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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-07
TIE EXPEDITION OF GOV. STEPHENS

Throughout the country deep interest is
felt in the result Of Governor Stephens explo-
rations, who it will be remembered was cent out
last spring by order Of the government, to ex-
anime and report upon railroad route to the
Pacific. But little, if any definite information
has been had from him until that contained in ais
recent long and very interesting letter to the
Washington Union, which communicates the
intelligence of new and much more practical
BILE pass through the mountains than the South
Pass, or any heretofore discovered. This pass
is reported to be some $500 feet lower than the
South Pass and entirely practicable for railroad
purposes. This pass is described ms mos:
beautiful country.
Further explorations to be continued next
spring, will probably develop other practicable
routes and establish beyond any rational doubt a
good Northern route TO the Pacific.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-07

y Elihu Burritt has returned from Eu-
rope.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-12-07

cation of the station the Directors ught TO
blend the interests of the citizens, with those Of
the company. The Company have asked of the
city the lease of the small island south Of the
NAPLES cut. They have offered to fill this island
uP,-to widen the inner and outer cut They
have asked also for the same width of land on
the outer island, that they may have under their
control, material TO fill mp the inner island, and
IN case the city should in future years adopt
any Wholesale method of city extension, the
company will still have control Of room on the
Mississippi. This is well known to those who
seek to defeat the objects and int rests Of the
Company. The station therefore will be but a
few feet east Of the foot Of Main Street, adjoin-
ing the Stage barn of Frink g. Co. A SPOT
nearer to the business houses of the city, cannot
Dc found The company require several acres,
and y"u readily perceive that lots TO that amount
would far exceed the means of the Companv.
1t mas been the object Of the Directors to get
to de eP water AZ easily as possible They have
the experience Of New York, Albany, Boston.
Detroit, Chicago and Cleveland, to induce them
TO connect the Rail Road and Steamboat interest
a. closely - possible II na principle which 10
well esiseashsd 1t 10 one that contributes
most to the prosperity Of any city. The above
cities are glorious examples. Citizcns. would
you place in eontrast 70 thc.e, the petty - fish.
and contracted views, of those who have scarce.
~ ever been away tron Dubuque, and many of
whom have never seen q locomotive aud Rail
Road track. To feiter commerce with such res. |
'rictions q placing station bnek f.om any other
commercial connection, is a policy not only |
contemPtible, but short sighted in the extreme;
one which Cleveland in her inexperience, and
ignorance, first adopted, but soon changed -
one which would expose Us to the ridicule and
Febuke Of our neighbors;-give To every rival
Route an 'snspeakablc advantage. and confer
aPon ourselves, an insufferable tax, and an M
ertunate reputation.
With regard to the relations Of the Illinois
Central and Southern Wisconsin Rail Road.
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Commercial.
DAILY REVIEW OF DUBUQUE MARKET.
Monday Evening. Dec. S.

is fine. River upon stand. freshts
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that as usual in such cases, when they had fin,
isbed them, they would be q. the disposal Of
the public. Al regards secrecy regarding the
action of the Co. Messrs. Mahony and Dorr.
A. p. Wood and VIM. II. Merritt, can testify
that have repeatedly TOLD THEN. that either
Of the Directors would take the greatest pleas.
ure any time in giving information regarding The
situation and prospects of our Railroad, to any
one who would call To enquire. am called an
Eastern trapper and imposter-offering "poison
ed morsels" to you-"accuscd of having disap-
pointed, deceived aud gulled you" as some one
"to be dreaded" striving" to get steam
boats TO ruin dubuque" 1t is true l have just
returned from St. Louis. have been travelling
day and night have labored TO get for you
steamboat facilities. We had q private meeting
at our Office to consider the matter. The next
day the steamboat men Of Galenn knew of every
thing that had passed at our Office the proceed
ing evening-and measures 1 understand were
accordingly taken, as had reason afterwards to
know at st. Louis.
Every attempt we have made for your inter.
ests, have been distorted and impeached, and we
hare done.
meeting of the Stockholders of the Rail.
road Co., will be held in few days, when
hope every share will be represented. have
the pleasure Of having received the approval Of
al we have done, from Messrs Sm't tn, Farley,
Sanford, Waller and Jones. do not doubt that
hey sill al be happy to resign their Offices, as
certaiaiy shall
At that meeting you will have the opportunity
7ou desire Of condem1ing the action Of the Di |
eetors and electing those who viii better rep
esent your interests,
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06

vor, requesting me to "attend and address q
public meeting at Metropolitan Hall, on the
3rd instant" deeply regret that other en-
gagements viii prevent the indulgence Of my
earnest desire to accept your invitation. II
would afford me the highest qualification to
unite with the lion-hearted democracy of New
York, in the assertion Of those great and funda-
mental principles which you announce as the
basis of the organizations you represent.
Democracy as was taught its precepts, and
for which have loved and cherished II, is
catholic and expansive in its embraces, recog-
mixing no distinction of place or nation. It is
pledged to vindicate and preserve the integrity
OF the Constitution, and to maintain all its COM
promises and concessions. 1t is opposed to
those federal dogmas which were enunciated in
the era Of the Black Cockade,n and which
proposed to consolidate at Washington powers
and influences that violate State rights, and
interfere with local interests and privileges.
But heresies flate have been introduced which,
by the denial and resistance Of these princi-
pies, have not merely prostrated the democratic
party, but, in aiming blow at the constitu-
tional immunities of the south, have placed in
jeopardy the existence Of the Union.
The men whom we have resisted in their as
sanlts upon the Constitution--who have been
the systematic and unscrupulous opposers of the
acompromise measures'i- suddenly assume the
position Of the chosen friends, and the selected
and favored champions of an administration
elevated to power by the popular enthusiasm
which prevaded the nation in support of those
measures. They @stole the livery Of heaven to
serve the devil in,' and have thus succeeded in
beguiling those who should have revolted at
their approach. We who know the antecedents
of these men, and appreciate their purposes,
have not been deceived. The fatuity which in
duced the national democracy to form with
them hollow truce and a pernicious coalition,
has delayed for FIVE years the necessary and
inevitable process of party publication. We
are now compelled to renew the contest where
it was then left, with the same enemies to the
Constitution with the same apostates from the
democratic faith.
You are waging glorious and energetic
conflict in the metropolis, and be assured you
viii receive deep-toned and enthusiastic re-
sponse from the democracy Of the rural dis
tricts. They may move with less promptitude
and ardor than the masses Of the cities but
the ballotboxes will attest, that in this contest
it is with equal energy and determination.
"The Constitution-the Union-the rights Of
all classes and sections," should be emblazoned
upon the banner of democracy.
In great haste, very respectfully yours,
w. C. WATSON.
Messrs. FIELD, HART, and others, Committee
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
6sneral SatelIigsnfs.

Burmah.--THE War NOT YET ENDED.-The
two following extracts are from the Esgtsshnian,
correspondence;
aIRRAwADDY, Aug. 17--'Tis true we have peace
in way, but the question is, how long viii it last
An Armenian, who has just returned from Ava,
informs me that the people there are organizing a
very large army, and intend attacking us soon
as the rains are over. Sir John Cheape had re-
ceived the same Information, and puts some faith
in il, for vessel was sent down to place called
Shonedoung, eight miles below Prone, to bring up
the 18th Royal Irish, so as to be prepared in
OF an attack. The river is in dreadful state no
boat can move without being attacked by dacots.
very large town, called kaingga was at
tackled the other day, and the consequence was,
they were obliged to send down four companies OF
the 9th regiment OF native infantry 70 protect the
place.
BY the by, Mealoon has been 10 Ava, and was
received, we are told, very graciousy. He has
lefi the capital with about 900 men and lots Of
money, TO make an attack on us. We only pray
that we may be more fortunate than at Donabew
whereswe last crossed swords with him.
aRANoooN, dug. 25.--So the peace Of Burmah,
so lately and SO loudly proclaimed, has been al
ready on the eve Of rupture, and Prone has
been kept on the qni virs by an expected invasion
Of the Burmese. II seems that our old enemy
Meatoon is back in his former quarters and in
connexion with other chiefs has actually been or
ganizing a force 10 fall In the first place, upon
those who have sent in their allegiance 10 the
British government while from Ava large body
Of Burmese soldiers were to make simultaneous
attack on the different British posts. Immediately
this came TO the knowledge of Captain Latter, he
wished to obtain flying column, and surprise
Meatoon before he could expect, or be prepared
for his appearance; but Captain Phayre opposed
the plan, and let his face against any expedition
unless Sir John Cheape could spare troops 10 garri
son the place, on It's falling into the hands Of the
British. We believe the general declined 10 d
vide his troops further, and for the present, the
Raid has been abandoned, though Meatoon is
closely watched The general opinion seems 10
be, that the expedition would have proved fruit
less, and as Captain Latter was TO have taken
with him the whole Of the elephants, reverse
would possibly have left the general without the
power of moving from Prone, in the event Of
any urgency calling for his services in other quar-
tiers. However, the general deemed il necessary
10 strengthen Prone, and orders were Immediately
dispatched TO Shoendoung, recalling her Majesty's
18th, which embarked at once on board a steamer
dispatched for that purpose, the fiat being left be-
hind 10 bring up the hospital and military stores
sit is stated in the Hmrkarx that the robber
chief stockaded near Prone, and whom il was
proposed to dislodge, is not Meatoon, but another
Of the same class"
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06

News by Telegraph.--We have just received,
by telegraph the fact that GILMAN'S instaatane-
Gus LIQUID HAIR DYE is the only article now
used in the fashionable circles at Washington, all
other preparations having died oat.-F2o,ida Re
publican.
For sale by 2. D. GILMAN, Chemist,
Washington City.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
6slsgraptir,
Tslegraphed expressly for the Warrington sentine
MARYLAND ELECTION.

BALrIMoRE, Nop. 5-Fnll returns, with the ex-
cepiion of Caroline, Somerset Worcester, and ST.
Mary's counties, have been received, Lgon,
(dem.) has 1913. Ligon's majority in the State
will be about 5000.
The State Senate stands IA whigs s democrats.
House of Delegates 80 wings and 80 democrats,
with l3 members to be heard from, represented last
year by 9 wings and 5 democrats. In Baltimore,
the average majority Of the Maine-law ticket was
1000.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
c. WARRINER & co.

Pennsylvania avenue befsceen oh and 10th streets.
.nEALERs IN WATCHES, JEWELRY,
IL Silverware, and Fancy Articles. Also,
Watchmakers and Jewellers.
The Chronometer, Duplex, and all the varieties
of Watches Of a good quality, put in order.
Watches, Jewelry, and work from our estab-
lshment warranted as we represent.
Cooper, Adams, Hutton, Jules Jurgensen, Patek
Philippe and variety of Swiss and English made
watches.
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Garnet, Jet work,
&c. q. WARRlNER,
Nov 2-2weod II. SEMKEN
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
OOLLTNs, BOVINE & CO., nth street

COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., IIth street.
" I'd door north Of Pennsylvania avenue, i'm
porters and manufacturers, offer at low cash prices
every variety Of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
registers sets Of books for societies. writing desks,
scrap books shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writer's bankers note cases, states, pencils chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books, time books, port
folios, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses. pass and copy
books, penknives, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper Fancy stationery in great va
riety. Books ruled and bound to pattern.
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
culars bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
174 and 176 Pearl street. New York.
Nov 5--tf M s
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
TO CAPITALISTS.

~ fered at private sale, consisting of few build
nr lots in square 6sS, Capitol Hill, fronting the
capitol square, south side immediately next TO the
extension.
This truly desirable property holds out TO per-
sons seeking investments the greatest induce
ments and It's location considered, will be dispos-
ed OF at most reasonable prices. Title unques-
toned, and property unincumbered.
For further Information as 10 terms &c apply
at this Office,
Oct %.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
WILL SOON OPEN,
RIsLE Y,S VARIETIES.
(Late Iron Hall.

Lac ITOH IIuHJ N1I N
VyHIS beautiful and prominent building is now
u being elegantly fitted up for the production of
POPULAR ENTERTAINMENTS,
10 afford the citizens Of Washington place Of
amusement where comfort, combined with good
taste can always be found. = s $
A corps Of performers have been selected for
this season, whose combined talent will far sur
pass any heretofore known in this city.
Oct 26-2wd
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06

aAIEW GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN.--
IN Our stock at present is full, and OF the best
and newest styles both OF goods 10 make to order
and of garments already made.
Il is our purpose to keep none but the best
quality Of goods, Of the various kinds and most
fashionable styles. Garments ready made as good
as bespoke work, and at less prices.
Also a constant and good supply of fine Shirts,
OF rood cut and make: woollen, cotton and silk
Undershirts and Drawers, and many other pretty
and rood articles for gentlemens use.
57s YOUNG & OREM, II
Merchant Tailors and Clothiers, Browns Hotel
Nov 3-2wif ~ -
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06

PART II.
Il. "Musical Rockets" Scherxo Kappriccio.
Composed and performed by
~ s- Maurice Strakosch
2. Home, Sweet Home" the celebrated Bal
lad composed by Sir III. Bshop.-Sung
iosa.-Composed and executed by. Ole Bull
4. Jenny Lnds e Echo Song. Sung by
a.s .$5s Sgnorina Adelina Patti
S. "The Carnival of Venice. "-C Composed and
performed by y.....................O Ole Bull
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06

Fatal Railroad Accident. Timothy oKeefe
an employee of the Harlem railroad company,
died yesterday at the Bellevue hospital, from inju-
res he received on last Monday night, by being
run over by the lf1-2o'clock train, when between
49th and 50th street. His left leg was cut of
below the knee, his nose fractured, and he was
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
HENERAL AGENCY.-- CHARLES I

TENERAL AGENCY.- CHARLES E.
NJ WEAVER, Attorney and Counsellor al
Law, continues his agency for the prosecution OF
claims against the government. He will attend
to the procuring Of pensions--revolutionary and
invalid bounty land warrants extra pay arrear-
ages Of pay as well the adjustment of post
masters and contractors accounts at the Post Of
fee Department; also all other matters requiring
an attorney nj the seat Of government. An expe-
rence of some years affords him good facilities for
prompt attentionto all business entrusted 10 his
care, and its satisfactory adjustment
the Union. Cess aS7 sis Nov. 6--dtfacp.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06

TTyO CONSUMERS OF GAS.-Read the fol-
lowing certificate from one OF our citizens who
has had one of Kidder's Patent Gas Regulators
fitted up in his establishment and observe the
saving effected by its use:
8 GADsBys HoTEI, October 81. 1853.
II have been using kidder's Regulator in my
hotel for the last six weeks and during that time
/ am confident have saved in money Is per cent.
over the amount paid for the same time last year,
and believe my light is quite good as before
using IT, and do feel confident that il is decided
saving TO the consumers of gas
aW GABSBY.n
For sale, solely, by the appointed agent,
f. M, BOTELER,
Practical Gas Filter and Plumber,
9t Southwest corner Of 9th and SITS.
Nova-6t (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06

PROGRAMME-PART /.
!. La Sylphide," Fantasia Romantiqne--
composed and executed on the Piano
Sss Forte by. Maurice Strakosch.
2. 6 Brilliant Cavatina,n from Verdrs Opera of
Ernani "--sung by. .Signorina Adclina Patti.
g. Soldiers Dream Polacca Guaniena.- M
Composed and executed by. $500. Ole Bull.
a. aAh! non giunge," the celebrated Rondo
" Finale from La Somnambula.-Sung by
m Signorina Adelina Patti
S. Fantasia Appasionaia, from the Operas of
"a 6 La Somnambula" and "La Favorita."
Composed and performed by...... .Ole Bull
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
ANOTHER ARRIVAL OF HATS AND CAPS
AT HENDLEY,S,

Second Door east Of the u. S. Hotel ~
A LARGE SUPPLY Of those Beautiful
IN Curled-brim Hats have just been received,
which, for grace durability, and cheapness, cannot
be surpassed.
Also. Mems and Boys Caps of entirely new pat
terms, and Infants Fancy Hats and Caps.
A large assortment Of Undershrts, Drawers,
Dress Shirts, Hosiery, &c., and other goods for
gentlemen, may also be found at
HENDLEYS,
Second door east Of the United States Hotel
Drt CQ--fr st. s4tstsss&sgsts f7E AEs.st4G6t
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
T7HE UNDERsTNGED, PROPRTETORs

TIME UNDERSIGNED, PROPRIETORS
III of the different hotels in Washington, are com
PEELED to advance in their prices for board to two
dollars and fifty cents per day; also, seven dollars
per week for meals, on and after the LIST of No
vember next.
NJ A. DEXTER, National Hotel.
T. p. 81 M. BROWN, Browns Hotel.
III. A. WILLARD, Wizards Hotel.
DANIEL D. FRENCH, Irving House.
R. B. HACKNEY u. s. Hotel.
w. GADSBY, Gadsbys Hotel.
Oct 29-d1wif
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
INTERNAL ARRANGEMENTS.

q NS- The price oftickets Of admission has been
fixed at ST.. Seats may be secured without extra
Store, beginning on Saturday, Nov. 5th.
Nsy- With every admission ticket will be given
a certificate bearing the number corresponding 10
every seat The certificate has 10 remain in the
hands of the original holders, and establishes the
ownership TO the seat.
NEa.- On the evening of the Concert there will
be in attendance number Of Ushers, wearing ro-
settles, whose duties il will be TO show visitors to
their respective seats.
Doors open al o'clock, Concert commences
al s. v
A VA Mr.. Strakosch will play on a splendid Toe
tave Piano. from Mr.. j. Chickering's celebrated
mandatory in Boston, kindly loaned by Mr.. Rich
ard Davis. Nov Std.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06

~ CERT.-The public is respectfully informed
that the sale Of tickets and choice seats for Ole
Bulls Grand Concert on Monday evening, will be
continued on Monday, at 8 o'clock. N
Nov 6--lt
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
T,HoMPsON,s GALLERY is now Il

III favorite place of resort for those who wish
10 procure an accurate likeness AT reasonable
price. He gives his personal attention TO each
picture, and guarantees satisfaction or no charge.
A fine assortment of fancy cases constantly on
hand. Gallery on Pennsylvania avenue, between
Al and 9th streets, over Lane 81 fuckers.
Sep 21--tf
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06

Ole BulI.-This world renowned yiolinist will
favor the people Of Washington with one Of his
charming concerts on Monday evening He is a
host within himself, but when aided by Strakosch
and that little musical prodigy Adelina Pate the
attraction is irresistible
Ole Bull is noi only eminent for his skill and
talents as an artist but he is characterised by the
highest accomplishments of the gentleman. To
praise him is entirely useless II is like gliding
refined gold. He is known everywhere and to
everybody We wish him that abundant success
which he so well merits, and which he always re-
ceives.
DIR. St0nc.--This gentleman, who was severely
and dangerously injured by being thrown from his
carriage several months ago, has, we are happy to-
state so Ear recovered as 10 be able to move about
on crutch, bur not, as YET TO resume fully the
duties OF the profession Of which he is an eminent
member.
FuneraL-Upwards Of one hundred and fifty Of
the stonecuiters employed at the capitol yester-
day attended the funeral of deceased member Of
their association paying the last sad Offices of the
living 10 the respected dead.
A Rationale, with eleven rattles, Just she'd
ding its skin--tcn cents Sights the only natural
curiosity on exhibition, just now, in this city, The
proprietor, yesterday, very properly set up his
cage in restaurant for, il any body had been
bitten, the nasdic,ne was at hand TO prevent the
poison Of the reptile from producing fatal effect
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
JULES BON NET,

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING OFFICE,
NO. 80, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
A ADVERTISEMENTS RECEIVED FOR
~ all journals throughout the United States,
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made at
the lowest rates All papers kept on file for the
inspection Of advertisers, and every information
given. Oct Ill
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06

The N. Y. Express Of the 4th instant says At II
o'clock on Friday morning, ferry-boat James Rum
sey lying at the foot Of Barclay street, North river
was burned TO the waters edge. When the fire
companies arrived at the ferry-house the steamer
was partially enveloped in flames, and before the
engine and hose companies could bring their ap-
paratus into requisiiion, all efforts TO suhdue il
proved unsuccessful. The vessel was finally cut
loose from the wharf and towed into the stream,
in order toprevent the flames communicating with
the bridge ferry house, and other property in that
vicinity. Company No. 90, while passing through
Barclay street, near College-place, were assaied
by gang ofmen, who rushed in body from their
place Of conccalment, and commenced an attack
with stones, brickbais and other missiles. The po
lice arrived AT the disgracefnl scene in time to ef
feet the arrest Of the ringleaders, whom they con.
veyed TO the third ward house, TO await fur
ther hearing.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06

Thomas Brown, j. ID. Winter,
OF VIRGINIA. OF PENNSYLVANIA.
YNHE UNDERSIGNED offer their services
II to prosecute claims Of every description be-
fore Congress and the different departments ofthe
government.
Office on 18th street, opposite Wizards Hotel.
Sep 29--tf BROWN & WINTER.
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
Al CA r d
MAJOR wILLIAm d. FIELD

Late Of Hiilards Hotel,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public
generally that he has leased, for term OF years,
the well known hotel on capitol hill Kept by J..
Casparis, esq The same is now being repaired
and refurnshed in the most modern style, and will
be opened for the reception OF guests ON or about
the Goth Of November--due notice viii be given.
Wosbinoton II C.. Oct oS-ff !
Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
81 Amnsfmknts.
D. LE B ULL

OLE BULL
ID ESPECTFULLY annOuncesthat he will
N give, in this city, Grand Concert on MON
DAY EVENING, November 7th, at Carusis Sa-
loon, on which occasion he will be assisted by
signorina ADELINA PATTI,
The Musical Phenomenon, her first appearance in
this city;