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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
s. COOPER,
Adjulant General.
Navy DEPARTMENT,
April 20, 1883
GENERAL J
ORDER. \

With deep sorrow, the President announces To
the officers of the navy and marine corps the
death Of WILLIAM RuFus KIso, Vice Presiden.
of the United States, who died on the evening
of Monday, the 18th instant, at his residence in
Alabama
Called into the service Of his country at
period Of life when but few are prepared to enter
upon its realities, his long career Of public
fulness, at home and abroad, has always been
hpnored by the public confidence, and was
closed in the second Office within the gift of the
people.
From sympathy with his relatives and the
American people for their loss, and from respect
for his distinguished public services, the Presi-
dent directs that appropriate honors be paid to
his memory at each of the navy yards and naval
stations, and on board all the public vessels in
commission, on the day after this order is receiv
ed, by firing at dawn of day thirteen guns; a;
IL o'clock, m, seventeen minute guns, and al
| the close of the day the national salute; by
carrying their flags half mast one day, and by
the officers wearing Grape on the left arm fol
three months.
J G. DOBBIN,
Secretary of Navy.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
W WASHINGTON NEWS.


Recent intelligence from Washington an
nounces that the Galena Post dice has been
discontinued as Distributing Office.
We are glad of this, as it will deprive our
neighbors hereafter Of any excuse for delaying
the Dubuque mail for two and three days at
time.
We also learn with satisfaction, that tho mat.
ter Of the Surveyor Genesai's Office, IL def
niteiy set ied, and that &s who merits Il, will b.
pretty certain to get it.
The slanderous charges # Holt g. Co. have
found no echoing response in the breast Of the
President. OF the Department Of the Interior
Thank God aud an honest administration fol
this. The desperate politician and vindietive
calumniator has been foiled in his every effnr
| Tor himself aud friends to wear the honors o
office, and has been rebuked in such manner
atmosphere Of Washington City. Better ia
would it be for him, to follow the pursuit OF
quiet and magnanimous citizen. than TO be enga
ged hereafter, as he has been heretofore, in col
|
private character. This never will give hin
competency of this worlds goods, or a reputu
ton worth possessing.
If he will come back to Dubuque, and settI
down to some regular business, leaving eff hi
rowing and reckless habits as politician, h
Ger ainly has The ability to rank am ing the fir
men of the State. We think it emincntly b,
comes him to do so. He has arrived at that 70
F now, when the mind instiactivey recurs
matters of more serious consideration, tha
/ such l,umine, with transitory light, ii
1 path way of the political sinner. And it is b
justice to himself and those who admire h
{ sterling abilities, that he should, hence for
and forever, discourage all relish for this pei
political privateering.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

CAuDLiSo.-The Albany Transcript say,
that the husband of the famous woman's right.
advocate Mrs. E o. Smith, 10 a poor, broken
down man, in consequence of the bad treatmen
of his wife. He is represented 10 have once
been man of talents, The author Of the celebra
ted slack Downing Letter. and possessed Of
much literary ability, but now cowed and spir
itless misanthrope, maintaining himself by re
porting for the New York press, and only anx
ious to slip quietly through the world to the res,
of the grave. He has been separated from hi,
wife for some time. Well may Mrs. Smith give
her advice to wives to subdue their husbands !,
home, for she speaks A. one having experience
Of what such Caudling can accomplish.-fCin
Gazette
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

ABoLiTroNIsrs AND SLAvERv--The Question
Of slavery is one that lies % completely out o
the jurisdiction OF the North is one which III.
South is SO much better qualified 10 decide upon
Is one which, as : hor,hern man, we conside
ourselves pledged BY our forefathers not to inter
fere with, that we should feel like knave, a
well as act like fool, If we became an abolition
ist, or disseminated abolition doctrines. The
worst enemy, even to the negro, are the aboli-
tionlsts They have put OF emancipation in def
inentely. Even the National Era, the abolition
organ at Washington, begins to admit ,ha,
northern agitation Is not the best thing for the
African.-Detr0it Free Press.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

q 7. G. D. Of Garnavllo, writes Us, tina,
he did not receive his papers Of the 9th and 18th
instants. For the benefit Of him and others a,
Garnaville, we would say, that wrong direc-
ton was given to the papers Of the 18th, BY our
clerk, who says, that no more mistakes Of the
kind shall occur We cannot account for the
failure Of the paper Of the 9Th, but there is aul.
somewhere and we will do all in our powe. to
have il corrected.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

SrRiSorirLD ELrcTlos.-Atthe city election
in Springfield, on Monday, 8. Francis, Esq.
was chosen Mayor, James Black, Clerk, o. w
Browning, Register and Treasurer, Ksva.
naugh, Street Commissioner, and Bates, Mar.
shall
u Col. Fremont has bought the reside nee
Of the late Matthew 81. Clair Clarke, in Wash
ington city, for the sum Of 90, OO0 Il stand
opposite the Presidents House, and il one Of
the finest dwellings in the city.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

Another WONDER "A correspondent of tbs
National Inteiiigsncer, announces the invention
Of form of road and improved locomotives,
which, he says, will safely transport the mails
and passengers at the rate Of one hundred miles
per hour. The writer further says he has been
made acquainted with the details Of these i'm
provemen,s, switch are 80 palpably correct in
theory, and feasible in practice, that every civil
engineer and railroad man will, On examination,
at once recognize and admit as the desideratum,
even to the extent of safety and speed above in
Dictated" The next Congress, itis said, is to be
invited to secure its adoption, and give 10 the
world the result Of. the first experiment.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

LAND OFFICE APPOINTMENTS FOR Dusuour.
At length, after long and tedious delay, the
appointments Of the new Land Officers Of this
District have come TO hand. P. Quigley and
George McHenry are the men-the former to
be Receiver, and the latter, Register.
We shall have something to say upon this
subject, at another time.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

MICHIGAN CEsTRAL RAiLRoAp.-Twenty-
two first class passenger cars have been put
upon this road this spring, each Of which is cal
culated to hold 72 passengers, and the seats are
Of the same width a. those Of the New York
and Erie Railroad. All the cars are supplied
with fountains TO supply passengers with iced
water, and il is made the duty Of those who
attend to the cars to keep . full supply for the
use Of occupants.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
a The Lamertine brought upa portion Of
the furniture for the NAPLES House.

CHIEF JUsrlcE OF OREGos.-Georee H
WILLIAMSBURG of the first lawyers in the state,
as well az one of the finest speakers,-a man oil
sterling integrity and who did yeomans service
az Presidential Elector in the last campaign
has been appointed Chief Justice of Oregon.
This Is most excellent appointment, and we
have no doubt will be 80 received by the people
Of Oregon.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

WESTERN CURRENCY IN NEW YORK
The NeO York Express, of the 10th, says
that the American Exchange Bank, of that city,
has ceased 10 receive Western Bank Notes on
deposite. This Bank did the chief business in
| that line in New York city, receiving the wes-
tern currency at I per cent discount. But the
Legislature of New York has recently passed a
Currency Law prohibiting The New York City
Banks from receiving the Bank Notes of foreign
States on deposite at greater rate Of discount
than they charge on the New York Country
Banks, to wit: per cent.
This law gives check to Western currency,
ard its effect will be to limit the operations Of
Western Banks and increase the business and
profits of Western Brokers.
The Express, of the 10th, gives the follow =
ing-the effect, of course, of this change Of poll
icy Of the New York Banks towards Western
currency:
Bills Of the Illinois Banks and Indiana Wild
Cat, are not taken in Wall street at less than
per cent, and some range as high as 5per cent
discount.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

STiLt THEr CoAE The large Steamer New
York, from Pittsburgh, landed about forty emf
grants at this place last night. About 6;ty land.
ed last Friday night from one boat. The hotels
are literally swarm with crowds Of people com.
ing to Jackson County.-Jackson ca. Press
1t is the same here and has been for the last
| month We have no knowledge Of Spring
opening in this country with more aaltering
prospects of heavy emigration to the county
| Every boat and stage comes to u loaded. and
every public house and hovel IL crowded. with
strangers.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
OFFICIAL.
nts by the President
ATroRNEYs OF THE UNITED STA

ATTORNEYS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Joseph &. Knapp, of Keosauqua, Iowa, tor
he district of Iowa, in place of s. Whicher
removed
Henry A. Foster, for the northern district OF
New York.
Carrot s. Cannon, for the western district OF
New Jersey.
Alfred M. Wilson, for the western district OF
Arkansas.
James w. McConaughey, for the eastern
district of Arkansas.
&. &. Rogers, for the district Of kentucky
Thomas z. Childress, for the middle district
of Tennessee.
A. l.. Requier, for the southern district Of
George II. Browne, for the district of Rhode
>land.
Benjamin M. Thomas, for the district ofIn
diana.
Charles Shayler, for the western district of
Pennsy lvania.
Richard J. Hays, for the western district Of
Tennessee.
MARsHALs OF THE UNITED STATES.
Cade NJ. Godbold, for the southern district of
Alabama.
George H. Nelden, for the district of New
Jersey.
John l.. Robinson, for the district of Indiana.
Frank. G.. Gardiner, for the district Of Rhode
Island
Thomas J. Young, for the district of Ken.
lucky.
John Quindey, for the eastern district of Ar
kansas.
John NJ. Mott, for the northern district Of
New York
Laurel Summers, of LIE Claire, Iowa, for the
distrirt of Iowa, in place Of Stephen B. She'll
ady, removed.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
RAIL ROAD COLLISION

Monday evening last, about ten miles out
igan roads, a most appalling rail road acci-
dents occurred, by a collision between the
emiyrant train on the Central, going into Chca-
go. and the Express train on the Southern,
lsion under full Roadway. running at the rate
Of twenty miles an boar, the Express train pas.
sing through the other, literally tearing it to
pieces, and scattering the fragments of human
bodies and cars in revolving confusion. Three
| of the Emigrant cars and the locomotive, ten
der, baggage car, and one second class passen-
ger car of the Express train received the heavi.
est Of the shock, and their inmates were all
| killed or badly injured. From the best infor-
nation which could he gathered by those pres
| emit it is estimated that some twenty persons
were killed, and some sixty injured, many o
whom cannot possibly recover.
What an appalling scene that must have heen
and should not the groans of the dying and the
mu,ilated remains of fathers, and mothers, ano
heir tender offsprings, admonish those who
have in trust the transportation of the travelling
public from one point to another, the great i'm
lance of more care in the conduct of their res
! pective lines. One valuable consideration
seems to escape the public nova days, ant
hat is, safety, in place Of speed. Little heet
is given 10 life and limb, and every danger il
freely encountered, for the sake of speed =
Rather thar be satisfied with fifteen or twenty
miles an hour, with every possible assurance o
safety, ninety nine out of a hundred Of the tra'
yelling community, are willing to risk leg, al
arm, or neck, for the satisfaction of going a
the rate of thirty or forty miles an hour. Thi
is bad sense and bad economy, and canno
be too promptly corrected; if not through tn
medium of a regenerated and saIutary publ
sentiment, at least by the force of stringen
laws for the government Of public carriers.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
DEATH OF CHIEF JUSTICE GIBSON.

DEATH OF CHIEF JUSTICE GIBSON
The Harrisburg Union of the Goth, brings US
the painful intelligence oe the death Of CHIEF
Justice Gibson, of Pennsylvania. He expired
a, his residence, in Carlisle, on the morning OF
the Goth of April. For a long period Judge
Gibson held the post of chief justice Of the SUI
preme court Of Pennsylvania, the duties of
which station he discharged with eminent abili-
ty and integrity. He was such respected for
the kindness of his heart as for the strength OF
his intellect.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

b. J. OHalloran, one door South of Burton
q Cos, has also received large and beau,-
ful supply of spring goods. Mr.. o Halloran
has been making valuable improvements in his
store, converting the whole building, from cellar
to roof, into repositories, for different kinds
Of goods and has now one of the mos. beautiful
stores in town.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

SPEclAt MAIL AoESr.-lt seems to Be gen.
orally understood, that Henry J. Campbell, Of
Lee county, has received the appointment Of
Special Mail Agent. We have not the pleas
ure of Mr.. Campbell's acquaintance, and there
fore will not be expected to make any remarks
upon the appointment.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

~ Ata dinner recently given 10 Hon. Pierre
Soaie, the newly appointed minister to Spain
the following toast was drunk
SENATOR SouLE He whom despots drove
from Europe, republicans send back t. them
Mr. s. replied a. follows:
ayes, gentlemen, it 10 indeed an interesting
reflection to re that, in reaching my destination,
shall now as the representative Of this great
country, cross slope Of mountains where, TWEEN.
y years ago had to lie concealed a. fuei.
tive -
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

ENLARGEMENT OF THE DuBuQuE TRIBuNE.-
The last No. Of the Dubuque Weekly Tri-
bune comes to us in an enlarged form enlarged
to nearly the size of the Weekly Express.
The Tribune is a well managed paper, both
editorially and mechanically, and its proprietor
has our best wishes for its success
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

@P. NAPLES & Smiths advertisement will
appear in day or two. They are receiving
heavy supplies of goods and from The facilities
which they possess-P. NAPLES being in the
East the greater portion of the year-will be
able to compete with any establishment in
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

fsJu-croS CAsE.-Judge Cation Of the. So.
prems Court, has granted ptsemptory injunc.
tion to issue ~ the suit Of Charles Walker. ESQ
Of this city, against the Illinois Central Railroad
Company plainti6. on the Lake shore until the
right Of way shall hare 6rst been Obtained &C
cording to law.
viii Be remembered, had pre- viously bern granted
ty Judge Skinner, ut the inssinse Of Jas n.
Esllins, esq - 1if. 1ssr.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

u We understand that the new Land off
GERS, for this Land District, enter upon the die
charge Of their duties to day.
The Registers Office We learn is to be kept one
door above the entrance to the CITY Hotel, and
the Receivers Office, in the second story Of
Cook, Sargent, Barney g. Co.'S. banking house
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

JUDGE LEFFISGwELL.-The Jackson Co
Press says Of the new Judge, commendable
promptness is one of the characteristics Of oul
new Judge. He does not trim his decisions SC
as to please both parties, but faces up to the
question, coming to the point in dispute like O
locomotive TO Station House.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

WEArHER.-We have had another heavy
rain. April showers have been frequent for the
last two weeks.
To-day, however, the weather has the aP-
pearance of being settled.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

II The steamer Lamartine, arrived from
above last evening, and departed for St Louis
The steamers Martha, No. 2, and Nominee,
arrived from below last evening, the first nam
ed bound for Prairie du Chen, and the latter
for St Paul
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

FoR LisERIA.-A large sale Of old Govern
ment arms was lately made at Washington
An agent Of the American Colonization Sucie,,
purchased considerable portion Of them on
behalf Of the Government Of Liberia.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

NEW FIRM.-Mr. l.. Thomas, wholesale and
retail dealer in groceries and provisions. on Main
between 9th and 9TH streets, has taken in T. B.
Cook, as partner in the business, to be con-
Quoted hereafter in tho name of Thomas &
| Cook.
i W. ~,&ah them ali aueNaaa
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

New GooDs.-An immense quantity Of new
goods, Of every description, is being brought into
the City this spring.
The streets and walks are fairly choked up
with them. This 10 indicative Of a thrifty and
hourishing business the present season.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

TRE MAsrkR SErrLED.-Warner Lewis,
this Cd day Of May, 1853, received his Com
mission az Sur Gen. of Wisconsin, Iowa and
Minnesots, Judge Clark, Elk Governor Dewey
Dr. Harrison Holt, the Dubuque Herald and iii
strfkers to the contrary notW outstanding.
Tra,h and justice have triumphed! Amen.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

u The National Lnteltieenc announces
that the remains of Mrs. Douglas, wife Of Sen.
ator Douglas, were borne from that city on Mon
day morning, on board the southern boat, on
their way to North Carolina, where they are to be
inferred.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

MoRE MisEs.-Late accounts from Santa
Fs aff'm, that the silver mine near Fort Fill
more il yielding plentifully. Excitement, exist.
ed about gold mine near Los Vegas, and one
hundred men were going to work il.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

CRYSTAL EMPoRIUM-G. w. Burton & Co.
Of the Crystal Emporium, have just received by
the Steamer Lamertine, an important addition
to their stock Of fancy and staple goods.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

~ We direct attention to the new adver-
tisement Of D. Decker, dealer in dry goods,
groceries, boots. shoes, hats, &c, &c, which
will be found in another column. MIR. u. haa
just received large supply Of goods.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

!LLiFoiAss.-A letter from Washington. pub.
ilshed in the Richmond Enquirer says: "James
shields, Senator from Illinois, is TO GO Minister
20 hussla, and w. A. Richardson (of he House)
10 70 take Shields seat next winter by appoint.
ment from the Governor Of Illinois
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

n We direct attention to the new advertise
ment Of James Mullin on Main, between 3re
and 9TH streets.
Mr. Mullin has just received his spri.s stoct
of cloth and clothing.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

FiRE.-A fire occurred this morning about
was discovered before it had obtained much
progress, and soon extingushed. But little
damage was sustained.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

Postmaster AT LEXINGTON, Mo.-The Re
public states that MoNrooMERY BRYANT has
been appointed to the Postoffice at Lexington
Mo
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

Poscer of Railroad eompanies.-lt has been
decided by the Supreme Court that one Railroad
company has power to become stock holder
in another company.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

APPOINTMENTS Joseph &. Knapp, Of Ke-
osauqua, has been appointed U. S. Attorney fol
the District of Iowa, in place Mr.. Whicaer
and Laurel Summers, Of LIE Claire, Iowa, has
been appointed u. States Marshal for Iowa, in
place of Stephen 3. Shellady.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
TERRA CULTURE.

LANCASTER, GRANT Co., WIS
April %, 1853.
Merssrs. Editors Before we heard Prof. R
Comstock on the 18th inst, we presumed from
what we had heard and read that we had some
idea OF his physiological discovery in vegitation
but to our surprise, we found that what we had
read in different prints was calculated to misIead
the public mind, 10 dsnonor The Press of the
Nation, and 10 retard improvement in Agricul-
ture.
Bfi-fy.-We have only to confirm various
certificates in his favor
PHILO I. ADAMS.
w. G. WILCOX
CALVIN FRlNK.
s. STEWART, and others.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

RIvER.-The river is still rising. II is at
such a stage now, that the largest class OF
boats can surmount the distractions in the RAJ
nida with the utmost ease.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

1t is stated that the salaries of the various
Offices within the gift of the President of the
United States, amount to upwards Of fifty mil.
lions Of dollars a year.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

Mai. CHARLEs II. LARSED, of the United
States Infantry, for son,e time past stationed at
Chicago, has been ordered to the command Of
the Fort at Puget's Sourd, Oregon.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

~ Gen. F. K. Zollcoffer has been nomna-
ted by the Wings Of the Nashville District as
candidate for Congress. Gen. T. is the able
editor of the Nashville Tanner
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

UxDERaRousD RAiLRoAD.-Twenty nine fu.
gitive slaves. men and women, from Kentucky
and the carolinas, who arrived in this city BY
the underground railroad, passed over the river
into Canada yesterday morning, about o'clock
- Dst. Free Press, Goth.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

a We direct attention to the proceedings Of
Z meeting Of the medical men of this City in
honor of the departed Dr.. G. w. Richards,
which will be found in an other place.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

TERsIRLE.-Santa Anna is reported to have
declared that "his whole hatred was concen,rat.
ed on the United States Well, what is to be
done about it?
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

~ Kennedy, Gillian & Co., a. .oLp DEMO.
CRATIC CORNER" are receiving their groceries
but have not as yet, received their Spring supply
of dry goods.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

Chinese Gongs are thus advertised in the
London papers:
one for Cos. will effpctuaDly brighten burglar |;
one for SOS will alarm the country for miles
around
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

PHILADELPHIA, April 81.
| The dry goods store of Messrs. Steiner Il Co,
on North Third street, was destroyed by FIRE to-
night. Loss 800 900, covered by insurance.
The roofs Of two other stores were destroyed.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

'.Ton, who did you say your friend B. mar
ried ?" "He married forty thousand dollars |
or got her ether nalne.''
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

S0uruERN MIcMoAx RAILRoAp.--Jobn q
Jervis has resigned The post Of President OF
the Southern Michigan Railroad Co., and
Robert B. Dox.ater has been elected in hs
attend
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-04

The general elections in the State of Virginia
will take place the fourth Thursday (the 26th)
Of May. They embrace the election Of thirteen
members OF Congress, members of The new leg
lslature, and three commissioners of the board
Of public works.