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

AccIDEST.-A serious accident occurred a
bout 10 o'clock, A. Nj. yesterday, in Mr.. Ba-
ker's new building Mr.. 3. Il. NEAR, was en-
gagged in latking in the Sd story, when the seat
folding he was on gave way and he was precip.
iiated to the cellar, striking every story tie
broke his collar bone and shoulder blade, and
bruised his face and back badly. His recovery
is doubf full as it is feared that he is injured in
ternally Racine Dem.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
A True Copy. BENZ. RUPERT, Clerk.

PENNSYLVANIA COAL TRADE.-Ihe anthra-
cite coal trade continues active. During the
past week the Reading railroad brought down
80, i 80 tons, making q total for the season Of
l,365, 1873 tons, against ,456 Cos for the same
time last year-decrease, 81, $50 tons. the
SchuyIklINavigation brought down for the week
26 022 tons and for the season 709, 1891, being an
increase of 55,2i6 over the same period last year.
and the Lehigh brought down for the week 35, 1877
tons, and for the season 1927 SOC tons, which is
a decrease of 81, l65 tons compared with the
same period last year. The shipments by the
Delaware and Hudson canal reached 2O,l54
tons last week, and 3S5,022 tons for the season.
In order to get down the greatest possible guam
tity, ten dollars premium per trip has been pro-
missed to boatmen whose trips are made in ell
even days. A scarcity Of boats will curtail the
shipments.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
justis Of the Kort Of impeachment.

ACURloUs SroR,.-On Tuesday evening
las, marine. looking individual presented him
self at the U. S. Marshals office, stating that
he had been referred there by the commandant
of the Navy Yard at Brooklyn, and related
Story the gist of which is that he was lately in
formed Iy pirate on his death-bed that he had
served on board pirating vessel which was
sunk and abandoned upwards of 20 years ago, at
the Balize, Cat the mouth of the Mississippi
river) with % tons Of silver and gold com on
board besides o'her articles Of great value; that
this treasure had never been disturbed, and the
exact locality pointed out by the dying
man. The marine millionaire In expectancy
had asked at the Navy Yard for shlp-ot-war
TO enable him to prosecute his aHrt spcra James,
which, however he was denied and his GRAND
to the Marshals office was with view to get
a revenue cutter, or some other Goyernment
vessel, to carry him to the golden point, and
Tor which service he was willing TO diyide the
proceeds of his exploring expedition with the
Government of the United States. II is reason
for asking this aid was, he said, owing to a
fear that II he SHOULD undertake private enter
prise to reco, er the sunken treasure the money
might be seized or stolen from him. Asa maj
ter of course the United States authorities did
not feal inclined 10 convert the arm OF public
defence or revenue to any private speculation,
and therefore the forune-hunter left with the
determination of seeking assistance elsewhere
~ " Herald.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

ExTRApITfoN TREATY.-The President has
made proclamation that the Free Hanseatic city
of Bremen has declared Its accession to the sc
ond article of the convention of the 10th OF
June, 1852, between the United States and
Prussia and other States of the German confed-
Grafton, for the mutual delivery of criminals,
fugiiives from justice, in certain cases
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
rHr MARTHA WASHINGTON TRIAL.

This case awakens an extraordinary degree Of
interest. II is now in progress before Judge
Mclean a. Columbus, Ohio. Nearly two years
have elapsed since the commission of the crime
alleged against the defendants. Our readers
will not fail 10 remember the extraordinary SEN
saton produced by the announcement that the
burning Of the steamer Martha Washington,
with the loss Of eight lives, was the result OF
conspiracy to dofraud various insurance compa
MES Of the Union. fthe charges are true, the
cons piracy stands unrivalled in the history oi
chine in our country. The trial, let the resri'
be what it may, will take position among GU
causes ceiebres. The most distinguished talent
is enlisted on each side, and more than four
hundred witnesses will be examined.
The matter was opened originally BY Sidney
G.. Burton Of Cleveland, who had large claim
against firm, doing business under the name
of F,lley & Chaplin, in Cincinnati which had
made large shipments upon the Martha Wash
ington, aud which failed soon alter the burn
ing. While making an effort TO secure his
claim, MIR. Burton made discoveries which in
duced him TO make an sffidavit before P. b
Wilcox, United States Commissioner at Colum
bus, on the 18th Of December, that Lyman Cole
Lewis Choate, John A. Cummings, William
K issane, G. P. Stevens, J. c. Nicholson, Adau
Chaplin, Amasa Chaplin, Rufus Chaplin, Lo
renzo Chaplin, James 6. Chandler and WIN
H. Holland, did "wilfully aud corruPtly con
spire, combine and confederate to burn and des
troy the steamer Martha Washington, with in
tent to defraud the Phoenix insurance Company
Of st. L.ouis-the Firsmens 8, Of Cincinnati-tht
Detroit, of Detroit-the National, Of Cincinnati
the Firemen's, and Mechanics, Of Madison
la, and other insurance companies.
Lyman Cole was the man to whom Fisley &
Chaplin assigned their goods when they failed
Cummings was the captain, Holland the mate
Nicholson the clerk, and Choa;e the pilot Of tn
steamer. Kisssane claimed to have on her car
dle., liquors, pork and other merchandise, to I
large amount, for which he had insurance. Up
on Burton affidavit, warrants were issued, ant
the parties were all arrested but Adam and RI
fus Chaplin, and J. G. Nicholson.
The case was set for examination before Com
missioner Wilcox, on the goth of December
1852, and was in hearing until the 18th Of Jan
uary, when William Kissane was held to bal
in the sum Of $4,000, Lyman Cole in $40,
1000, Capt Cummings in 5000. Amasa Chapin
in $6, 900, Lorenzo Chaplin in $4,000, and the
mate Holland in $1,000.
All the defendants have promptly appeared
with the exception Of Nicholson who has for
feited his bail.
The case was set for the 18th. and an order
was made the court on the 2lst, at the instance
Of the defendants, prohibiting any one from pub
fishing the testimony as given from day to day
until all the witnesses on the part Of the Gov
eminent should be examined.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CONVENTION

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.
COUNTY OF wlNNEsHIEK.
To WIN. H. MERRITT ESQ
DEAR SIR-The following proceedings of the
Winneshiek County Convention are respectful
ly forwarded to you for pubica,ionin the Miners
Express:
Very Respectfully,
CALVIN FARNSWORTH,
Secretary of County Central Committee.
DEBORAH. Oct. 18th, 1883
At the Democratic Mass Convention held pur-
suant to a call of the Democracy of the County
of Winnesaiek at the House of J Dean in
Moneek on THURSDAY the ooh day of Septem-
Der, 1853, for the purpose of eifrciing system
attic and efficient organiza;i,n OF the Democratic
party in said County. Lewis Eddy chosen
Chairman and d. d. Webster appointed Secre-
tary.
On motion resolved that there be committee
Of one from each precinct, to draft resolutions;
whereupon the following gentlemen were duly
chosen such Committee Calvin Farnswor,l,,
II. F. Porter, Joel Calf and George Bache 4
After short recess the Committee by their
Chairman G. Fare sworth Esq, reported the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions which were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas in a republican form Of Government,
based upon the principles of Democracy like
ours the perpetuty Of our Institutions depends
mainly upon the virtue and intelligence of the
people and eternal vigilance is necessary to sus-
| tam and maintain tree Government founded
like ours upon the principles of representative
Democracy, and that political organization is alb
solutely necessary TO avoid running into a state
| of anarchy and confusion.
Wherefore RESOLVED, that the time has arriv-
ed for the Democracy Of Winneshiek County
TO organize tor the purpose of sustaining and
perpetuating the principles Of Democracy pro-
mulgated by ThoEsas jefferson, and sustain
ed by Madi son, Mon. oe, Jackson, Polk and 9th
4 ers.
Further Resolved, that this convention pro-
coed to organize the Democracy of the County
| BY appointing the usual committees.
/ First, County Central Committee, TO be com
posed Of the number Of four to wit, one from
each precinct.
/ Second, town or precinct committees, subor-
dinate TO the County Central COMMITTEE
| ResOiced, that principles are immutable, and
| this Convention hereby recommend to the dem
| ocracy OF the County to use all honorable means
| by their votes and otherwise to sustain the prin-
ciples of Democracy upon which our system OF
| Government is founded.
On motion, the following gentlemen were
duly chosen County Central Committee for the
year ensuing, Calvin Farnsworth, II. F. Por-
| ter, Joel Calf and George Bachcl:
| ResotUsd, that the Central Committee meet
at DEBORAH, on the eighth day of October, ne xt,
| to transact official business.
On notion, ReyOlsed, that the proceedings Ct
this convention, be signed by the Chairman and
Secretary, and published
On motion, adjourned sine die.
LEWIS EDDY, Chairman,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

FouR MEN DROWNED We learn from the
officers of the Shenandoah, which boat came up
Monday evening, that four hands were drowned
off her while on the Rapids. They were enga-
ged in men ding the wheel, when the staging
gave way, and they were thrown into the river
-Keo. Whig.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
MEETING OF THE DUBUQUE BAR

At a meeting Of the Dubuque Bar, held in the
City Of Dubuque, on the 9Th day of October A
D. 1851, upon hearing of the death of the Hon
James P. Carle,on, Judge Of the fourth Judicia
district, by unanimous vote Of the Bar Hon
Lincoln Clark. L. A. Thomas and James Burt
Esqrs-, were appointed Committee, TO draft
resolutions TO be presented to the Court, now il,
session nj this place, whereupon the -Com".i.s.-
on tn. aeth=sky or October, reported the follow
ing resolutions which after remarks from the
Hon. l.. Clark and his Honor, T.. S. Wilson, the
Court ordered that the resolutions be recorded
in the Records Of this Court.
Rcsolred, That we have received intelligence
Of the death of the Hon. James P Carleton,
Judge Of the Fourth Judicial District of the
State with unaffected sorrow.
ResOtred, That in the life Of Judge Carleton,
we recognize nan of great purity Of cha racter
and elevation of purpose; lawyer, who rightly
appreciated and nobly sustained the dignity of
the profession; Judge, possessed of that rare
combination OF expansive capacity-keen dis.
crimination-solid culture, sound judgment, and
sensitive conscience, seldom equaled; more sell
dom surpassed, and which made him a safe ex-
ample in every sphere which he moved.
Resoi1ed, That we hereby tender to the fam
lily of our deceased associate our deep and SYM
pathisng coincidence, and that in testimony
thereof copy of these resolutions be sent
them.
Resotoed, That the resolutions be published in
the papers of this City, and that the Clerk furn-
ish to the Editors of each of the papers copy
for that purpose.
True Copy. BENZ. RUPERT, Clerk.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

HORRIBLE MURDER AND SuICIDE.-A man
residing at 81 North Clark street, first shot his
wife and then himself, at about clock. The
man is dead and the wife cannot live long. 1t is
a German family but the name we did not learn
The wife is said to be daughter of Mr.: Herl-
ing Chic. y4dr.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

CorrER ARRIvAL.-About so tons Of Cop
per has just been landed by the Peninsular,
from the Cliff Mine. A large amount is yet
looked for from other mines upon the Lake
LANSING IateU.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

CONFEDERATION OF THE CANADAs-Some
ime since we published a letter from the
". Y. Times on this subject, which stated that
a union OF the colonies had been resolved on by
the Home Government. The New Bruaswick-
or Of the 18th has the following in relation
to the movement.
"a report has gone abroad in Canada, that
the Federal Union Of the North American Col.
onies is contemplated by Her Majesty's Gov
ernment, and that measures for completing the
union will be submittedto the several Colonies
at no very distant day. II is added, that Lord
Elgin's visit to England is connected with the
contemplated movement. The report is SO de-
finite as 10 state that Quebec will be proposed as
the seat of the General Government; that each
Colony will retain its local Legislature, and
manage its own affairs very much as at press
ent, bu. thata Colonial Parliament, composed
Of members from each Province, will meet al
Quebec, to pass such laws as may be- re
qusite for the general guidance Of the confed-
Grafton.
1t is suggested thata Viceroy will probably
de appointed TO preside over the United Colo
MES Of British North America, with whom the
Imperial Government will alone hold correspt
dence; and that each Colony may therefore ex-
pect TO choose its own Governor.
The report comes to in very formal shape,
but as yet we cannot say what degree of Gre
dcnce can be attached to it. We shall
look with great interest for further informa-
ton
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

HUSTING-Ac learn that an,
engineer on one OF the passenger trains Of the
Illinois Central Railroad had his leg brokenj
recently under the following circumstances
1t is the custom Of some to carry guns with them
on the locomotive, and this individual seems
quail by the rode side, shot it. He stoppe1
his train, found his game, and in returning steps)
ped into small hole in the prairie and brokel
his leg The idea of hunting qua;s byl
railroads, may be new to our eastern fellow
citizens
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

MONUMENT TO LIEUT.. Gov. BukNs.-The |
inhabitants Of La Crosse are taking steps tol
erect suitable monument to the memory of /
the late Lieut.. Gov. Burns
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02


ANvTHER DEArH BY DRowEIse.- We re-
gret 10 announce another death by drowning
which occurred nearly in the same place where
Mr.. Dryer lost his life some three weeks since.
This morning when Mr.. Robert Welsh was,
with two 0f his brothers in skiff off the point
Of the island, the skiF most unfortunately came
ia contact with the wheel ofthe Utah, the Miss
issippi terry boat. The skitf was Immediately
capsized. Two Of the boys managed TO cling
10 the ferry boat and saved themselves Robert
however failing in dat kept hold Of The skiif
Before help could be procured, his hold gave
way, perhaps from being chilled through and
Ne sunk
8. The men connected with the dredse boat
n1d 0at to lis relief, but after showing OF
1lnuie slss hurry and excitement @
rfrreotten he oars. They
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

SAur CANAL ConfANY LAND CLAIxs.-H
stated that the Com missioner of the General
Land Office has decided against the Saul Can
al Company the question Of their right 10 about
thirty thousand acres Of mineral land selected
by their agents before the approval Of their
contract by the governor, and which lands
had been pre- empted and entered BY other par
tiAA
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

81. Louis ELEcrIos,-Mr. lakeland has
been elected Judge of the Criminal Court, by a
large plurality over some half dozen other
candidates.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

ly Fliny infurns us that Rome was 500
years without physicians Her rulers forbade
the practice of medicine, and banished hs pro-
fessors 1t is stated that the health Of Rome
was never better than during that period
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

FAMILY SEcRETs.-Somebody asks Hugh
Hastings or the Albany Knickesbocker, the
reason why editors live so much cheaper thar
other folks As you answer, says Adlt.
Hugh, might not be complimentary to some OF
our subscribers, we give his own Because
they often ge, pqRKp fer nothing.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02


Tue WISCONSIN SrEcKLED TicKEr.-Messrs.
Farwell, Knowlton and Baker having declined
the honor Of running on this ticket, its adher-
ents have again resorted to their kitchen and
cooked up another mess. The ticket, as amend.
ed reads thus:
For Cow. d. HoLroS, of Milwaukee.
Lieut.. Gov.-BERriNE riNKSEY, of Fond du
Inc.
Secretary OF State. A. HarLEY, Of Jeff
erson.
Treasu-er.-SANUEL d. HAsrINes, Of La
Crosse.
Att'y Gen.-ER,sMUs CoLE, of Cant.
Bank olnptroller-BENJAMIsF F. PxLEy, of
Rock.
Sup't. Of Public lnstruc n.-Jons G. Nc MYSs,
Of Racine
State Prison ommissioncr.-SELAH BooTH
of Dodge.
rs certainly Wing, Abolition, and Fee
Soil Concern, and the triumph of the Democratic
nominations can hardly be considered doub.-
fnl. The regularly nominated Wing candidate
Mr.. Baird, has absolutely refused to decline in
favor of the spcckled affair.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

~ Such attractive lower, says country edl-
tor, longs to the fair that if all the grls
were driven out Of this world, in one generation,
Tho bows would all go out after them.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

IMPORTANT POLITICAL CMANGEs.--The New
York Herald Of the 23d inst, says that Collec-
tor Bronson Of New York, has been removed
and Herman }. Redfeld appointed in his place
} R. Broadhead is 10 be Naval Officer in place
Of Mr. John J. Cisco is Sub Treasurer in plac,
Of Gen. Dix, resigned, and John L. o 'SulliyaI
i Charge to Portugal. Mr.. O'Connor ha
notsyet been removed
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

~ The result Of the late election in Phila-
deiphia favors the consolidation ofthe various
districts into one municipal government, and al
20 secures a radical change in the present
organisation of The ere department ofthat city.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

THANKsGlviNG The Governors Of Pennsly-
vania, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and
Connecticut have designated Thursday, the gath
Of November, as a day Of praise and thanks
giving in those States. The Governor Of
Maine has designated the 10th of the same
month.
The proclamation Of Gov. Clifford Of Massa-
chusetts is as short as pe-crust, or note Of
hand Here it is in full
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

SOMETHING IN THE LADIEs' DEPARTMENr.--
In our advertising columns, our lady readers
will find the notice Of Mrs. Burlington. So far
40 we can judge Of the mysteries of dress, the
stock exhibited is well worthy Of patronage,
and az Mrs. B., receives additions 10 il weekly
the ladies may &c sure Of that great desideratum
the latest fashion. We are persuaded that oul
fair friends will not let the opportunity pass neg
lected.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

The WAY THE DEMOCRATS DO 1T IN OHIo
Nm the Ohio Legislature the Democrats have
SIXTY. sigkt majority on joint ballot. These are
all pledged to the Administration, which shows
very clearly that the Administration is failure.
"THE FAiIrrE PIosEER."-We have re-
ceived the first number Of this paper, aud con-
graduate Messrs. Mcdowell and Gharky on the
very neat appearance of the g Pioneer" A
long and pleasant voyage to it!
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

- Another attempt to FIRE the house Of G.
r. R. James Esq, British Consul at Norfolk,
Va, was made few days since. This makes
! the sixth. The supposed cause Of these out
RACES is that Mr.. James some years ago wrote
some verses severely rejecting on the United
States for her southern slavery. Mr.. James
may have been foolish, but that forms no reason
why any one should be criminal.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
OFFICIAL,

CoMMoSwEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
The Governor, with advice OF the Council has
appointed Thursday, the Oath of November ext,
to be observed as day Of thanksgiving and
Praise, throughout the Commonwealth.
SEcRKTARY's OFFICE,
October 10, 1853.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

Halifax, Oct e.
The Niagara arrived at 10 O'clock this MORN
ing with dates to the 18th.
The Eastern questioa.--The Sultan has am
nounced that if the Russians do not evacuate
the provinces within fifteen days Turkey will
consider it as cause Of declaring war and will
act accordingly. But will not cross the Dam
ube.
The proclamation is posted in aiithr marques
The Sultan was inviting the combined fleets up,
to ConstaniinoPie. The Black Sea is free To-
neutral class.
The Paris police have made search for Kos
suth in the house Of Mr.. KIT, a Hungarian.
He was not, however there. The Emperor of
Russia has authorized the free inportations into
any Of the coasts of Finland, Of all maternall
for equpping ships.
The Paris correspondent states In the private
Constaninople letters, the Eastern question IS
examined in every point Of views and the con-
clusion unanimously come TO is that there is no
escape from war;
Russian agents are actively at work In stir.l
ring up instructions in Turkey The English
officers are moving between the Turkish camps
and number also on their way to Constantine
Pile.
Napoleon is reported to have stated on on the
18th that unless Russia yields, war may be pro-
cceded with The Piedmont government
had refused to admit Mr. Forest as consul
for the u s., alleging that he is disciple Of
Mazzini.
Corn may be imported into the Papal dis
trcts.
LIVERPOOL MARKEr, Oct. 49, Breadstuffs
have recovered from last weeks decline, and
closed firm with upward tendency. Western
Canal Flour 33s Cd, Ohio 33s 6la36s. Yellow
Corn 40s 6d--Whi,e Wheat 9s Sdal0s 2e-Red
9s I'd. Provisions Beet, good 95s 6da!)5s 1Od.
Pork, small business but ffm-2s cd for mess.
Lard steady at 5Sa6 Is. Ashes active-pots 20,
pearls ass
70 The Petersburg Democrat tells story
of little boy Of that city, who having recently
lost his father, found himself debarred thereby
from attending school as formerly, and in the
funess ofbs faith, he determined to seek the re-
medy for the withdrawal, at that footsool to which
he had doubtless been taught 10 look tor other and
higher blessings. In the simplicity Of bis heart he
sat down and gravely wrote letter TO his Re-
eeemer, thinking perhaps that so formal mode
Of preferring his requests would meet with
greater attention. What was the surprise Of
the postmaster, WIN. N. Friend Esq, on d.s-I
covering among the contents Of his letter box
one morning lately, missive directed to Je-
sus Christi Opening it, he read the story Of
the boy wants, and with noble kindness which
we are not selfish enough to deprive our read
ers of the pleasure or profit Of hearing, he de-
posted in the envelope the amount required and
directed it to the young applicant.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

WHAT He MADE ny iT.-At Alfreds@Me
Judge Howard sentenced William E. Haskell
1 to four yearsimprisonment for store breaking
When the officers undertook to take him from
the Court House, Haskell thought proper to
give them a furious fight The Judge immedi-
ately reconsidered the sentence, and and alter
ed his term Of imprisonment TO seventeen
years. Not much Of q speculation in that 70
William E.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

IL The Protestant is more furious with the
Catholic than with the Jew. The Derbyite
scorns the Peelite with a deadlier sco.n than he
has for the Cobdenite And this f cling was ad-
mirably satirized by Thackeray, in passing
down the strand one day with friend who
pointed to an oyster shop, wherein two barrels,
side by side, scverally bore the announcements,
eight pence dozen and nine pence a dozen.
How they must hate each other - said the
sardonic wit; which of course they dd.-Lon
don Leader.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

ONO CoxINo.-The Keokuk Wig says that
more than forty families from the Muskingum
river, have arrived on the Julia Dean, fully
equipped for settlement in our state.