davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
DEATH OF GEN. CHII.DS.

The yellow fever has taken another hero for
its victim, Brevet Brigadier General Childs, Of
the army, having died of it at Tampa Bay, on
the 9Th inst. Col. Childs was a native of
Maine, and one OF the most gallan, officers of
our army. He was with Gen. Taylor's army
at the commencement of the Mexican war, and
commanded the artillery battalion in the battles
of Palo Alto and Rrsaca de la Palma. At Mon
terey be commanded the storlning party of arr
tillery, infantry and Texas riaemen, ard contri-
buted much towards the success of the attack
on the city. He was afterwards with Gen.
SCOTS army at the landing of Vera Cruz At
Cerro Gordo he commanded a portion of the
LIST Artillery which was engaged in the success
full attack upon that height, and Gen. Scott in
his official report, acknowledged his gallantry
and called him the often distinguished Brevet
Col. Childs.' He continued with Gen. Scott 8
army as far as Puebla, where he was placed in
command, and wheae he not only exhibited his
customary bravery, but endeared himself to the
army and to the volunteers by his humane con-
duct in all circumstances. Many of the Penn
sylvania volunteers remembered him with much
gratitude, and will learn with regret This death.
Colonel Childs was promoted, after The war, to
Brevei Brigadier General-ship. lie in
the prime OF life, with the prospect Of many
years longer Of honorable service when he was
cut off by the pes,iIence
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
FROM OREGON

The following extracts from letter, written
by former citizen OF this county, 10 his broth
or, who resides in the American Bottom-dated
near Portland, Oregon Territory, August 10,
1853, and submitted to our inspection and dis
posal-will, we are persuaded, prove acceptable
to snch of our readers take any interest in the
distant region to which it refers, aud its adven-
turous inhabitants.-After stating that he speut
the fourth of July, 1859, on Sweet Water
river, among the Rocky Mountains, at which
time every thing there was frozen Up, the writ
er proceeds thus:
During our stay in the mountains, we sufi'-
cred great deal With cold, especially at night.
Our water buckets frozc over every morning;
and through the day, our men were compelled 10
wear gloves. But l have often told you in let
tiers, written both on the way and since we ar
rived here, Of our suferings and tolls, and
shall repeat them no more. We are here, and
all alive and well. And will say that if you
ever look for Us TO come back to Illinois, you
will look in vain. No, sir; like this climate
too well to ever think Of moving back. We
have no very cold weather here, neither have
we any very warm. We had, it is true hea.
w snow last winter, but that is an uncommon
occurrence. This summer we have b zen bless
ed with very fire. weather, with abundant rains.
you see it rains in Oregon in the summer as
well as in the winter But above all earthly
blessing regard health as the best gift Of
heaven; and that we have all enjoyed since we
came here. There are six of US in the family, and
We have been here nearly one year, and one Of
us has never yet missed a seat at the table, blu:
We have all been hearty and we'll; neither have
| seen any sickness sncel came, except some
caused by exposure on the road
6 l am living three miles east of Portland
in open timber; and have sown a few acres OF
land, and have it planted in vegetables, such as
corn, potatoes, cabbage, turnps, &c. They
are promising, und think will turn out we'll
There are now plenty of green corn, melons,
etc. in market. Produce in Portland is pretty
high Cows bring one hundred dollars; oxen
two hundred, horses from one to three hundred
dollars; and all other things in proportion. -
.4h. Tcteg.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
LATEST NEWS.
EXTENSIVE FIRE!-TEN BUSINESS
HOUSES DESTROYED.

CINCINNATI, Oct. %, 1858.
At halEpast six last evening, the large steam
bakery of Robert Getty, on Sycamore street
below Columbia, caught fire from one the ov-
ems, and the flames spread with great rapidly,
communicating with the large liquor establish.
ment Of Wiltshire, Bristol & Go also, Il liquor
store of N. II. e. G.. FL. Davis, and the Provis-
ion Store of George N Davis, the Provision
Store of N. Nj. Florer, the Restaurant Of VIM.
Walker, and the brick warehouse of John Swa-
sey & Co., entirely filled with provisions; Sho-
enber, Patterson, Worthington & Go S stores
and warehouses were much damaged One hum
dred and fifty dozen chairs were destroyed in
the warehouse Of Mitchell Il Rammelsburg.
An immense amount of liquor ran down the
walls Of the buildings, and the streets were run
ming with blue flame, and every few minutes a
barrel would explode with sound like the dis
charge Of heavy artillery.
The loss altogether, will be at least four or
FIVE hundred thousand dollars, about one-third
Of which was insured
1t was the largest fire which has visited this
city for several years. In its heigtit was most
magni6oeat spectacle and the flames were seen
at distance Of thirty miles.
BY the efficiency Of the Steam EiSs -Eugfnr
and the eneroetic lahssscrt tie whole Depart
s,sue Hs1s6 prevented from spreading across
Sycamore street-of which there was imminent
denger, and was ultimately suotued about half
past ten clock.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
For the Miners Express,
TO THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE.
BY j. A. LINNELL.


/" YE MEN OF ATHENS" said the Saint St. Paul !,
(But don't say SOY say one and all,
Men of Dubuque! your sense and judgment use,
Extend your limits and fill up your sloughs.
Why dredge and dredge your soil from day 10
day,
Aud tax the ruRLIc purse for phIyArK pay,
If you are men your sovereign rights fulfill,
Where COUNCILS dig hole, pile up hill !,
Your barren wastes The city soil must be,
The plan WIS drawn by nature-not by thee.
You must submit, for natures arm is strong
Her laws are just but all your ac's are wrong,
Tear down your ''bluffs' yes. tear them down
say,
And lay their substance in your postal bay,
Extend your city backward and before
And build your Quay on Mississippis shore.
HaFk! from the East 1 hear voice exclaim
" Dubuque was buta city but in name,
But now in substance Hear the South pro-
claim
Dubuque is registered BY Power and Fame -
Hark hear the Western echo,s so't reply
Dubuque will rule our future destiny
Hark! from the North hear the echo's roll,
Dubuque will be the Unions Heart and Soul, =
Is there spot the Union tongue could name
Can break an atom from her glowing fame
All No! All No. IN spite Of help and power
HER future empire dwells not in this hour,
But in future when her radiant ray
Willie outshine the stars sohich shine today,
Galena's orb must set in peerless night
The Sun st. Louis must resign her light,
The star Chicago Will grow dim with age
And will but sleep on the historic page,
The Star Of Empire Westward makes its way
And on Dubuque will fix its future ray,
Vain are your boasts ye petty pow e-iul things,
The sum and substance Of dethroned kings.
The time will come-must come when one and
oil
Will to Dubuque with due submission fall,
Then let's prepare for Empire, nor refuse
The law Of Nature, BUT FILL UP THE
SLOUGHS.
Dubuque Telegraph Office Oct. 1859.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
AMERICAN WARE FOR THE WHITE
HOIYSE

The renovation of the Executive Manson,
authorized by the last session of Congress is
being made very thorough, and we have every
reason to believe will be satisfactory to the peo
pie. 1t is certainly but proper that the house
occupied by the President of such republic as
this should be fitted up in manner worthy of
the nation-of its moral power, its intelligence,
it's wealth.
Messrs. Haurhwout e. Daley, SCI and SCI
Broadway, New York, furnish the ware. 1t is
composed of breakfast, dinner. dessert, and
tea service. Of porcelain, and complete serv ce
of giass--al got up expressly by tina, firm for
the Executive Mansion.
A pleasing feature OF these sets is the fict
that they are the first purely AMERICAS decor
atcd porcelain ,eare ever placed on the tables OF
the President They are remarkable for the
richness, elegance, neatness, and convenience
Of their finish Messrs. Woram Il Hau.hwout
(now Haughwout Il Daley the first to
introduce into this country with success the
work Of decorating porcelain. Two years ago
hey made the attempt, and now they have
upwards of enc hundred persons employed on
their premises in New York.
Al the great exhibition in the Crystal Palace
these gentlemen are competing successfully wi Ii
Europe in decorations. Their blue and maroon
colours, which they manufacture themselves,
are said to be superior 10 any yet produced IN
Europe. lie IOttntT Color III TIE Stt ipI uic
White House possesses extraordinary beauty.
Any one can see how far superior it is to the
imported by comparison of the two. But
most beautiful OF all is the gliding of California
gold That ON the coffee and tea cups surpass-
ingly elegant, conveying at glance an idea
| OF the riches Of our country in the house Of the
people.
The position attained by this American firm
is really gratifying 1t is but another proof
added to the many constantly occurring of the
onward march Of the republic. We understand
that the gentlemen concerned are taking meas
ures to remove the potters they employ at Vier-
zon, in France, to America, to establish the
porcelain business here on capital of $500 900.
| A number Of services similar to those of the
White House have been ordered for different
parts Of the country. Elegant sets have been
engaged for Wizards and Browns Hotels.
| We avail ourselves Of this occasion to return
our thanks for the elegant cup presented by MI.
Nichol, as the representative Of Messrs laugh
won't and Daley, to the editor Of the Union. 1t
| is one of the most beautiful specimens of the
art and skill Of our countrymen We have ever
SEEN
| All success to American manufactures =
WaSh Union
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
Providence. Oct. Is

STEAM BOILER EXPLOSION The steam boiler
in Schroedsr's Print Works, in Springfield burst
about = o'clock this morning, with a terrible ex
plosion, instantly killing two operatives, and
wounding the engineer and several other per-
sons probably fatally. The boiler and engine
house were shivered to pieces and entirely de-
stroyed One half the boiler was sent crash
ing through the bleach-house and dry -house.
Tho damage to the Print Works and goods is
$4,000.
The two lads killed were Patriot Mcguire and
Mathew McCabe, VIII, were on the boiler dry
ing their clothes About 100 persons were at
work in about the establishment, at tbs time, but
escaped all injury, except the engineer.
The accident was occasioned by low water in
the boiler
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
Springfield, Oct. %.

The SPRISGFIELp Horse FAIR-This is
the closing day of the national exhibition of
horses, which has thus far been very successful.
The total number of ANIMALS entered was about
500-most of them very superb Y sterday
there were about 5000 persons INCLUDING many
ladies'. There was grand procession Of the
horses, which excited much admiration. The
Gvosite was the stallion "Csssius Nj. Clay,
belonging to Mr.. Goodwin, of New York. Att
o'clock collation. took place in the tent, where
about 800 sat down aud speech was made by
M. P. Wilder, ESD, president OF the day, wh
was followed by Gov. Seymour, Abbott Law
renee, John M 3 tits, g. p. llolcomb, of Del
ware, and others. After the dinner the prem
ums were announced. The first premiu,
$4,000 for the bes, stallion Of years and ov er
was awarded to "Cassius NJ. Clay" 4 III tn {
other premiums were for New England and New
York horses, except one of 500 for the best
span of fancy horses, which was awarded to ID
Sanderson, of New Jersey. There were nc
entries from Pennsylvania or Maryland.
The recep's Of the exhibition have beer
about $i0,0O0; the expenses about $4,000 :
To day the premium horses are to be exhibited
md after that sale viii take piece.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
PROCLAMATION.

Friends, coun.rymen and lrvers hear me fof
cause, and be silent that you moy hear discard pref
dice that you may believe and read facts that you m
act intellgently. who that is young but values N
luxuriaht locks If youth and beauty: Who that
middle-aged, but stu9ders at Grey IIairs Who that
old but would 2velt Baldnessl If ony, speak,-fcr him
have offended. As none speak, then none have Of
Tended in adore ssng twenty -four million people.
Not one Of these many million who have a,tesed Til
virtues of Lyons Kaairon, for Preserving, Restorir
and Beautifyng the Hair. but will proclaim its bene
cia effects far and near One trial will convince TIL
mos, ncreduIous. Sold uniform for IS cents by ever
Druggist in America.
D. S. BARsEs, Proprietor. I6I Broadway, NY.
ar For sale by DR. 7. MASON, and W. r. ALLEN
Druggists, Dubuque, Iowa. daw I'm
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

TT Cutterbruck's story of the old lady (hs
aunD is excellent. Being very nervous, she told
Sir w. Farquar she thought Bath would do her
good "lt's very odd, said Sir W., i" but that s
the very thing that was going to recommend to
you. / will write the particulars of your case
to very clever man there, in whose hands you
will be well taken care Of" The lady furnish
ed with the letter, set off, and on arriving at
Newbury, feeling as usual very nervous, SIZE
said TO her confidant, ''Long as Sir Walter has
attended me, he has never Explained to me wha,
ails me. l have great mind TO open his letter
and see what he hls stated of my case to the
Bath physician" In vain her friend represent
ed 10 her the brc ach of confidence this would be
She opened the letter aud read " Dear Davis
keep the old lady three weeks, and then send
her back again, b"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

HoHopayS Ointment and Pills, excellent remedy Js
Old Wounds, Sore Legs and Screfaia-Mr. Turner, Of
Pcnhurst suffered for years from dreadful leg
the diseased part extending from the foot the knee
and causing scorbu,c affection, which spread
the whole surface of the leg. lie tried every avail
able remedy without being able to heal or even do th
least good whatever to it. At length he commenced
using Eolloways Ointment and Pills, and to The aston
shment of himself and others who had the dread
full state Of his leg, these fine medicines effected sound
sure in about five weeks.
Hv H.. BLAKsLEy, st. Louis, General Agent for Mis-
souri,, Illinois and Iowa.
For sale in Dubuque b. /, GILLEsriE, w. r. ALLIES
and DR.. L. MASON, dawtfebi7
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
CLUBS WERE TRUMps-HOW IT WAS
DONE

Some years ago there "circulated'' in this re-
gioa OF the country, man named 0 X ourke, a
tall, powerful built, muscular specimen of genus
homo, who boosted that he could thrash any
six individuals that could be "trotted OUT His
principal business consisted in travelling the
western waters as deck passenger, and fleeing
unsuspecting gentleman from the "rural dis
trcts out of their "phunns," at cards. He
had peculiarly scientific and professional way
Of manipulating the "papers," which, together
with his gigantic proportions and overbearing
manner, generally brought him out first best
in his card specula,ions. His fame, both as a
bully and swindlng gambler, extended from
the junction Of the Mnnongahela and Allegheny
rivers, to the Balize, and his name was dread
TO steamboat Captains.
One day, some years ago he shipped from
this port on New Orleans steamer, the mate
of which is how one of our most influential
and prominent Steamboat men. The boat had
proceeded but short distance down the river be-
fore o Rourke succeeded in initiating himself a.
mong party OF "suckers," and, getting up
smalgame OF poker As usual the game ended by
his winning all the money and thrashlng sew
eral Of his opponents, who objected to his man.
ner of handling and distributing the docu-
ments.
An effort was made to get O'Rourke to dis
gorge his gains, but his blood .'biled up and
he swore he would lick the entire "s'eamboat"
unless they devoted their attention to their own
private affairs and kept their fingers out of
his. An unusual excitement prevailed on board,
and the bully stalked the boat in all his nigh,
and majesty
The mate cautiously scanned the state of
affairs and resolved upon coup d etat He
selected and cut from the wood.pile five hicko-
ry clubs, and then picked out Of the crew FIVE of
the best men, TO each of which he gave a club,
and also instructions how to proceed in the
game.
As ORourke was coming down the cabin
stairway, swearing, foamng, sweating and fu-
miga,ing, something struck him on the back of
the head, and he ''drapped,' but was on his feet
in an instant, bnwie-knifc in hand The fight
now commentators urke fought desperately
and manned several of his assaIlants, but was
soon overpowered by the clubs and beaten almost
TO Jelly. He was then rescued aud the mon
ey he had won refunded TO his victims.
A, Madison the boat stopped when o Rourke
was taken asaore, bandaged up, chap, fallen
and mortified at his defeat. AS usual, upor
the landing of a steamer, crowd had congre
gated on the wharf among whom were NUN
Der who recognized him, and who were surpri-
S ID and dumbfoundrd at his woebegone and
dilaaidated appearance. Que OF the said, 6 o.
Rourkc, how is this '-hoY did they beat you?
"Bsat me9 By God..they 'cruag in a Gusl
| ofctubS on me - Ctnctnnah Cotumbtdm.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

REMEMBER TuIs.-Tbe late A. J. Downing
wrote book on the subjec, of his physical health
and declared that one halfthe consumptions
eng4ndere1 inthis country are the offsprings OF
the viliaicd M ~ close stoves, and the unvcnt-
lated apartnh4f hich accompany them. No
doubt Of il. Dickens calls stove red hot
demon, and he could not, if he had tried for a
century, have found better name for il. It win
shortly be time to use stoves more freely, and
we beg those who have them to remember these
facts, and keep their rooms well aired, morning.
noon and night. We wish most heartily, that
the old fashioned fireplaces, and the cheerful
wood fires, with their enormous " black logs,
with vhich our grand parents used to sustain
IN winter time, were restored 10
fnfle income of the doctors
hieIiaily -.New York II
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

WHAT CONSTITUTES CoMaoE DRuSKARD.-
A case involving this question came before The
COMMON pleas court, Judge Bishop presiding, a,
Worcester, Massachusetts,, last weak. The
case was that of man who had appealed Fl ON
the Judgment of magistrate, by whom he was
convicted, and sentenced as common drunk.
ard. Judge Bishop ruled in the case that n
coromon drunkard is one whose appetites are so
depra we'd that be habi,ually yields 10 the COM
mon temptations to drunkenness and that all
though a man may have been drunk three times
in sly months, or even Eve times in sig months,
il would not be sufficient TO constitute him a
common drunkard, but it would be simply a
question of fact for the jury. Upon this Fuling
the defendant was acquitted.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
Pittsburgh, Oct. 20.

BLooDv RIor.--Last evening, bloody riot
occurred three miels East of Washinton. A
party of Connaught Irish were passing along
the National Road to work on the Hempield
Railway, and were attacked by the hands on
section twenty nine of the latter road, who
were Cork Two men had their skulls
broken and were otherwise injured one of them
10 not expected to live The military were
called out, and fifty arrests were made to-day
The prisoners are now undergoing an examina-
tion There 10 great excitement.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

LATE on Saturday night the watchman dis
covered that Mr.. Pollock's blacksmith shop
was on fire. This is frame in the rear Of the
large brick shop lately built on Commercial
Street. The timely discovery prevented an ex-
,ensive confagration, wind was blowing
fiercely from The west. A prompt rally and
allan hours work subdued the fames.-Ce-
dur Rapids Era.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
baltimore. Oct. &c

BY the Southern mail we have advices from
Texas 10 the 18th inst.
The yellow fever was still prevailing at Ga
weston and Hauston, and several other places.
Lieut.. Baker, of the United States Army,
died Of fever at lndanolo.
The movement of the United States troops on
the frontier continued, and the indians were
taking advantage Of the removal of traops from
the northwestern frontier, and had re commence
ed warlike incursons.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

DECREASE or POPULATION In New York
The New York Herald Of yesterday gives some
tables, and ys:-We are enabled this morning
to present the statistics Of the births, and mar
riages in our city during the months Of July,
August and September. BY reference 10 the
tables, which will be found in another column,
it will be seen that the number of births is 5.077
and of death 7,lll-showng an actual majority
Of 1904 in favor of the latter, in a period OF
three months This is a startling fact, but it
agrees with all past experience in showing tina.
large cities are inirnicai to the growth Of popu-
lation. The great increase of the population Of
this city is owing to the Immense immigration
from Europe, rather than to the influx from the
surrounding country In this respect it differs
entirely from European cities, which receives
the supply of human life necessary to sustain
their growth, almost entirely from the country.
1t has been proved beyond dispute, that but for
this great storeheuse all large cities would, in
the course Of time, be eli her entirely depopula-
ted or reduced to the size Of mere towns or will
ages"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
ry We were forcibly struck with the remark,

70 We we've forcibly struck with the reHark,
night before last, that horse is sometimes more
wise than his rider. A young man, pretty well
elevated, was endeavoring to get his pony to
enter drinking house Of Shelby ST., but the
noble animal STEADILY refused 10 go farther than
the threshold of the door. "Wel, On you
said the man to him, if you won't go in, stay
here until l get drink !" The animal very
quietly remained at the door, while the young
man entered and poured down another po,ation
of the poisonous liquid. What misfortune it
is that this young man would not on all occasions
follow the example set him by his faithful little
aninal.--Memphis Whig.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
New Orleans. Oct. q

The steamer Texas arrived at the Baize this
morning from Vera Cruz, bringing California
dates to the 30th September. She reports the
steamer Pacific bound for San Juan del Sud,
with AGO passengers, and 81 100000 in gold,
and the steamer Panama with 100000 in gold.
Gallego -four was selling at San Francisco at
$l2 to $l3 per bbl., clear pork at $23, and mess
beef at SIS.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
Providence OFT &,

The FIRE last night in the Howard Block on
Westminster Street broke out about l2 o'clock
and has been most DISASTROUS in its results
The Howard block was composed Of 10 bull
dings and was the finest in the State. 1t was
entirely destroyed. The flames communicated
to the Museum which was also destroyed and
several other buildings. Total loss $5O0,0OO.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

~ TO make candle burn all night, the fol-
lowing is represented as certain plan: when
as in cases Of sickness, dull light is wished, or
m ,,ches are mislad, put finely powdered salt on
the candle Till it reaches the black part OF the
wick. In this way mild and steady light may
be kept through the night bya small piece OF
candle.