wrong, and
sustains the right of the American Government
to the Mesilla Valley 1t does not allude to
Gov Lane, but endorses the position which the
Administration is supposed to occupy on the
question The merits of the case are stated
fully, and, at the same time. cautiously. 1t is
agreeable to know that that big mouthed j 'ur-
nal, the .Ne,o York Tribune, which SO hastily
and indccently proclaimed its opposition to the
American right in the matter, has found nc
sponsors for its position, except in those diluted
re issues of its doctrines, here and there found
among the whig press.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29
Democratic County Convention.

The Democracy Of Dubuque County will assemble IN
Convention at WIN. STATIONS, Vernon Township, on Sat
xrday the Oh dag Of july the purpose Of Nominating
Candidates for the following officers viz: Sheriff. Recor
der and Treasurer and Coroner and for the transaction
Of such other business as may be deemed expedent
The basis Of Township Representation will be the same
as that adopted for the last years Convention viz
Julien H. jefferson 8, Concord 2, Liberty 2, Iowa
Center 3, Whitewater 2, Cascade 3, Washington
Mosalem g. Peru 2, Table Mound 3, Vernon 2, Prairie
Creek 9, Taylor 2, Dodge 2, New Wine ?
The different Township Committees who acted last yea
are reas ted organize their Townships this year go
to give fair representation before tile Convention
B. ]. O'HALLORAN,
Chairman Democratic Cen. Com. of Dubuque Co.
Dubuo,le June Goth, 1858.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

THE FoURTH.-Many of the Clerks have
asked us to suggest to our business men the
propriety Of closing their establishments on the
4th of July. Numerous picnic parties, and
other festive enjoyments. are proposed for that
day, in which the employees of oar business
houses desire to participate. We do not doubt
that the public spirit and patriotism of our
merchants and others, will respond to this sug-
gestion-especially as it is in accordance with
universal usa .e-and make the FOURTH a gala
day to all.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

The To,ca Capital Report-r informs us that
there was not one representative of opposition
to the railroad loan of that city The PROPOSE
ton was 10 take $4,000 stock in the Lyons
railroad The scheme prevailed brilliantly. In
mentioning this result before, we gave Iowa
City more credit than was her dne We stated
that one man had courngcously vot"d 'sno, to
mon opoles our friends of the Reporter, III
four capital letters as thus, 6 NONE =
inform us thot we were embracing delus!on.
VERY well we r. joice TO kns W that Iowa,
at this ealy age, is able 10 build and
support half dozen railroads, all running back
from the Mississippi, and convergng nearly to
the same point on the western border of the
State. Some persons who adhere TO facts and
reason, rather than to fancy & gas, may say that
the routes cannot be built and supported and
that counties, when they V t. the mselves stock
holders in railroad monopolies, with the hope
of countless profit, are a &C Wild goose chase;
but we inform any such dull-headed ninniss
that " this is the age of progress.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

IY The new steamship Sierra Nevada, of
Vanderbt's Line, made the passage from New
York to San Franciscan the extraordinary short
time Of az days. This is the shortest passage on
record The passengers from San Francisco by
his s,camsphp and the Promelheus, which ar
rived at New York on the lth inst, made the
trip in the short time of twenty three days,
crossing by the Nicaragua route, from Ocean
to Ocean, in thirty hours. This is certainly
the quickest, and we bleive now the most conf
Portable route to California.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

D TIE last .4rgUs {. Democrat is spread
full Of the proceedings upon the Impeachment
of Judge Hubbea. Although the report of the
case is elaborate, the charges are not inserted
As these, and there vindcation or refutation, are
the matters which most interest readers at a
distance, we wonder at their omission. In this
manner, we are left in the dark as to what coun
sci are talking alb out (Which talking is fully re-
ported) though the confession must be univer
sal that they talk enough
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

T The ST. LOUIS INTELLlGENcER, OF ION
inst recommends uthat convention of DEL
egates from every State in the Union be held IN
ST. Louis, in October or November next. -
We are inclined to think, under the clrcumstah-
ces that such convention would be unable 10
mite on one route for railroad to the Pacific,
and recommend the same to the consideration OF
Congress. The States which recently assem-
bled in convention at Memphis would have more
unity of action among themselves, while the
Delegates from the other States would be divided
on two or three routes; and one section might
thus obtain an undue advantage over another
| Indeed, we think that such convention would
be much more unlikely to attain any satisfactory
result, than Congr, SIS itself, uninauenced by the
conventions action. The delegates in this con-
vent:on would represent the int rests OF theii
own sections, and would be guided by the single
view of promoting those interests. Members
of Congress, on the contrary, represent, TO some
extent, and especially on question like tins
the interests of the whole country; and no repre-
sentative would wisely urge the interests OF HI
particular locality or State, to the detlmeht
all others He must, in some sort be guided b.
the principle of ''the greatest good to the great
est NUMBER" foregoing the interests OF III
immediate section, if need be, for the more vita
and more important Interests OF the whole.
. In the existing state of things, we doubt th'
the action of the convention, which the Inte'h
gsncsr proposes, would have any control!in
n weight with Congress. Circumstances m'gl
occur--which, upon reflection, will readily SD!
. sest themselves to the mind-that would dive
N il Of any influence whatever with that body
On the whole, we think it is better that the view
lie and interests of the various sections be repre-
scented to Congress, through the action of d
!. ferent conventions; believing that, that body.
lie directed by wish to discharge its duty to Il
whole country-will do what is best for the il
az terests of I le nation al large.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29
THE SAXON AND MUSSULMAN.


In Layard's "Nineveh and Babylon" is found
the following amusing and instructive letter,
showing the spirit in which Eastern Philosophy
and Mussulman resignation contemplate the
evidence of ancient greatness and civilization
suddenly rising up in the midst OF modern 'g-
norance and decay. 1t was written to friend
of Mr.. layard, by Turkish Cadi, good Mo
hammedan, in reply to some inquiries as to the
city These are its words
s.Mp Mustrsous Friend, and Joy Of my L,r-
err
ssThe thing you ask me is both difficult and
useless Although | have passed all my days
IN this place, have neither counted the houses
nor have I INQUIRED into the number of the in-
habitants; and as to what one person loads on
his mules and the other slows in the bottom OF
his ship, that is no business of mine. But
above all, as to the previous history of this city
God only knows the amount of dirt and confu.
sion that the infidels may have eaten before the
coming of the sword of Islam, ltwere unprof
table for US to inquire into it.
ooh, nv soul! oh, my lamb seek not afte
the things which concern thee not. Thou
earnest unto us, and we welcomed thee 60 il
peace.
| "Of truth, thou hast spoken many words
and there is no harm done, for the speaker il
one and the listener is another After the fash
ion Of thy people thou hast wandered from ont
place to another until thou art happy and con
tent in none We (praise be to Cody were borl
here, and never desire TO quit it. Is it possible
then that the idea of general intercourse be.
tween mankind should make any impression OF
our understanding? God forbid!
"Lsten, oh my son! There is no wisdom
equal unto the belief in God He created III
world, and shall we liken ourselves unto him il
seeking to penetrate into the mysteries of hi
creation, Shall we say, behold this star spin
meth round that star, and this other star with
tail goeth and cometh in so many years! Let
no. He from whose hand it came will guild
and direct it.
i sBut thou wilt say unto me, Stand aside, o
man, for am more learned than thou art, an
have seen more things. If thou thinkest tina
thou art in this respect better than | am, tho
art welcome. lprase God that ! seek not tia
which require not Thou art learned in tn
things care not for and as for that which tho
hast seen | defi!e it. Will much knowledg
create thee double belly, or wilt thou see
Paradise " it'll thine eyes?
"Oh, my friend! If thou wilt be happy, say
There is no God but God Do no evil, and thu
wilt thou fear neither man nor death for surel
thine hour will come!
/ 1.-THE meek in spirit Gel Fakir,)
4 aIMAUM ALIZADE."
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29
Delaware Go. Democratic Convention.

The Democratic Electors of the several Townships OF
Delaware County, will meet, by Delegates, at the Court
House, in Delhi Saturday, the 10th day Of July nert. at
one O'Clock p NJ the purpose of nominating the sew
era candidates the August election for the
respective County Offices and tor the transaction of such
business they may deem proper Ratio OF representa-
ton one Delegate for five democratic voters
The Committee suggest that the democratic voters o.
the several Townships at the places of holding cleo
tons, on Saturday 9th day of July, to appoint Dele
gates to the County Convention, and transact othe
Township business. June oath, 1853.
A. K. EATON,
d. BAKER,
]. w. PENN,
C. HELM,
C. w. HOBBS,
Democratic County Committee.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

ty Mrs Stowe had for a fellow passenger
on her outward trip, MIR. Justice Halliburton, Of
"sam Slick" notoriety, who played off all man
ner of tricks upon her; the Judge actually
narrowing her feelings by producing as proof
of southern cruelty, razor strap, which he
vowed was made Of nigger's skin.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

Quick TRIp.-The steamer Nominee, which
left st. Paul Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, ar.
rived here this morning. The Die Vernon had
left ST. Paul the night previous and run to Still
water and thence to Maiden Rock. where she
was in waiting for the Nominee at half past four
Sunday afternoon. The Nominee passed her
and kept ahead from Maiden Rock to Dubuque,
at which place the Die Vernon made long
stop The Nominee made five landings be-
tween Maiden Rock and Galena, to wood
beating the Die Vernon 26 Minutes TO Dubu-
que. The Die Vernon did not wood after she
left Maiden Rock The Nominee made the run
from Maiden Rock to Galena in 15} hours-2S5
Understanding 10 miles an hour, including
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

~ The Mayor of the city of Davenport has
submitted to a vote of the electors of that city,
the question whether or not the town charter
shall be so amended as TO allow the corporation
to subscribe $4,000 to the Mississippi and
Missouri River r. r., and to provide the means
for the payment thereof The election will take
place on the 7th of July.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

Rhode island has at present, no less than
seventy-one banking institutions, with an ag-
gregate capital Of $14,OOo,ooO. OF these, &c
are located in Providence, with capital of &c..
900 or an average of $500, goo each. VIVA,
honest use that little pocket State can make Of
n shaving shops is not yet fully elaborated.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

o. The Washington Republic is elaboratin!
public opinion in favor Of MIR. Everett, as th,
Wing candidate for the Presidency in 1856
In case the Republic succeeds in making tina
respectable, though not very interesting, gen
tleman the wing standard bearer in the mex
presidential contest, we should like to know
what the wings will do for songs, startling in
cidents, and clap-trap, generally.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

THE CRoPs.-Our exchanges, from every
quarter, give cheering accounts of the prospects
for good crops, during the present season. In
Iowa, far as we can learn, the prospect is fiat
tering. Rain, we should think, would be bene-
fetal at this time, TO obviate any bad effects re-
sulting from the continuous and severely hot
weather Of the last week or SO: and in good
time fell very fine rain yesterday.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-29

Popu1Arios OF TuRKEY-Mr. Walsh, wr-
ting from Paris to the Journal of Commerce
under date of the Goth May, says:
Correspondents and telegraphs have created
a new crisis for Turkey, and stocks look down
on both sides of the channel. We have in re-
alitv no official intelligence. Our M0niteur
keeps silence rather vexaious for the jobbers
and auidnuncs, seeing that it assigns columns to
the accounts and speculations of the London pre-
SIS which are leavened by party sPume. Although
the diplomatic game at Constantnople may not
be revealed, you will learn that the solution Ii
certainly to be pacific. 1t is not Russian ultim'
atums which the Ottoman Porte has most to fear,
but the numbers and progress and disposition OF
the Christians and distinct races in European
Turkey. The following statistics are deemed
the most authentic:
The number of Turks at Constiantnope is AGO.,
600
Turks in European Turkey and the islands 9,
100000
Greeks at Canstantnople 10000
Greeks in European Turkey, the islands and
coast of Asia Minor 4,65o,6JO
Greeks of free Greece 100000
Slavonians, Servians, &c. 100000
Bulparians 100000
Wallachians( Dacians) 100000
Vlaks(of Pindus) bo,00O
Albanans (Christians) 100000
Armenians (Chrstians)at Constantinople $50, :
900
There are also at Constantinople about 10000
other Christians of all nations, and 10000 Is
raeltes, who from hatred to Christians always
side with the Turks against them. Among the
100000 Turks Of the provinces, 100000 in 30
snia are renegade Slavonians, and almost all the
Turks of Eprius are renegade Albanians